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Premiere: Saytek Reveals New EP Series: Live On Tour
After the success of his DR. Motte Birthday Party Live Jams EP (recorded at the Love Parade founder’s Birthday party) last year, which was supported by the likes of Carl Cox, Maceo Plex, Karotte, Joseph Capriati, Kolsch and more, live artist Saytek reveals his first release for 2020 by way of a brand new EP series on Cubism Records inspired by the release titled, Live On Tour.
Featuring a selection of fresh jams recorded live at Awakenings (ADE), The Hammahalle of Sisyphos (Berlin) and the Basement Of Chapue Rogue (Prague), ‘Live On Tour Volume 1’ captures the intoxicating raw energy of Saytek’s performances with five new vibrant improvisations that organically flow with Techno, House and Breakbeat vibes.
Premiere: Mark Greene Returns to Orange Recordings with “Manipulate” EP
Manipulate EP is Mark Greene’s third outing on Orange Recordings following on from previous releases ”Rain Dance” and “Back Off” which was featured in Carl Cox’s 25 year anniversary mix for BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix.
London-based producer Saytek is on remix duties fresh from releases on Darren Emerson’s Detone and Carl Cox & Christopher Coe’s imprint Awesome Soundwave.
Saytek Shares His Top 5 Lists
Saytek’s music output is prolific and includes Live jams, EPs and live albums on his own Cubism label, along with releases on labels such as KMS, Superfreq, Detone, Liebe*Detail, Soma, Bedrock, fabric (London Club), My Favorite Robot, Wiggle, My Favourite Freaks, Emerald City, Freakin 303, Constant Circles and Hike Recordings, to name a few!
Having just dropped his brand new Easily Influenced EP on Carl Cox and Christopher Coe’s Awesome Soundwave label, we find a bit more about the live Techno maestro.
Premiere: Saytek Unleashes Colossal “Live Stories” Album Via Detone Records
Since his explosion on to the scene with his acclaimed Machine Jams album on Cubism two years ago, Saytek’s live output has been hugely prolific with highlights including multiple EPs on Superfreq, Kevin Saunderson’s KMS and Darren Emerson’s Detone label.
Now deemed to ramp up the heat for 2018, the live techno pioneer is back with another colossal album for the label titled Live Stories, now available to listen and buy here. By far his most innovative work to date, Saytek has crafted 12 new cutting edge live jams created on the fly using a hybrid of analog and digital gear. ‘Live Stories’ seems him explore fresh sounds and push sonic boundaries from the menacing to the melodic through his inquisitive love of technology, whilst embracing the panoramic musical spectrum of techno, acid and house music.
“This album was created in the moment and captures the vibe of my recent tour dates, Its about creating music on machines as individual patterns and loops and arranging them live as well as creating new elements on the fly” – Saytek
Saytek Discusses Music Gear and Releases on Constant Circles & Hike Recordings
As one of the UK’s most exciting acts, Saytek has carved out a unique position for himself over the last few years. Having built a reputation for innovative, improvised hardware heavy live sets that span the house and techno spectrum, he is now widely regarded as one of the nation’s very best live performers.
Two intensely creative minds meet for the twenty sixth release on Constant Circles, delivering a fusion of raw live house and techno with cutting edge street art, for Circuit 3am.
Saytek makes a welcome debut on Constant Circles with three fresh live jams, featuring his unique blend of deep techno & dubby house grooves. His improvised live sets use a myriad of kit both digital and analogue, and have garnered him critical acclaim the world over and established his place as one of the electronic music scene’s most in-demand live acts.
The release is paired perfectly with a distinguished piece of street inspired art from Unknown, one of the key players in the world-renowned Brighton street art scene. His street pieces are highly distinctive, but his studio works are also unique and dynamic, with the versatility to create on any medium and a vision for subtle and humorous storytelling.
6AM is no stranger to Saytek, having seen him featured for a mix and live session before, as well as several features. We have long recognized his talent and had the chance to speak him newly about his recent releases, and much more.
Premiere: Kevin Saunderson Delivers a Re-Edit for Saytek’s “Berlin / Warsaw (Live)” EP on Hike Recordings
Saytek delivers the 5th release on Hike Recordings with one of the originators of Detroit Techno, Kevin Saunderson, providing a Re-Edit of the live recorded material.
Saytek has gathered some serious momentum over the last few years and has become one of the electronic music scene’s most in-demand live acts. He has garnered acclaim the world over with his improvised live shows that see him using a myriad of kit to perform a unique blend of deep techno and tough house grooves with dubby acidic hues. Saytek is master of musical technology with a unique energy and ear for melody and knows exactly how to make each piece of studio kit dance to his visionary ideas.
Premiere: Listen to Saytek’s “Strange Life” (Live), Coming Out On Detone Records
Following his highly acclaimed ‘Doppelganger EP’ on Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, Saytek continues to wow the dance music fraternity with his innovation and prowess, trailblazing his way on to playlists of the world’s DJ elite with his signature live jams. As 2017 gathers pace, the latest top dog to be seduced by Saytek’s magic is Detone label boss Darren Emerson, who has snapped up no less than 13 tracks for a series of EP releases. ‘Saytek Live Vol.1’ contains 6 cutting edge live jams that authentically join the dots between Techno and House, traveling between raw acid rubbed grooves, dark, hypnotic pulsating loops and sophisticated, enchanting melodies.
Last month we interviewed Saytek when he released on KMS Records, and had him as a guest on our Facebook page for a two-hour live jamming session directly from his studio in London, which you can watch here.
This is what Emerson had to say about Saytek’s upcoming releases on his label:
I’m really happy to have Saytek back on my Detone label with six live tracks. Over the past few months I’ve been road testing them at clubs around the world and they have been smashing every floor! Always a pleasure to work with my man Joseph, he’s a great talent with a great ear for the dance floor. Expect to see us both doing some nights together in the future.. Bravo Saytek!!!!!
Global Vibe Radio 062 feat. Saytek (Live) [Video + Audio]
This week’s GVR is a two-hour LIVE recording by London-based producer and live act Saytek.
He was a special guest on our Facebook page this past Sunday, where he jammed out LIVE from his studio in London for two hours, all music and sounds created by Saytek himself. The North London-based producer is renowned for his unique ability to bring his widely acclaimed studio productions – which feature a unique blend of deep techno & tough house grooves and dubby, acidic hues – into the live arena. This ability is exemplified by his Facebook Live Jams which have received views well in excess of one million; and views for individual videos often running into the hundreds of thousands. He writes produces and performs everything live, using a variety of equipment including Elektron Analog 4 & Analog Rtym, Ableton, Korg: Monotron Delay, Kaos Pad & Volca: Bass, Sample, Keys, Novation Impulse 25, Native Instruments Maschine and lots more.
Saytek’s musical output is prolific and includes EPs and live albums on his own Cubism label, along with 12″ and digital releases on labels such as Liebe*Detail, Soma, Bedrock, My Favorite Robot Records, Wiggle, Monique Musique, Fabric (London Club), Golden Gate Club Records, My Favourite Freaks, KMS and many more. His work has graced the playlists of the world’s most elite and eminent DJs including Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Steve Lawler and Marcel Dettman, among many. Saytek was nominated for 2013 Best Live Act by DJ Mag; with Mixmag awarding Album Of The Month in the same year.
You can also enjoy Saytek’s two-hour live stream via video below, and download the audio for FREE here.
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