Saturday, February 7th, 2008
[ K O N T R O L ]
minimal techno + avant house
every 1st Saturday at The Endup
featuring from Berlin:
MIKE SHANNON
(Cynosure . Plus 8 . Wagon Repair)
(Dumb-Unit . Force Inc . Num . ~scape)
A DJ since age 12, Mike Shannon had been an
integral member of the Canadian techno community
centered out of Montreal and a respected player on
the international scene for over a decade prior to his
recent move to Berlin. Whether it's putting out jackin',
quirky minimal techno and house on his own
Cynosure label, or producing acclaimed music on
some of the world's finest labels such as his recent
Memory Tree album on Plus8, Mike's total submersion
into the techno world is a reflection of his passion
and dedication to sharing great music with the world.
and special guest from Minneapols:
DUSTIN ZAHN - live pa
(Enemy . Drumcode . Droid Recordings . Rekids)
Dustin Zahn's distinctive brand of dark and heady
peak-hour techno has quickly carved him a place
amongst the best in the business. 2008 was a huge
year for this talented young artist, and with a stellar
string of releases on Drumcode, Droid Recordings,
and his own Enemy Records, 2009 shows no signs
of slowing.
with [KONTROL] residents:
NIKOLA BAYTALA (S.W.A.T. . Robsoul . Junior Boys Own)
http://www.myspace.com/nikolaswat
CRAIG KUNA (Platform . ESDJCO)
http://www.myspace.com/craig1
ALLAND BYALLO (Nightlight . Auralism . Leibe*Detail)
http://www.myspace.com/alland
SAMMY D (Classic . Dirtybird . Utensil)
http://www.myspace.com/sammydoyle
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The ENDUP
401 6th St @ Harrison, SF
10pm - 6am / 21+ / $15 til 2am
http://www.theendup.com
FREE before 11pm!
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MIKE SHANNON
(bio courtesy of residentadvisor.net)
It's been 10 years since Mike Shannon started making a name for
himself on the international techno scene as a DJ, producer and label
owner. Now, having relocated to Berlin from Valencia via Montreal in
2007 he's recently crowned his first decade of active service with
Memory Tree, his third full length to date, and his debut for another
notable Canadian export - Richie Hawtin's Plus 8 Records. Over the
years, Mike has well proven that it's not just his music that makes
him such a valuable asset to the techno community, it's his total
dedication to the cause. Whether finding him standing behind a record
shop counter or searching out new talent for his labels, it's always
been about bringing people together and investing in the future of the
scene.
Mike first got the vinyl bug at the tender age of 12, buying house and
techno tunes at Play de Record in Toronto and by 15 his turntable
skills were already landing him gigs at local underground parties and
clubs. From then on, Mike's musical world expanded rapidly thanks in
no small part to Detroit's influential WJLB radio station which turned
him on to U.R., Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson - influences that
still play a big role in his approach to music today. To satisfy his
appetite for all things Techno, he was soon managing the orders at
Speed Records in his hometown of Kitchener, Ontario where he continued
his education; importing cutting edge sounds from across Europe.
Throughout that time, Mike was out DJing and clubbing from Detroit to
Toronto, making connections and building up a solid network of
producers and artists, which led to the inevitable formation of his
own label Cynosure in 1999. A couple of years later, he teamed up with
Jeff Milligan on the more experimental Revolver Canada imprint. Both
labels have since developed into highly respected and trusted sources,
subsequently raising the profile of Canada's electronic music scene by
providing then unknown producers such as Akufen and Deadbeat an
international platform to spread their distinctive sound throughout
the world. Beyond developing homegrown talent, both imprints continue
to invite an inspired selection of international artists including
Pier Bucci, Monolake and Brett Johnson to name a few.
For Mike it's always been a question of choosing uncompromising
artists who possess a unique and original voice - an attitude that
also defines his own work whether recording as John Shananigans, The
Sunaj Assassins or under his own name. There's a distinctive feel to
his music that's both dark and soulful, that stays true to his roots
while embracing the future and never fails to deliver a flurry of
kick-ass, funk infected beats easily proven by a volley of timeless
singles over the years and his two previous full lengths. Take 2001's
Slight of Hand on Force Inc - an album that cemented his reputation as
an up-and-coming Minimal Techno producer and 2005's Possible
Conclusions to Stories That Never End - a collection of chilled-out
Electronica inspired by his musical odyssey through out Chile in 2003.
Mike's recent move to Berlin represents the fulfillment of another
chapter in his musical career and with so many influential Canadian
producers having taken up residence in the German capital over the
last few years, it's a chance to hook up with old friends again and
start collaborating on new plans and ideas, just like the old days.
Then of course there's the new album, the accompanying remix projects
and the immediate matter of fatherhood to make 2008 something of a
milestone both professionally and personally.
===> LINKS:
Mike Shannon/Cynosure on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/cynrecordings
Mike Shannon's discography:
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Mike%20Shannon
Mike Shannon's website:
http://www.cynosure-recordings.com/
Review of Memory Tree w/ music samples:
http://www.littlewhiteearbuds.com/mike-shannon-memory-tree/
===> MUSIC:
Mike Shannon @ Watergate, Berlin (streaming)
http://www.cynbookings.com/?p=6#artistaudio
Mike Shannon - Live @ DEMF - Underground Stage 05.28.05
http://www.kontrolsf.com/AUD/Mike_Shannon_@_DEMF_2005.mp3
===> VIDEO:
Mike Shannon @ Cityfox, Zurich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9OkJ-yKst0
Interview with Mike Shannon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBTYzTjZIX8
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DUSTIN ZAHN
After being influenced by mix-tapes of artists such as Richie Hawtin,
Dustin began writing music purely for fun. Shortly after, Dustin met
future-partner Ian Lehman, who was established in the mid-west rave
scene. Ian explained to him that music similar to his was played at
parties called raves. Ian invited him to one of his shows and Dustin
took his offer to see what he was talking about. After being exposed
to just one party, Dustin knew this was his future. Dustin started
doing a Live PA at various local parties and quickly became a
favorite. After a year, Dustin stepped up to the decks and won just as
much respect as he did with his productions.
In early 2001, Dustin and Ian both agreed to take things to the next
level. They put a halt on bookings and concentrated on the studio. A
year later their work had emerged onto vinyl and all over the
internet, creating a serious buzz. Abiotic was born, and the duo
formed The Attack People.
A few words can easily describe Dustin Zahn's style: moody, tribal,
dark, and hypnotic. Since Dustin co-founded Abiotic Recordings with
Ian Lehman in 2001, he's finished projects for labels such as
Invasion, Mankind, Compound, GFR, Humanoid, and many others. His
tracks have received support from many of techno's top DJs, including
Adam Beyer, Ben Sims, Chris Liebing, Dave Clarke, Umek, Cari
Lekebusch, Patrik Skoog, and countless more. Together with partner Ian
Lehman they perform a Live PA under the moniker "The Attack People," a
project concentrating on moody, futuristic funk for both the mind and
dance floor. Zahn is also known for his diverse 3-table DJ sets which
have brought him all over the U.S., to Europe, and South America.
When not in the studio or DJing around the globe, he also co-promotes
some of Minneapolis' biggest techno parties.
In recent years Dustin has made a steady ascent into the upper
echelons of techno producers as a solo artist, with releases like
"Moving The Chains" on Drumcode and "Analog God" on Droid Recordings,
as well as many more on his own label, Enemy Records. Future releases
include a remix for Dubfire, as well as tracks on Paco Osuna's
Mindshake, Radio Slave's Rekids, and Adam Beyer's Truesoul labels.
Clearly on a roll, Dustin Zahn is certainly a name the techno world
will be hearing much more of.
===> LINKS:
Dustin Zahn's website:
http://www.enemyrecords.com/
Dustin Zahn on MySpace (with music samples):
http://www.myspace.com/dustinzahn
Dustin Zahn's discography:
http://www.discogs.com/artist/dustin%20zahn
===> MUSIC:
Dustin Zahn - Summer in Minneapolis (DJ promo mix, June 2008)
http://www.kontrolsf.com/AUD/Dustin_Zahn_-_Summer_in_Mpls.mp3
Dustin Zahn - From My Basement to Yours (DJ promo mix, February 2008)
http://www.kontrolsf.com/AUD/Dustin_Zahn_-_From_My_Basement_to_Yours.mp3
===> VIDEO:
Dustin Zahn - Live @ Foundation Nightclub, Minneapolis 07.29.08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZxplvMZ3os
Dustin Zahn in Italy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGuvWeYXTsE
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