Ssg Special: Lucy - My Very Own Palette Mix

We are very glad to start another year of mixes with someone who had a breakout year in 2010: Lucy, the man behind Stroboscopic Artefacts. In a remarkably short space of time, Lucy and SA have emerged to the forefront of contemporary techno. One thing that immediately struck us both about the artist and the label is how fully formed they were conceptually - from Lucy's opening release on SA001 you can already identify a very clear aesthetic, approach and intent. Obviously this development did not take place in a vacuum, and we were very interested to discover some of the formative influences that have helped give shape to Lucy and SA. So this was Lucy's mandate, and the way he responded was to create a deeply personal mix that provides some of the context for his upcoming debut album, 'Wordplay For Working Bees'. I don't really want to talk much about the mix, as it speaks for itself. The only thing I would say is that I think Lucy has composed something very beautiful, and it is a mix that we have strongly connected with. So take a wander inside Lucy's mind and heart. Enjoy:

Ssg Special: Lucy - My Very Own Palette Mix

We've got a tracklist, so no need to worry, we will post it next week.

Lucy and SA have a busy schedule coming up: there are SA showcases at Berghain on 5 February, Wuppertal on 18 March, and Corsica Studios on 2 April. 'Wordplay For Working Bees' is due out in March, and I think the best way I could describe it is saying it is kind of like a nice piece of steak: tastes great, but takes a while to digest! Prior to the album, there is a remix EP coming out early February, 'Beelines For Working Bees', which has some heavyweight contributions. For more info on gigs, releases etc., check Lucy's RA page and the SA homepage. Huge thanks to Lucy for digging deep on this one. The perfect way for ssgs to start 2011!