London-based VJ collective, producers of Transambient on Channel 4 and organisers of the Audio Visual Lounge, amongst (many) other things

Ultra high quality electronic listening music from Berlin's wunderkind Uwe Zahn. If you don't own anything by this man already, you're missing one of the finest additions to idm royalty in the last few years.

The eccentric Icelandic pop queen's official site.

I don't think anything really needs to be said about BoC that hasn't already been said. Legendary.

After blowing the minds of Default-goers and listeners the world over with his recent live show, we can expect amazing things from Mr. Nikko in the months to come!

Default favourites Digitonal produce some amazing results with a mixture of filtered, processed classical instruments and microbeats. Watch out for these guys!

Lie back in a hammock, sip a cool glass of lemonade in the sun, and tap your foot to these consistenly good releases.

Homepage for Morr Music stalwarts Hermann and Kleine. Not much there right now, but I get the feeling there's gonna be a relaunch sooner or later.

The Xela homepage - you never know what you might learn next! Not much right now im afraid, but im looking at getting a proper page online as soon as possible.

Eerie skitter beats and ethereal vocals with a feminine side from Warp.

Icelandic postrock outfit, reponsible for some wonderful music - in turns incomprehensible, subdued, epic and powerful.

Spititual home to Default cohort and LA resident Logreybeam.

One of the most influential figures in electronic music and composition in modern times.

Future 3 and System are two projects from Danes Opiate, Dub Tractor and Acustic. Great music all round, if you dont't know who these people are, go there now and find out.

Ex-Hood members make beautiful electronic music. For proof of this somewhat tabloid statement, check the 7" and LP on City Centre Offices - definately a staple in Default land.

New York based minimal electronic music label 12k, run by electronica godfather figure Taylor Deupree, constantly surprises us by releasing some of the finest understated music around. See also L-NE.

Matthew Herbet's excellent record label - home of the simply mindblowing ep 'Stops' from Frank De Wardener.

Rising electronica label with a roster of growing electronic talent, now forming part of the illustrius Baked Goods family of labels

The label of Doseone, Jel, Alias et. al

A label that is passionate about what it does - "Electronica that is challenging the ears and the mind"

Very interesting US based label, merging abstract glitch laden soundscapes with beautiful melodies and organic feelings.

One of the finest labels out there - good quality soft electronic music, with an emphasis on soul and feeling. 'Nuff said.

The Netherlands based collection of labels run from a shop in Rotterdam. Home of respected electronic label DUB.

Does exactly what it says on the tin - blippy music for relaxing to. Chiptunes and melodic electronica all the way from Australia!

Soft electronic music label created from the ashes of the legendary Clear label.

A UK-based label, putting out consistentlt good quality warm electronic music (as we like to call it) in a Morr-Music / Mum / Isan vein

Excellent US label focusing on the more organic side of electronic music. Home of electronic pop heroes Telefon Tel Aviv and Scott 'Prefuse 73' Herron's folk side project 'Savath and Savalas'.

One of my favourite labels right now, Hobby Industries doesn't release much but when it does you can guarantee that it's gonna be something special! Run by Danish nice-bloke Thomas Knak aka Opiate.

Very interesting Belgian based experimental music label. For people who like their cornflakes without milk and sugar.

Always a respectable and huge label, now !K7 have taken Musik Aus Strom under their fatherly wings and made themselves uber-credible to the electronica scenesters! Big respect!

The Ultra-minimal sister label of 12K

London-based electronica/eclectica label not afraid to push the boat out a little with each release. A few gems in the back catalogue include the lush digital/classical crossover of Murcof's Martes album and benchmark-raising albums from Japan's Susumu Yokota.

Some lovely folktronica and electronica releases from this Brighton-based label.

excellent 'folktronica' label. artists include psapp, pedro and minotaur shock

Putting the bling back into the idm scene (if it ever was there...) Merck is at the forefront of the new electronic-hiphop movement. With some great releases under their belt already, they are going from strength to strength.

Official home of the 'Clicks and Cuts' movement. One of the most daring labels out there, Mille has been responsible for some of our favourite electronic albums of all time.

German champions of that great new style of music everyone's calling "Indietronica" - not sure if we agree with the name, but the music's great!

Cult electronic label Musik Aus Strom is about to have a serious relaunch thanks to a merge with !K7. Don't be afraid, it's all very very good, believe me.

Neo Ouija, soft electronic music's spiritual home, the place where dreams are made brighter and happier than anywhere else. 2003 will be the year of the new magic, just you wait.

Some fantastic music with a great site to boot, and a fun forum!

A great label run by Frank Bretschneider and Carsten Nicolai (aka Alva Noto). SOme very interesting releases and some very interesting packaging.

Acidic breaks ahoy! Actually, there is some decent music on Rephlex, check the Leila album for starters - pure bliss.

Aside from being an innovative upstart label of dsp popchop trickery, challenging the likes of Skam and AOL Time-Warner for the crack-core throne, Seed throw some mighty wicked parties in a tube station in London? Don't ask me, just go there and find out for yourselves!

The Uk home of the recent 'Multiplex' remix album. Nice website, and looks like they have some interesting things to share with us in the future!

The UKs most mysterious label. The most amazing thing about Skam is how much notice every release gets, considering they never -rep it out- so to speak. Fantastically odd website too, how could one expect anything less from them?

Experimental label probably best known for the inspirational Ekkhard Ehlers 'Plays...' series. Definately worth a look if you like marmite that little bit more than jam.

Long-running sound art and experimental label

One of the UKs most collectible labels. Some very interesting, poppy electronic sounds.

"Warm electrical vibes in a cool and desolate place"

An awesome label which survives on it's sheer scope, releasing hard, dark electronica one moment, and fragile ambience the next.

It's Warp Records ok, go there to check on the state of the electronic scene.

Regular broadcasts of live material and choice electronica

Lots of free mixes to listen to, as well as poetry, short stories and artwork.

Praveen's US broadband streaming radio show - well worth a listen for a healthy mix of electronica, hip hop, IDM, Glitch, etc.

What can we say that hasn't been said already about these guys? The best record shop in the world, amazing service, amazing records.... just go to the site and make an order. You won't regret it!

Fine purveyors of electronica based in the Midlands

London's best record shop, great service, great records. They've put some good nights on too!

Plenty of budding talent here

A community for electronic musicians, programmers and djs

Monthly delivery of interviews, reviews and music news

Birmingham's most varied club night, with musical influences ranging from poodle rock to breakcore. You never know what to expect with these guys, but you can guarantee it's different from what everyone else is trying to do!

London's only festival of electronic music and culture. This year Default will be performing and collaborating! Website by Default designers 3form

Belgium's number one electronic music night, pushing the boundries and also the way electronica is showcased. The night is run by some of the coolest guys in europe - respect!

Festival of electronic music and visuals in Belgium.

Barcelona's world renowned electronica festival

The best electronica festival in the UK - does exactly what is says on the tin!

Home of IDM supertool MAX/MSP. Without this, most of the sounds we are so used to would probably not exist!

Logic Audio creators among other things. A place of refuge for many an electronic musician.

The best plugins on the web and they're free??? How they manage it, we don't know, but check it out if you have anything to do with music making. You won't be disappointed.

Home of Cubase, still my number one sequencer! It's just so -funtional- dammit.

Pretentious, snobby and badly written electronica reviews and news. A definate sway towards the rather frightning 'mashup/rave' stylee, but there's a couple of good interviews on there.

One of the finest online electronic music sources on the net, definately a mecca for all you default heads out there - very regularly updated and always on point.

Plenty of the reviews with a mutual love for all things city centre

The best publication in the world for experimental music. Always an interesting read, full of articles and reviews from all over the world of sound.