Julien Chaptal is an electronic artist whose sound is a fusion of French electronics, Detroit synth machines, and Dutch minimalism (as seen in his work with MFD, Amsterdam 661, and Le Clic). Designed with a modular brain, Chaptal’s live performances are dynamic, groovy, and pulsating with machine-like precision, yet they retain an undeniable human warmth. His latest recordings came to life after experimenting with his Octatrack, which sent him on a journey through time and space to capture decades of dance floor influences. These tracks, recorded live on stage, by boat, and in a camper van, offer an intimate exploration of the complex circuitry behind electronic music. They reflect the genre’s evolution, its present state, and its future trajectory.