Derek Carr has been producing and releasing Detroit-tinged electronic music for almost two decades. He has released music on labels such as ‘For those that Knoe’, ‘Subwax BCN' and 'Firescope'
Born and raised in Westmeath, Ireland, Derek got an early taste for finely crafted melodic techno through compilations like Network’s ‘Bio-Rhythms’ and Warp’s ‘Pioneers of the Hypnotic Groove’. Having been a fan of bands such as Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode through his formative years, Derek felt drawn to this new sound coming from Detroit, Sheffield and Leeds.
Recognising the home made ‘punk’ ethos of early ‘Bleep techno’ he began to pick up second hand instruments, initially investing in a cheetah sampler and boss drum machine.
Subsequent releases on ‘Digital Soul’ and ‘Geek Records’ further cemented Carr’s place among a new generation of techno producers that looked to combine soul and melody with electronic dance-floor grooves.
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