Since 1997, James "Darkfarmer" Taylor and David "Brun" Brown have been plying their trade as the influential underground electronic act SWAYZAK. In that time they have released 5 studio albums and 2 dj compilations which have awoken the world of electronic music to their signature sound. Starting with the deep dubbed out classic
"Snowboarding in Argentina" via the legendary "Fabric 11" cd to singles like "State of Grace", "Make up your Mind" and "In the Car Crash" and the more experimental works of the "Clicks and Cuts", not forgeting the acclaimed works on M_nus with Detroit's Theorem and the all out electro pop assault of 2002's "Dirty Dancing". Swayzak somehow still manage to be dark, twisted and unmistakable.
They have surfed the genres of minimal (when it was called "we have no money for gear"), deep house, dub techno, electro pop, glitch house and click pop yet they are all one thing - THIS IS THE SWAYZAK SOUND !
One of the few electronic bands who play truly live, their sets are never rehearsed or even pre-recorded. Swayzak shows can be chaotic but there is beauty and humanity in the chaos - something amiss from todays linear synced crowd. Their live set is as live as can be as two men with laptops , mixer and outboard effects mix in the spirit of dub . Neither know what the other is planning next ! 100% improvisation as a duo or with extra live band members (vocals Richard Davis , drums Francesco Brini) .
October 2010 will be the relaunch of their 240 volts label with major releases to come from several new projects, such as Brown's work with Richard Davis, Taylor's "Lugano Fell" project and a new Swayzak album in the pipeline for 2011. With tracks being used in Hollywood movies, hit tv show ugly betty and South Korean kitchen commercials! The Swayzak sound has crossed the globe yet still remain deeply underground...
Audio Support:
JAMIE KIDD vs HALI
NITIN vs JAMES TEEJ
TERENCE KISSNER
FARSHAD
ALICIA HUSH
Dedicated to advancing the way we make art and visualize information and ideas, Derivative has produced live visuals and interactive art projects for an exemplary roster of international superstars that include Prada, Herzog & de Meuron, Rush, and most recently Plastikman. They have also developed major theme park attractions globally. In a unique alliance with raster-noton now entering its second year Derivative designed and built an expandable framework for multi-screen live performances under the guidance of label founders carsten nicolai (alva noto) and olaf bender (byetone). The collaboration resulted in a series of shows last year at Club Transmediale, Sonar, MUTEK, OFFF, and Ars Electronica that were received as precedent-setting. They have something very special planned for this event!
Venue:
99 SUDBURY
This room has played a key role in Toronto's underground scene for years and has seen seminal acts such as Trentemoller, Adam Beyer, Larry Heard & Derrick May pass through its doors. After 3 long years and extensive renovations the main room at the now legendary 99 Subury warehouse will be open once again!
