Cable

DVS1 is a purveyor of hypnotising stripped-down techno that moves your soul as much as your feet, so we are more than a little bit excited that he'll be joining James Ruskin, Peter Van Hoesen and more for We Fear Silence present Blueprint Records this Saturday. We managed to grab him for a quick chat to find out what to expect from his set this Saturday, what scares him, and just how devious he really his...

Cable: Do you live up you your namesake? When was the last time you did something devious?

DVS1: Definitely! I'm always up to something devious! It's nice having an alter ego... otherwise you're just you all the time - what fun is that?

You're playing at Cable for We Fear Silence presents Blueprint Records on July 16. What's your relationship with the label and with James?

I've been a long time supporter of James and Blueprint and just recently had a chance to remix the O/V/R project and show up on the vinyl with Rob Hood on the other side! It's really an honour to be a part of such a historical techno label. What's even better is that James and I have become friends and I wouldn't underestimate the possibility of more music coming out on blueprint in the future... wink wink!



We're glad to hear you're still a great supporter of vinyl - keep the wax alive! You've mentioned in the past that you think live mixing and and even the skips and mistakes that can come as part of a vinyl set are part of the experience. Do you think it's a shame that the technology has changed the art of DJing so much that learning to beatmatch is no longer essential to being a DJ?

I'm done arguing about vinyl versus digital, but I will say that SYNC and the general perfection of computers has taken the soul and life out of most performances. People are so used to perfection that they don't understand when a DJ is really working up there and things are moving. The reality is that of the people who use digital I would say there are 5% who use it for the sake of technology and really push boundaries with it. The other 95% are just lazy and have no interest in digging for music and no interest in experiencing the classic DJ style. I'm not one to argue about progression and technology, but as I mentioned I only think that pertains to the 5 percenters. There is something to be said for those that have learned on 2 turntables and now have moved on, but there is also a fine line between convenience and laziness!



Tell us about the techno scene in Minneapolis, we've never been! Any top tips for good clubs to check out?

Its good, but like any city in America it goes through its ups and downs. The club scene isn't that great as our clubs shut really early. Its really more about the private loft/warehouse spots that pop up all the time. The longest standing techno/house night at the moment is Black Saturdays at First Ave. What it is about Minneapolis that makes it so special is that when its good here, its REALLY good. The vibe, the sound, and the general energy emanating from the dance floor is really solid!

You recently released an EP on Enemy Records called Flight to Nowhere. Where's your favourite place in the world to fly off to?

I hate to sound boring, but after flying around a lot, the feeling of getting back on the plane heading home is always really refreshing. You know you're only a few hours away from your own bed!!

Can you tell us what's coming up for you in the next 6 months?

I've really started to say no to a lot of remix requests and decided I needed to just focus on original music! I've got the next Klockworks EP dropping in September - it's really done this time. It took a while to agree on the last track with Ben, but now we are completely on the same page and ready to get this out! I'm also starting my label HUSH in December - to commemorate the 15 year anniversary of my company named Hush as well. The releases will come every 3-4 months with 2-3 tracks by me. No remixes, no digital.

Will you be spending a bit of time in London when you come over for your set at Cable? Anything you really want to do or see? Visit the Queen? Swim in the River Thames ? Try some jellied eels?

I'm actually arriving a few days early to hang out with James and just relax. Who knows, we might feel inspired to lock ourselves in the studio!

For anyone who hasn?t heard a DVS1 set before, what can they expect on 16th July?

I hate to say you can expect anything in particular... but I will say that I give what I get. So if the crowd is good and the sound is proper then I'll give everything I have. If they want a proper beat down then I'll be ready to give it!

Where are we most likely to find you after your set? Propping up the bar, throwing some shapes on the dancefloor or tucked up in bed with a nice cup of tea?

Depends on the company... I have a feeling this one might be on the bar!! If not, then maybe some tea and early morning food!

We Fear Silence - what do you fear?

I fear being locked in a room with an amazing sound system and being forced to listen to BAD MUSIC!!!!!

DVS1 plays We Fear Silence present Blueprint Records on Saturday 16 July

Belgian techno master and Time to Express label boss Peter Van Hoesen will be playing a live set in Cable’s main room on Saturday 16th July for James Ruskin’s Blueprint Records party. He’s the first DJ to step up to our new 7 Ways to Fear Silence feature, where he shares three tracks to get a crowd moving, three tracks to kick back to, and - the tricky one - an all time favourite tune.

Three For The Floor

1. Marcel Fengler: Sphinx (IMF)

This is brand new, included on the first twelve inch released on Marcel Fengler's new label. As with most of Marcel's productions I find myself immediately attached to the sounds and the grittyness. This track has nice jackin' groove, it's almost housy if it were not for the urgent signal sounds sitting high up in the mix.

Appears on Berghain 05 – out 29 August
www.berghain.de/label

2. Samuli Kemppi: Spirit Of Elibop (Perc Trax)

Samuli has released on my own label Time To Express, so I follow most of what he puts out. This one is I think one of his best tracks ever. He's steering away from his usual approach and delivers a massively funked-up tune. It's those jazzy pads that do it for me.

2. Samuli Kemppi - Spirit Of Elibop (Original Mix) by Perc

www.samulikemppi.com

3. Disco Nihilist: Greasy Grind (Running Back)

It does what it says on the label. It's greasy, it grinds, it's a massive slow, churning beast of a track. Proper acid business.



www.running-back-records.tumblr.com

Three For The Sofa

1. Com Truise: Flightwave (Ghostly International)

This track comes off the Galactic Melt album. I love everything this guy does, it appeals to my eighties sensibilities in a very direct way. The album is a very clear reference to eighties synth music. However, it sounds completely fresh and contemporary, and that's quite an achievement with a template a strong as this one.



www.ghostly.com

2. Roll The Dice: Live in Gothenburg

This is one of my recent discovers, thanks to Bryan from The Bunker in NYC. It's a two-track vinyl of an all-live performance, using (I'm guessing here) mostly analog gear to produce layer upon layer of hypnotic, arpeggiated sounds. Both tracks take their time to end in a heavy crescendo.



www.rollthedicesthlm.com

3. Kangding Ray: La Belle (Raster Noton)

It's hard to pick a favourite track off the new Kangding Ray album. My first listening experience was on headphones, and I was completely blown away by the sound design. But there is much more going on than just good design. The album is full of emotion, and that lifts it up into a category of its own.



shop.raster-noton.net

One All Time Favourite

This is such a tricky question. It depends entirely on the mood of the day I guess. But let's see... today it's probably 'Wax And Wane' the Cocteau Twins. It's a track off their first album 'Garlands', which I think is their best work.



What do you think of Peter’s selection? Leave your comments below...

A massive thanks to everyone who attended the RA X party last Saturday, it was a very special night. Particular mentions go to the RA crew who represented in fine style, all of the DJs (who smashed it) and of course the 'X' himself - the mighty Loco Dice, who's driving Techno until 8am on Sunday morning made for an incredible start to Resident Advisor's 10th Birthday celebrations. You can check out the pics from the night on Resident Advisor's website and roll on the next 9!

Ahead of next Friday's Basslaced event featuring Loehaf, Boddika, Mumdance, Hatcha and of course Silkie, we took two minutes to have a quick cuppa and find out a bit more about the man that is causing bassline stirs and is about to release another album...

Cable: So Silkie, what are your first memories of playing at BassLaced and why did you choose to work with those guys on your album launch party?

Silkie: I first played at BassLaced in Nottingham a few years ago, I remember it being a really lively night and great crowd. I looked forward to playing up there ever since and when Basslaced came to London in March, I played at the party and it went off! Tom from Basslaced approached me with a date which was so close to the release date of my album I was like, lets do it.

What was the inspiration behind City Limits Vol 2, your soon to be released album?

It's hard to talk about my inspirations for the music I've just recently made as your mostly unaware of the influence until someone tells you. Nowadays I dont actively search out much music, I hear what comes to me through being in clubs, YouTube and radio. When I was making the album I didn't have much time to listen to much music either - I was too busy making it.



How does it connect to City Limits Vol 1?

Other than the name - it's a continuation of the vibe I've been on for the last few years.

Are you planning any more albums after this and what direction can we expect them to take?

I'm not planning a City Limits Vol 3 just yet! I will make more albums for sure but the direction is something I don't know and I hope not to know as it's what makes music exciting, not knowing whats next.

Do you produce any other types of music apart from Dubstep?

I dont really think about it like that, but I do make music at different tempos - I think you will hear more variety in the future.

Who would you describe as your main musical influences?

I still love Old School Garage, so a lot of the classic producers from those days - Wookie, Sticky, MJ Cole, Tuff Jam, Todd Edwards - I could literally go on forever about UK Garage.

There is a lot of hype surrounding your forthcoming release with No Lay, how do you know her and how far back does that stretch?

I did a track with her back in 2005 called 'Unorthodox Daughter' which featured on the 'Run The Roads' compilation on 679 Records, so we go way back. We fell out of touch but now were back in touch I'm definitely gonna do some more tracks with her.

Do you enjoy working with vocalists and will this be something you’ll look to do more of in the future?

I love instrumentals but I like the challenge of working with vocals so I will be doing more for sure - not instead of instrumentals though.

So as people prepare to put ther hand in their pocket to see you play next week - Which DJ would you pay to see?

Jazzy Jeff

For those yet to hear the sounds of Silkie, be sure to check out this mix courtesy of the good people at FACT Mag...

Resident Advisor as we are sure many of you know is the worldwide bible on electronic music and have worked incredibly hard for their position. RA are about to celebrate their 10th anniversary and they’ve cooked up something rather epic: a series of ten parties in ten cities around the world, each with a very special secret headliner.

Ten parties, ten cities – easy so far right? Well, here’s the deal with the secret headliners: each event will feature one carefully selected artist who has positively influenced the electronic music landscape over the past decade. Their identities will remain strictly under wraps until they take to the decks. Up to that point, each one will be known simply as the X (see what they did there?).



Each X has curated their party, so the rest of the lineup could provide a hint as to who’s waiting in the wings…

We are very excited that the first party launches at Cable this Saturday and boosts a particularly diverse cast set to take over the venue. Techno comes courtesy of Horizontal Ground’s 19.454.18.5.25.5.18 and just to make it absolutely clear to all out there, despite this artists identity being secret – they are not the X. Onur Ozer (Cocoon). Trevor Jackson, Dial’s Lawrence (Sten, Mule, Hamburg) and the young Kyle Hall (Wild Oats, FXHE, Hyperdub, Detroit) will all likely be flying the flag for the more house-inclined. And what Hessle Audio boss Ben UFO will go for is anyone’s guess. So, knowing all those are playing, one question remains – who is the X? Well rest assured it is a very big name who has definitely challenged the boundaries of electronic dance music. We will also say this – guessing this one is not easy! If you head over to the RA event page you’ll see many have tried and failed.

We just found out who it is and are going to go and wait by the DJ booth now so we have the best view in the house!

Roll on Saturday…