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CHRIS LIBERATOR
Subversion @ The Underground , Swansea Sat 13 July Having evolved from the underground squat and free party scene , Subversion draws a diverse mix of people from all across Wales who are united by their love for all things techno . For July ’ s event they welcome back Chris Liberator of the Stay Up Forever Collective and one of the pioneers of the London acid techno sound . “ It usually goes right off the scale whenever Chris is on the 1210s at Subversion ,” explains Robi Lear . “ Subversion is the only event in South Wales that plays a unique style of techno with a rawer , harder edged sound , from acid techno to more European styles . DJs like DAVE The Drummer and of course Chris Liberator are regulars , and we enjoy the odd visit from James Ruskin . All play on a brand new Funktion One sound system which is unique to Swansea .” There is also a shout out to be given to the local talent who are the crux of the night . “ Supporting are the S . U . S . S collective ,” says Robi , “ with Fraz who is the founder of Subversion who plays diverse styles of techno with a hint of Detroit . Myself and Ceri ( the S . U . S . S twins ) are residents and copromoters , both successful producers with tracks signed to major techno labels . Theron B is also a regular with dark and phat techno sets – always pleasing to the ear .” Admission : £ 7 . Info : 07446 293656 ( RH )
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INTRODUCINGLIVE
The Globe , Cardiff Sun 14 July If , like me , you are underwhelmed by Daft Punk ’ s latest album , this is a chance for you to relive their glory days of 10 or so years ago . Introducing are a band who have tapped into the concept of recreating electronic albums for a live audience . Previous endeavours have included tours recreating DJ Shadow ’ s Endtroducing and a selection of Mr Scruff ’ s catalogue . This time around it is DP ’ s second album Discovery getting the overhaul . “ Endtroducing was incredibly challenging ,” explains Introducing ’ s Matt Derbyshire . “ Recreating the sounds alone took six months . Then we started rehearsing with a nine-piece band . Getting the sound right was crucial . It ended up having the feeling of an experience to witness rather than as gig . Everyone complimented us on how they had never seen anything quite like it . Actors reciting long monologues rather than singing , and long extended ambient sections follow but cut-up samples quickly played . With Scruff , we were incredibly lucky to have his backing from the start , so we decided to create more of a DJ mix-style set .” Good stead for tackling their latest challenge then , although it is new territory in terms of energy . “ Discovery is one of the greatest , fastest , craziest electronic albums ever ,” says Matt . “ Its recreation on stage is a feat of determination , hard graft , and musical heroism .” Tickets : £ 10 . Info : theglobevenue @ gmail . com ( RH )
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STORM / ALLEY CAT
Aperture Presents Feline @ Clwb Ifor Bach , Cardiff Fri 19 July Female DJs populate the line-up for Aperture ’ s second July date at Clwb ( the first sees Utah Jazz headlining on Fri 5 ). The night is much respected and well renowned far and wide for its discerning drum ’ n ’ bass , and this evening will be no exception , with Storm [ pictured ] and Alley Cat taking the top slots for the all-girl DJ shindig . Feline is a collective of DJs and MCs who are all female and were originally based at Herbal in Shoreditch , where over two floors they were able to highlight drum ’ n ’ bass along with other styles of music played by Feline residents and special guests , all of which were female . The night made it possible for female DJs from other countries to have the possibility of getting a set whilst in London . DJ Storm is well known as one of the founders of Metalheadz alongside Goldie and Kemistry , her DJ partner and soulmate who was tragically killed in a freak motor accident in 1999 . Also on the line-up is Kokeshi label main name Alicia Bauer , better known to those before her on the dancefloor as Alley Cat . Bauer created the Kokeshi imprint in 2009 , after which Lung sent her some demos when he saw her DJing in Cardiff . Irrelevant was also picked up on and the label quickly gained momentum , with regular nights at Fabric and Icon . Admission : £ 10 /£ 8 . Info : 029 2023 2199 ( RH )
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FREEROTATION
Baskerville Hall , Hay-On-Wye Fri 12-Mon 15 July You might ask why we do this to you – taunt you with a electronic music festival up there with any happening in Britain this year , one operating a members-only scheme which only gives you the chance of going if one of said members invites you . You might ask why the writer does this to himself , given that the lineup is speckled with acts whose very names singe his eyebrows off . Well , it would be criminal to not acknowledge something this spectacular and this close , really . Also , there are bugger all club nights happening in July . The lowdown , then . Freerotation is in Baskerville Hall , a stately home just outside Hay ; you can camp or buy a hotel room , while the music takes place over two rooms . For 2013 , there is about the same proportion of techno , house and post-dubstep as the last couple of years , but with a lot more acts playing live – probably over half , including most of the biggest names . There are some coups therein : German bizarro-jazz dude Burnt Friedman ; IDM prototypes The Black Dog [ pictured ]; Karenn , the panelbeating techno teamup of Blawan and Pariah , and Swedish technoists Skudge . Dons of the decks include Patrice Scott , the last word in Detroit deep house ; NYC house purist DJ Qu and , as ever , Hessle Audio ’ s Ben UFO , Pangaea and Pearson Sound . Tickets : £ 100 ( sold out ). Info : www . freerotation . com ( NG )
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