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b'@derekcarr has been producing and releasing Detroit-tinged electronic music for almost two decades. He has recently released music on labels such as \\u2018for those that Knoe\\u2019, @subwax-bcn-distribution, \\u2018Ferox\\u2019, @craigie-knowes and @firescopemusic. \\nBorn and raised in Westmeath, Ireland, Derek got an early taste for finely crafted melodic techno through compilations like Network\\u2019s "Bio-Rhythms" and Warp\\u2019s "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.\\nRecognising the home made \\u2018punk\\u2019 ethos of early \\u2018Bleep techno\\u2019 he began to pick up second hand instruments, initially investing in a cheetah sampler and boss drum machine.\\nDerek then set about creating his own sound, a sound that owed much to the techno pioneers, B12, the Black Dog, As One, Nexus 21 and Rhythmatic to name but a few.\\nIn 2001 Derek launched his own label "Trident Recordings" and released the "Copper Beech e.p." (the only release to date) a collection of deep soulful techno. Only 500 copies were pressed and it has since become something of a collector\\u2019s item.\\nSubsequent releases on "Digital Soul" and "Geek Records" further cemented Carr\\u2019s place amongst a new generation of techno producers that looked to combine soul and melody with electronic dancefloor grooves.\\nDerek Carr has built a worthy reputation for producing stunning deep techno and delivering quality DJ and Live sets across Europe.\\nStay Rave with #R13!'