Mike Shannon (CA/DE) @djmikeshannon

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 6 on August 25, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Mike Shannon's performance at MUTEK Montréal is a riveting exploration of deep techno through a sophisticated array of modular synthesis and drum machines. Embodying the essence of Detroit and Chicago influences, Shannon crafts a unique sonic signature that defines Canadian minimal house/techno.

Cobblestone Jazz (CA)

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 4 on August 23, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Cobblestone Jazz melds jazz's improvisational flair with the precise beats of minimal techno. Known for crafting their music live using keyboards and drum machines, the trio of Danuel Tate, Mathew Jonson, and Tyger Dhula eschew pre-recorded elements, ensuring that each performance is a unique sonic exploration.

Korea Town Acid (KR/CA) @koreatownacid

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 4 on August 23, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Korea Town Acid unleashes her avant-garde electronic explorations in Sonic Chaser. Her performance weaves dubby beats, syncopated rhythms, and industrial textures into a compelling narrative, highlighted by mesmerizing live finger drumming. Her innovative use of analog and digital tools crafts unpredictable soundscapes that bridge classical influences with futuristic sounds.

Seulement (CA/QC)

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 2 on August 1, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Seulement crafts a unique live A/V performance, Bricolage Architecture. This project delves into a tactile dialogue between stop-motion animation and live modular synthesis, merging handcrafted cardboard cutouts with electroacoustic manipulation of voice and flute loops. His work exposes human vulnerability within technological perfection, celebrating bodily imperfections in an era dominated by artificial intelligence.

Ribambel (CA)

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Expérience 6 on August 25, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Ribambel is an explosive fusion of jazz, synth-pop, and techno.Based in Montreal, Massyl and Ellxandra offer a one-of-a-kind duo performance, drawing from their rich individual repertoires.Joined by Pulsatilla, their chemistry of pulsating rhythms, catchy melodies, and soulful harmonies creates an electrifying atmosphere that is sure to captivate the audience.

Liftkit (CA) @liftkit

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Expérience 4 on August 23, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Liftkit brings an electrifying MUTEK-exclusive live set, directly from their rural Epekwitk studio. Integrating mostly unreleased tracks, their sound is a unique blend of dance genres with a flair for analog and digital synthesis. Expect a dynamic journey through lush, melodic soundscapes enriched with psychedelic vocal samples.

Piu (CA)

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Expérience 5 on August 24, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Piu presents Echoes, a performance that marries Indian classical vocals with expansive electronic landscapes. Through her live set, accompanied by dynamic visuals, she explores the evolving nuances of a single theme, transforming it across varied musical territories from contemplative atmospheres to rhythmic techno pulses. Her approach involves a fusion of organic and synthetic sounds, drawing on minimalist influences and modern electronic vibes, that invites deep emotional engagement.

Rhyw (UK+GR) @rhyw

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Métropolis 1 on August 23, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Rhyw presents a live performance that pushes the boundaries of techno, blending precise sound design with dynamic broken beat elements. His approach merges minimal structures with intricate modular synthesis, offering a set that balances dancefloor energy with experimental depth.

BLK MTR (PA/QC) @blkmtr

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Expérience 3 on August 22, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

BLK MTR crafts eerie, entrancing soundscapes blending pop, ambient, and noise elements. His performance at MUTEK featured modular synthesizers and samplers, weaving unsettling electroacoustic compositions with field recordings. Expect a deep dive into hyper-stimulation and cognitive dissonance, reflective of modern societal navigation.

Bénédicte (CA/QC) @benedictemusic

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 3 on August 22, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

In this partial sound recording from her performance at MUTEK, Bénédicte blends distorted field recordings, ethereal vocal samples, and dynamic synths within her electronic compositions. She delivers a live set that contrasts ambient soundscapes with intense, glitched rhythms, demonstrating her unique ability to translate complex emotional themes into captivating experiences.