Oasis Festival turns 5 this year! Taking place from 13th – 15th September 2019, the pioneering Moroccan festivalās landmark fifth edition promises to be the biggest to date, featuring thrilling debuts, rising local stars and returning favourites, including Four Tet, Dixon B2B Ćme, Sonja Moonear, Apollonia, Mall Grab, Loco Dice, Jayda G and many more.
Founded in 2015, Oasis Festival has firmly established itself as North Africaās premier electronic music festival. Welcoming the worldās biggest DJs and live acts to Morocco, many for the first time, as well as showcasing a wealth of regional talent, the festivalās carefully curated programme has helped bring plenty of international attention and new audiences to the flourishing local scene.
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Radiohead, a ban so iconic and yet often only superficially appreciatedĀ that many have failed to recognized how they were, for at least a large period of time, the world’s biggest political bandĀ ā the word’s most woke band.
To understand Radiohead one has to know their roots.Ā The band formed in 1985 at Abingdon School, an elite private institution in the heart of the English countryside county of Oxfordshire. Their privileged early life influenced the band in ways it wouldn’t with others: the five members āĀ Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Ed O’Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass), and Phil Selway (drums, percussion, backing vocals)Ā ā bonded over a common spirit of rebellion and radicalism, and translated those feelings to their music in impeccable fashion. The band’s anti-establishment roots further developed during the late 80’s period of indie expression, the same post-punk movement that took a decisive stance against Western (especially in Britain) conservatism and big corporation.
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DJ Koze performs inside the Yuma Tent at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA, USA, on 16 April, 2016.
With high anticipation and lineup speculation circling the festival, Coachella calmed the storm with the release of its star-studded 2017 line-up; confirming many of the artists we predicted earlier this year including Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead as headliners.
To no surprise, the $399 general admission tickets sold out within three hours.
After review of this yearās line-up, we uncovered Coachella booked the most proper underground electronic artists to perform at the festival to date. As we did last year, we highlight ten underground artists who cannot be missed in the heaven that will be the Yuma Tent.Ā
Please note that we think most of the below artists will be playing the Yuma Tent, but there’s a small possibility that some will be featured on other stages due to the diverse and eclectic arsenal of music they are capable of performing.
Ben UFO
This UK-based DJ is such an exquisite mixer that he rose to the top even with no production experience. His unique track selections make him one of the most sought-after DJs in the underground dance music community with sounds ranging old and new, house to dubstep.
A forward-thinking selector who is into constant development, Ben UFO does not disappoint.
Bicep
Bicep, A Northern Irish duo with the passion for heavy house grooves, have established themselves as prime producers and DJs. They are known to always incorporate the most carefully-selected house rhythms to light up any dance floor, leaving you desiring for more. Releases on their record label, Feel My Bicep, feature the likes of house, techno, funk, and italo cosmic sounds, a representation of the eclectic set you can expect to hear when they perform at Coachella 2017.
Their top hit this year, āHigher Levelā, was one of their most successful releases to date, a track we predict they will play this track during their Coachella set.
Dixon
Even and especially among the underground elite, Steffen Berkhahn is considered a multitalented veteran in the community. From being vice president of the FC Magnet Mitte Bar in Berlin, a bakery owner, Innervisions label co-founder with Ćme, a producer and a DJ, Dixon is always busy letting his creative juices flow.
His producing and DJing career has been on a meteoric rise for more than a decade. Consequently, he has amassed superb skills behind the DJ booth and is known to please his audience with an array mix of house and techno that has landed him Top DJ in the world on the Resident Advisor poll for four years in a row.
Floating Points
An absolute mastermind. Sam Shepherdās productions and mixes are truly reflective of his Ph.D. in neuroscience. He has the ability to fluidly blend jazz into techno and garage into house, while still maintaining the elements of each genre.
Per his tweet, he will perform with his live band and a DJ set. Both are never anything less than amazing.
Four Tet
Kieran Hebdan began his extensive career in 1997 producing music with folk and electronica influences, a style later dubbed āfolktronicaā. He held a residency, alongside Floating Points, at the legendary PlasticPeople in London from 2009-2011.
Fast-forward to today and Four Tet is best known for his techno, house, and minimal infused sets that shape his now established sound.
Honey Dijon
This Chicago native will be representing the original Chicago House sound infused with the depth of New York underground. As a veteran in the electronic music community, Honey Dijon pulls from a wide variety of musical styles including Chicago House, disco, tech-house, tribal, funk, and soul.
With her biggest inspirations comeĀ from Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, and Frankie Knuckles, Honey Dijonās set is sure to be a fun one!
Marcel Dettmann
A well-known Berghain resident, Marcel Dettmann is known for his wide-ranging selection and production of heart-pounding techno. He is recognized as one of the most influential producers in modern techno with the capacity to intermix new and old. A well-respected performer in the community, Marcel also works at the legendary Hard Wax records in Berlin.
His Coachella debut and the resultant heavy techno in the desert experience is not one to miss,
Nicolas Jaar
A star that never stops rising, Nicolas Jaarās live performances and most recent productions are truly unprecedented in today’s dance music world. Incorporating live instruments, real world sound samples and deep synths, Nicolas has soared to the top of underground lists with his impeccable creativity and musical genius.
Regardless of whetherĀ he will perform live or a DJ set, Nicolas Jaar will not disappoint.
Richie Hawtin
This English-Canadian is among the most influential underground dance music artists of our time. His career began in Detroit during the early 90ās techno scene and has never stopped since. He is also known for his work under the alias Plastikman and for his ENTER. events in Ibiza and around the world. Most recently he partnered with former Allen & Heath engineer Andy Rigby-Jones and launched PLAYdifferently, a new mixer to diversify the way DJs performed.
There is no doubt that he will be using this new mixer during his first Coachella performance in four years.
The Belleville Three
Last but certainly not least, The Belleville Three’s presence on the Coachella 2017 lineup is a testament to the Yuma Tent’s vision of representing underground dance music at what is considered to be one of the most commercial and eclectic festivals in North America and beyond. Consisting of Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, the trio who formed an alliance after being high school friends in Belleville, Michigan and have since been considered responsible for giving birth to techno. While the three together areĀ known to be Detroit Techno pioneers in their own right, they since split ways to begin producing individually and are only now reuniting after several years of solo career focus.
Their first Coachella gig is possibly the first stop of their 2017 tour, one you certainly doĀ not want to miss!
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Four Tet performs during the Red Bull Music Academy Bass Camp in Vienna, Austria on November 16th, 2013 . Picture by Red Bull Music Academy
It goes without saying that when it comes to iconic dance music venues, Berghain/Panorama Bar wins the crown as the most sought-after and acclaimed nightclub in the industry.
His plan? Take the recently closed Trocadero in Central London and transform it into a destination venue armed with an impressive Funktion 1 sound system to rival the world-renowned set-up at Berghain. While it’s not entirely clear ifĀ he is 100% serious about these plans, his series of tweets seem to indicate that he is indeed at least interested in following up with the idea.
A review of Trocadero’s website, however, indicates that Four Tet may be a little late with this idea. The former entertainment complex is, “currently undergoing some exciting changes,” according to the website, which also states that, “aĀ new website will be up soon with more information about these changes and the new operators [they] have on board.”
Will Kieran pursue this further? We can’t say we’re not intrigued by the idea of another iconic venue in the heart of the British capital!
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Today Movement Detroit released its 2016 stage programme including full set times for the entire weekend. Naturally, conflicts abound with a lineup of this size and social media chatter is already buzzing with opinions on who shouldn’t be missed and which artists are worth skipping on.
While music taste is subjective and nothing will ever change that, we have combed through the full Movement roster and have chosen 15 must-see acts (listed alphabetically) we encourage catching this year. Included are some obvious choices (duh), a few big international artists, local Detroit acts and names that represent techno, house, acid house and even drum and bass. The aim was to give a balanced opinion that hopefully adds some new facesĀ to your must-see list for the weekend.
Don’t forget to brush up on our City Travel Guide for DetroitĀ ahead of your trip, for pointers to make the best out of your Movement weekend!
Anja Schneider
Monday, May 30th. 5-6:30pm at the Main Stage
Anja Schneider shouldn’t be a new name to most people attending Movement this year, having worked the international underground music circuit for plenty of years as a producer, DJ and founder of Mobilee Records. The German producer has been brilliantly representing the talented pool of female acts in dance music for almost two decades now, thanks to a prolific list of releases and energetic sets thatĀ always get the crowd going.
Delano Smith
Monday, May 30th. 6-7:30pm at the Made in Detroit Stage (Origins: Elevation Showcase)
It is no secret that Delano Smith’s music is a blend of Chicago and Detroit, the two iconic Midwest cities that gave birth to house and techno respectively. Born in the former and raised in the latter, SmitĀ represents one of the last of a rare group of Detroit’s first house DJs and a product of I-94 connection (the interstate that connects both cities). Expect deep and groovy, the type of sets that calls for your best dancing shoes to be worn.
DJ Pierre
Monday, May 30th. 7-8:30pm at theĀ Underground Stage (Acid Showcase)
The name is synonymous with “Acid House”, and with plenty of good reason. DJ Pierre is not only a pioneer of the genre, he is the quintessential producer that helped found it as a member of Phuture, the group formed in 1985 with Spanky and Herb J whose “Acid Trax” (1987) is regarded by many to be the first acid house record ever made. Phuture played a fantastic set at Hart Plaza last year and this coming May it will be the turn of DJ Pierre solo to represent the popular genre on its own stage.
Dub Phizix & MC Strategy
Monday, May 30th. 8-10pm at theĀ Opportunity Detroit Stage (Konkrete Jungle Showcase)
Looking for something other than techno, house and acid? Then you should head over to see this British duo for a fix of proper drum and bass. One of the genre’s best producers and a regular at London’s famed fabric nightclub, Dub Phizix knows how to blend percussion with basslines that evoke space and atmospheric like no other producer of the genre does. With MC Strategy by his side, the set is to be riot, the kind of riot that you may need to break the programming mold that focuses on underground sounds in Detroit.
Ectomorph (Live)
Saturday, May 28th. 8-9pm at theĀ Opportunity Detroit Stage (Interdimensional Transmission Showcase)
Ectomorph is the union of BMG and Erika, the two forces behind the Interdimensional Transmission and symbols of the live analogue techno movement (pun intended) that is taking over the festival’s underground stage this year. They have been holding their own Movement after-party for years and have been regulars at the popular Bunker parties in New York City for just as long. Their mythic status and resultant cult following are a fruit of studied and well-crafted techno performances that full embody the trajectory the genre has taken in Detroit over the last decade and more.
Four Tet
Saturday, May 28th. 9:45-10:45pmĀ at theĀ Red Bull Music Academy Stage
Keiran Hebden, the man behind the electronic outlet knows as Four Tet, has been breaking the rule since his arrival in this scene. While his first single “Thirtysixtwentyfive” was a mere 36 minute long – no big deal – it’s what he has done since that has elevated him as one of the most sought-after acts of the current house music industry. He blends hip-hop, jazz and improvised sounds in a signature manner unlike any other artist out there, making it almost impossible to pin him to a specific genre.
Hito
Monday, May 30th. 2-4pm at theĀ Beatport Stage (PLAYdifferently presents Prototypes Tour)
Japan-born and Berlin-based, Hito may be best recognized as a mainstay of Richie Hawtin’s ENTER.Sake concept and its influence on the overall brand of Hawtin’s traveling party and former Ibiza residency. As you may have found out in our recent feature on her humble beginnings, Hito is herself a purveyor of Japanese underground music thanks to jacking vinyl sets that emphasize on groove and are a perfect day opener for the heavier sounds of the PLAYdifferently roster set to play the stage after her.
KRAFTWERK – 3D
Saturday, May 28th. 10:30pm-12am at the Main Stage
This is a no-brainer if there ever was one. The iconic German electronic music band will be making its Movement debut as a headliner and the most anticipated act of the year. Added to the already alluring equation is the notion that they will be bringing their famed 3D production to the heart of Detroit. Expect to be wowed.
Magda
Sunday, May 29th. 7:30-9pm at the BeatportĀ Stage
Born in Poland and raised in Detroit, Magda got her jump as a touring act and producer when she joined Richie Hawtin’s M_nus label and began touring the world as his opening DJ. The rest is history, her name now a symbol of minimal techno around the world – a status that has cementedĀ herĀ as one of the most in-demand artists of her craft.
Matador (Live)
Sunday, May 29th. 5:30-7pm at the Main Stage
With releases on Cocoon, Perc Trax and M_nus under his belt, Matador entered 2016 with a brand-new EP out on his very own debut label “Rukus” His set at the Underground Stage last year was a crowd favorite with aĀ live performance incorporating midi controllers, samplers and effects to formidable effect. Detroit is lastĀ stop of a current world tour that has seen him perform in India, the UAE and all over Europe – a testament that his sound is as popular and fresh as ever.
Modeselektor (Live)
Monday, May 30th. 10:45pm-12am at the Main Stage
Diverse, exuberant and boundary-breaking are just a few of the words used to describe the German duo known as Modeselektor. You’d be kidding yourself if you ever tried to pin them to a single music genre, for their grooves emanate from a blurring together of numerous facets of electronica both as a duo and as Moderat alongside fellow Berliner Apparat. They aren’t headlining the festival by pure chance, leaving many to wonder what to expect from their first ever live performance at the festival.
Project 313 (Live)
Saturday, May 28th. 2-4pm at theĀ Underground Stage
It’s as simple as this: if you want hard techno, go see Project 313. The Detroit-based duo composed by Chad Parraghi and Nick Bien are the brains behind the city’s famed Blank Code imprint and the Scene parties that showcase that very same no hold barred techno their label releases. Project 313 have been teaming up with Los Angeles’ Droid Behavior every year during Movement, bringing together their respective Scene and Interface parties highlighting some of the most impressive international and local techno talents on the market. The key to their success is personal passion and uncompromising love for the very same dark and heavy techno sounds you can expect to hear during their set.
Mike Servito b2b Derek Plaslaiko
Saturday, May 28th. 5-6pm at theĀ Opportunity Detroit Stage (Interdimensional Transmission Showcase)
This coming May, the two Detroit natives and residents at The Bunker New York will be showcasing their impressive talent as track selectors with a back-to-back performance. There is no doubt that the two friends will display the exact talents that have seen themĀ gain a reputation as some of the best track diggers in today’s DJ touring world – this isn’t their first rodeo as a duo so expect to dance, and dance hard.
Tin Man
Monday, May 30th. 6-7pm at theĀ Underground Stage (Acid Showcase)
Vienna’s Tin Man has been producing for over a decade, yet still represents the wave of neo acid artists that has been held responsible for the recent increased resurgence in popularity of the infectious and mesmerizing genre. He incorporates the use of Roland 303’s in his live shows, transforming his sets into captivating and soulful performances that are often labeled as “hypnotizing.”
Zip
Saturday, May 28th. 5:30-7pm at theĀ Beatport Stage
Nobody would fault you for thinking that Zip is Romanian. His characteristically minimal sound transports one to the beaches of Sunwaves alongside the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, theĀ [a:rpia:r] trio and a whole flurry of other local talent. German-born, however, he co-founded the Perlon label and currently holds residencies at two of Germany and the world’s most influential clubbing institutions:Ā Robert Johnson (Offenbach) in Frankfurt and the Panorama Bar in Berlin. All this while continuing to tour and perform all over the world, including regular guest sets at Cocoon Ibiza.
Photo courtesy of Rodrigo N. Diaz
BONUS: Bjarki (Live)
Sunday, May 28th. 4-5:30pm at theĀ Main Stage
This feature wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Bjarki’s debut performance at Movement, and that is why he is included as a bonus 16th must-see act for this year’s 10th Anniversary of Detroit’s techno festival. The Icelander producer has been making waves since his “I Wanna Go Bang” single exploded on the scene in spring of last year and his live set at the Main Stage in the middle of the afternoon on Sunday should be a treat for everyone present.
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FYF and Goldenvoice will bring the live sounds of Four Tet, Ben UFO, and Andy Stott to the picturesque California desert this spring. On May 7,Ā the trio are set to play at Pappy and Harriet’s, an intimate outdoor venue located in Pioneertown on the outskirts of the famed Joshua Tree National Park. Read more
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This morning the dance music community was hit with a whirlwind of announcements, including the full Lightning In a Bottle line-up and Movement Detroit’s Phase I.
Because good things perhaps come in threes, Four Tet added to the news of his Movement debut and LIB performances with the release of a unique mini-festival set to take place at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on April 30th.
Presented together with Los Angeles based promoters FYF and Goldenvoice (who puts together Coachella), the night will feature performances by British DJ sensation Ben UFO, Daphni (Caribou’s frontman Dan Snaith), Madlib and perhaps the most acclaimed named of this stellar line-up, Floating Points. The latter caused waves of excitement with his amazing Essential Mix debut in 2015 and has been one of the most sought-after acts to catch since,Ā especially considering the fact that he only played less thanĀ ten live setsĀ as of December 2015. Four Tet himself will beĀ performing, a return behind the decks in Los Angeles after his six-hour set at Lot 613 in early December.
Tickets for the 18-and-over show are on sale now, starting at aĀ cheap $15.
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