When it comes to performing live electronic music, contemporary artists have more options available to them than ever before: with such a vast array of synths, samplers, sequencers and controllers available, it might seem a little uninspired, even lazy, to bring nothing but a laptop on stage.
Don't say that to Autechre, though. In a recent interview with Metal Magazine, the revered electronic duo offered a blunt response to those who would criticise their laptop-centric performances. When asked for their thoughts on "laptop music", Autechre's Sean Booth said: "I'm not going to be like, 'oh, I can't use a laptop because some fucking weird reason'. Are you mad?
