The original and groundbreaking techno label bowed out on a high in 2006, after eight years at the forefront of electronic music. Three years on and Intec is back, re-born for a new digital generation, with the same musical ethos of unearthing original, fresh and exciting techno music from around the world.
“It’s a whole new fresh start,” says Carl. “The original Intec stood for something, very much of the time, but we’re bringing it back, we’re updating it, but with the same team of people, the same passion for new music and the same philosophy.”
Carl Cox established Intec Records in 1999 with the view to bringing unknown DJs and brand new music to the forefront of the scene. It has always been about delivering music of quality and originality, which meant the label signed and released an array of lesser-known underground talent as well as those of techno elite. Over its seven-year history, artists including Marco Bailey, Preach, Sebastien Leger, Valentino Kanzyani, Trevor Rockcliffe and Bryan Zentz have produced tracks for the label. All artists share one common ground, their originality… something that made Intec Records what it was - a label that reached out to not only techno devotees, but fans of all kinds of electronic music.
In 2006 after 7 successful years in business, it was decided the doors were to be closed at Intec, celebrating its 50th release with two Carl Cox productions - ‘Spoon’ and ‘K’Pasa,’ the former a tribute to late industry pier, and friend, Mark Spoon (of Jam and Spoon fame).
Over the last three years one of Carl’s most frequently asked questions has been whether Intec would ever re-open its doors, all the time, Carl has never stopped receiving new music from budding DJs. “I hadn’t signed anything on Intec for 3 years, but people were still sending me their records,” Carl admits. “I’m all about new music, so I’ve been playing these tracks in my sets, but I wasn’t putting them out, which was a shame. Lots of stuff was lost amongst all the other music and it was frustrating that I couldn’t get behind them.”
But this year, after much deliberating the decision was made to reinvent the label for a new digital market and Carl’s a happy man: “I’m so pleased to be backing this music again. By signing to Intec Digital you get me behind your music, and with my radio station and my recognition, it’s a good place to be.”
The new label will aim to keep the same musical standards of Intec Records but existing only in digital format. Look forward to stunning new releases and remixes from outstanding new talent, as well as new music from some of the biggest names in techno, including Carl himself. There will be exciting exclusives from Coxy, including the much anticipated, forthcoming artist album, due next year. “I started on this album over two years ago, but I just didn’t have the time to work on in until recently,” he adds, “but as soon as we finished at Space this year I threw myself into the studio to finish it.” It should be worth the wait too, as Carl tells us: “It’s the most forward thinking album I’ve ever made. I’ve missed making music a lot and I’m looking forward to finally getting it out there.”
Intec Digital’s first release will be by Jon Rundell – former Intec A&R and Label Manager. Having recently made a name for himself with his own productions and stellar DJ sets, Jon will also be reprising his former roll at Intec along side Elliot Bottomley and once again putting his wisdom and musical prowess back in use. This release by Jon will see none other than Carl himself on remix duties, along side Techno legend, Marco Bailey. Exciting stuff.
Intec Digital will be born in late January 2010. Expect nothing but the best techno releases from the freshest names on the scene as well as some very special releases from Intec’s tried and tested roster of DJs and producers. To help launch the label, there are also some very exciting Intec Digital events planned for 2010.
Source: futurenetertainment.com.au
