Shawn Rudiman @ Nurture - Oct04

It's time again for Shawn's european tour and I'm pleased to announce that this will be an exclusive UK performance. This visit coincides with his next release on his own technoir audio imprint as well as the new 11th Hour disc.

For those who have not witnessed Shawn in action, be assured that this is as live as techno gets. If you need a taster of things to come then check out his set from last year on www.basiclevel.com/audio.htm

Where? Nurture @ Club 69, Back Sneddon St, Paisley
When? Sat 2nd Oct - Doors 11pm
How much? £8 (Concessions can be arranged for parties)

Bus leaves Brunswick Cellars, Sauchiehall St - 10:45pm

more info:
www.basiclevel.com
www.technoiraudio.com
www.11-hour.com

[Paddy]

how was claro jamie?

wicked!!! A good night had by all...it's a bit hazy though

[Paddy]

we were, and are, totally skint...

Artist Profile - Shawn Rudiman


Having gained worldwide recognition from the techno community in 1999 with his stunning releases for Dan Bell’s 7th City label, Shawn Rudiman has rapidly built himself up to become one of the most eagerly observed figures in the scene. Writing futuristic, melodic techno and electro containing exceptional depth and funk, his ensuing reputation has been justly deserved.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, USA, he is renowned for his live sets as well as his releases – performances outstanding not only in their musical content but also the large degree of genuine improvisation that goes into them – each one a fluid jam, performed 100% live off analogue equipment, occasionally lasting up to five hours.

Shawn’s musical career began as one half of THD, an industrial/IDM group which gave him his first releases. After four albums and almost ten years involved in that project, he became influenced by the deeper, soulful grooves of Detroit techno – utilising his extensive collection of vintage analog equipment, he began experimenting with this music, producing and releasing first as Tr-Generation on his own Hypervinyl imprint, then more successfully as himself on Dan Bell’s 7th City Records– before recently setting up his current label, Technoir Audio.

Shawn’s production style steers clear of any standard ‘club’ techno format, instead delving deep into the more jazzy, melodic, (and sadly oft neglected) side of the genre – layering synthetic chords, bass grooves, keyboard harmonies and vocal snippets to create thickly textured, subtly expanding and inimitably danceable works.

As well as his Technoir Audio project, he has also seen recent releases for US imprint Integrated, and is responsible for 11th Hour’s debut release – ‘Deal With It’, which was released last year to worldwide critical acclaim and DJ support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Fabrice Lig, Anthony Shakir and many more…

This autumn sees his third European tour, commencing in Glasgow, timed to coincide with the release of his debut album on Technoir Audio, ‘Synthesexual’.

[TimB]

Not long now....

Should be a belter!

Tell me about it...seen Michelle today, she is helping out with a few flyers....speaking of which....

[djerome]

I have the first three Hypervinyl releases... I was living in Pittsburgh when Shawn was just starting out his production into techno. My friend Trevor who started and opened the store Hypervinyl started the label as well (maybe the label was a joint business thing with Shawn, i really dont fully know the business side honestly). In any case I have fond memories of those days.