Renowned Detroit musical institution Submerge is set to release a new musical compilation entitled, "Submerge Sessions Vol. 1," on their established self-titled label.
Submerge Sessions Vol. 1 is inspired by the music production studio’s periodic listening sessions- a brain child of UR member Cornelius Harris aka Atlantis. These listening sessions attract talent from all over the map, emulating Motown’s cut-throat talent sessions.
Submerge has been many things, but it has always been the grounds that hold an epicenter of record distribution, production studios, memories, people, and possibility. Wherever Submerge is physically, the concept applies.
Submerge is unmatched in its success ratio for presenting the future of electronic music via this unique fallout called Detroit. While other Detroit labels travel the world to seek new talent elsewhere, Submerge looks to the urban reality of the city for inspiration, and the odd travelers that land here.
This project is dedicated not only to presenting new talent, but also maintaining the spirit that the people of Submerge are nurtured within.
About Submerge:
Submerge is a world-renowned musical institution based in Detroit, Michigan, founded by “Mad” Mike Banks in 1992. Specializing in all forms of Black music, but especially Techno, Submerge has been the home to Exhibit 3000, The Somewhere In Detroit (S.I.D.) Record Store, Underground Resistance, and several other notable collectives, businesses, projects, and experiments in Detroit’s Techno history and present.
As a wholesale distributor and administrative hub Submerge has shipped musical products throughout the globe including the Americas, Europe, The Far East, Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica; The current line up of Submerge labels includes: SWEAT, Red Planet, Dirt Tech, Yaxteq, Underground Resistance and many others.
As a cultural hub, Submerge continues to invest in the futurity of Techno and its offshoots with music production studios, mentorship programs, music listening sessions, collaborative community events, archival resources, and more.
Credits:
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Executive Production: “Mad” Mike Banks
Project Coordinator: saylem m. celeste
Mastering: George Taggart
Listening Session Photos: Oscar Genel
Cover Photo: Benedict W. (Flickr)
Album Layout + Promotional Renders: saylem m. celeste