Detroit legend Carl Craig has always been one of the more successful artists when it comes to branching out beyond the drum machine sound of techno. From his groundbreaking techno-jazz ensemble Innerzone Orchestra to his recent work producing ’70s funk-jazz unit Tribe, Craig seems to prefer working with live musicans than craftin beats alone.
Last week, Craig performed a concert with the Les Si
Decibel Festival comes but once a year for electronic music enthusiasts in Seattle. The techno-faithful are rewarded next week, from Thursday, Sep 25, to Sunday, Sep 28, with the return of their favorite excuse to go missing for an entire weekend. The epic four-day celebration of all things electronica, officially christened the Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art, and New Media, could very well put the Rain City on the map for something other than depressed rock stars, flannel shirts worn by depressed rock stars, and overpriced coffee. Be sure to catch what everyone will be talking about when the inebriation wears off and the ringing in their ears hasn’t:
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The 5th annual festival kicks off its half-decade anniversary celebration in style with a number of enticing showcases. At Neumos, the …
And so it began once again, Movement, Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival ‘08 version kicked off yesterday in the familiar environs of Hart Plaza right downtown next to Joe Louis arena where the Red Wings were playing for the Stanley Cup.
For the third year production crew Paxahau were at the helm and they seem to be locking in on the set up for the event. Five stages boasted thunderous sound and the side stages feature roofs without ever feeling confining. Perfect weather greeted a first day highlighted by sets from Newcleus, Jooris Voorn, Deadmau5, Moby and Christian Wunsch.
First up of note was Deepchord presents Echospace with an afternoon set that washed the main stage in enough bass to match the warm sunshine, but with enough rattle to fight right …
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