Colin Benders

It is difficult not to be blown away by Colin Benders. A master of modular techno, the Dutch artist, who first made a name for himself under the Kyteman moniker, takes live improvisation to a whole new level. When Benders takes to the booth, there is always a sense of duality. On the one hand, his performances are raw, tense, instinctive and visceral. At the same time, his live hardware sounds hypnotise and mesmerise, reaching as far as the meditative and transcendental. He has performed at Dekmantel Festival, including a special show as part of the Dekmantel at Dawn morning programme.