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[TECHNO] Aural Shift’s Phase II party coming up this Friday has claimed status as an official Movement Festival Pre-Party. For those who don’t know, Movement Festival is one of the biggest techno and house festivals in the world, which takes place in the birthplace of techno, Detroit Michigan on Memorial Day weekend. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of folks will make the five hour trek from Buffalo to Detroit for the festival, and Aural Shift will prep us for the trip with a bunch of dark, futuristic, gritty grooves shipped in from around the world. The top spot goes to Berlin’s Mareena will drop a set of acidic techno—the kind of stuff she’s showcased in mixes for Tresor and Unrush. She’ll be joined by Columbus, Ohio techno vet Plural, known for his releases on Metroplex Records, the label formed by techno innovator and originator Juan Atkins. Last but not least comes Justin Cudmore whose 2017 EP Forget It, released through The Bunker New York, revealed hints of Omar S, Mr. Fingers, and Model 500—positioning him one to watch in a new generation of techno producers. All three are lined up for the Phase II, which will take place at a new spot, Fierté near Allentown, this Friday, May 11. Get your tickets early or pay more later.