Masterful Detroit techno meets mysterious world-traversing tones

Ahead of the public holiday in Japan, Contact presents a two-tiered night of contrasting vibes to stimulate the mind and move the feet. Detroit hero Delano Smith will be commandeering the Studio X Floor on the night, undoubtedly bringing his inimitable brand of rugged yet deep four-to-the-floor grooves. While his raw, upfront sound sits comfortably in the storied legacy of his hometown, Smith’s own career path has been singular, forging connections with labels like Sushitech, Still Music, Third Ear and more. With an international outlook and more than 15 years worth of releases behind him, Delano Smith has his own story to tell, which he no doubt will do when he takes to the decks on the night.

Zozo has been immersed in the music scene of Istanbul since the 90s, but her reputation as a DJ has been formed more recently through her exploration of a genre she defines as ‘oriental crime music.’ This unique definition allows for all kinds of exotic, esoteric and otherworldly sounds to fall under her spell, while all built on the foundations of the club DJ ethic she first began her career with. You can expect a twisting narrative and plenty of obscure surprises when she plays on the Contact Floor for her first gig in Japan.