For DEMF 2012 we will be compiling a list of all the DEMF 2012 After Parties and updating as news comes in. If you have a party or know of one and it’s not listed please comment and we’ll update. Be sure to check out the DEMF Schedule 2012 for the days and set times for the Movement festival.

DEMF 2012 Pre Parties

• Tuesday May 22nd – Movement warm-up party with Avicii - Joe Louis Arena
• Thursday May 24 - Sucker Punch! Movement Pre-Pre Party - The Active Room – Qarrell, Iso Raw, Ekem, Enjoi, Nimbus, Mr. Sinder, Tony Lamar, Tommy B, Chris Demorrow, NoFi, Dj Pure

• Smart Bar’s Movement Opening Party and BBQ - TV Lounge - Prosumer, Kate Simko, Orchard Lounge, Nate Manic, Aran Daniels, Mister Joshooa, Kid Color, John Simmons
• Blank Artists & Friends at Park Bar’s Elizabeth Theater - Kevin Reynolds, Jared Wilson, Agents Of Woe
• Bang Tech 12′s Sixteenth Anniversary Event at Bookies Bar and Grill - DJ Seoul, T Linder, Detroit Techno Militia, Minx, Terrence Parker, More
• RE|FORMATION - Terrence Parker, DJ Rodimus, Karl Forde / Fusion 22, DJ Brian Banks, DJ Matthew J Bentley, Ecliptik
• Movement Kickoff – Bleu – Lutzenkirchen, Anthony Attalla, Tone Depth, Matt Herdman
• Some Like It Hot at The Works- J Paul Getto, Safeword, Atnarko, Gene Farris
• Motor City Meltdown at The Majestic - Crizzly, Crushendo, Superdre, Papaskunk
• Life & Death Vision Quest – Elysium Lounge – Matt Tolfrey vs Ryan Crosson, Life and Death (first live performance ever), Clockwork, Thugfucker, Pillow Talk, Bill Patrick, Lee Curtiss, Shaun Reeves
• Prelude – TV Bar (Rear Entrance) – Glenn Underground, Boo Williams, Delano Smith, Norm Talley, Brett Dancer, Bruce Bailey, Powdr Blu, Marc Duncan
• Friday May 25 - Hump: Festival Foreplay! – Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub – WaxTax-N Dre

DEMF 2012 After Parties – Saturday May 26, 2012

• CLR Detroit 2012: Official Movement Afterparty at Elysium Lounge - Collabs (Chris Liebing & Speedy J), Tommy Four Seven, Drumcell
• Down & Out Detroit – 1701 Cigar Bar & Lounge – Troy Pierce, Marc Houle, Magda
• Cynosure Showcase at Garden Pub - Mike Shannon, Akufen, Vincent Lemieux, Sassmouth
• Circo Loco – TV Lounge – Ellen Allien, more TBA
• Beretta presents ‘Ten Years of Techno’ A Movement Afterparty at The Works - Aril Brikha (live), Reference (Luke Hess & Brian Kage) (live), Omar-S, Ryan Crosson, Arthur Oskan (live), Christina Chatfield (live
• Point Blank Online presents: Dirtybird Detroit - City Club - Justin Martin, Claude VonStroke, & many more Dirtybird artists TBA
• Ndatl Pres Deep Detroit Vol  4 – Kai Alce, Marcellus Pittman & Specter
• Skyline 2012 at Vondie’s On The River - Charles Feelgood, Roy Davis Jr, Rolando, Woody Mcbride, Gene Farris Buzz Goree
• Love The D. Movement Edition at Park Bar – Mark Farina, Chuck Daniels, Jason Hodges
• Deep Detroit – Kai Alcé, Marcellus Pittman, Specter
• Lil’ Louis Official Movement Afterparty – St. Andrew’s Hall – Lil’ Louis, Rick Wilhite, Greg Wilson, Michael Geiger
• Soul Skate 2012 at Northland Roller Skating Center – KDJ aka Moodymann Big Bob, Ken Smalls, MZ DJ Tone
  Venue: Northland Roller Skating Center
• Scissor & Thread – Flat 151 – Francis Harris, Tripmastaz, Noel Jackson, Abelle, Dan Bain, AvA, Andrew Kevins

DEMF 2012 After Parties – Sunday May 27, 2012

• Interface 36 / Scene 04 by Droid Behavior + Blank Code - The Works Detroit - DVS1, Cell Injection, Raíz live PA, Luis Flores live PA, Jeff Derringer, Memnok vs. Tiari Live PA, Project 313 live PA, Dean Paul, Derek Michael live PA, Kero vs Annie Hall, Corbin Davis
• KMS 25 – St. Andrews Hall - The Creators of Techno Together for One Night Only
• Voyage Royale IV (Boat Party) – Detroit Princess – Danny Tenaglia, No.19 presents the Social Experiment floor with Art Department (exclusive) and DJ Sneak
• Soul Foundation at Foran’s – 2pm-2am - Mystic Bill, Frankie Vega, Kate Simko, Jake Reif, Todd, Mariana, John Simmons, Puffs Baggswelle, Brian Gardner, Brenda D, Tommy Ruffingers
• Rare Form at Waterfalls - Maya Jane Coles, Maceo Plex , Soul Clap, Magda, Wolf + Lamb, and More
• NO WAY BACK – 1515 Broadway – Derek Plaslaiko, Mike Servito, BMG, Erika, Spinoza +more TBA
• Houseschuhs:. A Celebration Of House Music at Vondie’s On The River – Doc Martin, Paul Johnson, Gene Farris, Terry Mullen, More
• Detroit <3′s London - Dave the Drummer, Chris Liberator, Product 19
• Afrojack with R3hab & Bobby Burns – The Fillmore Detroit
• Shit Show 3 (7 am) – Waterfalls – Kollektiv Turmstrasse (live), Ryan Crosson, Rich Korach , Darkcube
• Drunkbrunch (11am) –  L!V Resto | Lounge – Cash4Gold, Bruce Bailey, Earl “Mixxin” McKinney, Trevor Nygaard, Mike Louth, Steve Moller, Lynda Carter, Victor Vega
• The Story Narrated By Us – TV Bar – Chez Damier, Fred P., Keith Worthy, Basic Soul Unit, Luke Hess, Trinidadian Deep, Steven Tang, Michael Zucker
• James Zabiela – Bleu

DEMF 2012 After Parties – Monday May 28, 2012

• Movement Official Closing Party – Elysium Lounge – Marco Carola

What a find! Skymning (dusk) is simply one of those creative explorers whose music resonates b/c it sounds like somewhere you’ve been before. I found him surfing around souncloud when I was putting together an 8 track mix for Matinee As Hell. I’m thrilled that I did, and I will be following his moves in the future. There’s a cinematic nature to his music, which I find in a lot of sounds today. I was watching the movie Beginners last night with Holly, and there was a line during one of the beautiful montages. Basically the point was the younger generation(I guess I fall into this category) is able to express itself much more so than our parents generations. They had to hide from a lot of things, because they were required by society to live a certain way, to do certain things. Today we can express ourselves through the multitude of connections, and share the things we create rapidly with a click of just a few buttons. Skymning brings up a lot of things for me, especially his track “I’m Fallin” below. Of course it’s a bit on the sad side, but thats just the way I present it to myself. It also brings forth some pretty amazing visuals, all wrapped with some sort of love collage that my life has photoshopped in my mind. Well, something like that. Get his albums on Bandcamp or check out all his DOPE music on soundcloud. Either way, you’ll be happy you did.

Everyday there’s something new for us all to find. If only we had more time, could we cover all these wonderful Artists. When we do have the few free moments to express our love for someone else’s work, we find things like Seattle based electronic master Heart Island. I came to  know about him through a mutual friend, in regard to a remix album I was putting together for my song Vines.

Nomadic Firs – Vines (Heart Island remix) by heartisland

Since then, the remix album has dropped and Heart Island is starting to build up one heck of collection of remixes, and originals. If you cover bands there’s nothing better than being in front of the inevitable “blowing up” period. While were not the first blog to cover him, its still early, and believe me, this cats on his way to something special. If you’re into that midnight sound, the one that brings the color through the less bright period of the day, Heart Island brings that in spades. Heart Island is a must for those sunsets and headsets, while you walk in the park.

Paxahau has announced the initial DEMF lineup 2012 (Movement). Detroit’s electronic music festival will again take place in Hart Plaza, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan, the birthplace of techno. This is only the initial DEMF lineup 2012, just as the DEMF 2011 schedule was released. Take a look below for the initial DEMF lineup 2012 with headliners Public Enemy, Lil’ Louis, and Jeff Mills and also techno acts such as: Carl Craig, Claude VonStroke, Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Lindstrom, Loco Dice, and Marco Carola. There is also, of course, the extensive DEMF 2012 after parties schedule which will be leaked out slowly throughout the next few months.

(Update) On March 14th, Paxahau has announced 58 new acts to the DEMF 2012 Lineup including: Actress, Chris Liebing, Derek Plaslaiko and our good friends Project 313. Check out the full list below.

(Update) Check out the DEMF Schedule 2012.

Leave us comments on what artists you like, hate and think should have been included in the Movement 2012 lineup.

DEMF Lineup 2012:

Actress Adam Jay Adventure Club Andres araabMUZIK AvA Benoit & Sergio Bok Bok Brenmar Brian Gillespie Busy P Calico Carl Craig Carlo Lio Camea Cassy Chris Liebing Clark Warner Claude VonStroke Damian Lazarus Daniel Andres Danny Daze Davide Squillace Derek Plaslaiko Derrick Carter Dillon Francis DJ Godfather DJ Psycho dOP DJ Sneak Dopplereffekt Droog Dwayne Jensen Dru Ruiz Earl Mixxin’ McKinney Eddie Fowlkes Erno The Inferno FaltyDL Filsonik b2b Patrick (NY) Greg Wilson GRiZ Heidi Hot Natured (Jamie Jones & Lee Foss) Ian Pooley Jesse Rose Jimmy Edgar John Arnold Josh Wink Joshua Harrison Juan Atkins Keef Boxx Kyle Hall b2b Jay Daniel Lil’ Louis Lindstrøm Loco Dice Maceo Plex Major Lazer Malik Alston Marcellus Pittman Marco Carola Mark Farina (Mushroom Jazz set) Mathew Jonson Matias Aguayo Matthew Hawtin Maya Jane Coles Michael Mayer Michal Menert Mike Huckaby Minnesota MK Monty Luke Mr. C Mykel Waters Nadastrom Nic Fanciulli b2b Joris Voorn Nina Kraviz No Regular Play OktoRed Phil Agosta Photek Pirahnahead Project 313 Public Enemy Pursuit Grooves Radio Slave Rick Wilhite Roni Size Ryan Richards Salva SBTRKT Seth Troxler b2b Guy Gerber Slow Hands Stacey Pullen Steve Bug Subb-an Tale of Us The Martinez Brothers The Wizard aka Jeff Mills Tiger and Woods Todd Terje Tony Ollivierra Two Fresh Wolf + Lamb Zeds Dead

Twilight Frequencies Podcast via iTunes

Download Twilight Frequencies Podcast 023 | Steven Sweet

This month’s free music podcast comes from Steven Sweet of Fort Worth, TX and this ones a slamma. Steven may currently reside in the American Southwest but his roots are deeply planted in the heartland of techno. Steven grew up in Michigan not far from techno’s birthplace, Detroit, and his high bpm, slammin style incorporates Detroit’s past as well as heavy influence from European hard techno. Enjoy

Tracklisting | Twilight Frequencies Podcast 023 | Steven Sweet

1. Lewis Fautzi – Connections
2. Calculus – Silurus (Patrick Siech Amnesia Mix)
3. Mr. Bizz – Onward
4. Mr. Bizz – Ordinary
5. Mr. Bizz – Exit
6. Gary Beck – Funk up High
7. Mike Maass – Blind (Snello remix)
8. Snello – Walking on a Cloud
9. Andres Gil – Out of Space (Snello rmx)
10. M.I.D.I. – The Bein ( Snello rmx)
11. Dacido & Meta – Save My Slut
12. Ruzhynski – Psychosis (Klinika rmx)
13. Pucet – Grey Sky (Deh-Noizer)
14. Worda – Ljubav
15. Worda – The Feeling
16. xpansul & Alessio Mereu – Moldy Oscillator ( Sasha Carassi rmx)

FREE DOWNLOAD – “Voices”, the first single from the album Awakening (due in April 2012): A pounding kick and effected rhythmic samples that constantly change throughout the course of the song. Vocal samples and layered organic drums build to a peaceful yet dark interpretation of electronic music.

Awakening will be first available via Bandcamp April 2012. Look for more tracks (and free downloads) on soundcloud and visit the electronic music producer‘s website for updates.

The album’s genres can be tough to pinpoint but Awakening definitely has a dark, electro-techno-industrial sound. The tracks wouldn’t be considered ‘dance floor anthems’ by any means, though most of the tracks have deep, pounding beats with undeniable techno roots. Awakening also pans into stretches of ambient, hip hop and electronica.

“The creation of the album truly was an awakening for me. Not necessarily with the production of the music, but with myself, life and who I am really. I experienced some major changes from the pre to post production of the album and I think those changes are reflected in the music.“

This morning, the sun is slowly rolling out of bed to wash over the cold ground from our volatile winter. Tea Leigh out of Boston releases another lo-fi folk treat through her soundcloud page. You can find a dozen gems on there. On this one titled “Left Behind” its particularly sad. She sings about death potential, and suggests not to give up. We all are better served to believe in love, and faith, and companionship. As she has in the past, Tea reveals the beauty of the little things,”love is like a school yard, you dared me to do it” she sings on “Left Behind.” I couldn’t agree more, I remember those days running free without the worry and responsibility. Good Morning to you all. This one goes well with the calm relaxing view outside your window, with a dark brew carrying through the house. Well done lady.

I awake to a pop and immediately think a gunshot in the not so far off distance. It’s pitch black and cold. Flakes of light snow flurry around me. I feel the dampness as they melt on my face yet cannot feel their cold. My fingers and hands sting trembling uncontrollably. I cannot feel them as I touch my face and arms. I raise my head and notice I lie between a wooden fence and a building that seems to create a tunnel to the outside world. I’m completely lost yet have a deep pit in my stomach that I’ve been here before. My vision is blurred and my eyes continuously go in and out of focus. I hardly make out distant shapes as white trails from snowflakes seem to hang indefinitely. My heart drops as a wave of panic consumes. I hear a faint siren in the distance.

I make it to my feet, light headed, leaning to the fence as the blood rushes through my body. I can feel the warmth of the blood travel from my face. My instinct is to run but I can hardly pick my feet out of the snow. My bones are lead as my legs move dragging my feet. My throat feels crushed and my mouth dry with an overwhelming metallic taste. The siren is growing closer.

I break my way into the opening of the tunnel flooded with lights from an overwhelming structure. The only thing familiar is a fresh, white blanket of snow. I turn to get away from the structure, the sirens, the gun. I can hardly hold my head trying to gain a footing on where I am, where I should be going. Footprints in the snow give me a sense of direction, a sense of hope. I follow the tracks using every ounce of strength to lift my head and make my way out. Suddenly I’m faced with two bright, perfectly round, entrancing circles beyond the wall. I can’t help but drag my body closer, desperate to escape into the unknown. I cannot evade these two bright eyes gleaming in the distance, coxing me closer into the darkness. The sirens are nearly here.

Teaser video for the new techno industrial album entitled Awakening from BlakeAndrew. Video features the tracks “Reconnaissance” and “The War Within” off the album. The album is due for release in April 2012 and will first be available exclusively through Bandcamp. Tracks will be available to stream soon on Soundcloud as well as a few free downloads. Visit the website for updates.

You can also check out the first Awakening album teaser video featuring “Deepening”

Adam Stolz has been doing his thing for over a decade. And his new live mix from the Electronic Music Festival in Kona, Hawaii doesn’t disappoint. After listing to it twice this morning, its literally one of those “every track is dope” mixes. A constant hook, with continual hard not to dance to bass lines. I’ve know Adam for almost as long as he’s been at this, and like his new live Mix, he always brings the hot shit.

Adam is inches away from releasing more new tracks, and celebrating the opening of a brand new label called AUTEM in collaboration with a variety of super talents from around the world. Cheers!

” New Chicago based label, Autem Audio, is the brainchild collaboration of five friends: GVK, Sarp Yilmaz, DJ Da, Adam Stolz and Hearthug. All of them internationally acknowledged artists in their own right they have each enjoyed great success on different labels, now they join forces to establish a new fresh platform to release their own music with soul and passion. The concepts behind Autem are to develop each artists individuality and help push them creatively to new levels while still keeping the sound dance friendly with an underground spirit. The focus and attitude will be driven by a backing of quality production and researched sounds, while keeping the feel deep and yet also with a sense of humor. The Autem camp takes pride in their work and wants listeners to enjoy their productions, especially if that means losing it on the dance floor with smiles on their faces.”

In the months to come we’ll be doing an interview with Adam to discuss his career as an Electronic Music Producer, and DJ, along with the goings on with the new label.