Arthur Jafa: Remixed Party with DJs Robert Hood & Crystallmess – Bourse de Commerce, Paris, May 2025
May 23, 2025, the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection’s grand Rotunda hosted the Arthur Jafa: Remixed Party. From 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, DJ sets by Robert Hood and Crystallmess animated the space. The performances were set against the powerful visuals of Jafa’s 2013 film, APEX. This special presentation of APEX offered a visceral…
Soaring Beyond Expectations: Preljocaj’s “Helikopter / Licht” Illuminated by Laurent Garnier’s Genius art
Angelin Preljocaj is a name synonymous with visceral, thought-provoking contemporary dance. His works often delve into complex themes, pushing the boundaries of movement and narrative. Witnessing his double bill, “Helikopter / Licht,” at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris was an experience in contrasts, a journey from the mechanical to the ethereal. While both pieces…
The Science of the Sensational Light Show: Rethinking Rave & Festival Lighting and Visuals
Finding the Balance Between Dazzling & Disruptive The dazzling spectacle of a rave or festival. Strobes flash, lasers pierce the darkness, and moving lights paint the scene in a kaleidoscope of colors. But lately, there’s a growing sense that the lighting and visuals might have gotten a little out of control. Here’s why we think…
House and Techno’s Pioneers: The Unwavering Excellence of Experienced DJs
In the ever-changing realm of house and techno, there’s a group of seasoned veterans who have consistently delivered the goods: experienced DJs who’ve spent countless hours immersed in music (some now with more than 30 years of experience) from all corners of the genre’s vast landscape. Their deep understanding of music, refined musical instincts, and…
Top DJs 2023
Updated for 2024 Top DJs we have seen this year: Marcel Dettmann, DJ Stingray 313, DVS1, Paula Temple, Rødhåd, Dave Clarke, Ben Klock, Kink, Helena Hauff, D’Julz, Laurent Garnier, LSDxoxo, SPFDJ, Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig, Manu le Malin, Sven Vath, Richie Hawtin, Adamant Scream, Li-z , Jeff Mills, Ricardo Villalobos, Hector Oates, Slam, Zadig, Acid…
Techno and House Music: An Infinite Universe of Discovery, Curated by DJs
Techno and house music are two of the most popular and influential genres of electronic music, characterized by their repetitive four-on-the-floor beat and endless possibilities. With the advent of digital music production and distribution, the genres have exploded in diversity, with countless subgenres and regional variations emerging. While it is impossible for any one person…
Philip Glass – Music in Twelve Parts – October 8, 2023 Philharmonie de Paris
The origins of techno are often traced to the late 1980s in Detroit, a deeper dive into musical history reveals a precursor: Philip Glass’s Music in Twelve Parts. Composed between 1971 and 1974, Music in Twelve Parts is a minimalist masterpiece that predates the emergence of techno by more than 20 years. The parallels between…
Carl Craig: Party/ After-Party MOCA Los Angeles, July 2023
Carl Craig Party/After-Party is a compelling example of an attempt to recreate the clubbing experience in a museum or gallery, while being interesting and very good sound quality it didn’t create the feeling of a rave or nightclub. That said it was a very good experience and it is nice to see Techno being recognized…
Jeff Mills présente Metropolis | La Bourse de Commerce April 13, 2023
Jeff Mills présente Metropolis | La Bourse de Commerce, April 13, 2023. Jeff Mills released a new album called “Jeff Mills presents Metropolis Metropolis,” which was inspired by Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent film of the same name. We attended the screening it was incredible. The new album (3rd Version of his scoring for the film…
