quoted 3 lines Is it true that most of IDM is reaching our ears in positive-mood format or>Is it true that most of IDM is reaching our ears in positive-mood format or
>I just wasn't
>lucky enough to know the dark side of idm? Any ideas?
I second the OST recommendation, although some of his stuff can be difficult to find. His Deflect cd on Emanate shouldn't be a problem and is one of my favorites.
Also check out-
Gridlock
Starfish Pool
Cdatakill (although associated with the whole C8 scene, this is much more IDM than anything else. Check the two 12"s on Low Res Records)
Nommo Ogo (local SF. Check www.nommoogo.net)
Silksaw
Beefcake
Not Breathing (notbreathing.com, new cd out before the end of the year!)
Zod Records has a few worth checking out- Emotional Joystick, Curtis Chip, Exillon, plus the two compilation 12"s)
Jega does both happy, light-hearted stuff as well as darker meaner stuff
Cyozlab (unsigned, but lots of mp3s at www.cyozlab.com)
Happy hunting! Brian.