Pressure: Kevin Saunderson, Joey Beltram + Merge
About This Event
Kevin Saunderson, Joey Beltram and Merge perform at Paragon, placing Detroit techno’s early language alongside a newer, harder-edged approach. Saunderson and Beltram draw on the Belleville/Detroit lineage and a focus on momentum and dancefloor mechanics; Merge complements them with tight transitions and forward motion.
About the Artists
Kevin Saunderson
Kevin Saunderson is an American DJ and producer whose work helped shape the early language of techno. Born in New York and raised from childhood in the Detroit area, he formed lasting ties at Belleville High School with Juan Atkins and Derrick May, later identified as the Belleville Three.
Joey Beltram
Joey Beltram is an American DJ and producer whose early records helped define the harder edge of techno, including the landmark tracks “Energy Flash” and “Mentasm.” He has also left a mark through remixes, notably for Human Resource’s “Dominator.
Merge
Merge is an electronic group heard in New York City settings like Paragon, where their sets sit comfortably beside Detroit-rooted techno lineages. They have shared bills with figures such as Kevin Saunderson and Joey Beltram, linking classic dancefloor mechanics to a newer, harder-edged palette.