Living techno legend and self-proclaimed "guardian of the Cube" ("Cube" pictured left), Richie Hawtin, has released the following statement, regarding his new world tour – Contakt – and the "mysterious" Cube at the centre of the concept:

"What is apparent is that the Cube is a highly advanced communications device that responds positively to the presence of humans and interacts accordingly. By acting as a central hub it seems to allow us to direct our thoughts, collect and share ideas, transcend language and interconnect musically in ways previously not possible. We're still in the early stages of research but it seems our destinies have somehow become interlinked."

Is it an exciting new musical concept? A fancy Minus-branded WiFi base station? Or is Richie Hawtin about to lead techno back up its own arse?

Decide for yourself at www.contakt-events.com