PMG Collective

Progressive Multimedia Group, PMG Collective:
Artistic organization, surfing the sine waves of popular culture since 1992. Emerged from the bumpy streets of Skopje (Macedonia) and developed in our comic-book-like brain laboratories. DJs, music makers, directors, actors, designers, painters, hackers, loonies, friends. . . Zillions of parties, after parties, after . . . Well, kept us busy over the years. We enjoy listening, playing and of course making music.
Somehow we find the time to organize events (all right, parties), do radio, release, direct theatre plays and videos, act, write, draw, travel, play station konami football, hang around . . .

Contact: pmgcollective@yahoo.com
Mobile: +389 (0) 70388323 (Mirko Popov)
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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