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Open System

Open System are Michael Martin & Matt Hillier. The two decided to combine forces in 2003. The pair are also working on a new ambient/IDM project called Octophonic (also featuring the late Jake Stephenson otherwise known as Ganja Beats). Matt's main project is Ishq, with his partner Jacqui. They are based in Cornwall, UK, and have been writing music since about 1994 under various names and guises. They have released 3 solo albums to date and 3 collaboration albums on various labels including their own label Virtual.

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Onkel Dunkel

Onkel Dunkel is also known as Monno Wurtz from Grapes of Wrath (Parvati Records). Originally started up in 2003, the Onkel Dunkel project has been in hiatus mode up until 2005 where it slowly but surely worked it´s way from imagination to sequencer and in 2007 on to releasing material. Inspiration comes from everywhere possible, as well as sound sources of all manners. Above all else a love of organic synth sounds and electronics.

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Iacchus

Iacchus is a psychedelic/ambient project formed in London, UK in 2007. All music is written and performed by Daniel Hickman The first Iacchus album 'Subjectivity' was released on Bitcrusher Records in 2008 and is available as a free download from the Bitcrusher website. http://www.bitcrusher.co.uk. Expect psychedellic breakbeat rhythms with a blend of electronic synthesis and real instruments. The album concept was inspired by consciousness and perception of reality.

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Younger Brother

Younger Brother was formed by Simon Posford (Hallucinogen, Shpongle) and Benji Vaughan (Prometheus, The Zap!) in 2002. The debut album A Flock of Bleeps released on Posford's Twisted Records in 2003 has taken on cult status in the underground electronica scenes around the world. The duo has since then been drawing crowds in the thousands from London to Tokyo, New York to Australia. Their second album, The Last Days Of Gravity was released in October 2007 on Twisted Records.

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Rob

There are several artists with the name of Rob. 1) Rob "Roy" Raindorf (psych-funk/afrobeat) Rob "Roy" Raindorf is one of the most enigmatic artists to come out of Ghana. Born in Accra in 1949, he appeared from nowhere with a unique and twisted sound. An admirer of American artists Otis Reading, James Brown, Wilson Pickett and Ray Charles, Rob began his trade by learning the piano at a music school in Cotonou, Benin.

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Healer

Healer is known as Michael Andresen who is the man behind the 12 Moons, Neser D.N.A. and Tinnitus.
This project represents the ambient side of this gifted Swedish artist. This is where the real magic happens, from deep inside and via your sound system Michael brings you the soft, soothing tones of tranquility.
Since the first Healer album 'WonderGround', there have been numerous track releases on compilations from labels throughout the world, and Michael was also responsible for compiling the successful 'Ease Division' collections released by Spiral Trax.

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