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SF | 12.5.09 | [KONTROL] w/ Argy & Function
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
[ K O N T R O L ]
minimal techno + avant house
every 1st Saturday at The Endup
featuring from Berlin:
::: ARGY :::
(Poker Flat . These Days . Objektivity . Cocoon)
(Raum...Musik . Liebe*Detail . Defected)
Since exploding onto the scene in 2005 with his unforgettable
"Love Dose" EP on Poker Flat, Argyris Theofilis aka Argy has,
in the years since, earned himself a spot in dance music's
upper echelons through a tireless devotion to the "deeply
musical, yet strikingly state-of-the-art" tech house music he
loves. Now, several releases and a slew of remixes and
collaborations later on top labels like Raum Musik,
Liebe*Detail, Defected, and Cocoon, Argy brings his widely-
renowned DJ prowess to [KONTROL] in his SF debut!
and from NYC via Berlin:
::: FUNCTION :::
(Sandwell District . Infrastructure . Synewave . Ostgut Ton)
Dave Sumner aka Function has been a respected name in the
techno world for over a decade. In addition to classic mid-'90s
releases on Synewave and follow ups on his own Infrastructure
label, he was also the mysterious figure behind many of the
"User" records lovingly hammered by Richie Hawtin during his
"Decks, EFX & 909" period. Now living in Berlin, Dave has
gone on to set up the highly regarded and immensely popular
Sandwell District imprint with frequent collaborator Regis.
Another long overdue SF debut!
with residents:
NIKOLA BAYTALA (S.W.A.T. . Robsoul . Junior Boys Own)
SAMMY D (Classic . Dirtybird . Utensil . Magnificent 7)
CRAIG KUNA (Mothership . Platform . ESDJCO)
__________________________________________________ _______
The ENDUP
401 6th St @ Harrison, SF
10pm - 6am / 21+ / $15 til 2am
FREE before 11pm!
__________________________________________________ _______
[KONTROL] on MySpace:
Flyer:
Poster:
__________________________________________________ _______
ARGY
Electronic music producers are very special individuals, not only do some have the skills, tools and ideas necessary to imagine, write and produce their music, some totally represent it, they share it, they travel it and the most dedicated simply live it.
Argy, aka Argyris Theofilis, born of Rhodes, Greece, is one of these artists, if not the epitome of this way of life. Ultimately dedicated to his work, his passion is clear whether he's speaking through words or through his deeply musical, yet strikingly state-of-the-art House music.
Born in 1985, the young man rose to immediate notoriety after his breakthrough into the upper ranks whilst living in London, with his debut "Love Dose" EP on Poker Flat in 2005. Since then, a series of detailed, lovingly expressed cuts followed on Poker Flat, Raum Musik, Liebe*Detail, Cocoon, Deeply Rooted House and Cargo Edition (as Jobim's Cousin), proving his ability to create a diverse range of innovative yet functional sounds. At the same time as producing new releases, and delivering numerous stand-out remixes for labels as revered as Ibadan, Simple and even Defected, Argy's DJ persona truly came alive, seeing him grace some of the most respected and sought after DJ booths in the world.
Since his first electrifying affairs with night-time culture as an early teenager, including memorable club experiences headed by the U.S. House scene's finest, he was fascinated with the boldness and the power that the DJ could communicate with an audience. Indeed, it was the dedicated concentration of the DJ, and in turn the energetic response of the crowd, that locked him onto dreams of performing such wonder himself. Three years ago, after his first visit to Berlin's Panorama Bar, Argy had found a new inspiration, and a new dancefloor for which to design his productions. He counts the venue as the most intimate of locations to share his music.
2007 saw Argy's growth as an artist reach new heights, as his increasingly busy touring schedule, accompanied by the hit "Unreliable Virgin" on Sven V‰th's Cocoon imprint, spread his message even farther afield. In 2008, after a period of concentrated focus in his Berlin Studio, he presents his first full-length project, with his family label Poker Flat, in the shape of "Focus On: Argy". There are three important parts to the release; firstly a unique and superbly unconventional DJ mix, which explores the present, past and possible future of his sound, secondly, two 12' vinyls featuring six unmixed, new collaborations with artists such as Solomun, DJ Gregory, Jerome Sydenham and The Mole to name but a few. Thirdly "Focus On: Argy" highlights Argy's great ability to give the remixes he's done for other artists his own very special touch.
It's a project that he feels very passionate about; the concept aims to highlight the power and the talent of the various producers he worked alongside, and the pleasing and almost mythical "third artist" that can arise from such collaborations, shaping the music in ways otherwise unimaginable. The album stands as a wonderful snapshot of Argy's abilities and puts on display the skills that have rocketed him into new realms in these three short years since his debut release. Coming across on both a personal and musical level with the kind of clarity and focus that is rare to find in someone of relatively few years, especially considering the hazy party culture of the Techno scene, Argy represents the new breed of clear headed talent, who have proved to be a consistent driving force in modern electronic dance music.
===> LINKS:
Artist profie on Poker Flat:
Discography:
Myspace (w/ music samples):
===> AUDIO:
Argy - Love Dose:
Argy - Unreliable Virgin:
===> VIDEO:
Argy - Live @ Secretsundaze, London (200
:
__________________________________________________ _______
FUNCTION
One of techno's true underground heroes, Function, real name Dave Sumner, has been DJing and making music for over 15 years.
Hailing from New York, he was seduced by techno music when Jeff Mills held a residency at the Limelight in the early 90s. Dave started to produce music and from the mid-90s onwards, put out music on Damon Wild's Synewave and his own Infrastructure imprint.
Together with Karl O'Connor aka Regis he worked as Portion Reform, putting out uncompromising music on Downwards and becoming the only non-Birmingham producer to release on the label.
More recently, Dave moved to Berlin and, still working with O'Connor, set up the acclaimed Sandwell District imprint. Featuring releases by Regis/Kalon, Silent Servant, Female and Ian Richardson, the label is kicking against minimal blandness with dynamic, harder-edged yet curiously accessible techno. In particular, Function's own bleep-techno killer 'Isolation' and the old school-styled follow up, 'Anticipation' are some of the best releases of the past year. It's little wonder then that Sandwell District was recently featured as label of the month on Resident Advisor, as well as being featured in a podcast mixed by Dave himself (with track selection help from Regis) which has been met with much praise from critics and fans alike.
So far this year the pace has picked up still. He has been featured as one of Beatport's artists to watch, his 'Anticipation' EP held the number 1 slot as Juno's top selling techno record for over 6 weeks. And with remixes so far this year of Miss Kittin and the Hacker and Ben Klock, Function is, despite his enduring legacy, still an artist very much on the rise.
===> LINKS:
Beatportal article on Function (w/ music):
Resident Advisor feature on Sandwell District:
Discography:
MySpace:
===> AUDIO:
Sandwell District's Resident Advisor Podcast (2009):
http://www.mixesdb.com/db/index.php/...dvisor_(RA.177)
Function's Podcast for The Bunker, NYC (200:
===> VIDEO:
Regis & Function (aka Sandwell District) live @ DROID Interface 26 (2009):
__________________________________________________ _______
[ K O N T R O L ]
minimal techno + avant house
every 1st Saturday at The Endup
featuring from Berlin:
::: ARGY :::
(Poker Flat . These Days . Objektivity . Cocoon)
(Raum...Musik . Liebe*Detail . Defected)
Since exploding onto the scene in 2005 with his unforgettable
"Love Dose" EP on Poker Flat, Argyris Theofilis aka Argy has,
in the years since, earned himself a spot in dance music's
upper echelons through a tireless devotion to the "deeply
musical, yet strikingly state-of-the-art" tech house music he
loves. Now, several releases and a slew of remixes and
collaborations later on top labels like Raum Musik,
Liebe*Detail, Defected, and Cocoon, Argy brings his widely-
renowned DJ prowess to [KONTROL] in his SF debut!
and from NYC via Berlin:
::: FUNCTION :::
(Sandwell District . Infrastructure . Synewave . Ostgut Ton)
Dave Sumner aka Function has been a respected name in the
techno world for over a decade. In addition to classic mid-'90s
releases on Synewave and follow ups on his own Infrastructure
label, he was also the mysterious figure behind many of the
"User" records lovingly hammered by Richie Hawtin during his
"Decks, EFX & 909" period. Now living in Berlin, Dave has
gone on to set up the highly regarded and immensely popular
Sandwell District imprint with frequent collaborator Regis.
Another long overdue SF debut!
with residents:
NIKOLA BAYTALA (S.W.A.T. . Robsoul . Junior Boys Own)
SAMMY D (Classic . Dirtybird . Utensil . Magnificent 7)
CRAIG KUNA (Mothership . Platform . ESDJCO)
__________________________________________________ _______
The ENDUP
401 6th St @ Harrison, SF
10pm - 6am / 21+ / $15 til 2am
FREE before 11pm!
__________________________________________________ _______
[KONTROL] on MySpace:
Flyer:
Poster:
__________________________________________________ _______
ARGY
Electronic music producers are very special individuals, not only do some have the skills, tools and ideas necessary to imagine, write and produce their music, some totally represent it, they share it, they travel it and the most dedicated simply live it.
Argy, aka Argyris Theofilis, born of Rhodes, Greece, is one of these artists, if not the epitome of this way of life. Ultimately dedicated to his work, his passion is clear whether he's speaking through words or through his deeply musical, yet strikingly state-of-the-art House music.
Born in 1985, the young man rose to immediate notoriety after his breakthrough into the upper ranks whilst living in London, with his debut "Love Dose" EP on Poker Flat in 2005. Since then, a series of detailed, lovingly expressed cuts followed on Poker Flat, Raum Musik, Liebe*Detail, Cocoon, Deeply Rooted House and Cargo Edition (as Jobim's Cousin), proving his ability to create a diverse range of innovative yet functional sounds. At the same time as producing new releases, and delivering numerous stand-out remixes for labels as revered as Ibadan, Simple and even Defected, Argy's DJ persona truly came alive, seeing him grace some of the most respected and sought after DJ booths in the world.
Since his first electrifying affairs with night-time culture as an early teenager, including memorable club experiences headed by the U.S. House scene's finest, he was fascinated with the boldness and the power that the DJ could communicate with an audience. Indeed, it was the dedicated concentration of the DJ, and in turn the energetic response of the crowd, that locked him onto dreams of performing such wonder himself. Three years ago, after his first visit to Berlin's Panorama Bar, Argy had found a new inspiration, and a new dancefloor for which to design his productions. He counts the venue as the most intimate of locations to share his music.
2007 saw Argy's growth as an artist reach new heights, as his increasingly busy touring schedule, accompanied by the hit "Unreliable Virgin" on Sven V‰th's Cocoon imprint, spread his message even farther afield. In 2008, after a period of concentrated focus in his Berlin Studio, he presents his first full-length project, with his family label Poker Flat, in the shape of "Focus On: Argy". There are three important parts to the release; firstly a unique and superbly unconventional DJ mix, which explores the present, past and possible future of his sound, secondly, two 12' vinyls featuring six unmixed, new collaborations with artists such as Solomun, DJ Gregory, Jerome Sydenham and The Mole to name but a few. Thirdly "Focus On: Argy" highlights Argy's great ability to give the remixes he's done for other artists his own very special touch.
It's a project that he feels very passionate about; the concept aims to highlight the power and the talent of the various producers he worked alongside, and the pleasing and almost mythical "third artist" that can arise from such collaborations, shaping the music in ways otherwise unimaginable. The album stands as a wonderful snapshot of Argy's abilities and puts on display the skills that have rocketed him into new realms in these three short years since his debut release. Coming across on both a personal and musical level with the kind of clarity and focus that is rare to find in someone of relatively few years, especially considering the hazy party culture of the Techno scene, Argy represents the new breed of clear headed talent, who have proved to be a consistent driving force in modern electronic dance music.
===> LINKS:
Artist profie on Poker Flat:
Discography:
Myspace (w/ music samples):
===> AUDIO:
Argy - Love Dose:
Argy - Unreliable Virgin:
===> VIDEO:
Argy - Live @ Secretsundaze, London (200
:__________________________________________________ _______
FUNCTION
One of techno's true underground heroes, Function, real name Dave Sumner, has been DJing and making music for over 15 years.
Hailing from New York, he was seduced by techno music when Jeff Mills held a residency at the Limelight in the early 90s. Dave started to produce music and from the mid-90s onwards, put out music on Damon Wild's Synewave and his own Infrastructure imprint.
Together with Karl O'Connor aka Regis he worked as Portion Reform, putting out uncompromising music on Downwards and becoming the only non-Birmingham producer to release on the label.
More recently, Dave moved to Berlin and, still working with O'Connor, set up the acclaimed Sandwell District imprint. Featuring releases by Regis/Kalon, Silent Servant, Female and Ian Richardson, the label is kicking against minimal blandness with dynamic, harder-edged yet curiously accessible techno. In particular, Function's own bleep-techno killer 'Isolation' and the old school-styled follow up, 'Anticipation' are some of the best releases of the past year. It's little wonder then that Sandwell District was recently featured as label of the month on Resident Advisor, as well as being featured in a podcast mixed by Dave himself (with track selection help from Regis) which has been met with much praise from critics and fans alike.
So far this year the pace has picked up still. He has been featured as one of Beatport's artists to watch, his 'Anticipation' EP held the number 1 slot as Juno's top selling techno record for over 6 weeks. And with remixes so far this year of Miss Kittin and the Hacker and Ben Klock, Function is, despite his enduring legacy, still an artist very much on the rise.
===> LINKS:
Beatportal article on Function (w/ music):
Resident Advisor feature on Sandwell District:
Discography:
MySpace:
===> AUDIO:
Sandwell District's Resident Advisor Podcast (2009):
http://www.mixesdb.com/db/index.php/...dvisor_(RA.177)
Function's Podcast for The Bunker, NYC (200
:===> VIDEO:
Regis & Function (aka Sandwell District) live @ DROID Interface 26 (2009):
__________________________________________________ _______
