The hour is upon us: Luke Slater returns. One of the most significant techno artists ever to do it, and one of the genre’s most consistently incredible producers, Luke Slater is a definitive artist who has remained at the peak of his creative powers for decades. Under his own name and as Planetary Assault Systems, LB Dub Corp and many more subaliases, in collaborations including with Function and Steve Bicknell as LSD and more, Slater has continued to set the standard. How many artists are still making vital music 30+ years after their first release? Slater will not be stopped. Max Watts returns. The Limited Network founder is a favorite for his tough and knotty techno. Well-established in the Detroit tradition, his no-BS approach rings true every time. Multi-disciplinary artist and FaceTIme organizer Eric Umble opens up the room. Across all mediums, Umble homes in on the power of repetition to unlock the mind and body. Mike Servito has become one of STUDIO’s most beloved mainstays. And why not? He’s a master at decisive, jacking house, conjuring the feverish catharsis of the genre’s formative years with the type of clear-eyed vision that’s the mark of a true artist. When Servito is playing, you always know it. Shaun J. Wright matches the energy. His deeply rooted approach pulls from the cathartic tradition of the vocal diva. Wright channels the holy spirit in his mixes, drawing power from the very seat of the soul. deep creep returns for a session of writhing bass and 4x4 hybrids, psy-tinted textures and progressive extrapolations. She’s been a major presence in the NY underground for years, but recently has been stepping it up a notch and hitting spots across the globe. Let’s welcome her home.