We have been working hard behind the scenes at TRONIC to bring you more grass roots electronica. We think we may have succeeded. 

Stuart F (TRONIC Promoter) will not only continue to promote all TRONIC events but is now booking all Eclectiv acts. We knew this was a great opportunity to push the up coming stars of the electronic scene from Scotland and beyond.

With this in mind TRONIC has taken over the last Tuesday of each month and this is now known as Eclectiv TRONIC Tuesdays. 

All Eclectiv events take place each Tuesday, starting from June 9th @ Pivo Pivo. Entry is £3. 

Junes line up is confirmed and we are proud to announce the following -

June 9th
Dissolved
Kid Quaalude
The Affteraffects

June 16th
Sister Blades
Kvetch vs Frank Pilkington
Satellite Dub

June 23rd
Third Mountain
Plan 29
METALTECH

June 30th - Eclectiv TRONIC Tuesdays
iD Gaft
Alex Tronic (Laptop Set
Lyall Anderson

We also have upcoming performances in July from the likes of Plum (Benbecula Records), Tokyo Knife Attack (Pest Control) and many more.

Ewan Mackenzie, alias Dextro - Second full length release Winded has atmosphere in abundance, not that the Dextro sound ever lacked soul. Emotive energy from this distinguished musician continues where he left off from debut album Consequence Music.

Broken percussion and atmospheric guitar structures are key to Dextro’s make-up. Opening track Closer significant, in that this may be an album in which Ewan has opened up, inviting the listener to discover what makes him tick. Taking you in on a personal journey perhaps, Winded lingers and sails through nine tracks of Post-Rock ambience.

The album contains slow burning acoustic melodies that can suddenly burst into life, by way of compelling piano arrangements, none more so than Momentary a real gem to listen to.

Sanna possibly the most up beat track on the album sees Ewan layer up percussion with beautiful bass and guitar. Incredibly warm and with an addictive hook that has you completely immersed.

Touching more on electronica are the tracks, Ring Cycle and the bass heavy Pillar. Building shimmering orchestral synth stabs,  and the latter full of light hearted samples, capturing the feeling of hot summer evenings and the fun the found within.

The beauty of this album is the love of nature captured throughout Dextro’s sound. Already an artist with tracks remixed by the likes of Holden and Clark in the past, expect similar plaudits with Winded. The summer has arrived early. Hats off and shades on to Dextro.

 www.myspace.com/dextrotransmission

We also have a special treat as we have booked Integra TV (Tronic Favs) onto the Blackfriars Stage for the Festival. The stage is part of the outdoor programme of music taking place through the weekend. We will be able to confirm what day and time shortly, so stay tuned.

Tronic end the year on a special 'note with a winter gathering of music. Our festive festival of live sounds takes place on Thursday 11^th and will be FREE ENTRY to one and all...

December 11^th @ The 13^th Note
8 – 12
FREE ENTRY

SIXPEOPLEAWAY

Falkirk boys and now Glasgow based band Sixpeopleaway have been creating a small army of admirers with their warm, unique acoustic laptop beat driven electronica. Tronic have been fans for a while and are happy have the guys headline our end of year party.

Championed by the likes of Vic Galloway and Jim Gellatly, the band continue to keep themselves busy with an new material due for release at the end of the year. A follow up to last years 'Intermittent Fault EP' and impressive live performances at Wickerman Festival and Connect.

"Their music is precision engineered, super-honest acoustic charm flavoured with clattering clip-beats and heartfelt emotion. Their star is flying higher and higher."

With delightfully listenable angular acoustic guitar and vocal-led songs, help wrap up a great year for the band and check out one of Scotland's best new found sounds.

http://www.sixpeopleaway.co.uk/

WIRE MOTHER

After a super show at Tronic's 'White Label Music' showcase earlier in the year, we had to get this cleverly cool chap back for some more wired sounds. Wire Mother is a unique mix of twisted techno and lovely synth slices, that would keep the most dedicated muso happy.

A producer of original vibrations, his new album 'Supercomputer' has just been released on WLM, as this producer is now riding high on the White Label Music rosta.

www.myspace.com/wiremother

PLUM

Plum has always been a talented musician from a young age, who grew up surrounded by nature and the ambience of the beautiful Scottish countryside, which can be heard throughout her own music. An artist inspired by the little things that matter to her in life, as well as different people, cultures, friends and feelings that surround her living in Scotland and from her past travels around the world.

A darling of eclectic electronic soundscapes and shoegazing songs, her intimate live outings are a joy to take in and sure to lighten up a dark cold winters night.

"I love sampling nature and real sounds. For me, it's a piece of my life – like a photograph is a visual memory, a sample is an audio memory"

"My music often expresses the things I keep to myself, the parts of me that I hide from everyone, so it's scary sometimes to open up and let people see what's in there!"

Inspired with happy memories Plum has developed a unique style of music combining heartfelt melodies, dark lyrics and a hint of childhood innocence. When not climbing trees, Plum can be found playing gigs around Europe and Edinburgh (where she now lives) and this a rare outing over in the sunny west coast is of somewhat a treat.

www.myspace.com/plumtunes
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VOLUME 2  PREVIEW

01. DEXTRO - Sanna

Glasgow's own Ewan MacKenzie opens up the album with the beautiful and uplifiting Sanna. Dextro has released tracks on some great labels including the mighty Border Community, and we feel he is one of the leading electronic artists within the scene right now. This track is currently an exclusive to the Tronic album and is a brand new composition from Dextro.

www.dextro.co.uk


02. Yimino - Q Bit

The London lads Yimino have a brought a fresh upbeat sound to Volume 2. Q Bit merges electronic Hip Hop style beats and chopped vocals with amazingly lush pads. Having fans such as the mighty Plaid on their side this is a band to keep and eye on.

www.yimino.com

03. Emotiquon - Humanoid Must Not Escape

The irresistible Emotiquon showcase their hypnotic melodies, energetic beats and scatter styled samples with The Humanoid Must Not Escape. Specifically composed for the Tronic album this is another exclusive for all listeners.

www.myspace.com/emotiquon

04. Third Mountain - Hot Risotto

The mysterious Third Mountain creates an ethereal soundtrack to another world with Hot Risotto. With pulsing rhythms and abstract sounds this is a reminder of the likes of FSOL or The Orb.

05. Binary Zero - The 5th Objective

Digital Hardcore is one way of describing the music of Binary Zero. Currently making waves in the underground scene this is an act not for the faint of heart. Politics and Conspiracies are at the heart of this track. The samples used on 5th Objective seems quite appropriate with politicians around the now calling for a "New World Order" due to the current financial crisis.

www.myspace.com/binaryzero

06. Engine 7 - Tired Of Loosing

Engine 7 currently signed to Herb records has recorded this track specifically for the Tronic compilation. A typical electro infused track which showcases Engine 7's ability to create soulful electronic music. He has graced the Tronic stage many times with many memorable moments, so make sure to catch him live at the album launch night.

www.engine7music.com

07. Modifier - Suomonotua

Hailed as the best new dance band in the UK Modifier are currently making a name for themselves for their storming electro/breakbeat infused tracks. Not content with creating banging tunes Modifier cement their growing reputation with a more musical and glitchy inspired track called Suomonotua.

www.modifier.tv

08. Babyshaker - Third Angle Projection

Representing the breakcore scene, Babyshaker is the best producer of the up and coming genre within Scotland we so far come across. Third Angle Projection showcases that there is more to breakcore than scattered glitchy rhythms. Creating a musical balance some producers of this style find hard, Babyshaker is definitly one to watch.

www.myspace.com/babyshakerproject

09. Sabrepulse - Black Dragon

Having been resurrected from the "ashes", Sabrepulse had all but quit the music scene earlier this year much to the dismay of his growing army of Chiptune fans worldwide. Storming back on the scene with a brand new perspective his brand new track Black Dragon is a statement of his new found musical direction. Merging his classic style of chiptunes with Electro and Trance, Sabrepulse could easily be a worldwide phenomenon. We are pleased to have Sabrepulse headlining our album launch night.

www.last.fm/music/Sabrepulse

10. I Am Blip - Patio

With "I Love Techno" tattooed to his wrist and his trusty Electribe machine to hand Andy Blip is creating some of the rawest techno tunes around. His new track Patio shows his ability to create some classic techno beats with pulsing baslines. Make sure to catch his amazing live set at the album launch night.

www.myspace.com/andyblip

11. Rubens - Choco Taco

Rubens are label mates with Engine 7 on the forward thinking Herb records. Having received numerous positive reviews for their album Carnivalesque you may be suprised to hear a different and more experimental Rubens on Tronic Volume 2. Choco Taco is a straight up techno track showcasing the talent the Rubens boys have at creating great electronic music.

www.myspace.com/rubensuk

12. Integra TV - Rapid Eye Movement

Having recently played live at the Connect festival Integra TV's talents have already been recognised by many within the scene. Rapid Eye Movement has a beautiful feel throughout with swelling strings and soft pianos. Sparse glitchy beats underpin this gem of a track thoughout.

www.myspace.com/integratv

13. Ives - Emergence

Ives have been keeping a low profile of late but have emerged from the dark to write a new and exclusive track for the Tronic compilation. Not the easiest to pin down in electronic styles, Ives have created a dark and downbeat experimental track with heavy basslines and sparse electro beats. Make sure to listen to this rare track from the Ives duo.

www.myspace.com/ivesmusic

14. Gravious - Syndicate

Last year the Dubstep genre exploded on the scene with high profile acts such as Burial and Kode 9. Gravious is leading the charge in Scotland with his bass heavy tracks and infectious beats. Syndicate is the perfect ending to a great album as his quality shines through and showcases the types of cutting edge music that is being produced within Scotland and the UK. Gravious will be playing live at the Tronic Volume 2 album launch so make sure to hear the cutting edge of electronic music.

www.myspace.com/gravious