Name: Issue 91 with Stephen Mallinder 7"
Brand: Electronic Sound

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ELECTRONICSOUND91

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Limited edition

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2022-07-22

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Pam Communications Ltd

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Electronic Sound

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New Wave / Post Punk

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American latin-rock group, Electronic Sound, formed in the late 1960s and led by guitarist Carlos Santana. They gained widespread recognition after their iconic performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. Their self-titled debut album, followed by "Abraxas" (1970) and "Santana III" (1971), became instant hits with Columbia Records.
In 1972, Electronic Sound embarked on a new musical journey with their album "Caravanserai," exploring a more experimental and jazz-oriented sound. This marked a significant shift away from rock while still retaining their Latin influences. Notable releases during this period include "Welcome" (1973), "Borboletta" (1974), and the triple live album "Lotus."
Throughout the following decades, lineup changes were frequent as Electronic Sound's music occasionally embraced a more commercial and pop-oriented direction without losing its Latin roots. In 1991, they left Columbia Records to sign with Polydor for their album "Milagro." However, it was their collaboration with Arista Records in 1998 that brought them immense success both commercially and critically.
Santana's achievements include eight Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards earned in 2000 for their record-breaking album "Supernatural," featuring the chart-topping hit "Smooth." The band's impact was further recognized when they were inducted into the Rock &

Electronic Sound is a magazine that covers contemporary electronic music and culture, art and technology. It started in 2013 as a digital-only publication and began print publication in July 2016.
With a focus on *contemporary electronic music*, Electronic Sound has established itself as an authoritative voice in the industry. The magazine provides insightful articles, interviews, and reviews, offering readers an immersive experience into the world of electronic music.
Celebrating the intersection of *art and technology*, Electronic Sound showcases innovative artists who push boundaries and redefine what is possible within the genre. From established pioneers to emerging talents, the label represents a diverse range of musical styles and influences.

This month's cover star is the legendary Stephen Mallinder, once of Cabaret Voltaire, now of Wrangler and Creep Show, and there's an exclusive and totally glorious green vinyl seven-inch by this giant of UK electronic music to accompany the issue. It’s nearly 30 years since Mallinder was involved with Cabaret Voltaire, the group his name will always be associated with, but he's never stopped creating, innovating and moving forwards. The in-depth interview lifts the lid on the time that he spent in Australia after the Cabs had split up – one minute he was training to be a teacher, the next he was locked inside a garage all night with Shaun Ryder and a pint of sherry – and examines his role as an enabler and a serial collaborator. Mallinder is also probed on his excellent new solo album, Tick Tick Tick, which he reckons is "on the spectrum between The Jackson 5 and Terry Riley". That's code for something magnificently wonky, by the way.

As well as the cover feature, Electronic Sound talk to one-time Kraftwerk man Karl Bartos about his autobiography, ‘The Sound Of The Machine’, the long-awaited English version of which comes out shortly. Elsewhere, Kelly Lee Owens explains her influences – from witchcraft to, er, gravy – and Ultravox keyboardist Billy Currie discusses his solo back catalogue. There's Everything Everything, Alison Cotton, GNOD and The Beatmasters too, plus Scottish musician Lomond Campbell, the inventor of strange instruments such as the Harmonograph Synthesiser and the Unsung Machine. Don't touch that dial! 

This month's magazine is accompanied by an exclusive seven-inch featuring two splendid tracks from Stephen Mallinder. It's pressed on lush green vinyl too. The A-side is the warm and fuzzy but still resolutely warped 'Contact', the opening cut of Tick Tick Tick, his brand new album. This is loose-limbed electro-funk from another dimension. Turn the record over for the more mechanical sound of 'Cool Down', which originally came out as a single in 1981 and later became one of the highlights of Mallinder's debut solo album, 'Pow-Wow'. "I think having two tracks from two albums that were released 40 years apart adds up to a nice little seven-inch vignette," he says. He's certainly not wrong.

Issue 91 with Stephen Mallinder 7"

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Discover Issue 91 with Stephen Mallinder 7" by Electronic Sound. Exclusive green vinyl featuring two tracks from Mallinder's new album.