Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2010

Courtesy of Eleven

Nishi-Azabu club Eleven gets ready for a two-day German invasion as minimal label Ostgut-ton brings resident DJs from key Berlin venues Panorama Bar and Berghain.

Chicago house-influenced Prosumer, who has also released music on seminal experimental techno label Playhouse, takes to the decks on Friday for the Panorama Bar event, with female DJ Tama Sumo also on the bill. But the highlight looks to be the Berghain night, with Marcel Dettmann (left) leading the dance. The German has held down a residency at the hedonistic club since 1999, and his menacing, enveloping productions will dovetail well with Eleven’s thumping sound system…

If you’re after something deeper and a little less stripped-down, then get your skates on to catch Patrice Scott at Unit. The US producer is frequently mentioned in the same breath as the new school of Detroit artists (think techno wunderkind Kyle Hall) that is revitalizing the Motor City’s techno scene. But, like Omar S, he’s actually been a household name for years.

The misconception is down to Scott’s procrastinated foray into production. The DJ had been juggling residencies across the US and Canada for decades, but it wasn’t until 2006 that he released his debut, the Atmospheric Emotions EP. With its raw synths sprawling over unpolished beats, the disc has become essential material for Detroit house purists.

Recently, Scott revealed he’d actually been producing for years but delayed releasing tracks because he felt uncomfortable going public with them. He needn’t have worried—his Sistrum Recordings label is going from strength to strength. It puts an emphasis on deep grooves and has won a cult following for its quality, not quantity—only 12 releases in four years—and an only-from-Detroit sound that comes despite having an international artist roster.

Patrice Scott @Unit
Dial. Techno, deep house: DJs Patrice Scott, Okamoto, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com

Sound of Panorama Bar @Eleven
Techno, house: DJs Prosumer, Tama Sumo, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206.

Ostgut-Ton presents Sound of Berghain @Eleven
Techno: DJs Marcel Dettmann, Nobu. Live: Shed. Aug 14, from 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com