Dutch techno lover and Electric Deluxe frontman Speedy J has announced the plans for the next Electric Deluxe Presents.. gig, held in Amsterdam's formidable Melkweg venue on the 8th February and featuring a host of special guests including Maya Jane Coles and Blawan playing alongside the techno hero.
Electric Deluxe - although famed for its techno focus - is all about showcasing the stars of the future, as well as familiar and trusted faces. Joining Maya and Blawan is Trouw resident Sandrien and Belgian techno man Peter van Hoesen bringing his hypnotic brand of Berlin-esque techno to the famous Dutch venue. The Oude Zaal floor hosts further talent, including Den Haag's 751 playing his debut set at the club as well as popular Dutch DJ and 'New Dutch School' member Frank Haag, plus rising name on the techno scene, Redshape.
"Electric Deluxe has always been very diverse. In the last year, there's been a focus on dance-floor techno; but lately, there's been others like Nathan Fake and Matthew Jonson" comments Speedy J on the exciting night. "I've always been open minded about things, so I've tried to make a selection of names that are hot right now like 751 and Frank Haag, both on the housier side of things" he comments. "The event reflects the approach that I'm taking with the label, a nice mix of sounds."
.jpg)
Speedy J will be manning the Max floor during peak time hours, making room for the likes of Maya and Blawan to stampede towards the end of the night. "I've heard old stories about Melkweg as my Dad used to have a stall selling his art on the Melkweg market in the 70's" says Maya about her billed appearance for EDL at the venue. "I'm looking forward to playing there!"
Electric Deluxe Presents #14
8th February 2012
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Line Up
Maya Jane Coles
Blawan
Speedy J
Redshape
Peter van Hoesen
Sandrien
Frank Haag
751
Listen to Maya Jane Coles, Speedy J and Peter Van Hoesen on Pulse Radio.