05/11/2018
CRYPT ARTIST PROFILE: Craig Placid
For the main event on Saturday, are excited to showcase one of South Africa’s most forward-thinking techno selectors.
Placid. Plac-id. Adjective. Meaning: “calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity”. As far as DJ names go this one might describe Craig’s personality, but when it comes to his music, it’s completely contrarian.
Over a career spanning 12 years Craig Placid has created a sound that’s best described as deeply complex, evolving techno, characterised by hypnotic rhythms and driven by multi-dimensional beats.
When he DJ’s he’s all about taking the crowd on a journey. And his favourite part of the whole experience is “being able to create the soundtrack to someone’s night, presenting them with a selection that could essentially change the way they think about dance music”. It’s a lofty ideal, but one that one that he’s entirely able to deliver on.
If you’re looking for proof, look no further than TOY TOY on a Friday night. As one of their resident DJ’s he’s helped the brand establish itself as one of the premier underground dance music nights in South Africa.
Join Craig in the Crypt for a sonic journey as he guides the night to another dimension from midnight till close.
Listen in to his mix for the TOYTOY residents series:
https://soundcloud.com/welovetoytoy/toytoy-residents-series-craig-placid