It seems like we North American folk need a spoken narrative to get into music on a mass level. There was that weirdo period in the '90s featuring Moby and Fat Boy Slim and the like that only featured samples, but I don't think the majority of the public realized they were samples - they just heard weird, staccato vocals. How many number ones in North America have you heard in the past few years that had no vocals? I'm slowly clicking through Wikipedia and coming up blank. There's a few things the electronic music world has going against it in terms of popular appeal. Short story: it's not been an easy journey to stay on target. My non-electronic music friends have rolled their eyes or smiled and nodded politely while I try to speak non-nerd and explain to them why I do what I do and how I do it. and yet I've kept at it because of a passion I've felt, irregardless of monetary gain, fame or status. Music & Film Thu Speaking in Code: A Documentary on the Passion-fueled Lives of Contemporary Techno CreatorsÄ«eing a maker, sharer ( DJ), proponent and fangirl of electronic music, I gotta say, working in the electronic music world the past few years having Chicago as my home base has been an uphill struggle for most of the time. This is Lucy's US debut, so come out and welcome him at Tropico, 3933 N. Constantly searching for innovative sounds, Lucy's DJ sets and live acts combine techno, minimal, neo-trance and electro, to create a vibe that is simultaneously energetic and gliding.ÄOWNLOAD EXCLUSIVE MIX FROM LUCY "How I am (Migrashun Promo Mix)" Lucy has recently been warmly welcomed aboard the label Meerestief, a relationship that has allowed him to continue to pursue his musical interests, and build on his commercial success with several releases currently in the pipeline. "Glass Computer" is the result of collaboration with Rone (a creative partnership that also led to "Continuity Theory (for Adri)" on Curle). Luca Mortellaro - "Lucy" - of Palermo Italy released his first EP, "Open House" on Qoki Records which immediately drew the attention of renowned artist James Holden who introduced Lucy's work to Raphael Ripperton, founder of Perspectiv Records, who immediately decided to release a second maxi "Glass Computer" on his label. Preview Fri Migrashun presents Lucy, Saturday August 29 at Tropico
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