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Experimenter since 1994; Producer since 2006
Influences: Amon Tobin, Paul van Dyk, Moby, The Chemical Brothers, Luke Vibert, Sasha, Mango, Radiohead, Bonobo, The Seatbelts, The Prodigy, Brian Eno, Koen Groeneveld, Burial, Royksopp, Lustral, Massive Attack, Moguai, Ricardo Villalobos, Teifschwarz, DJ Hell, Kurt Lorenz, Jenkins, Paul the Otter


Nick Granado is a DJ currently based in San Francisco, CA.

PDX & PNW

VAST | VOIDWARE | Subsensory 

Bookings, Music Requests, Promos: spencerhardwickmusic@gmail.com

Spencer Hardwick’s music exists in the realm where ambient and rhythmic sounds converge, delivering a sound that bridges tonal and atonal, underpinned by infectious groove. Inspired by the evocative soundscapes of science fiction films like *Blade Runner*, *Ghost in the Shell*, and *Akira*, Spencer’s productions weave vast, immersive soundscapes, layering ethereal pads with intricate, hypnotic textures. His work stands out by exploring tonal possibilities in a field largely defined by atonality, blending emotional storytelling with the specialist aesthetic of techno.

This commitment to storytelling extends to his DJ sets, which aim to take listeners on an emotional journey through the dystopian reality of modern existence. His performances and mixes are conversations, using atmospheric tones, textures, and rhythmic sounds to explore themes of resilience and connection, setting him apart in the techno landscape.

Spencer’s unique approach has garnered attention not only for his productions but also for his label and event brand, VAST. The label’s debut release earned widespread acclaim, with support from industry heavyweights like Charlotte de Witte, Wata Igarashi, Takaaki Itoh, BMG, and more. This momentum reflects his dedication to pushing boundaries, building community, and bringing his vision of hypnotic techno to the forefront of the American scene.

Rooted in jazz and transformed by rave culture, he has spent a lifetime exploring sound and emotion, culminating in his distinct techno vision. His music represents a bridge between introspection and escapism, offering a vision of techno’s future grounded in innovation and authenticity.

DEFSF is a collective of independent techno DJs, producers, and promoters dedicated to advancing techno on the West Coast (North America), by way of selflessness and partnership in the underground electronic dance music community.

Bookings/Label Interest: doscmusic@gmail.com

Hailing from San Francisco, Dosc (Jason Urbina) is creating his artistic foothold in the dance music industry by blending genre-specific sounds to produce tracks that unite divisions of music. With his releases on San Francisco's own Mioli Music - 'Constant' and 'Kimono' , Dosc delivers a unique, bold flavor of Techno and House. His technical style pushes the boundaries of music production as a result of his influences throughout his musical career.

Dosc got his first door opened in the industry in 2008 working as a Sound Engineer at 17 Hertz Studios formerly based in Hayward, CA.  He recorded, mixed, and mastered a vast array of Rap, Hyphy, RnB and Hip-Hop projects; from artists such as The Jacka, AP9, E-40, Husalah, Dem Hoodstarz, Big Rich, J-Diggs, Jimmie Reign, Shad-Gee, D-Lo, Philthy Rich, and Larry June.  This exposure yielded a reflection of the Bay Area's signature raw percussion and heavy bass in Dosc's track composition.  

Included in this decade, Dosc was attending Ex'Pression College for the Digital Arts.  There he became acquaintances with Rodrigo Quinonez and Stephen Campodonico (RQ&SC) of the label RE-SET Audio.  Dosc was introduced to the world of Minimal Techno and grew to love the complexity and technicality of the sound. The micro-timbre drum patterns and dark tonal synths of this genre became a huge element in Dosc's arsenal; synonymous in style with artists like Dubfire, Richie Hawtin, Worakls, and Stephan Bodzin.

Additionally in the same network, he met two of his early mentors - Cove and Daegon of the label Frucht headquartered in Berlin, Germany.  Through Cove and Daegon, Dosc was exposed to the world of Techno and Tech-House as well as his first dip into the performance side of the industry: mixing and DJ'ing.  This new knowledge of Techno & Tech-House led Dosc to love artists such as Format: B, Paco Osuna, Pan-Pot, Carl Cox, Joseph Capriarti, Oscar L, ANNA, Nicole Moudaber and Maceo Plex.

Collectively, this spectrum of influences has shaped Dosc's sound into his releases you hear today.  However, it doesn't stop there - the very same experiences molded the appeal of his set performances.

Curation and delivery are fundamental to Dosc and reverberate in the energy of his shows. He can be heard at San Francisco's Great Northern, 1015 Folsom, Monarch, The End Up, and many underground gigs.  Along with Mioli, Dosc has partnered with Housepitality, Techno Bunker, Bassment Sessions, Studio, Infected Frequencies, Red Monkey, G-Code and more to create a synergistic, cross-genre, multidimensional sound experience.  

Dosc lives outside of the box, and embodies a full creative spectrum; making you aware of that is his passion.

Curator at @nsfwtrax
Co-founder of @flowstate916
Contact: miagmatunes@gmail.com

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