When Areal's Bis Neunzehn mix disc dropped in early 2004, tracks by Metope, Basteroid, and Konfekt definitely impressed but it was Ada's (Michaela Dippel) contributions—in particular the lush “Blindhouse” and sensual “…And More”—that stood out as especially strong. Now armed with synths and samplers, this one-time pop vocalist has rapidly garnered attention in Cologne and throughout Europe and is now poised to make an even greater splash with the release of her Blondie full-length debut, ten sumptuous mini-symphonies of synth-pop, techno, and house.