In the eighteen months since its inception, testpressing.org has become the go-to archive for cherry-picked music and interviews best described as Balearic in the broadest sense. Whether it’s eclectic mixes from seasoned professionals or photocopied features from long since recycled magazines (Ibiza vibes in mixmag ‘93 anyone?) that draw you in, Test Pressing is the net’s ultimate musical curiosity shop.

Particular gems are the old magazine scans which crop up on the pages of test pressing. An article from The Face in 1985 reports on ‘E’, taking stories from The Ranch, a gay club in Dallas, Texas where you could apparently get the drug over the counter for $20 plus $1.23 sales tax. Also worth checking out is their ‘Producers Series’ which focuses on a different notable music producer. Have a look at the Brian Eno and Andrew Weatherall selections to get an idea. They compile a mix of the producers work for your aural pleasure – it’s wonderful, have a listen. Joins the dots between Bill Withers and acid house. Thanks to Dog for the heads-up.