Danton Eeprom, Mind the Gap, The Arches, Glasgow, Feb 16

The Arches is absolutely dead; there's literally no more than thirty people in the arch where Mind The Gap are presenting sleaze-funk purveyor Cagedbaby and chic retro-electro producer Danton Eeprom. It's a shame that the event has not attracted more bodies, as the elegant Danton is a treat live, and deserves a far greater crowd for his deep, melodic brand of futurist electro. Sadly missing the top-hat and tuxedo that brought an outmoded elegance to the pumping beats, he remained enthusiastic, if slightly confused by the emptiness, letting loops run on whilst he took time out to dance, drink and chain smoke endlessly. Danton Eeprom's early EPs showcased sleazy dancefloor grooves, wobbly beats and synth keys, but his recent Le Caprice des Temps 12" touched on elements of techy minimalism that hinted at something greater. However, his finishing rendition of Slow Blow emphasises Danton's dancefloor roots; a pumping piece of Death Disco trash-electro accompanied by headbanging, screaming into his microphone and another 20 cigarettes. [Liam Arnold]