Rogue Puppet - Techno with Coyu

Rogue Puppet Records return to the Old Red Bus Station, with their biggest booking to date, the legendary COYU! Rogue Puppet remain true to their word of bringing the best techno acts to Leeds, without following the social media trends!

COYU is everything you expect from an experienced artist. The years do not pass in vain for him because of his way of operating, of evolving without forgetting and advocating for his main roots. Over time he has become in one of the most admired cynosures in the worldwide techno. The Barcelona-based artist is vital in shaping today’s underground electronic music scene. “The past has had a very powerful influence on my way of understanding and feeling dance music. When I became interested in it in the early 2000s, I focused on knowing the past before discovering what was happening in the present time”, COYU attests. Then he always worries about remodelling or just twisting the flavours in unexpected ways.

His releases on diverse record labels, highlighting of course a very important pillar in his professional music career as Suara -COYU’s own brand founded in 2008, which is one of the world’s most prominent underground dance music imprints- and important collaborations confirms it. As it becomes clear, discovering COYU it is to come across a protagonist of our times. He isn't an average DJ. Humanitarian, vegan, brand-owner and cat-dad, even political student or music journalist in the past, Coyu made a career based on the facts.

As long as COYU continues to push on, inspire others around him and win fans around the world, his restless spirit will continue to thrive. There aren't enough heroes you can look up to and identify with if you don't listen and dance them first!

Marcelo Demarco: South American artist and SURO Records label boss Marcelo Demarco’s impact on the electronic music world over the last three decades has been nothing short of commendable. Born and raised in Uruguay, Marcelo’s passion for culturally inspired dance records have seen him masterfully crafting unparalleled House and Techno cuts since the mid-'90s - earning him an undisputed reputation that continues to grow globally. Also known as Mark Demark, Marcelo’s works have seen him featured on labels like Cerebro and DECHAPTER, as well as his SURO Records imprint. Over the years, a plethora of his industry peers have been forthcoming in their support of his music. The likes of Cevin Fisher, Hector Couto, Paco Osuna and Disclosure being just a few of the industry’s biggest names that have been keen advocates of Marcelo’s work. Beyond that, he has also been remixed by a whole host of big-name artists including Alex Arnout, El Mundo & Satori, Cosmic Boys, DoC and more. Outside of the studio, Marcelo’s presence in clubland is just as profound. With appearances at some of the most prestigious club spaces across the globe, Marcelo has been privileged enough to appear alongside some of the biggest names in the business - some of which he now calls friends. Some of his most notable experiences include Sankeys, Ibiza; Mambo, Ibiza; Congress Hotel, Miami; Pacha, Buenos Aires; MMBox, Montevideo; Space, Punta del Este; Right On, London; Spiral Tree, Ireland; and many more. Known for traditionally playing the longer sets and also the seamless use of both digital and vinyl formats throughout his performances, Marcelo’s purist approach to live performances echoes the realness that he pumps into his production. Retaining that practicality and control over rhythmic elements are typical of his rich cultural understanding and desire to forever instil a certain level of primal simplicity into his work - often being that key connecting factor for those on the dancefloor absorbing his very essence. He has also launched 3 successful events at NUI Ibiza this summer, hosting the likes of COYU, Anne, Cleric.

Resident Varøsian is a Techno Dj and producer, focusing on Raw/ hypnotic and hard groove techno. Resident for Rogue Puppet Records, he has supported artists such as YANT, Balrog, Soraya Coyu and more. His debut release with Amsterdam based label, Sub Eq was supported and played a lot by artists like Marron and Richie Hawtin. His follow up release was on the legendary Suara. A man that frequently plays on 3 and 4 decks, has some serious talent.