Future heat: Electronic music community parties for unity in indie Detroit dance scene

Just as the weather is cooling down in late fall, the temperatures are rising in Detroit’s techno and house music scenes. That might be true in general each year around this time, but now it’s getting a formal organizational push form some heavy hitters in the Detroit (read that as international) electronic music communities.

A group calling itself W.A.R.M.T.H. — an acronym for We Are Revolutionizing the Movement of Techno and House —  has created a network of dedicated individuals, united to preserve the integrity of Detroit electronic music. They say, and there is no argument here at FilterD, that Detroit plays a pivotal role in the global Dance music scene, and is home to some of the world’s more innovative producers, DJs and recording artists. “Our history must not be ignored,” they write in their manifesto. Hear, hear, we chime in.

The group’s CEO is Aaron-Carl, who has been performing and recording since the mid-1990s, and has a strong career overseas and a faithful local following. A-C hosts a weekly Internet radio show, also called, also called W.A.R.M.T.H., that features new and exclusive music made in Detroit and from around the world. The group is planning on purchasing a building in Detroit to locate it’s HQ, serve as a base for parties and other events, and contain a shop for merchandise and memorabilia. More on that to come later.

First comes an introductory party featuring Quentin Harris (pictured), Aaron-Carl, DJ Bone, Eric Jounson, Tink Thomas, Karl Lucas, with a closing set by John Collins. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.. Oslo, 1456 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. $10 before midnight, $15 after. drink specials, food and exclusive W.A.R.M.T.H. merchandise will be available. Cameras, social networking, blogging and tweeting all encouraged.