U:Move

    We’re not going to lie.  Many of the DJs covered at the u:move blog have biographies stretching nearly a mile long, most of which are supported by the names of other (perhaps more famous) DJs who the given featured act has “played alongside” or “shared the stage with” over the years.  John Digweed is one artist who doesn’t need to do that. 
    The dark, silky techno and progressive house sounds that John Digweed has been pushing over the past two decades by means of over 40 compilations, albums, mixes and singles, have earned John Digweed title as one of the most renowned DJs on the planet.  His work with the equally-esteemed, Sasha (Sasha & Digweed), catapulted him into DJ superstardom in the 1990s.  Today, John is still a relentless festival and club touring DJ, leaving his mark etched in fields, coliseums, clubs and lounges around the world. 
    Banging the world out with big room (festival-sized) beats much longer than some Kanrocksas attendees have been alive, John Digweed is one act you do not want to miss.  Get your dose of Digweed’s prog and techno on the night of Saturday, August 6th at the Kanrocksas Music Festival in Kansas City, KS.  But before you do that, check this quick Q&A he was kind enough to engage in with us.

    u:move:  Tell us about tour season 2011. What have been some highlights of your tour so far and what cities are you looking forward to?

    John Digweed:  I played Glastonbury and The Balaton Sound festival in Budapest, the opening party at Space in Ibiza was fantastic as well as the WMC party at The Vagabond in Miami.  I will be hitting Los Angeles, New York City, Denver, Atlanta, Montreal and Miami over the next 5 weeks which should be fun.
 
    u:move:  What have your experiences been like in the Midwest?

    John Digweed:  I have always had a good time when I have played there.  This is my first big festival in Kansas and I have heard great things about the festival.
 
    u:move:  Structures 2 was just released. Tell us more about that release and other ongoings with your label, Bedrock.

    John Digweed:  Yes reactions to Structures Two have been great so far.  People really seem to like the downtempo mix on CD 1 and the live mix on CD 2 gives people a snapshot of me live in the mix. Bedrock records is having a great year with albums from Marco Bailey and Guy J plus some fantastic single releases.  The last half of 2011 is looking very strong release wise.
 
    u:move: What upcoming projects do you have slated for the rest of this year?

    John Digweed:  Well I am still promoting the Structures Two album over the summer.  I then have some new remixes and another original track to come out around September time, as well as touring all over the world.
 
    u:move:  Lastly, what would be in your top 5 chart, whatever you’re into at the moment.

    John Digweed:   
    1, Alan Fitzpatrick - Moon Palace
    2, Gabriel Ananda - Give me 5
    3, Electric rescue - Dope
    4, Slam - Black gold
    5, Reference - Another Place