TECHNO RECORD LABEL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS DURING MOVEMENT 2010

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Started by Coire Nichols Houston [LION], Publicist at Eric Bailey Global

Detroit, MI - Sunday, May 30, 2010 marks the celebration of Twenty-Five years of Metroplex Records, one of the first record labels dedicated to the distribution, recording, and artist development for Detroit’s electronic music. This monumental event will be the first time that all four techno-originators will perform under one roof in over fifteen years. In addition to an all-star line-up all (18+ years) are invited to see Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Eddie Fowlkes at the Carr Center at 311 E. Grand River (on the corner of Center Street in Paradise Valley) from 10:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. during the Detroit Electronic Music Festival [DEMF] weekend.

Inspired by the eclectic Disc Jockey, the legendary” Electrifying Mojo,” who introduced a new and progressive music format to the Detroit airwaves. Artists such as the “Art of Noise,” “Mantronic,” and of course the infamous German trio “Kraftwerk” were some of many groups that peaked the interest of the “Bellville Three,” (Atkins, May and Saunderson). From the late 70’s to the mid 80’s many groups of young entrepreneurially-spirited Detroiter’s hosted PAID events at a multitude of venues; from the basements or backyards of residences, local churches to the Y.M.C.A., all requiring DJ’s as the source of entertainment.

The popularity of having parties resulted with a higher demand for more DJ’s. One of the first to meet their needs was DJ group “Deep Space,” founded by Derrick May. Friends Juan, Eddie and Kevin joined forces with him as they were one out two (Direct Drive) highly recognized DJ groups that were booked for the majority of the “Gigs,” (parties) that took place practically every weekend.

While the Gigs were good, Atkins was always quenching for more, thus was the conception of Metroplex Records founded in 1985. Chart topping hits such as “No UFO’s,” “Clear,” and “Technicolor,” are some the first songs produced by Atkins steering the label into national and international acclaim. Atkins continued to produce music under his aliases of Model 500 and Cybotron, yet continued to embrace and educate his colleagues and friends about this new and innovating art form of music. This prompted many of the internationally renowned Detroit techno pioneers to hit the studio, producing and recording singles under his label, leaving the rest to history…

The following artists scheduled to perform during Metroplex 25 are: Ben Sims: Theory Records-UK, Rob Hood: M-Plant-NY, Ben Klock: Clockworks-Berlin, Buzz Gorree: UR-Detroit, Ryan Elliott: Detroit, Spore print: Mix works-Detroit, Bruce Bailey: Tandem-Detroit, Mike Clark: Beat down Sounds-Detroit, Surgeon: Counter Balance/Dynamic Tension-UK, Aaron Atkins: Metroplex-Detroit, DJ Assault: UR-Detroit, Jenny Lafemme: Detroit, Phil Agosta: Detroit, Drumcell: Droid-LA, Andrew Kevins: LA, Dave Powers: Chicago, Jan Liefhebber: Highland Beats-Germany, Josh Helton: Fort Wayne, IN, and Noel: Detroit.

Metroplex 25 has been cited as an official Movement event, and tickets can purchased through their website at www.movement.us , the official Metroplex website, www.metroplex25.com or www.gettickets.ca . The price for general admission is $25.00 per person and $50.00 for VIP which includes complementary food, alcoholic beverages to those who are 21+ and the opportunity to mix and mingle with the artists performing.

Additional information about Metroplex 25 can be made by contacting Steven Sowers by phone at 1+313-506-2259, by email [email protected] or by visiting the following websites; www.stevensowersagency.com or www.metroplex25.com .

For interview and photo opportunities for the four techno originators prior to May 30th, and artists scheduled to perform the day of contact Coire D. Nichols Houston, CDN Communications, LLC C/O Metroplex Records at 1+313-733-4365 office/1+313-898-4259 or by email at [email protected]

By Coire Nichols Houston [LION], Publicist at Eric Bailey Global

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