“I wanted to make electronic music, but I’d rather play the guitar than pushing buttons on a computer or standing behind a DJ table. So I found a way to perform electronic music live similar to the way a rock or metal band performs, and people really get it.”

“There was a definite need to create a new genre—DJ’s spin in clubs and bands play in bars. I could fit into either category, but neither of them truly define what I do. ‘ShrEDM’ is a perfect name to bridge the two worlds together and fans of either EDM or metal/shred guitar pick up on that immediately.”

Rising in Ottawa, Canada-- MARKIAN is a solo artist that combines electronic dance music with lead guitar for a unique sound that will have you instantly addicted. Coining the term 'ShrEDM' as a name for this newly born genre, MARKIAN is for fans of electronic dance music as well as anyone who appreciates melodic shred influenced guitar solos. The harmonious blend of MARKIAN’s metal roots and popular dance hits combine the duties and sounds of a DJ and virtuoso guitarist seamlessly. After 2 years of creating the perfect niche sound, his debut EP appropriately titled ‘This is ShrEDM’ was released in February 2014 followed by a string of shows around Eastern Canada to promote this effort. These massive bass drops and lightning speed guitar solos are a real treat, but to fully experience the magic of this new music you really have to see a MARKIAN show for yourself. This is no ordinary solo artist, and after listening you’ll realize immediately that MARKIAN is the fresh new sound you've long been waiting for.

Dan Tait - Artist, MC, Artist Mentor, Curator, Producer, Artist & Mens Mental Health Advocate...

My mission is to write super catchy pop songs. That's it.

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