Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman to officially return with first album in 11 years
Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin is currently putting the final touches on reviving the haunting specter of his Platskiman alter-ego. Originally performed and recorded at the Guggenheim back in November, Plastikman's first album in 11 years comes in the form of the ominous EX, previewed in a 2-and-a-half-minute mechanized soundscape of shrill clicks and pops. The first album since 2003's Closer, EX is set to be released on June 10 as digital-only and vinyl, CD and limited edition Subpac bundles will all be available on July 14th.
Deadmau5 releases techno track as ‘testpilot’ on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 label
From the stylistic leanings of choice Random Album Title tracks to sharing a stage with Richie Hawtin at South By Southwest, Joel Zimmerman has always had an affinity for techno. Now deadmau5 has taken his flirtation with the genre a step further by sharing Hawtin's label, releasing his first track as 'testpilot' on Plus 8 Records this week.