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At 12:07 PM 2/22/96 EST, you wrote:

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>I'm writing to ask about the Ersatz Audio label, which is a Detroit label with >a solidly intelligent feel to it. Does anyone know who is behind this label,

I believe it's a guy named Adam (weitsman?). what their motivations are, or why no one in Detroit seems to be talking about

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Although, they are from that region, I don't think they sound *anything* like other artists. A bit sublime. Their tracks take some time to work themselves between those synapses...interesting story I heard about the label...one of the first releases was supposed to be put out by Rephlex (I think they may still have the tracks lying around - reph, care to respond?), but it has never materialized...

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I've got the first three releases (is #4 out yet?) and believe that it

quoted 4 lines would considered a strong addition to the Detroit legacy. Of course, it's not

>would considered a strong addition to the Detroit legacy. Of course, it's not >a very Detroit sound if you want to get technical; but if you want to get >philosophical, I can't see how Detroit can deny it. Or is Ersatz Audio more >underground than the Detroit underground?

I think the raw, emotive, moody, experimental aspect of Detroit evidences itself in their music (especially #2), but again, they label is truly unique... #4 should be out shortly. I've got the test (OMNIOLIO) and it sounds in line with the previous releases; sparse drum programming, chord appearing from above the atmospherics every few bars. It's too bad such a promising label has not gotten more press. Perhaps that's a testament to their low-key genius. sashainboston