Movement Festival Is A Celebration Of Techno's Past, Present And Future
In addition to a good portion of Detroit artists on the main stage and throughout the festival this year, there was also a Detroit stage dedicated to local (and often legendary) talent: a plethora of young and veterans playing everything on vinyl. Back to work for edm/bass beats. The stage was probably strategically located near the entrance/exit of the festival, where the performances could attract both passers-by and their fans. Here I find vinyl guru The Hodat (Terry McQueen) playing sunny and upbeat house records, Rebecca Goldberg playing a sizzling set like 313 Acid Queen, and SillyGirlCarmen, one of Delano Smith's promises, wowing the audience with funky house beats and bubbly energy. .
Locally and globally, the number of women and non-binary talent showcased throughout the festival was encouraging. Other impressive artists from Detroit include Lauren Flex playing Acid Ensemble on the Waterfront Stage, Lauren doing a housewarming party on the Main Stage, Ladymonix rocking the Pyramid Stage (still a yes to an Armand Van Helden classic) and Beige playing on stage. . 1 hour setting from an electrical location. "It was really good to have more musically and demographically diverse local artists at the festival," said Page, who attended the event for the second time in a row this year. "It's exciting to have local favorites and newcomers from all over to get their flowers and I think that was an 'underground' motivator to come to the festival and not just the after party."
(Incidentally, the after-parties are some of the best in the world. I've only visited a few, including Loud Club Restrooms, Motor City Wines' delicious D-Life, Yes! at Marble Bar, and Bunker at Tangent Galerie.), Part of the main MM.As party weekend (but not in time for B2B beige with Octo Octa. Everyone was amazing).
However, Baez's observation rings true: interesting lineup seems to appeal to a more diverse audience, including those who may find the festival "too commercial" than more niche outsiders. (I personally think it's a bit cooler not being surrounded by equally "cool" people at an event: walkers, EDC lifters, break dancers, stiletto dads, goths, business techs and alumni. Fun and uncomfortable melting pot. .)
But whether commercial or underground, big or small, every artist I spoke to called this the most intense work movement of their week. I'm honored to have such a big stage at the center of the weekend's events and the opportunity to introduce my music to new ears.