Mintec Musik, Bully Beatz, SIXTEENPADS, plunk!

WEBSITE: www.mintecmusik.com
BOOKING: info@mintecmusik.com,
PURCHASE: http://www.beatport.com/label/mintec-musik/22264

Brandon Vanno has been an avid and uncompromising electronic music enthusiast since the mid-nineties. Having listened to many forms of music prior to age 21, he always felt he was missing something. Upon relocating to Detroit in 1996, Brandon found what he was looking for. Electronic music gave him a since of identity.... and ignited a life long passion unlike anything he had experienced before. It wasn’t by chance that he came to Detroit to explore a new life... it was fate.

Like many in the 90’s scene, Brandon first went the wrong way. Unable to separate the music from the scene’s illicit substances... he almost died by 2002. From there he underwent intensive mental and neurological rehabilitation for well over a year. “The music didn’t almost kill me, my terrible choices did” says Brandon. Embarking on a journey of recovery, Brandon’s love for the music only intensified. Making the separation now was a life or death decision.

After some years, Brandon established a successful graphic design business. Having always been a creative in one way or another, this was one of his good decisions. This endeavor set the stage for his role of Chief Branding Officer on his label MINTEC. 

Now is the time for his full creative aptitude to come alive. With his unique experiences and a new found since of maturity Brandon has been reborn as an unparalleled producer and dj... coming to you from an all music and no bullshit perspective. “I’ve never just listened to the music, I’ve always studied it” Brandon says. Moving from analog turntables directly to the latest in today's digital dj software in 2010, Brandon is catching ears and turning heads throughout the global electronic music community.

So, enjoy the sounds here on soundcloud. Please look him up on beatport, facebook, twitter and www.mintecmusik.com and stay tuned. He is now rocking this scene.

Sporadically producing. Releases falling somewhere between techno and house. Currently working with two aliases: Exploiting trip-hop vibes as 313 Cinema and rewriting Detroit techno as part of Prosthetic Hands (with Joshua Harrison). Vinyl and digital releases and remixes on Planet E, Faith Beat, Beretta Grey, Cryovac, Motech, Out Of The Box, Ferris Park, Thoughtless Music, Detroit Underground, maybe a few more.

Minimal / DeepTech / Dj & Producer

Bookings & Remix Request: kon.upmusic@gmail.com

Labels: Baile Musik White, THANQ, Yoruba Grooves, Minim.all, Psicodelica, Harvibal, Conceptual

Justin James's Upcoming Gigs
Wed 17 Oct, 18 
Ableton University, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada
Fri 19 Oct, 18 
Ableton University, OCAD , Toronto, Canada

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When a country’s electronic music scene punches as heavily as Canada’s, there is always a weight of expectation on artists emerging from its ranks. Fortunately, Justin James’ talent, energy and ambition have allowed him to climb the heights of his illustrious countrymen. Justin hails from Windsor, Ontario the same city as his label boss and techno icon Richie Hawtin. With Richie, Dubfire and many others as close, guiding influences, James has used this ammunition to fire his way to international recognition.

Being just across the river from the revered school of Detroit producers has not left James unmoved. The powerful emotions deep within the seminal tracks that emanate from across the border resound heavily in him. Being touched by this rich history has deeply influence James’ music production, sharing his own vision of techno with other like-minded souls. A slew of creativity is already available, through releases quickly signed to powerhouse international labels such as Richie Hawtin’s ‘Minus’ and Dubfire’s ‘Sci+Tec.’ James has not rested on his laurels, instead he has taken his vision to the next level by curating his own imprint “refused.” a record label which will showcase forward thinking techno from himself, established artists and up-and-coming talent from around the globe.

Justin James is all about his deep love of the diverse elements of techno. His juxtaposition of raw techno with more organic elements, gives him boundless energy in the studio and behind the decks, which keeps the dance-floor militia on their toes. Cohesively developing a unique style that rolls all elements of techno into one highly kinetic experience, James has the ability to pool his influences, and endlessly move crowds to the far reaches of the genre.

With a list of achievements that already overshadow many artists, it’s clear that Justin James has proven how combining genuine talent, with dedication can go a long way. While his productions and performances continue to open the ears of thousands of people across the planet, the reality is, James has a host of future projects up his sleeve, which reveals the best is still to come.

Heavily influenced by Detroit techno, lingk creates his own sound by blending atmospheric textures and deep stabs with minimal percussion and hard kicks. This unique style of music stands him apart from other producers in the city and has caught the attention of several digital labels.

First released on Label, in Detroit, lingk has regularly released on The Seed (New York), Berlin Aufnahmen (Germany), Sub÷Divizion (Detroit), Freshportmusic (Hungary), and Mintec Musik (Detroit). In 2014, his EP, Haze Transition, was on the Beat Port Top 100 Techno Release list for 26 days.

With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the industry. His creativity, courage and relentless search for new forms of expression are some of his principal and consistent virtues when it comes to making music. On the dance floor, he is lively, intelligent and sophisticated, with a deep awareness for sound aesthetics. Every session is important to Paco and he sets out to invent and renew every time he steps onto the stage.

In 2006 he launched Mindshake, conceived as a platform for the creation and distribution of electronic music. Over the past few years, Mindshake has become one of the most important techno labels in the US and Europe. Also in 2006, Paco founded a club with a fresh concept, Club4, which has established itself as the overwhelming choice for its variety and accessibility in electronic music offerings.

Throughout his career Paco has performed at clubs, parties and festivals of great prestige. The list of events in which he has played is endless, and is one where quality is more important than quantity. From Fabric London to WOMB Tokyo, passing through Space NYC, Space Miami, Verboten New York, Watergate Berlin and Electric Brixton London. Meanwhile, Sónar, Awakenings, Dockyard, ADE, Neopop, BPM, Electric Zoo, Movement Detroit, Time Warp and Tomorrowland are some of the many festivals he has played.

From 2012 to 2014 he was resident for Richie Hawtin’s ENTER, appearing not only at Space Ibiza but also in its tour around the world. In 2015 Paco Osuna became part of Music On, joining Marco Carola in residencies at Amnesia Ibiza and the Story club in Miami, as well as the emblematic parties during BPM Mexico. In 2016 he was selected to be ambassador of PLAYdifferently Model1, a distinction also received by Loco Dice, Chris Liebing, Dubfire and, of course, Richie Hawtin. 2016 was also an important year for the Mindshake showcases, in which Paco participated alongside other label producers with tours taking in European and American stages, including events such as the Miami Music Week and ADE Amsterdam. The Mindshake showcases are both an extension of the musical and artistic vision of Paco and a family celebration, where the main goal is to create an unforgettable musical experience.

In the studio, Paco Osuna has moulded his own musical signature, coating the purest techno sounds with his characteristic features: depth, darkness and imagination, always accentuated by his creativity and innovation. Proof of that are his releases on labels such as Plus8, Minus, Mood, Spectral and Hommage, plus productions for his own platform Mindshake.
With a long career and background, Paco has picked up several prizes for his hard work on and off the stage, receiving the awards for Best Artist, Best Techno DJ, Best Producer and Best Remix from the Vicious Awards and DJ Mag Spain.

During 2016 Paco Osuna will extend the journey that has led him be the artist that he is today. This year, his residencies with Music On Ibiza and Miami will continue, while he will also still be focusing his energy on his main project Mindshake, a label that will end this year having published more than 45 works since its conception.


Tale Of Us are Berlin-based musical partnership Karm and Matteo who are currently re-writing the rulebook for deeply moving, emotional electronic music.

https://dubfire.komi.io/

@scitec

From global success in the commercial domain, to equal accomplishments within the underground scene, Dubfire (aka Ali Shirazinia) is an artist whose drive, talent and intuition have placed him in the top tier of electronic music artists in the world. He maintains this position within the industry with an unrelenting work ethic and a determination to innovate, evolve, and entertain. Whether it’s his involvement with Deep Dish, his solo performances at an extensive list of the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, his dubfire:live HYBRID show, running his label SCI+TEC, or simply his exploration of audio and visual technology, Dubfire is in a class of his own.

Booking
North America: 
julian@thebullittagency.com 

Central / South America: 
diego@analog-a.com

Europe:
jmac@paramountartists.com
tom@paramountartists.com

Asia / Australia / New Zealand / MENA:  
ross@tboasia.com
kenny@tboasia.com

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