Techno News: New Kenny Larkin LP, Scotland Fest Hosts Dave Clarke, Goldfrapp, Spiritual...

Better things are happening in the techno scene than David Bowie covers by Carl Craig. 2 things in particular look mighty intertesting: a new album from Kenny Larkin and the Hydro Connect Festival.Detroit techno veteran Kenny Larkin is about to release his follow-up to 2004's Funkfaker. The new album is called Keys, Strings, Tambourines (the most unlikely name for a techno record) and it will be released on Planet E July 1st. Planet E is Carl Craig's imprint and Larkin recorded part of the album in Craig's studio in Detroit. Larkin describes the experience:

"Inspiration for this album simply came from the love of electronic music," says Larkin. "It's my most dancefloor-oriented album to date...The majority of the album was written at my home in LA, but I flew to Detroit a few times to work in Carl's studio which did wonders for my inspiration. Nothing can top the type of inspiration I get from being in a proper studio environment in Detroit. I stayed in Carl's studio and worked for days!"

Read more about Kenny Larkin and Keys, Strings, Tambourines at Fact Mag's sitekenny larkin - clavia's north:Excerpt from an excellent french documentary called "Universal Techno" - this is the part that discusses Kenny Larkin, Mad Mike and Autechre:The annual Hydro Connect Festival in Scotland just added the UK's Baron of Techno, Dave Clarke, to an already exciting line-up. Goldfrapp, Bloc Party, Grinderman, Sigur Ros, Kasabian, Spiritualized, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Duffy, Gossip, The Roots and soooooo many more will perform over the weekend of 29-31 August. The fun takes place on the banks of Loch Fyne at Inveraray Castle, Argyll where 7 stages will feature music under the stars. According to the festival's website:

Returning for 2008 will be the electronic nirvana of the Unknown Pleasures Tent, fresh talent on the YourSound Bandstand, burlesque beauties and cabaret capers from Club Noir and Vegas, the Circuses & Bread Field, the SpeakEasy Cafe, bespoke camping options including pre-erected tents, tipis and yurts, the magical Enchanted Forest and an unrivalled lineup of music across 7 stages.

Read more at the Hydro Connect website.Dave Clark at Perfection (in 2007?):