Kevin Saunderson
The Techno Six: New Documentary Spotlights Detroit’s Dance Music Pioneers
First, there were six. The term “techno” is often evocative of its European emblems, like Germany’s Berghain and Sweden’s Drumcode. So much so that techno music is widely considered to be one of the continent’s exports. But a new documentary seeks to firmly correct this history, tracing techno’s origins back to a cohort of six Black producers from Detroit: “the first cover boys of techno,” said Kristian Hill, a Detroit denizen and the director of God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines, in an interview with EDM.com. He’s referring to Juan Atkins, Blake Baxter, Santonio Echols, Eddie Fowlkes, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, who were collectively featured on the cover of British music magazine Record Mirror in 1988. According to God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machin...
Music by Peggy Gou, Baauer, More Featured On “The Batman” Soundtrack
When the musical Bat-Signal appears, the eyes of Gotham turn to electronic music: Alesso, Peggy Gou, Baauer and more are all featured on the soundtrack for The Batman, now in theaters. In fact, even the film’s lead, Robert Pattinson, tried his hand at crafting ambient tracks during downtime on set—while wearing his Batsuit, no less. The music of Kevin Saunderson, Patrick Topping and Corvad, as well as of icons like Nirvana, Dean Martin and Al Martino, fills in the gaps where Pattinson’s music quite didn’t make the cut. “As a die hard [sic] Batman fan I can’t believe I have a song in the new movie,” added Alesso, who contributed “DARK” to the film. Recommended Articles Out March 4th, The Batman sees Pattinson face of...
Music by Peggy Gou, Bauuer, More Featured On “The Batman” Soundtrack
When the musical Bat-Signal appears, the eyes of Gotham turn to electronic music: Alesso, Peggy Gou, Baauer and more are all featured on the soundtrack for The Batman, now in theaters. In fact, even the film’s lead, Robert Pattinson, tried his hand at crafting ambient tracks during downtime on set—while wearing his Batsuit, no less. The music of Kevin Saunderson, Patrick Topping and Corvad, as well as of icons like Nirvana, Dean Martin and Al Martino, fills in the gaps where Pattinson’s music quite didn’t make the cut. “As a die hard [sic] Batman fan I can’t believe I have a song in the new movie,” added Alesso, who contributed “DARK” to the film. Recommended Articles Out March 4th, The Batman sees Pattinson face of...
Skrillex, Flying Lotus, More Announced for 2022 Movement Festival: See the Massive Lineup
Detroit’s legendary Movement festival is back—and undoubtedly bigger than ever. Pandemic hangover be damned, the organizers of the long-running techno and house music festival have revealed a staggering lineup to celebrate its long-awaited return to downtown’s Hart Plaza. Skrillex, Flying Lotus, Duck Sauce, Chris Lake, Nina Kraviz, The Martinez Brothers, and over 110 more have been tapped for performances at this year’s fest. One of the lineup’s undeniable highlights is a collaborative set between LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and pioneering Detroit techno producer Carl Craig. To that end, Movement’s 2022 bill features an array of iconic hometown artists, like DJ Stingray, Stacey Pullen, DJ Minx and Kevin Saunderson, with the latter performing under his...
Creative Studio Creates Galactic Visual Representation of Electronic Music History
A U.K. creative studio has designed a unique vision of the etymology of modern electronic music. The Manchester-based studio, Dorothy, published “The Electronic System and The Alternative System,” two art prints that reimagine landmarks of our universe as prominent figures in the history of electronic and alternative music respectively. The electronic music-focused print features influential artists such as Daft Punk and the founder of ambient music, Brian Eno. The structure of the art not only highlights the genre’s most impactful contributors, but also draws attention to the influences that likely inspired each artist. Naturally, legendary German electronic outfit Kraftwerk are positioned firmly at the center of the universe, the sun. After forming in 1969, K...
Aluna’s Inaugural Noir Fever New Orleans to Host Kaytranada, Channel Tres, Jayda G, More
New Orleans, get ready. Aluna is about to shut it down. The dance music luminary’s latest enterprise, Noir Fever New Orleans, is slated to take the city by storm May 27-30, 2022 via a partnership with Pollen Presents. Featuring an all-Black lineup of musical artists, it endeavors to celebrate the Black and queer roots of dance music as well the legacies of Black talents that have come out of New Orleans. Featured artists include Kaytranada, Jayda G, Channel Tres and TSHA, as well as house and techno godfathers Derrick Carter and Kevin Saunderson. Noir Fever will also host keynote speakers, workshops, and a marketplace for Black-owned brands. Recommended Articles “This unique experience of honoring dance music’s heritage and getting a taste of what’s to...
Carl Cox, Sasha More to Perform “Set For Love” Livestream Fundraiser for World Children’s Day
“This is what music is all about, bringing people together for the greater good.” The charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) has announced they will be hosting another Set for Love event this Friday, November 20th for World Children’s Day. The livestream will raise funds to support children in developing countries with an all-star lineup featuring some of the best acts in electronic music. The ten-hour mixing marathon will go live on Beatport’s Twitch channel from 3PM to 1 AM GMT (10AM to 9PM ET). Taking the virtual stage this Friday will be house and techno superstars Carl Cox, Sasha, and Kevin Saunderson. Joining them will be a variety of artists from around the world, including Josh Butler, Maxinne Garman, wAFF, Anna Tur, Fernanda M...
Legendary Electronic Music Group Inner City Release First Album in 28 Years
Legendary electronic outfit Inner City are back with their first album in 28 years, the expansive All Move Together. Formed in 1987, the group, which is led by fabled techno and house producer Kevin Saunderson, released their last album Testament ’93 in 1993. Along with Saunderson, Inner City is comprised of his son, Dantiez Saunderson, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an, whose velvety pipes are as formidable as ever. All Move Together spans 12 tracks and features a cameo from award-winning actor, music producer, and DJ Idris Elba. You can listen to All Move Together and find the album’s full tracklist below. Tracklist:1. We All Move Together feat. Idris Elba2. SoundwaveZ feat. ZebrA OctobrA3. Stop & Stare feat. Steffanie Christi’an4. Your Love On Me...
