Nice (France) City Guide with JC Laurent
We had a chat with producer/DJ JC Laurent about his native city of Nice, France.
He talks us through his favorite clubs, record stores and places to relax. See what he had to say below.
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Dublin City Guide with Hybrasil
He might have followed a familiar path to Berlin, but Hybrasil is very much a Dublin man at heart. An individual who seems to be enjoying a fine time of it of late, he has enjoyed a particularly prolific summer, with gigs alongside the likes of Carl Cox, Sam Pagagnini and Len Faki (all in Ibiza) among those worthy of note.
As well as being a DJ and label owner, Hybrasil is a also a prolific producer and live act — and it’s within this domain where his talents really shine through. His latest release for Gregor Tresher’s Break New Soil, the ‘Ascended’ EP is a fine indication of where this man is at sound-wise right now and is the sort of release that’s indicative of Hybrasil’s long stint in the production game.
Recently Hybrail released his Ascended EP on Break New Soil, which you can find here.
For the latest in our City Guide feature, we got in touch with Hybrasil, as he gave us the lowdown on his favorite restaurants, pubs, clubs and record stores that Dublin has to offer.
Detroit City Guide with Eddie Fowlkes
Detroit, of course, is the home of techno. It’s also where the term Techno Soul first cropped up, courtesy of Detroit techno originator, Eddie Fowlkes.
Eddie Fowlkes is the history of Detroit Techno and not just because his handprints are cemented on the Detroit Historical Museumâs âLegends Plaza.â His 30+ years of moving a dancefloor and his 150+ deep catalog of soulful classics speak for themselves. After attending a 1978 Charivari party with his older sisters where he saw DJ Darryl Shannon mixing records, Eddie requested a mixer for Christmas. From that time on he mastered the art of DJing leading to his first release in 1986. That release on Metroplex Records, âGoodbye Kiss,â helped establish what would come to be known as Detroit Techno. In the 1980s, he performed with three turntables, a mixer, wah-wah pedal and the 808 & 909 drum machines and this revolutionary style of DJing pushed the boundaries of what a disc jockey could be.
In 1993, Eddie Fowlkes found a name for his distinct sound: Techno Soul. Techno Soul is Detroit techno, 70s funk, the Motown sound, Parliament, and Chicago house. Eddieâs DJ sets reflect his productions that are an evolution in one track, from house to techno and back again. Eddie has many recordings and remixes on major labels and independents dating back to 1989 (Elektra Records, Sony, BMG, Warner Brothers, Azuli, Tresor, P.I.A.S). Of the Detroit originators, Eddie is not simply just a great DJ or just a great producer – he is equally strong in both avenues. Eddie never rested on his laurels but has always worked hard. He continues to create, to push boundaries, to release music on his two imprints (City Boy Records and Detroit Wax Records), to charm dancefloors worldwide, and to represent Detroit musical talent at its best.
Late this 2018 Eddie will have three 12 inches coming out on his label, Detroit Wax. In 2019, he has upcoming projects with Jeff Mills and Loco Dice, proving the man is as busy and versatile as ever.
Some people think Detroit is just grime and grit, but itâs more than that. So, what does the DJ of Techno Soul do for fun and relaxation? We have asked him to take us to his favorite hangouts:
Offenbach am Main City Guide with Wigbert
Wigbert ensures complete unblinkered “Recognition” with this exceptional MOOD EP.
Three slices of imagination arresting techno, conjured on the Offenback am Main artistâs analogue armory; Ageless adventures: all three of these cuts could have landed at any point in the last 20 years (or land any time in the next 20) and blow minds. Building on a signature developed on the likes of Second State, SCI+TEC, Break New Soil and many more on-point imprints, if you havenât recognized Wigbertâs unquenchable rise over the last few years Recognition will make sure you do now.
Wigbert‘s Recognition EP is out now via Nicole Moudaber’s MOOD label. You can buy/listen to the release here.
We asked Wigbert to share his five favorite spots in his home town, which sits just across the river from Frankfurt.
Berlin City Guide with Kaiser Souzai
Making concrete waves throughout the music underground and carving a reputation internationally with his live performance, popular event nights and taste-making record label Ballroom Records, Berlin based Kaiser Souzai is an unstoppable force within the industry.
With the creation of his own musical genre of Art-rock Tech, drawing influence from ’70s greats such as Pink Floyd, Genesis and Yes, yet still keeping his roots of deep and progressive techno, electrifying dance floors across the globe.
We asked the label-head, producer and DJ to share five of his favorite spots in Berlin. Enjoy his pics below:
Puerto Rico Guide with Cali Lanauze
Despite his young age, Cali Lanauze has been around for a quite some time already. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a small island in Caribbean, Cali started in the music industry at a very young age getting support from heavyweights like Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Radio Slave, Dj Sneak and more for his productions.
Now promoting and producing events in his native island of Puerto Rico, he is establishing his mark in the industry more than ever, curating weekly lineups and sharing the decks with DJs like Dixon, Art Department, Guy Gerber, Damian Lazarus, Lee Burridge, Dj Tennis and many more. Cali has been able to releases on some of the most respected labels worldwide, while playing main cities in the United States like New York, Miami, Washington DC and touring Mexico, Panama and Honduras.
In 2017 he launched his own record label, called Opulence, on which he is releasing his Flyg EP collab EP with Jonny Cruz (featuring remixes by Moscoman and Roman FlĂŒgel) this coming September 7th.
We recently caught up with the multi-talented Cali and asked him to share his favorite spots in Puerto Rico.
Vancouver City Guide with JGarrett
In an effort to highlight local music scenes throughout the world, we find it important to also underscore other offerings these cities have for electronic music fans who may be thinking of traveling for a show, festival or just to be tourist for a weekend.
And who better to ask about a city than local artists who can shed a light on the must-see and must-go-to spots in the area?
We begin in Canada, and Vancouver to be precise. For this City Guide we have invited techno producer and DJ JGarrett to share five of his favorite local spots. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan Josh came to techno and house within the shadow of Detroit and with direct involvement in the Detroit techno and rave communities of the â90s. In 2000, Josh relocated to Vancouver and over the years has become an integral member of the Vancouver Techno scene, from running the well-respected label Subspec Music as well as a key member of the Proper Event Productions crew.
JGarrett has appeared in lineups with Ben Klock, Regis, Slam, Drumcell, Truncate, Kyle Geiger, Annie Hall, Perc, and many other luminaries of the techno world. He has releases and track appearances with a variety of labels including Perc Trax, Gobsmacked, Dirty Minds, Decoy, Advanced (Black), SubSensory, Urban Kickz, and his own Subspec Music.
His Proximity EP is out October 1st on Gobsmacked. Make sure you follow him on Facebook here and on Soundcloud here for release and tour updates.
