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. In recent times his own imprint KMS Records has been championing the next generation. Studio wise, expect to see some new E-Dancer material and a stack of remixes coming from the man himself over the coming months. He hits Glamorama on Friday November 4.
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 has been one of the most intriguing records of the year. If you need further convincing – have a squiz at her recent mix for Juno Plus. Catch her on Friday November 11 at the Mercat Basement.
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 beloved records in deep house history. Then, 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 – kicking it all off Down Under. It’s going down on Sunday October 30 at The Toff in Town.
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: Chicago’s Olin has released two remixes of Huerco S. (on Giegling) that are so good 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. Also Powell’s Sport (on XL), Kuedo’s Slow Knife (on Planet Mu), and Black Marble’s It’s Immaterial (on Ghostly International).
