Stefny, Mikael Stavöstrand, Pheek, Jesse Somfay / Break and Enter, Toronto / 25/04/09


stefny / archipel podcast

mikael stavöstrand / live @ break and enter / 25/04/09

pheek / promo set

jesse somfay / amo alucinor mp3

On Saturday, I arrived at the Break and Enter party early to interview Jesse Somfay for his amazing new release "A Catch in the Voice" on Pheek's label Archipel. Jesse and I got started right away as the rest of the set-up crew finished the last minute details around us. I must admit I was a bit nervous and self-conscious about being recorded, hopefully with more practice it will become easier and less mechanical, but I hope you'll enjoy listening to our exchange. His new album will definitely be making it to my top 20 list this year.

It was interesting to learn that Pheek and Jesse found each other on-line and have been friends for years. I also met my close electronic music friends the same way. After the interview, sound check took place with Pheek giving us a taste of the superb tunes we'd be hearing later that night. The evening started off a bit slow, but eventually picked up still leaving enough room on the dance floor to bust it. Pheek's unique sound design and melodic dancefloor gems got everyone using their dancing shoes.

Mikael Stavöstrand delivered what he does best; a uniquely distinct set of wavering layers and evolving deep minimal percussion patterns that melt, twitch and tickle your mind in all the right ways. And last, but not least Stefny, who knocked my socks off. I chatted with her earlier in the night and she was so down to earth and easy to speak to. I can't believe I haven't listened to her until that night. Her minimal grooving dancefloor tracks kept me later than my body could physically handle, but it was just too good to leave.

Break and Enter parties continue to make Toronto a spectacular place to live for digesting the best in Techno. With this stellar off-the-hook line-up, it was disappointing to learn the promoters lost money due to poor attendance. Please support your local community so parties as amazing as this can continue to exist.

Check out more pictures from the night here.