Ecch-Ode: Perspectives in Sound presents

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Ages 18 and over

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Village Underground Barcelona

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A new yearly series pairing underground house and techno's most celebrated artists with local collectives. Rooted in Detroit's global connection, and working with socially conscious projects to make a difference through the collective power of electronic music. "**Dave Angel** Part of the very fabric of UK techno, Dave Angel's status as a figurehead of electronic culture is no hyperbole. It's cemented in fact, and in the memories of everyone who has lived, loved and danced to his music over more than 30 years as a producer. The son of a jazz musician and elder brother of British hip-hop artist Monie Love, he came to the fore during the explosion of acid house in 1980s London. His weekly show on pirate station Phaze One, alongside Fabio and Grooverider, was one of the zeitgeist broadcasts of its time, championing a new sound that was captivating the country's youth. It catapulted him into the media spotlight, with Mixmag, DJ Magazine and The Guardian all proclaiming him a major force in UK techno and acid house. In 1991 his reworking of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" launched him nationally. The club reaction was so strong that RCA were forced to release it, and it debuted at #23 in the UK Singles Chart. Orbital, Sun Electric, Carl Cox, Spooky, James, Roni Size, Model 500 and Underworld have all invited him to remix their work. His Rotation Records gave early platforms to Adam Beyer, Christian Smith, Deetron, Vince Watson, Laidback Luke, Steve Rachmad and Misstress Barbara, among many others. Backed by the scene's biggest names and a constant stream of robust dancefloor gems, Dave Angel remains one of electronic music's true characters, with an industrious approach to his craft and an aura of positivity that comes through in every uplifting record. **Drivetrain** Derrick Thompson, aka Drivetrain, is the founder of Soiree Records International, the long-running Detroit label dedicated to underground, intelligent rhythm science across house, techno, downtempo and expe

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