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SoundPress: Your current sets encompass minimal, techno, and breaks. What draws you to these genres? LoTech: Techno's warmth from modular synths and deep vocals captivates me. Minimal's appeal lies in the Hip Edits, building tracks around '90s Hip Hop samples. Breaks, a part of my repertoire since day one, add an unexpected twist to the dancefloor. SoundPress: The underground scene in South Africa, especially venues like Mødular in Cape Town and Truth in Johannesburg, has been influential. How has this scene shaped your career? LoTech: Growing up in Bloemfontein, the scene was scarce, leading me to Johannesburg's Truth. TOY TOY’s pure techno and house sound shaped my journey profoundly. Playing at venues like Mødular in Cape Town allowed me to explore the harder side of techno after moving to Durban. SoundPress: You've launched events under the LoTech Curates brand. What inspired these events, and what experience do you aim to offer? LoTech: LoTech Curates began to fill a gap in Durban’s underground music scene. We strive to bring diverse electronic music to open-minded audiences, showcasing both established and upcoming DJs often overlooked by mainstream clubs.
SoundPress: Schalk, you've been DJing for 25 years, drawing early inspiration from the top Progressive House DJs of the early '00s. How have these influences shaped your DJing style, and how has your musical taste evolved over the years? LoTech: The Progressive House of the late '90s and early '00s blended House and Balearic Trance, featuring lengthy tracks gradually building up with elements like vocals and electric synths. Those sounds still resonate in the music I play today.
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