For just under 40 minutes, Stereolab bring us the latest offering of all new material.

Recorded at liveperformances in Maine and Massachusetts last March, this disc combinesthe tape loops and experimental noises from Thomas DiMuzio with thelive drumming of Chris Cutler.

Pretty and charming, theClientele release their first piece of optical plastic, with two newsongs and two pulled from older 7" releases.

The debut DepartureLounge comes in the form of a 7-track EP in the UK from Bella Union andan 11-track LP in the USA through Flydaddy.

Here's what happens when you go looking in a section from a band you've recently fallen in love with but know very little about.

Somebody musta missed announcing this release as it sort of magically appeared without warning.

Also on the minimalist rhythmic tip this week, Chris Carter & Ian Boddy have joined together for the "Caged" CD release.

Again on the minimalismtip, but this time completely absent of rhythm, this limited release isthe result of another "Mort Aux Vaches" program on Holland's VPRO Radio.

Bridging the gap betweentwangy country, 70s glam rock and modern electronics, Califone (whichfeatures ex-members of Red Red Meat) present this 20 minute 5-track EP.

For this full release, this half of Pan Sonic once again goes minimal, but never boring.

All new for 2000 is the latest collection from Colin Newman's Swim label.

Boy do I hate droppingthe names of Tortoise, Isotope and Chicago Underground in a review, butfans should most definitely take a spin with the latest project fromJune of 44/Rachel's drummer Doug Scharin's new Him record.

The always charming andever so wonderful Maria, a.k.a. Zipperspy released this CD full ofchopped up beats with harsh abrasive wall of sound noises.

Growing up together, thetwo brothers in Bedhead were separated from the two brothers of Machawhen their families each moved away.

People into the collaborative efforts between Nurse With Wound and Aranos might be in for a little surprise with this one.

The playing on thisrock-based record is top notch and the production is fine, but it'shard to figure out what exactly the band is focusing on.

Trans Am almost got what they wanted with this release - the right to release the songs they wrote and recorded!

Oh boy, back topointlessness. Release through an arrangement with Virgin records, thiscompiles loads of previously released and garbage from Fatboy Slim,Underworld and Gus Gus.

Also from Germany,through Thrill Jockey in the USA comes this comp of beautiful purelyartificial electronic ear candy - none of which is minimal nor poses asanything else.

Back to Germany for another beat filled electronic collection.