With a string of EPs released on renowned labels such Whities and ESP Institute followed by a debut album released on LuckyMe this year, Nathan Micay is an artist going from strength to strength at the moment.<\/p>\n

As a producer, the Toronto native now based in Berlin began his career as part of the post-dubstep scene putting out UK bass influenced tracks as Bwana. Like so many artists raised in that scene, in recent years he began shifting towards a more techno-focused sound until, in 2018, he ditched the Bwana alias altogether and now releases exclusively under his own name. This transformation is demonstrated perfectly with his recent album \u201cBlue Spring\u201d, where he creates a sound that blends various strains of dance music with gorgeous synthesiser melodies and textures to create lush, emotive soundscapes that still remain firmly rooted on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n

It was with some excitement that we headed down to Leeds\u2019 Freedom Mills, a firm favourite underground venue. Dance Disease had invited Micay to play alongside fellow Berliner Eluize and local duo Space Cadets. Entering the no-frills warehouse venue, we were greeted by a modest crowd who were already moving steadily to Eluize\u2019s techno and electro selections. Eluize is another artist who has been seriously impressing recently, with her 2019 \u201cConfide LP\u201d, released on Craigie Knowes, showing off her ability to produce wonderfully creative house and techno, varying between tracks within the same synth-laden vibe as Micay\u2019s and harder, more acidic productions. On the night, Eluize adeptly warmed up the crowd and kept the room simmering away. Whilst never quite reach boiling point, her upper mid-tempo, sharp and percussive techno and electro provided us with as much enjoyment as she was visibly experiencing behind the decks, something which is always a treat to see.<\/p>\n