'TESSELATE WITH CHAOS IN THE CBD, MAX GRAEF, AND SEB WILDBLOOD' (4/11/17)

On Saturday the 4th of November, Tessellate were in control of proceedings for the second event of their winter series at Corsica Studios. They delivered a superb line up, with their long-time 'Rhythm Section' friends - Chaos in the CBD headlining the night in room 1, with outrageously good support from the likes of the Berlin based techno wizard - Max Graef and Corsica favourite - Seb Wildblood. Kiara Scuro was also on the bill, warming up the crowd with some funky tunes before Seb Wildblood cued up his first record. As we always like to see, the DJs were all playing on vinyl - giving them a chance to reveal their incredible collections to the crowd.

Seb Wildblood began the main proceedings in room 1, taking over from Kiara Scuro at around 1am. Having bumped into him just before he jumped behind the decks, he explained that he'd just got back from a short tour in India and was very excited to be playing, as this event was going to be one of his last London shows for a little while. He has gained recognition through producing some wonderful records which usually take an ambient jazzy style. His set on the night incorporated these vibes, however as expected; more upbeat, faster tempo records to match the desires of the crowd. One thing I was particularly impressed about, was the variety in Seb's set. He was playing all kinds of records ranging from jazzy house with sweet saxophone sounds over a pounding beat, to ambient techno tracks which all together produced great vibes. His mixing was also notably superb. 

Whilst Seb was providing these vibes in room 1, the second room was under control by Max Graef. Tessellate coordinated the event to perfection. Whilst you could experience more chilled vibes in room 1 you could discover a whole new electric feeling when entering this second room. It was pitch black, with a few flashing coloured lights here and there, and then Max Graef at the forefront of the room, visible only through the green lights being emitted from the decks. He was a musical god shining out of the darkness, taking everyone in the room on a techno journey, ranging through some heavy techno, whilst slowing down the vibes occasionally with some more chilled records that carried some catchy piano riffs. He was also mixing these records into each other with absolute perfection, whilst sipping on cans of Amstel and having a great time. It was one of the most impressive performances I've seen in a long time, as he was able to keep the energy high all the way through until close. 

Whilst Max was controlling room 2 until close; in room 1, Seb handed over to Chaos in the CBD at around 3am. These guys are really on the rise at the moment and after seeing them play their records live, it's evident why there is so much hype around them. They drew in the majority of the crowd as they ventured through a variety of records in their vast collection. They continued the same sort of vibes that Seb had been providing and began to introduce some more housey records, including newly released on the 'world building' label - 'Paraiso 89' by Azura which gained a great reception from the crowd. The brothers - Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales, all the way from New Zealand exceeded expectations as headliners and rounded off the night in style. 

Corsica Studios co-ordinated by Tessellate is a match made in underground dance music heaven. The variety of great records on offer, being mixed by some of the most talented DJs around, with a great sound system was the perfect way to spend a night. For the third event of their winter series, Tessellate will be welcoming 'Dixon Avenue Basement Jams' for another Corsica Studios takeover, with Denis Sulta headlining. This is set to be another phenomenal night.