London-based producer Ryan Lee West, better known under the name Rival Consoles, is notable for making synthesizers sound human and atmospheric. With the release of his Odyssey and Sonne EPs, West has gained a reputation for making thoughtful electronica that spans a wide spectrum of musical ideas. Foremost a guitarist, growing up listening to rock rather than club music, his new studio album Howl sees West strive towards finding a more personal balance between music for home listening and larger spaces.
Opening act: Christian Carrière