prolific Finnish producer Jori Hulkkonen has received ever since releasing his debut album for Laurent Garnier's legendary F.Communications back in 1996 (the first of 6 artist albums for the label). A connoisseur's choice, Jori Hulkkonen's albums (this, his 13th) have always had their own individual personalities, and 'Negative Time' is no different as Jori introduces a new direction and concept, under his latest moniker of Third Culture. "Negative Time' as he delivers a true master class of deep electronica, ranging from ambient waves to leftfield pop to jacking house, 'Negative Time' sees flashes of all Jori's influences and packages it into one of the finest electronic listening experiences you're likely to hear all year. Featuring vocals from Harri Falck, Olga Kouklaki and Jori himself (Jiihoo), this latest LP is arguably his most concise work to date, seamlessly fitting in with the cultured sounds of modern dance music, whilst possessing a timeless quality that should keep this album shining, and fans dancing, forever more. More

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Jori Hulkkonens sound has always been just as much about the listening experience as about club appeal, and in 'Options', the first single to be taken from his forthcoming album release 'Negative Time', that focus hasn't changed. With trademark beauty, 'Options' organically flows across a tougher, more mechanical structure as Jori introduces a new direction, and a new concept, under the guise of Third Culture. "A few years back I read a piece about Third Culture. The basic idea was to take hard science, like physics and mathematics and put them with literary humanist faculties, although instead of opposing them, the idea was to try and find the similarities and common ground between them. I instantly recognized that juxtaposition; it's the exact same element I strive to find when I play live shows with all of my vintage hardware. Improvising and creating something unique – a human touch, but using electronical machinery – it was something I just had to explore further." Jori Hulkkonen, 2012 And with that, the scene is set. two great remixes by Arto Mwambe & Tomas Barford More