A kingpin of ultra-detailed modular synthesis, Blawan initially began his musical journey as a drummer, a facet of his biography that’s immediately obvious given his natural fluency for rhythm, whether it be straight, stridently syncopated or swinging somewhere in between. One of contemporary techno’s greatest minds, his live sets offer a coveted opportunity to see the master at work. Surrounded by a tangled pile of patches and a stack of analogue gear, the Voam label co-founder manoeuvres his way through dark, gritty twists and turns, switching from gothic minimalism to jubilant two-step vocal cuts.

Saturday, August 5