Techno is re-taking control of Motor City with the arrival of Populux—a new dance club in downtown Detroit, just in time for Movement. Housed in a former rock venue called Magic Stick, the club celebrated its opening on Saturday night. Chicago house legends Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak shared the decks as they went back-to-back, DJing in front of a minimal background of LED strips.Populux will be co-run by local DJ/producer YOS and longtime promoter Amir Daiza, who also owns top EDM club Elektricity. The duo recently teamed up to launch a music label called Obsession Detroit, whose signings will guide the direction of the new club too, they told THUMP.
Jason Wakefield, Populux's Marketing & PR Director said in a statement: "We want to thank all of Detroit for a beautiful opening night. Couldn't have asked for a better vibe or mix of people from younger fans to old-school house and techno 'heads' and everything in between. We are very excited for the continued rebirth of Detroit Techno at Populux."
Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak (All photos courtesy of Steven Pham/Populux)
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