Online version of the EDM piece from February's issue of @Mixmag:Mixmag | EVENT HORIZONwww.mixmag.netRichie Hawtin has watched the ‘EDM’ explosion in North America over the past couple of years. But, he wonders, is it really a good thing? Here he asks some of the biggest figures in dance music from past and present – including Derrick May, Loco Dice, Skrillex and David Guetta – what they make of th...

ENTER. EDC NYC! An introduction to the deeper shades of EDM! Thanks to everyone who listened and danced to Seth, Ambivalent, Jamie & Lee, Victor, Magda, Dice, Dubfire and me!

What a great day yesterday hanging with friends/family! Incredible cocktails at @AviaryCocktails, Bomb dinner at @NEXTrestaurant and smooth after dinner drinks at The Office with Laura, Math, Amy, Ali & Camille and then a fun night of music at the Mid! Thank you Chicago!

ENTER.official comes to Electric Daisy Carnival in NYC tomorrow (@minusinc):Wall PhotosENTER. tomorrow in NYC with @[199232390073:274:Richie Hawtin (official page)], @[140368786216:274:LOCO DICE (official page)], @[64503367153:274:Dubfire], @[191386444101:274:Josh Wink (Official Page)], @[128015246931:274:Magda (official page)], @[282275573573:274:Seth Troxler], @[109499179086895:274:Jon Gaiser], @[319632219326:274:Paco Osuna] & @[125313997529992:274:Visionquest]!

Dinner meeting in Montreal with ESKI to chat about Stage Designs, LEDs, Interactivity and more!

Universal Dog, Lahr. May 16th, 2012. Another day at the office :)
(photo by FRA909 ????? Official Page)

2012... Year of the Dot! #ENTER. #Ibiza2012 http://t.co/pUanvHLD

Ready for something new on Ibiza? Announcing ENTER. 12 weeks only starting July 5th... Music, friends, collaborators, Sake, Technology, Experience and I'm sure, a little bit of craziness. Ibiza, here we come!

Stuck somewhere between Basel & Lahr by the Police! Lost, Confused... Driver getting a ticket?! ...but on the way again soon! Going to be a long night... But FUN I'm sure!!

Spartacus, Aix en Provence, May 11, 2012!

Trying to watch the new @Grimezsz video on NME.com and all I get is this?! Thanks GEMA for making it difficult to hear new music! #GEMAYOURFILTERINGSUCKS

2nd day in a row showering in an airport lounge! #ontheroadagain

Whirlwind trip to Barcelona meeting, testing and tasting ideas for the summer! Next stop, Leipzig!

Well after 2 great days in Canada... now back to Europe after a very interesting day in Toronto meeting with accountants, Sake Breweries and a musician friend & his cat!! Next stop, Barcelona for Sake tastings and setup discussions regarding our soon to be announced summer project!

Incredible 40th birthday celebrations in Berlin and Windsor for my brother Matthew! THANK YOU to everyone who came, helped out and supported 2 magical nights!

You can judge a country very well by their national Airline and the reception you get while going through Arrivals and Customs! A warm arrival in Toronto, Canada! Happy to be back!

Happy 40th birthday to my brother Matthew! Now on route back to Windsor for his bday party after an absolutely incredible Berlin pre-birthday bash!!

Great day in the studio with @Matador320 yesterday... talking shit and making bleeps!

2 perfect nights in Berlin... Incredible fun & vibe last night at the opening of Berghain's garden. Thanks for everyone's support, smiles and screams! WOW... HAPPY :) !!!

A clear blue sky holiday in Berlin.. perfect for an afternoon of DJing and hanging at Berghain garden... Lineup, Matthew Styles, Ryan Elliot, Gaiser & Me! See everyone later!

CDV Berlin, last night. No photo, just nice memories of a great night! Thanks Berlin!!! ... See everyone tomorrow afternoon at Berghain garden!

I'm live on Ustream! Check out my show: http://t.co/lImEIbkL 20:33 GMT+02:00

I'm live on Ustream! Check out my show: http://t.co/lImEIbkL 20:32 GMT+02:00

Where am I this Sunday April 29th?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0oUt12Agb0Richie Hawtin @ CDV opening 2012www.youtube.comLife and Death + M-nus at Club der Visionaere Sunday, 29 April 2012 RICHIE HAWTIN // BILL PATRICK // DJ TENNIS // HEARTTHROB // MATADOR // LIFE AND DEATH // ...

Cromie, Castellaneta, Italy. April 24, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Metamorfosi (restaurant), Rome, Italy. April 23, 2012.
A great way to spend a night off after a long day locked in a hotel room on a beautiful day staring at your Inbox! http://metamorfosiroma.it/
(photo by Barbara Klein)

EASTER TOUR mini-film!

http://youtu.be/iwEPOVyx4LARichie Hawtin Easter Tour 2012www.youtube.comRichie Hawtin - Easter Tour 2012, Spain Check out http://richiehawtin.com/ & http://facebook.com/richiehawtinofficial for further announcement of new dates fo...

Easter Tour 2012! http://t.co/aXjiu1jo

GOA, Rome, Italy. April 22, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Alberto Pascual - Last Train To Party EP out now on PLUS8 (official page)/@plus8records (by @minusinc)Last Train To Party EP [Plus 8 Records]www.beatport.comLast Train To Party EP is available for download on Beatport, the world's largest music store for DJs

Tenax, Florence, Italy. April 21st, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Magazzini Generali, Milan. Friday April 20th, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Dinner with Ben Klock and Maya Jane Coles in Milan. What a nice surprise!

A beautiful day in Milan for the start of my 4 day Italian tour weekend! See everyone at tonights gig at Magazzini Generali with Maya Jane Coles!

Great meeting with the Canadian Ambassador, Mr. Boehm, yesterday in Berlin. Hoping to see an electronic music based Canada Day celebration here in Berlin one day soon!

Styling, posters, masks, cups, Sake, lights.. Cameras... Action! What's going on here in Berlin?!

Shine, Belfast, Ireland.
April 9, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Awakenings, Amsterdam, Holland.
April 8, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Friday April 13, 2012 Berlin... planning for the Summer! Everything starts with a simple sketch and later becomes the master plan.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

Florida 135, Fraga, Spain.
April 7, 2012.
(photo by Barbara Klein)

BCM Club Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
April 5, 2012
(photo by Barbara Klein)

YES!! Nice to see you guys! RT @domingo_tovet: do you remenbed this???? In @Metrodanceclub http://t.co/lW2KUcaU

5.30am pickup... After 5 days of micro naps, assorted travels, culinary delights and 5 wonderful gigs my work here (and there) is done! Well, at least for the next few days! Now, the long trek home, tired & inspired.

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Stiff Kitten Belfast United Kingdom, Mon 09 Apr http://on.fb.me/HOuwAu

RT @ezefarina14: @richiehawtin any Buenos Aires show soon? Or Creamfields? JUNE 1st is confirmed!

Mmmm strange! RT @WilliamBenjamim: Going thru @cocoonnews ibiza events and realised that @richiehawtin is not in the bills?? whatahell!!!!!!

A day in the life.... RT @WayneFuckinD: Looking at @richiehawtin's schedule for the last few days and it looks utterly exhausting!

It's good to have friends in high places!! RT @_TheDutchRudder: Yes @richiehawtin smashing out new @dubfire stuff!!! Ahhhhh boiii

RT @DDdantoni: @richiehawtin why aren't you playing at #DEMF this year? BUILDING ANTICIPATION FOR 2013!

RT @dlilworldofjulz: Hmm what can I find on @richiehawtin 's iPhone... http://t.co/g7QTW73v MY TWITTER DJ CONNECTION IS NOT THE MOST SECURE!

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Awakenings Festival Amsterdam Netherlands, Sun 08 Apr http://on.fb.me/Hby9WH

15 years of playing at Florida 135 and never a dull moment! THANK YOU!

Metro Club, Alicante, Spain!

Minus Easter Team! Hobo, Hawtin, Matador! Who's ready for Ibiza?!

No sleep in order to arrive at Raco Del Fartet for Lunch! Mission accomplished with @Hobo, @Matador, Malle, Eva and Barbara and now.. SLEEP in order to prepare for Florida 135 tonight!

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Minus showcase, Florida 135 Fraga Spain, Sat 07 Apr http://on.fb.me/H5HBHn

There's economy class... and THEN there's Vueling! #vueling_sucks

A glimpse of Timewarp 2012!Richie Hawtin @ Timewarp 2012www.youtube.comRichie Hawtin - Timewarp Mannheim, 31 March 2012 Check out http://richiehawtin.com/ & http://facebook.com/richiehawtinofficial for further announcement of new...

Snack time at Monastrell in Alicante! Olive oil tasting, Monkfish liver, Jamon Joselito and Truffel cheese on toast!

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Minus showcase, MetroDanceClub Bigastro Spain, Fri 06 Apr http://bit.ly/GWvmPI

A beautiful view after a sleepless night.

After a 2 day breather in Berlin it's back to the sunny warmth of Spain for the next 3 nights with Hobo & Matador! How did Easter come around so fast?

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Minus showcase, BCM Club Mallorca Spain, Thu 05 Apr http://bit.ly/GWv0sg

Grey days in Berlin... What happened to Spring? ... Now playing catchup with Lawyer meetings, Accountant meetings and trying to get projects back on track that I derailed while being away so much!

Stiff Kitten, Belfast, N. Ireland, Mon 09 Apr, with Space Dimension Controller: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?347334

Awakenings Festival, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sun 08 Apr: http://www.awakenings.nl/ // http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?328841

Florida135, Fraga, Spain, Sat 07 Apr with Matador_Official & Hobo: www.f135.com // http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?353744

Another amazing Timewarp with friends from all over the world! Thanks to CosmoPop and everyone who came so far to party so hard! Next up, this weekend Spanish Tour, Amsterdam on Sunday and Belfast on Monday!

Timewarp are we ready?!??

T minus 4 hours until I start at Timewarp.... Here we go... AGAIN! ;)

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Time Warp Mannheim Germany, Sat 31 Mar http://on.fb.me/GALkg2

Just landed back in Europe and on the way to Mannheim, Germany for a day of final preparations for my annual Timewarp closing set tomorrow morning from 8am until 2pm!

Let's get this show on the road... (posted by @minusinc)Richie Hawtin Spring 2012www.youtube.com

Richie turns interviewer to find out @Skrillex's viewpoint on the current EDM scene (@minusinc):teshno » richie hawtin interviews skrillexwww.teshno.comso mixmag have started doing this thing whereby a dj/producer of their choice curates ten pages of the mag and mixes the cover cd. the first time they did it was february 2012, with minus boss richie hawtin the man put in charge. he wanted to interview sonny moore aka skrillex as part of it, and i g...

MetroDanceClub, Bigastro, Spain, Fri 06 April with Matador_Official & Hobo: http://metrodanceclub.com/

BCM Club, Mallorca, Thu 05 April with Matador_Official & Hobo: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?346494

Miami 2012... Finished (for me). Fun night out dancing to Dubfire, Matador, Gaiser and Paco at Minus/Space and cool vibe by Maceo Plex at the Get Lost party at the Pickle!

MINUS @ Space WMC 2012 midnight until 3.30pm mission accomplished!!! Thanks for the dancing and positive energy!

Wow... What a night already.... Nikki beach party with Ellen, Kitten, Mathias Kaden, Heidi and the GANG!!!!!!! Now on the way to SPACE!

Cuban coffee break in Miami after visiting Troy, Magda and Marc at the I&T party... Now to Heidi... And then SPACE!

Thank you ULTRA and Carl Cox and team for a great night and production! Now a break for food, a quick stop by at the Niki beach party and then direct to Space for our Minus party!!! The night is still young and the party at Space goes until 4pm on Saturday afternoon! See everyone there!!!!

On the way to Ultra!

Stuck in traffic on the way to Ultra... Now on a boat coming in the back way!

Great WMC so far! Nice meeting/hearing Maya Jane Coles last night! Cool sets from Jamie Jones/Lee Foss & Green Velvet and nice grooves from Seth Troxler & Dubfire! Now preparing for our Minus party at Space tonight and Ultra this afternoon!

Just a few hours to go...Wall Photos@[145345233706:274:MINUS (official page)] at @[95452233737:274:Space Miami], Fri 23 March: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?340859

Richie Hawtin is playing @ Minus showcase, Space Miami Florida United States, Fri 23 Mar http://on.fb.me/xyORHN

Welcome to Miami!!!

@matador320 - Spooks EP out now:Wall PhotosMINUS117: @[167147146664477:274:Matador_Official] | Spooks EP

Teaser Video: http://youtu.be/G3WNOK-tMOI

Links to buy:
m-nus.com: http://bit.ly/GEkDJc
Beatport: http://bit.ly/GEmRZ7
Wordandsound: http://bit.ly/GEn0fi

Track Listing
1. Spooks: http://m-nus.com/fb/CA-M26-12-50369/MINUS117DMP3
2. Kenekt: http://m-nus.com/fb/CA-M26-12-50370/MINUS117DMP3
3. BamBam: http://m-nus.com/fb/CA-M26-12-50371/MINUS117DMP3
4. Klay: http://m-nus.com/fb/CA-M26-12-50372/MINUS117DMP3
5. 124 ToneTool (Digital Only): http://m-nus.com/fb/CA-M26-12-50373/MINUS117DMP3

Matador is a Dublin based DJ, live performer and producer who has been releasing his own twisted but organic take on techno for the last four years. Late last year came the huge Kingswing EP on Minus and now this Spooks EP sees him step-up once again for a 5 track outing which balances his usual melody with a real techno drive.

The title track opens proceedings with predatory, roughshod bass tone running underneath blippy melodies, snappy house influenced percussion and a dark male vocal where “Kenekt” is all out sci-fi weirdness. Spiralling space ships, undulating basslines and plenty of well-defined percussion all add up to a snaking track that really works its way under your skin.

On the flip, B1 “BamBam” is the most heads down and streamlined techno offering of them all before “Klay” is the EP closer which manages to bend and drip little melodic droplets down the face of slinky hi-hats and deep, rolling basslines. As well as all this, buyers of a digital persuasion also get “124 ToneTool” – a four and a half minute ambient exercise that explores beat-less eerie sounds, modulated blips and sci-fi atmospheres.

All in all, then, a meaty package baring all the classic hallmarks of the Minus sound whilst at the same time offering a unique Matador perspective.

Barcode: 815349011729
Release Date Physical: March 19th, 2012
Release Date Digital: March 21st, 2012

MORE INFO:
http://m-nus.com
http://facebook.com/pages/Matador_Official/167147146664477
http://twitter.com/matador320
http://soundcloud.com/matador_official

A perfect way to land in New York City... Reading the last pages of Ayn Rand's "Fountainhead" .... Amazing read and highly recommended!

Thanks to everyone at TV Bar in Detroit! Always a pleasure to come home, play and hang with friends and family!

Time warp Mannheim, Sat 31 March: www.time-warp.de

MINUS (official page) at Space Miami, Fri 23 March: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?340859

Ibiza Voice on the A/V work of Ali M. Demirel & the Contakt/Plastikman Live shows:The Visual Sound Series - A/V Collaboration... Where Sight & Sound Inspirations Collidewww.ibiza-voice.comVJ’ing and electronic music have been naturally linked since both of their inceptions, their rudimentary techniques of sampling and synthesis placing them in a basic logical relationship with one another. Part DJ, VJ, director, sound designer, technician, projection mapper, engineer and musician – t...

Richie Hawtin is playing @ TV Bar Detroit Michigan United States, Thu 15 Mar http://bit.ly/wQZ3g8

Ultra Music Festival, Fri 23rd March 2012: http://www.ultramusicfestival.com/

BLOC 2012 show announced:Bloc.2012 / 6 + 7 July — featurewww.blocweekend.comIt’s been a long time coming, but finally, high emperor of techno Richie Hawtin is playing at Bloc. A tireless ambassador for techno music’s forward-looking potential and one of the genre’s few DJs who can truly take control of vast crowds and put them under his spell, Hawtin’s ascent began a few ye...

After a few quiet weeks in the studio it's back on the road! Now in Montreal and meeting with ESKI about possible performance ideas and collaborations! Happy to be back in Canada!

Back in Detroit, this Thursday: http://paxahau.com/richie-hawtin-tvbar/

Video from the Mixmag & MINUS (official page) New Horizons party in London (@mixmag/@minusinc):Richie Hawtin @ Mixmag Live New Horizons, Village Underground Londonwww.youtube.comGet the Richie Hawtin issue of Mixmag and his cover mix for your tablet computer now at http://www.mixmag.net/digital Video by Seb Wheeler and Graeme Mill

Video report from this year's NAMM music tech conference:Mixmag | RICHIE HAWTIN VISITS NAMM CONFERENCEwww.mixmag.netNo surprise then to find him at the NAMM trade event, in Anaheim, California waxing lyrical about synthesisers, drum machines and sound manipulation.