Resource Records

A unique new sound in dance floor techno was conceived in the summer of '97, when San Jose's Chris Jackson debuted with "Resource : Raw Materials." With an emphasis on solid techno-house rhythms, whalloping bass, and slicing percussion, the initial release set the tone for things to come on Resource. Artists from Silicon Valley and beyond are showcased, including E.B.E. (Lucas Rodenbusch), Mattski, and The Rhythmist.

The Accomplice
The Accomplice is none other than DJ-cum-producer Chris Jackson, who happens to construct some of the toughest techno this side of the pond. Powerful rhythms and unearthly sounds will blow your socks off and get your feet in motion in seconds flat.



E.B.E.
E.B.E. has been creating his original brand of driving tech-house since the mid-late '90s. Rather than relying on formulaic or played-out samples, he crafts unique sounds that are deep and funky while retaining an edge of roughness.

Global Underground: Athens (Disc 2)


Kenneth Graham
Left Coast underground house pioneer Kenneth Graham has released his complex floor-shaking beats on labels such as Peacefrog, Plastic City, and Immigrant. In his spare time he collaborates with David Alvarado as Sunkiss and Sunchildren Project, and with Steve Loria and Terry Francis as GLF.

Cryptography - 2001
Land Before Time - 2001
Salvation - 2002


Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson is the Che Guevara of the U.S. dance scene. In addition to running and releasing material on his own Jump and Resource labels, his tough underground techno has appeared on Sonic Groove, Organised Noise, and Catalyst.



Mattski
Chris Jackson's latest find, Mattski, makes tough techno a la the Swedish giants Cari Lekebusch, Adam Beyer, and Joel Mull.