Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010

Courtesy of Eleven

Detroit techno innovators regularly perform to the faithful here in Japan, but who will take over the mantle from this aging fraternity? England’s Linkwood (Nick Moore) is one likely contender, debuting his first full-length, System, last year alongside Detroit techno founder Juan Atkins himself. With help from Max Essa and a live set from 9dw, Linkwood will be delivering sounds that hark back to the early days of Detroit, with plenty of strings and funky bass lines—decidedly different than the minimal techno that has emerged of late.

Eleven
Linkwood Japan Tour. House, crossover: DJs Linkwood, Max Essa, etc. Live: 9dw. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com