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Your Complete After-Party Guide to Movement Detroit 2019

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It’s that time of the year once more as Movement Detroit weekend nears and parties happening in the city throughout Memorial Day Weekend begin to get confirmed. With so much happening on the course of five days, we have put together this comprehensive guide to help you choose and plan your weekend with ease.The list is sorted in order by day, with events displayed alphabetically. While most are after-parties, there are a few day parties too which are clearly marked to avoid confusion. It’s Detroit during Movement weekend, so bear in mind that some night parties turn into day parties, and sometimes certain events go longer than originally announced.

Please be aware that some lineups are still TBD and some parties are altogether still yet to be announced. We will be updating this list daily to ensure it’s complete for your use.

You can find all our Movement weekend ticket giveaways HERE.

At 6AM we will be throwing three after-parties in Detroit this year:

Saturday: Octopus Recordings Label Showcase

Sunday: Suara Night

Monday: Anthology 2019

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Win 2 Tickets to Octopus Recordings and Suara Nights in Detroit During Movement Weekend

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This year’s Movement Detroit weekend is just around the corner, and not only are we giving away two tickets to the festival itself but are also launching a special giveaway for 6AM readers looking to join us at BLEU DETROIT for our Saturday and Sunday label showcases there.

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Ticket Giveaway: Win Weekend Passes to Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival 2019

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Our yearly appointment with the best techno festival in North America is fast approaching.

Movement Detroit is next month, taking place during Memorial Day Weekend within the confines of Hart Plaza in the heart of Detroit!

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Premiere: Detroit’s DJ 3000 returns to Motech With Two Vibrant Cuts and Remixes by Carlo Lio and Michael Klein

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Detroit’s DJ 3000 returns to his Motech imprint with two vibrant cuts entitled Illyrian EP including remixes from Second State’s Michael Klein and Rawthentic boss Carlo Lio.

Motech boss Franki Juncaj aka DJ 3000 holds a strong ethos for his Detroit label, a bastion of the underground sound now entering its eighteenth year. Juncaj first emerged onto the scene in 2002 through his ‘Somewhere in Detroit’ mix on Submerge Recordings and later that year launched his Motech imprint. His discography includes further releases on labels such as Playmobil, Submerge and Motech whose longevity stems from Juncaj’s resistance in compromising his signature sound whilst maintaining true authenticity.

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Movement Detroit Announces Full 2019 Lineup

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Movement Music Festival, one of the longest running and most acclaimed electronic music festivals in the world, is pleased to reveal the full lineup for 2019, taking place Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27inside Hart Plaza, Detroit’s legendary riverfront park.

Since its inception, Movement has been deeply dedicated to bringing a completely original experience to Detroit, the place where it all began for Techno music. Festival organizers are hyper focused on showcasing authentic talent for the event, which in turn provides an experience that is purely about the music. Movement fans will find themselves immersed with the best of the best, seasoned vets and up and comers within Techno and other dance music genres.
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Moodymann Posts and Then Deletes Video of His Arrest at Gunpoint Outside His Detroit Home

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Legendary Detroit producer and DJ Moodymann was arrested at gunpoint for allegedly breaking and entering on his own property in Detroit Michigan. The artist posted a video of the incident to his Instagram account, but it has since been taken down.

The shocking video included a caption describing the situation. According to Moodymann the police surrounded him in his own backyard and demanded to see proof of ownership. Despite having keys to his house and car he was then charged and arrested for breaking and entering.

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Movement Detroit Teases 2019 Lineup With First 10 Names

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The yearly pilgrimage to Detroit is on the horizon, even though there are a good six months left until the next Memorial Day Weekend 2019.

Paxahau, the organizers behind Movement Electronic Music Festival, have just teased the first 10 names booked for next year’s festival. The preview lineup includes everything from Detroit techno to hip-hop, as well as legendary UK dance music pioneers Orbital performing their first live show in Detroit in 20 years.

Attendees in 2019 will be able to feast on DJ sets from Amelie Lens, DJ Nobu, Heiko Laux, DJ Bone and Hot Since 82. Floorplan, Orbital and Stephan Bodzin are booked in for live sets, along with a turn from Detroit rapper (and Warp signee) Danny Brown.

Tickets for Movement Detroit 2019 can be found here.

Cover photo by Stephen Bondio

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Detroit City Guide with Eddie Fowlkes

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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 Museum’s “Legends Plaza.” 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, “Goodbye Kiss,” 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. Eddie’s 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 it’s 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:

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Premiere: Detroit’s Uun Releases Limited Number Cassette EP on Modern Cathedrals

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Exhumed Tapes II is the second in a multi-artist series of cassette releases on the Modern Cathedrals label. With label art featuring small details of “important graves,” the series will dig into eery, broken beat techno with gritty textures.

The second tape features four tracks by Detroit-based artist Uun, whose work on the EP builds from careful and subdued atmospheres to aggressive percussion-driven tracks. In keeping with the themes of the series, the label art once again features the grave of an author chosen by the artist.

The release will be limited to 50 hand-numbered physical copies, but is also available for digital purchase via Beatport.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 112 Feat. DJ Holographic

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With Movement Detroit around the corner, it seemed fitting to invite one of this year’s festival performers as well as one of Detroit’s current bright stars to the Global Vibe Radio decks: DJ Holographic.

The fundamental mission of DJ Holographic is to represent the creative and innovative identity of Detroit, and the state of Michigan as a whole. It is this energy that infuses the spirit of every project she pursues. Ariel Corley, as she is known to those close to her, sees herself not only as a performer, but also as a member of a larger artistic community. As with any performer in the early stages of her career, DJ Holographic is currently developing her craft, which includes a variety of mediums: comics, music videos, radio, and more.

DJ Holographic is playing Movement at the Red Bull Stage on Sunday, May 27th from 3 to 4:30pm. She has a monthly show on Red Bull Radio called “Stardust” that is aired from noon until 2pm EST, mixed live from Red Bull Studio in downtown Detroit.

Read on for our exclusive chat with her, and don’t forget to catch her set in Detroit next week! Full track listing is available at the end of the article.

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