The organizers behind Montreal’s annual Mutek Festival have announced the five-day event’s ninth edition, set to take place May 28 – June 1, 2008, in various locations around the Canadian city.

Mutek has consistently seen some of the best names in electronic music descend on Montreal for performances and panels, and the initial lineup unveiled today promises another batch of top-notch artists slated to play the festival, including techno legend Carl Craig, Ninja Tune’s Kid Koala, dubstep star Kode 9, and more. It’s pricey ($165 for the Mutek Passport and $95 for the Weekend Pass), but historically worth the money. Head here to buy tickets.

A full lineup will be announced mid-April. In the meantime, first acts are:

Carl Craig
Christian Fennesz
Christian Vogel
Dave Aju
DJ Olive
The Field
Jeremy P. Caufield
Kid Koala
Knifehandchop
Kode 9 & the Spaceape
Mathias Kaden
Megasoid
Metrika
Modeselektor
Murcof
Nôze
Onur Ozer
Radio Slave
Rechenzentrum
Sleeparchive
Tim Hecker

Photo of Modeselektor by Birgit Kaulfuss.