Loop Festival Preview: Part 1

Brighton’s very own musical and digital arts festival Loop is nearly upon us, so here at Micawber, we’ve teamed up with Kristian Bannister, head honcho (+ resident) of Brightons number one club night, Blah Blah Blah, to get some local insight on some of the acts playing over the weekend as well as a run down of BBB’s LoopLate party at Digital. Over to Kristian…

The latest news is that the outdoor stage has been pulled from this year’s festival due to the unreliable UK summer weather. It’s a bit of a shame, however don’t fret, the line-ups have been moved to the Dome Concert Hall, which is a great venue. There are some truly great acts playing this year, so here is part 1 of who we’re looking forward catching this weekend.

Fever Ray

One of the hottest new acts of 2009, Fever Ray will be headlining the Corn Exchange on Saturday night. Fever Ray is one half of The Knife, Karin Dreijer, and her debut album has been hailed as one of the finest of the year by critics. We caught Fever Ray playing earlier this year at Sonar and if was an interesting show to say the least. The stage show might not have been spectacular as The Knife’s infamous Silent Shout tour, but Fever Ray still managed to create a haunting and visceral live experience. This is her only UK festival date this summer, and bravo to Loop for securing such a captivating artist.

Blah Blah Blah and Loop Presents Loop Late @ Digital

THE JUAN MACLEAN (DJ)
RITON
LINUS LOVES (Breastfed)
BLAH BLAH BLAH DJS

Saturday 11th July / 2200 – 0300

We’ve got together with Loop to once again keep the party going till the early hours after Loop 3.0. Featuring an eclectic line-up in our usual home of Digital, this is sure to be the perfect way to finish of a great day of live music. Last years party was an absolute roadblock and we are expecting the same this year!

The Juan Maclean

Signed to James Murphy’s ubiquitous DFA records, The Juan Maclean made 2009 his biggest year to date with the release of his sophomore album: The Future Will Come. A blistering combination of disco, acid house and dance funk; the two leads tracks “Happy House” and “One Day” have become quickfire dance anthems.
Riton

Throughout the last two years, Riton (aka Henry Smithson), has once again proved why he is considered one of the finest producers in the UK. With a chameleon like ability to shift his style to suit any production, Riton has spent the last year exploring the depths of krautrock under the pseudonym Eine Kleine Nacht Musik. Behind the decks Riton is a true force to be reckoned with recent mixes for Mixmag and Radio 1’s Essential mix under his belt.

Linus Loves

Co-owner of Breastfed records along with Mylo and Kevin Mackay, Linus Loves is the big-room, balls out electro guise of Duncan Reid. An active remixer and creator of club anthems such as “The Terrace” and “Night Music”, Linus is back in the studio again working on his follow up to his 2006 debut: “Stage Invader”.

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