Sähkö Recordings (Bulb 2/1995): English version
SÄHKÖ Bulb 2/1995 [Suomeksi] Sähkö Recordings is the only established ambient techno label in Finland. The label started its operations in January 1993 with Röntgen EP by Ø. Founded by Tommi Grönlund, Sähkö (“Electricity”), during its three years, has managed to gather some critical acclaim and a cult reputation, especially in England. You could say that the albums released by Sähkö belong to the ambient techno genre. These albums have often been described as abstract minimalism. However, these classifications make it difficult to get to grips with the specific nature of this music. Like any other small record label, also Sähkö operates on a very personal level as far as its publishing principles go. The artists have all been found through mutual acquaintances. According to Tommi Grönlund, in order for an album to be released, it must have its "own strange thing". That is, something special that makes it its own, that creates its own identity and makes it inte...