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FRANK MARTINIQ

Since 1990, Frank Martiniq has devoted his life to electronic music,
both as producer - turning all the little buttons around - and as DJ -
carrying heavy vinyl cases. In 1995, the first milestone was reached
with his vinyl release on Acid Orange. At that time, his sound was
rough, fast, furious and uncompromisingly banging. Today, he is
caressing our synapses in a very sophisticated and subtle way.

Well, what else can he do with all his equipment treasures which have
to be well-kept and maintained? And with a bottle of furniture polish
in your hands, it is almost impossible to bang around. Yet the
influences of Detroit and Chicago are noticeable on all his
releases. No doubt: He is a real American.

In the meantime (1998-2000), he moved from the middle of Germany up in
the North, and turned from the straight bass drum towards a new sound
aesthetic that reminds of good old Warp School. An intermezzo that was
captured on his "PMF Acht" release which has never lost its charme. And
then, he launched his career on Boxer: "Schwingkomplex" was among the
top albums in the worldwide ranking, not to mention his 12" "Adriano"
which had a terrific start.

In the beginning of 2003, his music was more experimental; but after he
moved to Cologne, clubbing was at the top on Frank's "To do" list. He
regained fun in straight productions which resulted in a vast output
and Frank became the hottest ass of his booking agencies, in particular
thanks to his "Late Night Tools" series and his "Wizkaz" release.
Yesterday Sevilla, tomorrow Zurich, next week London and Paris. Jet-set
Franky on tour with a straight bass drum and ludicrous funk!

Who'd already had the pleasure to listening to his tunes might get the
impression that his sets include tracks that normally would not fit
together. Devil only knows how he does it, but with a somewhat secret
force, he manages to do the impossible, time and again, and you will
find yourself happy and wondering into the next morning...

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