Musical maverick Mark de Clive-Lowe seems an impossibility at first sight – juggling piano, synths, live sampling and beat making all on-the-fly, brought to life with a casual ease that’s mind-boggling.
In his early 00’s London years, the Japanese New Zealander helped evolve broken beat alongside 4Hero, Bugz in the Attic, Restless Soul and Nathan Haines, establishing himself as an undeniable voice in progressive electronic music. After a decade in London, then 15 years living in Los Angeles taking his blend of technology and beat-infused jazz around the globe, MdCL has embarked on his next life chapter now based in his motherland of Japan.
Equal parts jazz musician, composer and live production wizard, MdCL’s sets are a treat for the listeners, the dancers, the progressives and the purists alike – as he casually erases the lines between genres and eras. Whether he’s collaborating with the likes of Moodymann, Kenny Dope or DJ Spinna; remixing classic Blue Note Records in real time for the dance floor, on stage joined by the likes of Kamasi Washington, Harvey Mason or Eric Harland, improvising solo piano or creating live soundtracks to classic film material, MdCL is an artist in constant evolution, reaching for that next level.
Last time Mark came to Raglan was with English soul singer Omar back in 2018 for one of the infamous Sunday sessions at The Yot Club. Anyone who was there to witness, knows that this event is one not to be slept on.
Also on the bill is local Japanese artist Kyoko Shirai bringing her colourful illustrations live on the night, alongside DJ support from Cian & Hudge.
ULO Presents:
MARK de CLIVE-LOWE (Live from Japan)
DJ Support from Hudge & Cian
Live Art by Kyoko Shirai, Visuals by Tommee T
SUNDAY 16th FEB
THE YARD, VOLCOM LANE, RAGLAN, 8pm til late – $20 presales available from www.undertheradar.co.nz (limited door sales on the night)
