Two electronic titans, best known for their electrifying live performances, perform together in a rare industrial setting til late alongside a select few of the most dedicated DJs and promoters of the burgeoning Bay Area techno community.
LINEUP:
Richie Hawtin
KiNK
Adra
Max Gardner
Kudeki
Sentient
Femmelectric
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Richie Hawtin
https://www.instagram.com/richiehawtin
One of techno's most influential figures, Richie Hawtin played an essential role in developing the sound of minimal techno, as well as spreading its popularity throughout the global club scene. Most famous for his experimental acid techno productions as Plastikman, including the classic albums Musik, and Consumed, he is equally well-regarded for his groundbreaking live sets and mix CDs which utilize cutting-edge DJ technology, fusing loops of techno records with additional synthesizers and drum machines. Hawtin has continued pushing the limits of technology, developing highly conceptual events which are often intertwined with the art world, such as his lauded performance at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City which resulted in Plastikman's EX album.
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RICHIE HAWTIN has made his mark on electronic music by being both inventive and innovative. With almost twenty years of DJ experience, Hawtin has headlined some of the most prestigious festivals and events in club culture to date and continues to define rather than follow musical trends. His career takes him all over the world with tour dates in over 25 nations on average each year.
KiNK
Bulgarian techno producer and DJ KiNK (Strahil Velchev) is highly celebrated for his dynamic, spontaneous live performances during which he commands an army of analog synthesizers and controllers in real time. His numerous recordings are both playful and experimental, effortlessly switching between house, techno, and acid, informed by the improvisatory spirit of jazz as well as the energetic rush of the early rave scene.
Adra (Direct to Earth)
https://www.instagram.com/_adra_/
Meet Adra, a straight-up talented techno artist who's been quietly making waves right from the gritty streets of the Tenderloin in San Francisco. There is No smoke and mirrors here--just raw skill and a vibe catching fire.
Kudeki (Endzeit, AYLI)
https://linktr.ee/kudeki
The major force behind Eindzeit--the highly-lauded East Bay event series that's reigniting a devoted techno community across the bridge.
Max Gardner (Direct to Earth)
https://linktr.ee/maxgardner
The label head for Peer and visionary founder of Direct to Earth, Max is a trailblazer with a unique outlook and unwavering dedication who's shaping the course of North American techno.
Sentient (Illegal Alien Records / Endzeit)
Exploring perception, cognition, consciousness and catharsis through immersive textures and driven rhythmics, Sentient is the Belgian-Italian, California-based techno duo of Quentin Notte & Andrea Aicardi. Their body of work includes releases on Illegal Alien Records and Ovunqve, as well as collaborations with VRIL (Giegling, Ostgut Ton, Delsin) and Surt (Planet Rhythm, Edit Select).