The influential Detroit music group has evolved, heading on a celebratory tour which sees their first live performances outside of America in 20 years. With new music also on the horizon this marks an exciting new era for Inner City.
The next phase of Inner City sees Kevin Saunderson now joined by his son and creative protégé Dantiez as a full-time member, plus guests such as vocal sensation Steffanie Christi’an. Last year, the new set up was premiered at the 2018 Movement Festival setting the stage for Inner City’s new era which continues in 2019.
The celebration of 30 years of Inner City starts with a Spring / Summer tour that sees them hitting major festivals and clubs across the globe. The first set of dates have now been revealed starting strong across Europe, this being their first time performing as a live configuration outside of the US in 20 years.
The group are also in the studio creating new material to release across the year.
April 18 | Shelter | Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 19 | Church | Leeds, UK
April 21 | Oval Space | London, UK
April 26 | Razzmatazz | Barcelona, Spain
April 27 | BAAD | Glasgow, UK
May 03 | Les Aralunaires | Arlon, Belgium
May 04 | Les Petit Salon | Lyon, France
May 09 | Musik & Frieden | Berlin, Germany
May 10 | Institut Für Zukunft | Leipzig, Germany
May 11 | Zoom | Frankfurt, Germany
June 15 | Kala Festival | Albania
July 13 | Castlefield Bowl | Manchester, UK
July 26 | Electrico Festival | Portugal
July 18 | Westpark / Milkshake | Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 20 | La Clairière | Paris, France
August 23 | Lost Village Festival | Lincolnshire, UK
August 24 | Three Mills Island | London, UK
August 24 | Moovin Festival | London
1. Inner City - Hallelujah (Inner City Edit of House Of Virus Remix)
2. Inner City - Till We Meet Again (Inner City Edit of Carl Craig Remix)
3. Inner City - Good Life (Inner City Edit of Carl Craig Remix)
4. Inner City - Future (Inner City Edit of Kenny Larkin Remix)
5. Inner City - Good Love (Inner City Edit of Samuel L. Session & Van Czar Remix)
6. Inner City - Big Fun (Inner City Edit of House Of Virus Remix)
Kevin Saunderson modifies his favourite Inner City remixes together with his son and creative protégé Dantiez who is now a permanent member of the group. The pair give each track a fresh lick of paint for 2019 adding fuel to Inner City’s 30th Anniversary. It features six Inner City edits of classic remixes from Kenney Larkin, Carl Craig, and House of Virus. Plus two fresh remixes from House of Virus & Inner City and Samuel L Session & Van Czar.
The next phase of Inner City sees Kevin Saunderson now joined by his son and creative protégé Dantiez as a full-time member, plus guests such as vocal sensation Steffanie Christi’an. Last year, the new set up was premiered at the 2018 Movement Festival setting the stage for Inner City’s new era which continues in 2019.
The celebration of 30 years of Inner City starts with a Spring / Summer tour that sees them hitting major festivals and clubs across the globe. The first set of dates have now been revealed starting strong across Europe, this being their first time performing as a live configuration outside of the US in 20 years.
The group are also in the studio creating new material to release across the year.
“My vision for Inner City is not just to be an influential group of the past, but to become a group of today and look to the future. We have an enormous catalogue of classics from our previous years and now we are moving and shaping a new sound for a new generation. There will always be a place for our music, people will always want to feel uplifted and it does just that. I believe our music has filled this void for 30 years and kept us in tune with the future generations. Now with my son Dantiez by my side we head into the future with great music for years to come”. – Kevin SaundersonFormed by record producer, composer and international DJ Kevin Saunderson, and vocalist Paris Grey, Inner City are best known for their early crossover hits “Big Fun” and “Good Life”. Further success saw the group topping the US Billboard dance chart five times and securing nine Top 40 hits on the UK singles chart.
30 YEARS OF INNER CITY TOUR DATES
MORE DATES TBA
April 18 | Shelter | Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 19 | Church | Leeds, UK
April 21 | Oval Space | London, UK
April 26 | Razzmatazz | Barcelona, Spain
April 27 | BAAD | Glasgow, UK
May 03 | Les Aralunaires | Arlon, Belgium
May 04 | Les Petit Salon | Lyon, France
May 09 | Musik & Frieden | Berlin, Germany
May 10 | Institut Für Zukunft | Leipzig, Germany
May 11 | Zoom | Frankfurt, Germany
June 15 | Kala Festival | Albania
July 13 | Castlefield Bowl | Manchester, UK
July 26 | Electrico Festival | Portugal
July 18 | Westpark / Milkshake | Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 20 | La Clairière | Paris, France
August 23 | Lost Village Festival | Lincolnshire, UK
August 24 | Three Mills Island | London, UK
August 24 | Moovin Festival | London
INNER CITY 30 YEARS EP
1. Inner City - Hallelujah (Inner City Edit of House Of Virus Remix)
2. Inner City - Till We Meet Again (Inner City Edit of Carl Craig Remix)
3. Inner City - Good Life (Inner City Edit of Carl Craig Remix)
4. Inner City - Future (Inner City Edit of Kenny Larkin Remix)
5. Inner City - Good Love (Inner City Edit of Samuel L. Session & Van Czar Remix)
6. Inner City - Big Fun (Inner City Edit of House Of Virus Remix)
Kevin Saunderson modifies his favourite Inner City remixes together with his son and creative protégé Dantiez who is now a permanent member of the group. The pair give each track a fresh lick of paint for 2019 adding fuel to Inner City’s 30th Anniversary. It features six Inner City edits of classic remixes from Kenney Larkin, Carl Craig, and House of Virus. Plus two fresh remixes from House of Virus & Inner City and Samuel L Session & Van Czar.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Vocals and Lyrics[/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
[item value="10"]Inner City - 30 Years EP[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Inner City classics will last eternally and we are pleased that wide variety of current names and legends have been selected to deliver some stunning versions that will appeal to the clubs and festivals generation. House Of Virus create two very uplifting versions of ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Big Fun’ with tribal grooves, house funky basslines, chunky beats and great samples from the original tracks. Classy renditions with wonky sounds, shaking rhythm and superb application of the original elements. The church organ on Hallelujah and the original vocals on Big Fun awake memories and provide goosebumps for sure. Carl Craig does amazing job on ‘Till We Meet Again’ and ‘Good Life’ with strong long vocal intro parts to start your DJ journey with them and then he unleashes his manic techno minded dirty filthy bassline that will push all the right buttons and drive you completely out of your mind. Powerful and inspirational takes to keep any dancefloor enthusiastically happy and deeply satisfied. Particularly the update on Good Life's well known melody upon his bossy thumping techno minded groove is a winner for sure. Kenny Larkin does his magic on ’Future’ with cool intro section moving to his techno rolling groove while the vocal is chopped and smashed to create the perfect sound tapestry for any dark moody set. Samuel L. Session & Van Czar transform ‘Good Love’ into an oozing exhilarating techno affair with spanking beats and infectious drum programming to make you wiggle it and shuffle your booty around. Big Love for all of them. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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