Fancy a bit of Detroit techno? One of the biggest names in the game –Kevin Saunderson– is coming our way.
Alongside Derrick May and Juan Atkins, Saunderson is one of the ‘Belleville Three’ who are considered to be the pioneers and originators of techno, and who fuelled the Detroit movement. In recent times, his own imprint KMS Records has been championing the next generation, including releases from his sons Damarii and Dantiez alongside his nephew Kweku Saunderson. Studio-wise, expect to see some new E-Dancer material and a stack of remixes coming from the man himself over the coming months. Y’all need to jump on SoundCloud and give a spin to the recording of his set from this year’s Movement Festival to get yourself in the zone before he hits Chinese Laundry on Saturday November 5.
One of the fastest-rising Japanese artists – Powder – has locked in an Australian tour. With releases on the likes of ESP Institute and Born Free, her productions are a hypnotic mix of curveball house and fruity J-pop. Her BF22 EP released in June has been one of the most intriguing records of the year thus far. If you need further convincing, have a squiz at her recent mix for Juno Plus. Catch her on Sunday November 13, venue TBA.
Oh man, this is gonna be special. Australia is about to witness the worldwide premiere of Dream 2 Science live. For those that don’t know, 26 years ago the New Yorker Ben Cenac AKA Cozmo D released a six-track LP that’s remained one of the most-loved records in deep house history. Following its reissue on Rush Hour back in 2012, the ongoing adoration for the record has seen Cenac decide to resurrect the title and perform it live as Dream 2 Science – kicking it all off Down Under. It’s going down on Friday October 28 at Jam Gallery, with support coming from Daniel Lupica, Magda Bytnerowicz and Kali. Expect Larry Heard levels of bliss at this one.
Tour rumours: something tells me that we’ll be seeing a return from Bonobo sooner rather than later. Oh, the same goes for Solomun.
Best releases this week: ooooft, Chicago’s Olin has released two remixes of Huerco S. (on Giegling) that are so good that it almost makes me forget the time that Huerco had a whinge on Facebook because one of the reviews I wrote about him wasn’t too glowing. Dickhead. Otherwise, I’d suggest spending some time with Powell’s Sport (XL), Kuedo’s Slow Knife (Planet Mu), Black Marble’s It’s Immaterial (Ghostly International) and Kassem Mosse’s Disclosure (Honest Jon’s Records).
Recommended:
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22
Seven Davis Jr @Civic Underground
SUNDAY OCTOBER 23
Honey Soundsystem @Cruise Bar
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28
Dream 2 Science @Jam Gallery
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29
Green Velvet @Greenwood Hotel
Sleeparchive, Claudio PRC @Zoo Project
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5
Kevin Saunderson @Chinese Laundry
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10
DJ EZ @Oxford Art Factory
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13
Return To Rio: Carl Cox, De La Soul, Eric Powell, DJ EZ + more @Del Rio, Wisemans Ferry
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12
Marcel Dettman @Chinese Laundry
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13
Powder @TBA
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18
Bjarki @Chinese Laundry
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20
HVOB @Cruise Bar
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26
Jackmaster @Greenwood Hotel
Randomer @TBA
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30
Machinedrum@ Civic Underground
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