Modular John Talabot | Waze & Odyssey
- Date
- 3 August 2013
- Location
- Cultuurpodium Perron, Rotterdam
Line-up
John Talabot
If there is one person, who has been causing a stir on the international club circuit recently, it is Barcelona’s John Talabot. Already his debut “My Old School“ (which is meant literally by the way) on Permanent Vacation in 2009 and shortly after that the single “ Sunshine”, which he put out on his own Hivern Disc imprint, made him one of the most promising musicians of the Spanish electronic scene. And those two releases also already set the mark for John Talabot’s unparalleled music: raw, loopy, heavy on the kick drum, sample based, moderate on the tempo, distorted on the drums and light years away from the clean and ever revolving house sound of today. This unique style which also blends influences from afro beat, Detroit techno, Chicago house and cosmic disco, but also northern soul or the energy of Flamenco, immediately turned some heads around.
Waze & Odyssey
British electronic duo Serge Santiago and Firas Waez, otherwise known as Waze & Odyssey, first came to prominence in 2011 when they released a number of singles on independence dance labels and performing in clubs around Europe and the rest of the world. Since their first European date at Berlin's renowned Berghain club, they have performed in a variety of environments, from dark nightclubs to massive festivals, leaving a lasting impression on all the crowds they play to. Having provided remixes for a number of established acts such as Disclosure and Duke Dumont, the duo had chart success of their own in 2014. After their bootleg version of R Kelly's 'Bump n' Grind' became a club smash championed by the likes of Skream, Sony/RCA released the record which reached the top five in the UK Singles charts, selling over 200,000 copies in the process. The duo have started their own label, W&O Street Tracks which they use as an outlet to release their own music, as well as championing new and exciting DJs and producers.
Chaiba
Under his pseudonym Chaiba, Sebastian Looijenga has been vigorously working on a foundation, laying a groundwork for what can only be a very promising and flourishing career in music. At only a young age, Looijenga is an integral player in a new generation of House music DJ’s who play house in the most extensive form of the word. However, with his keen eye for detail, very outspoken opinion regarding music and a combination of technical abilities and heaps of talent, it is not a surprise that Chaiba is the pick of the litter. Not alarmed at making an occasional venture into the world of Vogue or 80′s, this young master operates throughout the thrilling nightlife of the Rotterdam streets, but can also be found showcasing his talents across the country.
Nico van Meurs
Meet Nico van Meurs from Modular dj's. Expect the more deeper sounds, from ambient and IDM to downbeat and breaks.