In a time when DJs are a dime a dozen, Los Angeles’ Kent Christian is the cream that rises to the top. As a DJ and producer who has over a decade of experience in the music industry, Kent has been entertaining crowds in some of the country’s most iconic clubbing destinations. From the world famous Burning Man in the Nevada desert to Miami’s annual WMC (Winter Music Conference), not to mention his residencies at some of Los Angeles’ most iconic venues — such as Avalon and Vanguard — where he played alongside some of the biggest names in the DJ world, namely John Digweed, Danny Howells, Lee Burridge, Gabriel and Dresden, Gregor Tresher, Hernan Cattaneo and Ferry Corsten.

Coming from an era when DJs had to haul their record bags full of vinyl from gig to gig, Kent Christian is one of a dying breed of DJs out there who can lay claim to knowing how to mix on Technic 1200’s and he has evolved his sound as the times have changed, making him one of the most versatile DJs in the industry. His love of true house music is telling throughout his sets, as he brings a unique soulful blend of funky, dirty tech-house and techno, the connective thread being the elusive element of groove. Recognizing that his work as a DJ is merely one element in the world of clubs and dance music, Kent duly pays respect to those who he feels deserve it most by saying, “A DJ is only as good as the producers who supply him with his music, and there wouldn’t be a party without the loyal people who come out every week to show support – they are the true heroes of this movement.”

And it doesn’t stop there; as a co-founder of Twilight Productions Kent has helped countless up-and-coming DJs earn their stripes at venues throughout the city. He is also a member of Los Angeles-based DJ collective Music Savages, who are notorious for their eclectic taste and decadent mustache parties around L.A.

When he’s not behind the decks, Kent can be found in the studio producing his own unique brand of music which has seen him release multiple tracks over the past ten years. As a self-taught audio engineer and a lifelong musician, Kent has worked in two of Los Angeles’ most revered recording studios — Ocean Way and Record One — where he gained the knowledge to create the sounds of tomorrow. His first single, entitled “Confession” was released worldwide on Bro.kn Records in summer of 2008 to high acclaim, and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com. His remix of “Video Games” by Lana del Rey gained him critical acclaim and with brand-new, original productions set to be released throughout 2014, such as “Get Savage,” “Stranger,” “Trust Me,” and “Creep Daddy,” Kent Christian truly is at the forefront of the rhythmic movement, pushing and playing nothing but “great music.”

While most DJs proclaim to be the “next big thing,” or the “one to watch,” Kent Christian is neither one. You see, Kent has already been watched by the dance music community for over a decade and now it’s your turn to see what you’ve been missing.

“Electronic music will always be fresh because technology is ever-changing and that’s what I find so appealing.” -Kent Christian

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Do you believe that music has the ability to change your moment, change your day, change your week if you give it enough of your focus?

Do you believe that sound, often without words, is a much more powerful type of communication than many people give it credit for?

Do you believe in depth for the sake of itself, because there are things that you can find under the surface if you let the possibilities wash over you?

Those are always my favorite stories.

Courtney Rickett – DJ Confidence – Hazel LaLanne
Courtney started enjoying electronic music at age 18 and through clubs and parties met many friends and DJ’s, until it seemed like everyone was an aspiring turntablist or producer, all of them pushing for her to give it a try. Not wanting to go with the crowd, she refused for almost four years to even touch a set of turntables. One day her engineer brain took over, and she had to find out how it worked. With her background in music, she did very well starting out. However, she initially lacked the poise of the superstar DJ - when the beat would wander or the sound of the trainwreck starting coming, she would flail her arms around and squeal. Her DJ collaborators said very sternly, “Even if you make a mistake, you have to be confident doing it! Be DJ confidence!” The performer and persona were born.
DJ confidence blends up-to-date, versatile tracks with a new ear on combining house, techno, minimal, and everything in between. She has been supporting Seattle's electronic music scene for the past seven years, and is the founder and owner of Confined Media LLC, a business dedicated to bringing together photography, music, and design within the mood and focus of the moment. To hear her sets, track selection is key, as she relies on good music in the right order to speak for itself, concentrating on flow and feel rather than being either too technical or too tricky. In the world of the professional DJ, where it seems like people, technology, and possibilities are making music more and more complicated, DJ Confidence brings it back to basics, reminding club-goers of the whole reason to go out - to have fun and relax.
Courtney was born in Juneau, Alaska, and moved to Seattle when she was two years old. Music has surrounded her and filled her life since birth, and she has had a wide variety of musical training and experience. As a child, she was in the choir and band, and even after school she would make up dance routines to the most popular songs on the radio. This gave her a balance between classical training and “pop” music trends that you can still feel in the music she supports to this day.
This collage of musical listening and making continued through marching band, raves, hip hop concerts, folk life festivals, chamber ensemble (playing violin parts on a flutes), listening to every station on the radio, church choir and everything in between. Over time, Courtney worked on her ability to hear what the average listener liked and disliked, and as Hazel LaLanne (her eye color and a tribute to her grandmother), she makes impactful changes to the production efforts of the Confined Media House, stripping down the music and making it more accessible.
For the past two years, Courtney has been balancing a full time job at Philips and then Microsoft while running her startup company, Confined Media. Along with Ryan Hicks (aka DJ Obey, aka Ryan Xristopher) and Gabe Spiel (aka Aku), Confined Media LLC is an Indy record label, DJ booking agency, and more recently, a promotion/production company. Confined Media is in the process of conceptually merging with Latenight Renegades and Kaos Kreations to form the NW Alliance. Their mission - to promote a positive message, help the Northwest music scene grow and connect the West Coast musically.


I believe in making music happen. I pray that some day music will bring everyone together in Devine love so we can be closer to God.

The Living Nightmares is a contribution of writings by Christian Morales and Danny Wong.  We worked hard to get this demo to the public and I hope you enjoy it.  We are forever grateful to Confined Media for providing us the studio space to be creative and the luxury of studio time.  We want to thank Jonnie B (Crystal Antlers) at Jazz Cats Studios for the tremendous job he did capturing the raw energy of our songs.  Please keep in mind that these songs are in its rawest form and we will update you with the final product in January.  XOXO

The Silence at sea is OUT NOW:
https://lnk.to/SilenceatSea

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