The Group:
Mirko Popov
PMG founder. With exceptional musical background and over 10 years
(1992) of experience in radio and club DJing, he is the most radical
and innovative Macedonian DJ. Introduced techno culture and threw
first parties. Plays all possible 'quality' music. His club-mix
set usually sounds like a long, smooth, house, techno and electro
mix-to a maximum trance effect. Definitely the busiest DJ in the
country. Regularly occupied with different PMG projects of any
kind. Main promoter of the PMG agenda.
Darko Jordanov
One of the most experienced PMG DJs and popular characters all
around. His set is based on solid, almost tough groove, overwhelmed
with warm atmosphere. The subtle sense to spot or create a moment
gives his excellent choice of music an extra quality. Radio. Music
production. Fieldwork. Spirits (hi & low).
Dimitar Blazevski, Diki
Original acid house character. Very important PMG internal balance
figure. Putting his back on line when needed. DJing since 1998.
Usually plays funky, vocal, good time, techy house, but he can
go dark and moody. . . if needed. Recently into production. Let-the-good-times-roll
personality.
Sinisa Eftimov
Basically a theatre director with almost 10 years of experience
and over 10 plays, music videos and TV shows behind. His undoubted
creativity makes him one of the most productive PMG music makers,
with interest in all sorts of rock, techno and dub crossovers.
He definitely won't spoil your birthday party if you book him
to DJ.
Nino Naumov
One of Skopje's greatest music enthusiasts, developed to be one
of Macedonia's best DJs, with exceptionally high quality choice
of music. His set is a build up of serious, a bit tough and dark,
but deep and beautiful tracks. As tech-house as there can be.
Not that he can't be gentle, he can. The only PMG artist so far,
with his name on vinyl (LHB 16). Along with producing, he's developing
designer skills. Highly recommended person.
Robotek
Electronic music prodigy and production wizard. Definitely the
leading Macedonian electronic music artist with a perspective
to develop into the most important musician around in the 21st
century. His music is a warm, modern flow which overwhelms with
beauty and spirit. Perfect for your listening and dancing pleasures.
Works as a sound engineer, at the radio, and DJs occasionally.
But who isn't these days :-)
and Ilina Angelovska, Aleksandar Gavrovski - GACCO...
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The Label:
PMG RECORDINGS
The policy is clear: straightforward, modern, quality music
by Macedonian artsts (but PMG Label is open to international artists'
releases too). Formed in the late 1998, with 5 releases so far,
and more to come soon.
Releases:
1. Macidonia class of 999 / VARIOUS ARTISTS
For the first time Macedonian electronic music has been captured
on a CD album. A generation of talented young artists emerging.
This is their first ever-released material.
2. Macidonia class of 2000 / VARIOUS ARTISTS
The second edition of this now cult compilation is one of our
strongest releases so far. Exciting cut through all modern Macedonian
music, bringing house, techno, trance, dnb, hip hop, experimental,
electro, breaks.
3. Underskopje mix / B. P. (Mirko Popov)
Excellent mix by PMG's leading DJ, capturing the moment of deep-underground,
messy partying in a club called Metropol (closed now, but legendary).
Those were the days..
4. Psychoz
The first Macedonian psychedelic trance release. Following the
great success of the scene in the country this was inevitable
step towards celebrating the music, which made an impact.
5. Robotek: Robotek
The musical talent and potential of Macedonian artists are rather
large. The absence of developed music industry and economy in
transition, are the main reasons that talents rarely come to attention.
Our main purpose is to bring that music to attention in and outside
of Macedonia.
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The Radio Show:
PMG DANCE 20 on "Kanal 103" radio, live
Wednesdays from 5 - 8 pm
Hosted by: Mirko Popov & Darko Jordanov
Mixing desk: Nino Naumov
Kanal 103 is the only alternative
(non-commercial) radio station in Macedonia with cult following
among the audience. Transmitting since 1991, it's promoting avant-garde
music and ideas, and is responsible for the most important cultural
transformations in the region. PMG collective is on Kanal 103
since 1992 with 3-5 shows a week. "PMG Dance 20" exists
since October 1997 and is a chart show based on PMG member's current
taste in music and events. One of the three most popular shows
on the radio.
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The fundaments... time machine:
Our parents, ancestors, love, streets of Skopje. . . . .
Josip Broz Tito. Anton Szandor La Vey. Timothy Leary. Genesis
P-Orridge and Psychic TV. New Order. Joy Division. Dead Can Dance.
Orbital. The Orb. Duran Duran. Eddie Richards. The Smiths. Johhny
and Holly. Sonic Youth. My Bloody Valentine. Cocteau Twins. Stereolab.
Laika the band and the dog (thank you dog). Aleksandar Stankovski.
Dada movement. Cohen brothers. Star Wars. Prefab Sprout. David
Sylvian. David Bowie. Underworld. Terry Gilliam. The Monthy Phytons.
Bastion. Videosex. Idoli. The Aphex Twin. Coastal Commition. FSOL.
Zoran Janjetov. Bernard Panasonic. Moebius. Chet Baker. Jack Nicholson.
Grace Kelly (the most beautiful girl in the world). Arthur Pendragon.
Robin Hood. Frank Sinatra. Huan Miro. Paul Clee. Karl Marx. Johnny
Depp. Brad Pitt. Andy Warhol. Terry Francis. Dave Mothersole.
Richard Grey. Minimal Compact. Eric Satie. !!!
And further more:
PMG is a pleasure experiment, dropped in the mysterious vortex
called L-I-F-E.
PMG is subversive, semi-organised rebellion, directed towards
redefining individual and collective conscience.
PMG is a spiritual mega trip with power to transform the fear
of change to joy.
PMG is a mix between missionary enthusiasm, maniacal dedication
and having a really good time.
PMG is a constant revitalisation of the basic ideas of understanding,
respect and prosperity.
This is getting boringly deep 'aint it?
But THE PROCESS IS THE PRODUCT