Carl Craig (Detroit, 1969) is an American DJ, producer and founder of the record label Planet E Communications, widely regarded as a central figure in the second wave of Detroit techno. Recording under aliases including 69, Paperclip People and Innerzone Orchestra, he built an influential body of work in the early 1990s that spans techno, house, jazz and experimental electronics. A Grammy-nominated remixer and performer at venues from Carnegie Hall to the Royal Albert Hall, he also runs the global event series Detroit Love and advocates for the recognition of Black musicians in electronic music.
Craig presented again in February 2026 his annual 'All Black Vinyl' series for Black History Month, with daily vinyl selections and livestreams about the contributions of black musicians to electronic music.
Michigan State University appointed Craig as MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence for the period January to April 2026, in which he collaborates with researchers from the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
The MSU residency results in a new exhibition at the MSU Museum in autumn 2026.
The official soundtrack to the documentary 'Desire: The Carl Craig Story' was released on June 20, 2025 via Planet E Communications, with seventeen tracks from his entire discography.
The documentary 'Desire: The Carl Craig Story' directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
90clubSat 28.11.Matrixx 25 Years · Xxlerator
89clubSat 14.11.Madam by Night invites: The Disco Express
89clubFri 20.11.Madam by Night invites: D'EAUPE
88clubFri 13.11.30pm.club
88clubFri 20.11.Vault Sessions & RADION: Rødhåd ANL
88clubFri 27.11.Labyrinth Weekend
88clubFri 5.3.VERKNIPT Ziggo Dome
86clubSat 7.11.Wooferland, The Beginning & Rave Tribe pres. The Rave Game 2026
86clubFri 13.11.November SPIELRAUM Weekender
86clubFri 20.11.Şinanay
86clubSat 21.11.Desire
86clubSat 12.12.ANTS Amsterdam
Detroit Love night at Madam with Carl Craig, DJ Holographic, and Kevin Saunderson - three legendary Detroit techno artists.
Glitterbox takes over Thuishaven during Amsterdam Dance Event with a strong line-up of international and local DJs and producers.
A'DAM Toren hosts an extensive electronic music programme during Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 with artists including Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson and Hot Since 82.