May 15, 2020
Cubism
After the success of his 'Dr. Motte Birthday Party Live Jams EP' (recorded at the Love Parade founder's Birthday party) last year, which was supported by the likes of Carl Cox, Maceo Plex, Karotte, Joseph Capriati, Kolsch and more, live artist Saytek reveals his first release for 2020 by way of a brand new EP series inspired by the release titled, 'Live On Tour'. Featuring a selection of fresh jams recorded live at Awakenings (ADE), The Hammahalle of Sisyphos (Berlin) and the Basement Of Chapue Rogue (Prague), 'Live On Tour Volume 1' captures the intoxicating raw energy of Saytek's performances with five new vibrant improvisations that organically flow with Techno, House and Breakbeat vibes. Over the past few years, UK artist, Saytek (aka Joseph Keevill) has carved himself a reputation as one of the electronic music scene's most innovative live acts with his impressive improvised shows. His mastery of machines (including analog synths, sequencers and drum machines, alongside advanced technology), combined with a unique energy and ear for melody, has won him acclaim and fans worldwide, ever present, offering improvised sets of deep and hypnotic techno, Acid and House jams. Those fans also include House and techno pioneers such as Carl Cox, Kevin Saunderson, Darren Emerson, Steve Lawler, Danny Rampling, DR Motte and MR.C, who signed Saytek's music to their own respective labels and featured his live shows at their events. To date, Saytek has released eight esteemed live albums, Live Jam tracks, EPs and 12" singles, on his own Cubism imprint as well labels such as Awesome Soundwave (Carl Cox's new home for live artists) KMS, Superfreq, Liebe*Detail, Soma, Bedrock, fabric, My Favorite Robot Records, Wiggle, My Favourite Freaks and many more. His busy tour schedule has seen him deliver peak time live performances at some of the best parties and festivals around the world. Highlights include Carl Cox's Intec Arena at Creamfields and Carl Cox's forthcoming Megatructure at Resistance, Miami (sadly just postponed due to Coronavirus); Danny Rampling's 30 year anniversary of his Shoom party; Awakenings ADE; the legendary Terrace of Space Ibiza (RIP); Printworks; Mysteryland; and fabric London. Saytek also performs regularly at the heart of Berlin's underground scene with shows at Tresor, Watergate, Sisyphos's Hammerhalle and last year he was invited to perform at the legendary Love Parade founder, Dr Motte's Birthday at Suicide Circus. Whilst his Facebook live streams continue to rack up millions of plays, along with winning much regular support in the media from the likes Mixmag, DJ Mag and more, in 2019 Saytek was voted as one of the top 20 live acts in Faze Magazine by the German public and also held his place in the top 50 Techno Artists again on Traxsource (2016-2019).