editions mego’s latest: philipp quehenberger

the latest release from the eclectic editions mego label is philipp quehenberger’s phantom in paradise, which is, from what i gather, an electronic dance music record. i don’t know much about this artist, in fact the only thing i can find to listen to from this release is a bit of the track “loner goner” in a medley on mego’s myspace page. apparently on another austrian label, cheap entertainment, he has put out a 12″ which has a couple downloadable samples here. based on these tracks his style seems to be gritty experimental industrial pop. well it’s interesting stuff, and i feel anything mego-related is worthy of a mention. it would be cool if the label actually put up some samples though! as usual, here’s some promotional text and the tracklisting:

Based on a wondrous forwardness , the prevailing instrumental tracks neglect predictability, never lose their mysteries, opening psychedelic trap doors and windows,bunching imagination and closeness. “Phantom in Paradise” captivates with intelligent dancefloor confusions, out of which in a hypnotic maelstrom are peeling off a sneaking, dark gleaming Pop appeal and uncaring magic. Quehenberger has taken the raw energy of his ecstatic live performances and crafted a diamond of a release. From the catchy riffs of ‘Loner Goner’, to the polyrhythmic UR-like ‘Varad” and the scorching twisted keyboard distortion of ‘Verdammst!’.

1. wives with knives
2. loner goner
3. varad
4. far away places
5. ozerea 1
6. puss in boots
7. that’s that
8. cup of coffee
9. verdammst!