This 24th edition of the Festival features performances by established figures in the electronic scene.
Discover these artists who have shaped the electronic scene and immerse yourself in their worlds for an evening.
Tim Hecker
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Name: Tim Hecker
Nationality: Canadian
Residence: Vancouver
Musical Style: Experimental electronic music, ambient
Years Active: since the mid-90s
Notable Achievements: Tim Hecker is recognized for his atmospheric compositions and has contributed to the popularization of ambient music.
Similar Artists: Stars of the Lid, William Basinski, Fennesz
Performing at MUTEK with Vincent de Belleval on August 22nd for the Opening Event at New City Gas.
AUX88
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Current Members' Names: Tommy Hamilton and William Bj Smith (TOMTOM AND POSATRONIX)
Nationality: American
Residence: Detroit
Musical Style: Technobass
Years Active: Since 1985 as RX-7
Notable Achievements: Pioneers of the Detroit electro scene, known for their energetic and futuristic productions.
Similar Artists: Ectomorph, Juan Atkins, DMX Krew
Performing at MUTEK on August 26th at Métropolis 2.
Jennifer Cardini
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Name: Jennifer Cardini
Nationality: French
Residence: Berlin
Musical Style: Techno, House, Electro
Years Active: Since 1992
Notable Achievements: Iconic figure in the European electronic scene, founder of the Correspondant label.
Similar Artists: Laurent Garnier
Performing at MUTEK on August 26th at Métropolis 2.
dBridge
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Name: Darren White aka dBridge, aka Black Electric
Nationality: British
Residence: London
Musical Style: Drum and bass, Bass Music, Experimental
Years Active: Since 1994
Notable Achievements: Founding member of the Bad Company collective and Exit Records label. Significantly contributed to the evolution of drum and bass.
Similar Artists: Calibre, Alix Perez
Performing at MUTEK on August 26th for Nocturne 4.
Cinthie
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Name: Cinthie
Nationality: German
Residence: Berlin
Musical Style: House
Years Active: Since the late 90s
Notable Achievements: Owner of Elevate Berlin record shop and influential member of the Berlin electronic scene. Known for dynamic sets and high-quality production.
Similar Artists: Kerri Chandler, Larry Heard
Performing at MUTEK on August 26th at Métropolis 2 and August 27th at Expérience 6.
µ-Ziq
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Name: Michael (Mike) Paradinas aka µ-Ziq
Nationality: British (µ-Ziq)
Residence: London
Musical Style: Experimental electronic music, IDM
Years Active: Since the early 90s
Notable Achievements: µ-Ziq is one of the pioneers of the IDM scene.
Similar Artists: Aphex Twin, Autechre, Squarepusher
Performing at MUTEK with ID:MORA on August 26th at Nocturne 4.
Eris Drew
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Name: Eris Drew aka High Priestess of the Motherbeat
Nationality: American
Residence: Chicago
Musical Style: Breakbeat, House
Years Active: Since 1994
Notable Achievements: She is the co-founder of the T4T LUV NRG label, which focuses on positive and inclusive electronic music.
Similar Artists: Shanti Celeste, Octo Octa
Performing at MUTEK on August 25th at Expérience 4 and with Jeisson Drenth on August 26th at Métropolis 2.
Hieroglyphic Being
Name: Jamal Moss aka Hieroglyphic Being aka IBM (Insane Black Man)
Nationality: American
Residence: Chicago
Musical Style: Experimental electronic music, Techno, House
Years Active: Since the early 90s
Notable Achievements: Known for avant-garde productions and experimental approach to electronic music. He contributed to the revitalization of Chicago techno.
Similar Artists: Actress, Daphni
Performing at MUTEK on August 27th at Nocturne 5.
Lowfish
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Name: Lowfish aka Grégory de Rocher
Nationality: Canadian
Residence: Toronto
Musical Style: IDM
Years Active: Since 1996
Notable Achievements: With a penchant for analog music, he possesses an extensive collection of synthesizers.
Similar Artists: Aphex Twin, Skinny Puppy, Nitze Ebb
Performing at MUTEK on August 24th at Expérience 3.
Information gathered by Alice Przybylak
Layout and English translation by Grégoire Chevron
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