Italyâs experienced techno titan Alex Dolby celebrates 10 Years of his Affekt Recordings imprint that has welcomed artists from all corners of the globe to contribute to such an epic milestone. Formerly running the renowned hotbed club that shares the same name, Affekt has continued its musical journey and progression with a keen eye on the underground scene, supporting new talent and established artists under its roof.
Experimentation is the main influence behind Alex Dolby‘s sound, as he has become firmly settled with creating expressive techno with analog sounds, rough textures, and tough rhythms â all of which are accompanied by dystopian aesthetics. With over 15 years of releasing music, Alex has landed on labels such as John Digweedâs Bedrock, Global Underground, Emmanuelâs ARTS, Developerâs Modularz, DJ Emersonâs Micro.fon, as well as many others. In 2012, Alex found his label Affekt Recordings in his Italian hometown, Frosinone. The label reflects the ethos of underground culture and musical standards and has also cataloged the likes of PĂ€r Grindvik, Alex Bau, Mental Resonance, VSK, and MTD.Â
As of recent, Alex released his 8-track album Transition Era on EVOD Music on September 5th. The album takes on an introspective modular sound with Alex’s own style of underground flare. On the album, listeners can expect more than just analog sounds, but a variety of esoteric, hypnotic, gritty, and dystopian soundscapes that create an abstract and experimental environment. His full album Transition Era is now available for full purchase.
This week’s Guest Mix comes from Italian DJ and producer Alex Dolby. Having reached the coveted ground of over 15 years of releasing music and seen his high pedigree of creations landing on labels ranging from Global Underground, John Digweedâs Bedrock, to more recently Emmanuelâs ARTS.
Veteran artist and highly notable producer Alex Dolby debuts his new AX15 alias. Known for releasing on Emmanuel’s ARTS, Developer’s Modularz and DJ Emerson’s Micro.fon, Dolby is putting out his next EP on the new label from Jack! Who? called MEÌTIER.
A new member to the Fabrik Music family, Rashad drops his Deep Around EP on the 3rd of September 2020.
The album consists of modern, analog techno, with remixes by Alex Dolby, Vegim, Juan Trujillo and Aske remixes.
Affekt Recordings has its base in Frosinone, Italy and has been ran by Alex Dolby since 2012 culminating a passion for raw, hypnotic techno. The label’s back catalogue of music has seen artists such as PĂ€r Grindvik, Alex Bau, Mental Resonance, VSK, and MTD make contributions. The imprint’s latest release celebrates 7 Years of Affekt Recordings and sees label head Alex Dolby compile a selection of tracks to be released as a mix CD and also digitally with tracks from Pacou, Albert Chiovenda, Luca La Rocca, Base Research and many more.
A blistering six-track compilation project with some of the hottest names in techno is the latest in STRISCTRX stream of stellar releases.
STRISCTRX was established by the mysterious producer, STRISC, in 2017. With a sound that was born bubbling beneath the dancefloors of Berlinâs underground clubs, STRISCTRXâs onslaught of killer releases has seen the label charge to the forefront of the international techno scene.
With 15 years of industry experience under his belt, Alessandro Salvatori aka Alex Dolbyâs underground sound has been released on Emmanuel’s ARTS, DJ Emerson’s Micro.fon as well as Shinedoe and 2000 and One’s Intacto imprint, beside his own Affekt Recordings.
Fault System is Alexâs fourth studio album, a powerful, esoteric experience, encompassing a variety of techno styles like sparse experimentation, raw beats, rough textures, dystopian influence, and that most certainly has an overall analogue heart.
We had a chat with him about the album and what is forthcoming in 2019.
Affekt Club in Frosinone has become in its 5 years an institution and a musical reference point in Italy. This is where the idea of Alex Dolby was created in 2013 to create the Affekt Recordings label.
The idea is to create a very underground and sought after sound with the various facets of techno that best expresses even the idea of the club. The sound of the label perfectly embodies the idea of the club, which expresses and ranges in the various facets of techno, being able to be one of the best clubs in Italy.
