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 Synthesizing the Underground: Exploring the Love for Analog in Electronic Music

Underground electronic music has always been a breeding ground for experimentation and innovation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the love and fascination for synthesizers. These instruments, with their ability to create otherworldly sounds and textures, have been instrumental in shaping the sound of electronic music from its very beginning.

What makes synthesizers so special is the level of control and creativity they offer. Unlike traditional instruments, synthesizers are designed to be sculpted and shaped by the player, allowing them to craft truly unique and personal sounds. This level of customization has led to a vibrant and diverse underground electronic music scene, with producers and artists constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with these machines.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in analog synthesizers, as more and more producers and musicians have come to appreciate the warmth, depth, and character that can only be achieved through the use of these machines. This love for analog has led to the revival of classic synthesizers from the 70s and 80s, as well as the development of new and innovative analog synthesizers that offer even more possibilities for creative expression.

But it’s not just the sound of analog synthesizers that has captured the hearts of electronic music enthusiasts. There’s also something about the physicality and tactile nature of these instruments that makes them so appealing. The way the knobs, buttons, and sliders can be manipulated to shape the sound in real time, the way the circuits hum and hiss, and the way the instrument responds to your touch and your mood – all of these things create a connection between the player and the machine that is truly unique.

In conclusion, the love for synthesizers is a key element of the underground electronic music scene, and a major driving force behind its ongoing evolution and innovation. Whether it’s the warmth and character of analog, the endless possibilities for sonic exploration, or the physical and emotional connection between player and machine, synthesizers continue to inspire and delight electronic music lovers around the world.

– Valerio. GrooveLab Records

GrooveLab Records: the new independent project celebrating electronic music

In the midst of a difficult and restrictive period, a group of electronic music enthusiasts decided to turn their passion into a business, giving birth to the GrooveLab Records project. Founded in 2021 in Rome, this shop specializing in electronic music and its genres and subgenres, such as techno, house, acid, experimental, abstract and ambient, is destined to become a reference point for all lovers of electronic music, both nationally and internationally.

The selection of the GrooveLab Records catalog is based on continuous research and updating of high-quality releases and productions, with the goal of offering customers only the best of the electronic music scene. The founders’ passion for electronic music shines through in every choice made to enrich their catalog and offer a unique and immersive listening experience, able to satisfy the needs of all types of customers, from those searching for more experimental sounds to more recognizable ones.

Despite the specialization in electronic music, the GrooveLab Records collection also includes other genres such as punk, crust, rock, and Italian singer-songwriters, chosen with awareness and knowledge of the store’s musical culture, to satisfy all the needs of their customers.

GrooveLab Records was born with the aim of sharing the passion for electronic music, transmitting the energy and emotion that only music can offer. Their attention to quality and continuous research of new sounds make this shop a real oasis for electronic music lovers, where they can discover new artists and listen to the latest productions from the music scene.

In conclusion, GrooveLab Records represents an independent project that celebrates electronic music and its genres, offering its customers a unique listening and discovery experience. The passion for music, attention to quality, and knowledge of the music scene make GrooveLab Records a reference point for all lovers of electronic music, a place where electronic music can finally find the right valorization.