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Technologies of Consciousness (CA/QC)

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 3 on August 22, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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In Numinous Machines, Sonya Stefan and Stephanie Castonguay delve into the liminal space of near-death experiences, blending analog and digital techniques. Using modified turntables, macro imagery, and graphical notation, they merge sound and image into a visceral audiovisual journey. This premiere explores the intersection of decomposition, sacred geometry, and tactile sound creation, offering an evocative and deeply physical performance.

This project emerged from the residency call for proposals between the Avatar Centre and MUTEK.

Steffi (NL) @steffi_official

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Métropolis 2 on August 24, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

Steffi presents a specially commissioned live performance for MUTEK that reflects her decades of experience and relentless innovation in electronic music. With a career highlighted by her residency at Berghain and the creation of influential labels such as Klakson and Dolly, she continues to reinvent her music. This rare live set recording is a chance to experience the essence of her ever evolving sound.

Andrea (IT) @andreamusik

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Nocturne 6 on August 25, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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Originally from Turin, Andrea draws inspiration from his city’s post-industrial aesthetic to craft music that blends IDM, 90s breakbeat and techno. His performances are marked by intense rhythms and refined textures, balancing sonic experimentation with raw energy for the dancefloor.

CUERPOS (CA) @cuerpos

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Expérience 5 on August 24, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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CUERPOS, a duo hailing from Newfoundland (Ktaqmkuk), blends their Latin and Caribbean roots with vibrant electronic rhythms.

By weaving post-punk, dub, and reggae into bold production, their performances exude a raw, psychedelic energy. A sound that's both unfiltered and heartfelt, reaching its full potential on stage.

Colin Stetson (US/CA) @colin-stetson

Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25

Special Event on August 21, 2024

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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With his commanding bass saxophone and mastery of sonic textures, Colin Stetson captivated the audience at New City Gas. His dark and intense performance blended free jazz, electroacoustic elements, and darkwave influences. A raw display of technique and emotion, foreshadowing his album The Love It Took to Leave You, released in September 2024.

Animé par Maïté Belmir ( @freshmaite ) dans les studios de CKUT, découvrez la 25e édition de MUTEK Montréal, MUTEK Forum et le lancement du Village Numérique.

Au programme:

· la présentation de la programmation par Marie-Laure Saidani

· un entretien avec l’artiste G L O W Z I

· un aperçu du Forum avec Sarah Mackenzie en compagnie de Kahentawaks

· le dévoilement du Village Numérique avec Sarah-Eve Toussignant

µ-Ziq & ID:Mora (UK + CZ) @mikep

North American Premiere at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 24

Nocturne 4 on August 26, 2023

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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With this performance, µ-Ziq embarks upon an intrepid and emotional journey into the jungle genre and the most bittersweet IDM typical of his work. Videographer and visual artist ID:Mora is the perfect partner for this project; together, they deliver an intense audiovisual adventure as humorous as it is delirious.

x/o (CA) @x-o-xio

North American Premiere at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 24

Nocturne 2 on August 24, 2023

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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Fusing breakbeats, with elements of solemn ambience, distorted metal, and trip-hop, Vietnamese-Canadian electronic music producer x/o's Chaos Butterfly follows an anti-hero navigating trauma through whirlwinds of grief and anger; a vengeful spirit who finds true strength in inner healing and forgiveness.

.VRIL (DE) @vril_01

MUTEK Montréal | Édition 24

Métropolis 1 on August 25, 2023

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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Known for his ability to craft immersive atmospheres, .VRIL showcased the gamut of his Dub Techno sounds at MUTEK, focusing on tracks from his latest album Animist. The musical performance was enhanced by a stimulating visual environment, thus creating a truly comprehensive experience.

Ura (CA/QC) @unsignedrecordingartist

North American premiere at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 24

Play 2 on August 25, 2023

Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)

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Ura presents a new electronic work composed and performed live specifically for MUTEK. Through the use of programs such as Max MSP and Ableton, Ura assembles broken sounds and ideas into something intentional and beautiful, interpreting these sounds through his idiosyncratic approach to sound design and melody.