Founded in 1997, RECTOR SCANNER was actually the very first music project of Berlin-based artist Rene Nowotny who then redirected all his energy over the last years on his more EBM-oriented band AD:KEY together with his wife Andrea.
In 2021, RECTOR SCANNER returns from a 15 year intergalactic travel to reveal their much anticipated 3rd studio album “Radioteleskop” on which the German duo shares with us what they discovered and encountered in the depths of space. Strongly influenced by science- and social-fiction literature from the early 20th century and novelists in the likes of Russian author Ivan Yefremov, RECTOR SCANNER tackles existential questioning of mankind’s origins and whether other forms of life exist somewhere in the universe…
Across some 11 short stories, RECTOR SCANNER report about their exciting journey, connecting the present and the future and carrying us away in the electronic realms of a distant world utopia, somewhere between the blue planet, the icy shores of Titan, the solitary star of Epsilon Tucanae and the Andromeda galaxy, where we encounter artificial intelligence, intergalactic communications within the great ring of civilizations and perhaps the impossible distant love affair between an Earth scientist and an alien.
Since its origins, RECTOR SCANNER always inscribed their sonic approach in the tradition of electronic music pioneers like KRAFTWERK and also KOMPUTER or MISS KITTIN. This is vintage electronic music with vocoders and German-sung synth music in line with WELLE:ERDBALL and AND ONE. RECTOR SCANNER indeed plays retro science-fiction pop music and invites you to dance electronically to their addictive catchy and almost mechanical tunes. Human vocals meet synthetic vocoders, clinking synthesizers play minimal percolating analogue melodies while robotic rhythms get your body in motion in no time.
The double-CD limited edition of the album also features an 11-track bonus disc with various exclusive versions and diverse exciting collaborations with METROLAND, 808 DOT POP, MASSIV IN MENSCH, AD:KEY , LETAL 30 as well as an extraordinary sensual featuring of toitronic electropunk diva Merry Chicklit.
Also notice the perfectly fitting design work by artist, illustrator and theatre actor Thomas Franke.
“Ultraviolet” is surely the best choice 808 DOT POP could make as single taken from the collaboration album he made with CUBIC “The Cubic Temperature”. Its high level of danceability and its hypnotizing pulsating beats and sequences perfectly represent that stunning album!
Next to the “photonic” extended version of this collaborative effort, Passenger S also delivers his own 12” interpretation of this track with the other exclusive “suntanned” version. While label mates IMPLANT and MY.COSMO both offer stunning freewheel reinterpretation of the song.
“The Cubic Temperature” is the fruitful result of a unique collaboration between 808 DOT POP (aka Passenger S of METROLAND fame) and Belgian electronic music veteran Franky Deblomme and his new CUBIC project. What was bound to be a one-shot remix collaboration turned into a full sonic adventure, proving that a daring concept, simple in set-up, has so much to offer once the magic operates and two talents unite and demonstrate that 1 + 1 can make 3.
Note that the “Ultraviolet” single comes in 3 different download sets with a 7” single, this 12” EP with remixes from label mates IMPLANT and from MY.COSMO. This latter delivered a magnificent classical interpretation of the song which was a trigger for Passenger S to remodel his two favorite classic songs from composers Erik Satie and Johan Pachelbel for the 3rd EP “808 DOT POP goes classic” version.
“Ultraviolet” is surely the best choice 808 DOT POP could make as single taken from the collaboration album he made with CUBIC “The Cubic Temperature”. Its high level of danceability and its hypnotizing pulsating beats and sequences perfectly represent that stunning album!
Next to the “pentatonic” radio edit of this collaborative effort, Passenger S also delivers his own club formatted interpretation of this track with the other exclusive “untanned” version.
“The Cubic Temperature” is the fruitful result of a unique collaboration between 808 DOT POP (aka Passenger S of METROLAND fame) and Belgian electronic music veteran Franky Deblomme and his new CUBIC project. What was bound to be a one-shot remix collaboration turned into a full sonic adventure, proving that a daring concept, simple in set-up, has so much to offer once the magic operates and two talents unite and demonstrate that 1 + 1 can make 3.
Note that the “Ultraviolet” single comes in 3 different download sets with this 7” single, a 12” EP with remixes from label mates IMPLANT and from MY.COSMO. This latter delivered a magnificent classical interpretation of the song which was a trigger for Passenger S to remodel his two favorite classic songs from composers Erik Satie and Johan Pachelbel for the 3rd EP “808 DOT POP goes classic” version.
“The Cubic Temperature” is the fruitful result of a unique collaboration between 808 DOT POP (aka Passenger S of METROLAND fame) and Belgian electronic music veteran Franky Deblomme and his new CUBIC project. What was bound to be a one-shot remix collaboration when CUBIC remixed the track “Kelvin” for 808 DOT POP’s last 7” vinyl release, turned into a full sonic adventure!
Fascinated by the new electro dimensions that CUBIC injected into his own songs, Passenger S started wondering how it would sound like if one and the same artist would entirely remodel one of his albums. Appropriating and morphing every song into his own musical universe while keeping bits and pieces from the original versions. The originality of the concept seduced Franky Deblomme and CUBIC embarked on this challenging sonic journey, reworking tracks from the much applauded 808 DOT POP album “The Colour Temperature” and related singles.
Songs like “Ultraviolet”, “Illuminants”, singles like “Blackbodies” and “Kelvin”, but also B-sides like “Seeing Heat” or “Cie 1960” were entirely remodeled, stretched towards a more LEFTFIELD / ORBITAL kind of sound while showing the biggest respect and keeping the right identity and original sound flavors from 808 DOT POP’s characteristic warm melodic vintage synth style.
From the first note onwards up until the last, the listeners get immersed in a bath of luscious electronics. Musically taken on a ride where after each crispy note another vibrant joy is waiting, clearly holding the CUBIC watermark, with a tiny 808 flavor.
“The Cubic Temperature” proves that a daring concept, simple in set-up, has so much to offer once the magic operates and two talents unite and demonstrate that 1 + 1 can make 3…
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
Today we are proud to release this exclusive fanbase bundle of 3 (!!) exclusive 7” vinyl releases by the new Belgian techno pop sensation 808 DOT POP, each limited to 150 copies.
Across these 3 vinyl singles, 808 DOT POP serve us the delightful result of various collaborations (with Italian singer Noemi Aurora of HELALYN FLOWERS and with Belgian sound guru Franky Deblomme aka CUBIC) while remaining very focused on the project’s own sonic trademark made of carrying melodic synths, analogue drum machines, fresh dynamic bubbly sequences and floating electronics.
This vinyl collection efficiently operates as the perfect sonic companion to the much acclaimed “The Colour Temperature” CD album by 808 DOT POP. This is bubbling Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
Track listing:
808 DOT POP . Blackbodies (dislocation) – (7” vinyl 1/3)
A. Blackbodies (dislocation)
B. Kelvin (3500)
808 DOT POP . Incandescent (tantalum) – (7” vinyl 2/3)
A. Incandescent (tantalum)
B. Seeing Heat
808 DOT POP . Kelvin (4200) – (7” vinyl 3/3)
A. Kelvin (4200)
B. Planck’s H (boltzmann edit)
Here comes a quite unexpected closing single taken from 808 DOT POP’s debut album “The Colour Temperature”. METROLAND’s Passenger S serves us here several new versions of “Kelvin” with the “5600” mix alongside the brand new and exclusive song entitled “Boltzmann’s K”.
The “7300” 3-track EP reveals both “7300” and “4500” versions of the title song next to the “boltzmann mix” of the “Planck’s H” track.
Enjoy this journey where you will be treated with top notch bass sounds flirting with wavy sequencers all floating on a bed of 80s and 90s electronics. This is bubbling Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
808 DOT POP’s “Kelvin” will be released in two different download sets and a very unique 7inch vinyl for collectors.
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
Here comes a quite unexpected closing single taken from 808 DOT POP’s debut album “The Colour Temperature”. METROLAND’s Passenger S serves us here several new versions of “Kelvin” with the “5600” mix alongside the brand new and exclusive song entitled “Boltzmann’s K”.
The “7300” 3-track EP reveals both “7300” and “4500” versions of the title song next to the “boltzmann mix” of the “Planck’s H” track.
Enjoy this journey where you will be treated with top notch bass sounds flirting with wavy sequencers all floating on a bed of 80s and 90s electronics. This is bubbling Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
808 DOT POP’s “Kelvin” will be released in two different download sets and a very unique 7inch vinyl for collectors.
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
With “Blackbodies” part 1 (Pulsation) and part 2 (Variation) Passenger S already showcased his techno pop tunes that pave the way to his upcoming 808 DOT POP conceptual album “The Colour Temperature”, holding on to his trademark sound made of carrying layers of melodic synths, analogue drum machines in conjunction with the mesmerizing and enchanting vocals of Italian singer Noemi Aurora of HELALYN FLOWERS.
Today we are releasing the 4th part of the “Blackbodies” series through the 5-track “radiation” EP revealing two new songs “RGB” and “Gamma Rays” each remixed by Cubic and Kraftman and wetting our appetite for some more before the much anticipated full length album comes out: “The Colour Temperature”. Sweet addictive catchy synth tunes with a minimal techno edge for your ultimate pleasure.
Part 3 “Dislocation” being an exclusive and very limited 7” vinyl release of “Blackbodies” only available for the moment via the band’s official e-shop.
After the “Blackbodies” single release, which was received very well, and the recent release of the first full length album “The Colour Temperature”, METROLAND’s Passenger S continues his path with yet a second single entitled “Incandescent”. Fresh and poppy synth riffs and bubbly sequences turn this song into an instant ear catcher. Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
“Incandescent” is backed with two non-album tracks, one being “Metal Halide” delivering a darker atmosphere floating on 808 DOT POP trademark sequences and the more flamboyant “Seeing Heat”. All songs are entirely submerged in the concept of the album ‘The Colour Temperature’.
808 DOT POP’s “Incandescent” is released in two different download sets. A 2-track single edition holding a unique radio edit of “Incandescent (Chromium)” and backed with “Metal Halide”. A 3-track maxi edition, holding 2 extended versions, “Incandescent (Platinum)” and “Metal Halide (Mercury)” plus “Seeing Heat”.
A very unique fanclub only 7inch vinyl will also be made available with yet a 3rd and even more exclusive version of “Incandescent (Tantalum)”
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
After the “Blackbodies” single release, which was received very well, and the recent release of the first full length album “The Colour Temperature”, METROLAND’s Passenger S continues his path with yet a second single entitled “Incandescent”. Fresh and poppy synth riffs and bubbly sequences turn this song into an instant ear catcher. Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
“Incandescent” is backed with two non-album tracks, one being “Metal Halide” delivering a darker atmosphere floating on 808 DOT POP trademark sequences and the more flamboyant “Seeing Heat”. All songs are entirely submerged in the concept of the album ‘The Colour Temperature’.
808 DOT POP’s “Incandescent” is released in two different download sets. A 2-track single edition holding a unique radio edit of “Incandescent (Chromium)” and backed with “Metal Halide”. A 3-track maxi edition, holding 2 extended versions, “Incandescent (Platinum)” and “Metal Halide (Mercury)” plus “Seeing Heat”.
A very unique fanclub only 7inch vinyl will also be made available with yet a 3rd and even more exclusive version of “Incandescent (Tantalum)”
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
