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Event | VTSS Will Shake Down Le Livart This Saturday
Winter is here, and as the days grow darker and colder, so do our musical sensibilities. We've danced our last piknics, and grooved under the late-setting summer sun for long enough. What so many of us are longing for headed into the
Winter is here, and as the days grow darker and colder, so do our musical sensibilities. We've danced our last piknics, and grooved under the late-setting summer sun for long enough. What so many of us are longing for headed into the colder months, is something Montreal specializes in...Techno...and what better way to indulge in some true, rave-y techno than with some of our best Techno locals, a new dancing space, and an international guest? VTSS?
This Saturday, Polish techno-vanguard VTSS will be ripping the decks to shreds at Le Livart. If you haven't already heard of this rising-star, techno queen, then you should check out the show this weekend.
VTSS has burst onto the global scene; spinning an energizing, rave-y, hardcore sound across Europe, with appearances in North & South America as well. Bjarki, SPFDJ, Cleric, SHDW & Obscure Shape are just a few artists who she plays among in the global touring circuit. If you're trying to feel out what to expect on Saturday, just know that she's played Gabber (yes, Gabber), for as long as she's been DJing techno.
Her very recently released track "Atlantyda" has practically broken the internet. Fans across social media have been begging for its track ID for months now, and its much anticipated release was a relief-to techno-heads everywhere. This emotional, late-night/early morning tune can be listened to below (that drum solo, tho).
VTSS: 'Atlantyda' | 4:3 Music VideoAlso check out her Madrid Mondo Disco XIX Boiler Room. It has the perfect balance between serious and fun tracks. Hard hitting, heavy stuff, some acid, and some carefree, fun-loving music in there as well.
VTSS | Boiler Room Madrid: Mondo Disko XIXAlongside one of my techno favorites UMFANG, VTSS was recently added to the illustrious lineup of Brooklyn fem collective and talent agency, DISCWOMAN. If you're in search of some of fem-positive, hardcore sounds this weekend, your search has ended here.
Our local techno heroes are what make these experiences so well rounded and immaculate. D&D a.k.a UNDFND & PRML have recently opened for Berghain dwellers DJ Nobu, Marcel Fengler, and Suara Label Boss Coyu. If anyone remembers their closing set at Abandoned 2018, you'll know the kind of industrial vibe to expect.
Mickael a.k.a. Mike Larry has been expertly commandeering the decks at our (((home))) again and again. There's no doubt he'll deliver something special on Saturday. Alex Borzych, who played recently at Kontrast's Salon Daome takeover, is set to b2b with Omar Hamdi, resident DJ at Montreal's industrial techno collective OCTOV. These two have set the tone for many a wild, techno-crazed evening in the past
Expect some music which really speaks to the heart of raving on Saturday night. VTSS has collaborated and created music with some of today's most prominent techno artists. Strap on your dancing shoes...she's gonna take your on a journey! AXIS, Ground Factory Records and FrontRite are also proud to be partnering with Silent Monkey to bring the almighty Funktion-One to Le Livart!
It's winter time, everyone! Time to get serious, cold, dig deep, and have fun. The hype for this one is real. Tickets can be found for this show HERE. You can also visit the Facebook event HERE.