Techno Theory: Craft & Derek Marin

Devolve Detroit brings forth the first installment of Techno Theory. With a fine mix of Detroit's finest dj's and producers, along with some special guests in from New York, this is sure to be one night you dont want to miss!! Stunning visuals, great sounds, and only the vibe that Devolve can bring you. So bring your party hat people and get ready for a great beginning to the Winter season!!!

Line Up:

-Derek Marin, NY: Subtrak/Trapez/Plastic City

A drummer turned techno producer Derek Marin has been playing with beats since he was 9. He has performed & collaborated with some of the biggest artists in the electronic music world like Andrew Fletcher of Depeche Mode, Mr. C, Alexi Delano, Carl Craig & Adultnapper just for starters. Derek's list of works is reaching an uncountable number, releasing productions & remixes on some of the most respected & legendary labels around the globe including: Plastic City, Dirtybird, Swag, Fade, Thoughtless Music, ATOC, Get Physical, Sleaze, Big Chief, Matterform, Hidden, Subtrak, Dialtone, Intrinsic Design & Biatch Corp. Marin also produces under the monikers Sideview, Platonik, Modest D & many others. In 2004, he established his own imprint, Faucet Music & is now heading the New York via Detroit label Subtrak. Keep a sharp eye out for Derek Marin because he is a true secret weapon of the underground and he never sleeps...


-CRAFT, NY: Twice as Proper/Party People/Feed The Raver

Born in NYC, Craft bought his technics 1200's & Vestax mixer at age 14 with his own life savings in 1994. He taught himself the skill of beat matching and studied the art of blending tracks smoothly to perfection with persistence. He began producing music in 1999 under the name "Craft" or "Craft Music Productions. He regularly performs several times per month in the NYC underground techno scene for his established "Twice as Proper" techno events and other local showcase events. He evolved from the Vinyl-only days to CDj’s of all types, and now often performs live with his all-in-one workstation M-Audio Torq Xponent. In 2010, Craft traveled to Europe for his Italy Dj tour to Milan, Rome, and Terracina, then experienced an incredible Costa Rica DJ Tour covered by much media attention (national radio and TV). Craft ended up the year by hosting 8 Twice as Proper events in 5 stunning different stunning venues in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In 2011, Craft performed on the main stage at "The Works" during DEMF/Movement (Detroit Electronic Music Festival), as well as in Washington DC at Funxion and Sweet Spot clubs, and also at Boston’s famous Rise afterhours club as headliner in the main room for 5-hours. He was finally approached by countless labels for remixes and original EP’s and is now signed on 18 top labels based in 8 countries (USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Guatemala, Columbia and Malta). Craft currently has 6 EP's scheduled plus many more remixes coming out early 2012 alone. In 2012, Craft showcased for Cultured Citizens event at The Old Miami in Detroit, and performed at an incredible 5 after parties during Detroit's Movement Festival 2012, including performances at The Works, Belle Isle, Bookie's, TV Bar, and Motor-City Wine. Craft co-created the NYC techno movement "Twice as Sweet" with his partner Shadi in 2007. It was later renamed "Twice as Proper Sessions" and has reached an impressive "over 200 events" and counting in the past 5 years with an illustrious list of over 100 guest DJ bookings. "Feed The Raver Podcast show" was founded and hosted by Craft himself along with Jenny Arredondo. It debuted worldwide on March 3rd 2012 with interviews and guest techno DJ sets from a different city around the world every 2 weeks. Feed The Raver collaborated closely with Movement festival media coverage and has been interviewing international superstar techno DJ's as well as promoting the festival itself. In 2008, Craft created and designed the "Party People" T-Shirt which has a history of its own...


-Dru Ruiz: Cultured Citizens

-Mr. Joshooa: TV Lounge/Random Reason

-Gabi: A u x e t i c/Cultured Citizens

-Rob Lloyd: D Records/Devolve

-Simple: R&S, Apollo

-Chris DeMorrow: Sucker Punch!

-Lex Morrison: Devolve

-Zaca: Devolve

-Joey Smoke: Devolve

-Dug Eng: Devolve

-Lsdetroit: Devolve

-Zack Kraig: Devolve

-Davey Jones: Devolve

-Kevin Louis: Devolve

-K!ng Blatz: Devolve


18+ to Enter,
21+ to Drink
1846 Michigan Ave. The Works, Detroit