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Cercle is an artistic movement that hosts and curates experiences, events, festivals, a record label, and immersive musical journeys. At the intersection of music, aesthetics, heritage, and video, Cercle aims to create and produce innovative experiences on a global scale, highlighting unique artists on unique stages, offering a new perspective on the cultural and natural legacy of our world.

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Just here to spread great postive vibes! 

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Booking Worldwide: Playgram Agency - tchad.lewis@gmail.com
Music Licensing: tchad.lewis@gmail.com
BEATPORT: https://www.beatport.com/artist/lebaron/207798
Bio -
For over 20 years, François Lebaron, also known by his moniker Delavelour, has been a DJ, composer, label manager, talent buyerand rave promoter whose contributions to the Canadian electronic music world are nothing short of iconic. As a co-founder of Trigger Recording, Canada's first independent electronic music label under exclusive license with Warner Music Canada, he laid the foundation for a sound that would captivate hearts and minds across the globe. In the 90’s, while producing some of Montreal’s most iconic underground raves, Lebaron was surrounded by a whirlwind of musical influences, inviting renowned artists like Terry Lee Brown Jr., Thomas Schumacher, Christian Smith, and Woody McBride to share their first appearance magic in Montreal. These experiences shaped his distinct, boundary-pushing style, which quickly earned him a reputation as a pioneer. In 2002, his collaboration with Swedish artist Håkan Lidbo on the concept album Fishingindeeparea (Trigger/Warner) marked a defining moment in his career. This innovative album not only expanded his reach but also cemented his place as a key figure in the Canadian electronic scene. By 2010, his single Dice Roller, remixed by Blondish, set dance floors ablaze, associating him with the pulse of Montreal's vibrant sound. Lebaron's performances have taken him to iconic stages around the world, including Burning Man, Ibiza's Pacha, Members Only (NY), BPM Festival, and Stereo Montreal. He has also played at Piknic Electronik, Igloofest, and Do Not Sit On The Furniture, among others, bringing his unique sound to diverse audiences. In addition to his solo work, François recently launched the Delavelour alter ego project, a persona that enables him to elevate his career into a new creative dimension. Lebaron is also part of Hoopalaï, a trickster duo known for their releases on Get Physical Music, Kindisch, and Repopulate Mars. As the founder of Victims Music Company and Poésie Angulaire, François remains dedicated to supporting new talent and promoting artistic authenticity. In 2015, he co-founded AIM (Art-Innovation-Movement), a multi-stage festival that became a home for music giants such as Danny Tenaglia, Kerri Chandler, Isolée, Tiga, Claude Von Stroke, Paranoid London, The Martinez Brothers, Sasha, Dubfire and many more. Although he stepped away from the organization in 2020. François Lebaron embodies the spirit of movement, creativity, and passion—infusing the music business world with a romance that will never fade.

**Upcoming Events**

01.25 | Salon Daomé, Montreal
02.22 | Stereo, Montreal
05.17 | StereoBar, Montreal
07.19 | Salon Daomé, Montreal
08.02 | Camp Summerdaze, Ontario
08.03 | Camp Summerdaze, Ontario
08.15 | Stereo, Montreal
08.22 | Ostr-size live @ MUTEK, Montreal
08.30 | Gorg-O-Mish, Vancouver
09.13 | Harvest Festival, Ontario
09.26 | Reverie, Toronto
10.11 | StereoBar, Montreal
11.01 | Format, Toronto
12.27 | Salon Daomé, Montreal
12.31 | Stereo, Montreal
01.09 | 5th Element Festival, Puerto Rico
02.27 | TBA, Montreal
03.28 | Ostr-size live @ SAT, Montreal

Ostrich has carved a path as a DJ and producer, pushing a minimalistic sound that pulls from downtempo, dub, deep house, and techno. As a DJ, these disparate sounds are woven together in a creative arch at venues such as Stereo Montreal—where he is a resident—Berghain/Panorama Bar, Output NY, BPM Festival, SXM Festival in Saint Martin, and D-Edge in Sao Paulo, among many others.

On the production front, he follows a similar sonic ethos, creating enticing, groove-led cuts that have found their way to labels including Leftroom Records, Ark To Ashes, High Seas Over, Opulence, Souvenir Music and Sublease, in addition to being featured on John Digweed's Transitions radio show, Andre Galluzzi's The Sound of Berlin 2010, and Ryan Crosson and Matt Tolfrey's Don't Be Leftout mix compilation.

In a world of ever recycled trends, Tiefschwarz (deep black) is that most classic of shades. Its timeless style is testament to its staying power, and with a DJ and production career spanning over 14 years, this German deep house duo have proven just how apt a moniker can be. Born and bred in Stuttgart, brothers Ali and Basti Schwarz’s passion for techno and deep house flourished their initial experience as DJs in the early 90’s at the now legendary clubs that Ali ran in their home town, ON –U and Red Dog. This led to the formation of Tiefschwarz in 1997, from which they found rapid success with their debut single ‘Music’ (on Francois K’s Wave Music label) and album Ral 9005. By 2001, this had been licensed to the London label Classic Recordings from where they springboarded to international recognition. They decided to make the move to Berlin, at the time fast becoming the epicentre of a true electronic music renaissance, from where they pursued a hectic touring schedule and remixing the likes of Cassius, The Rapture, Missy Elliott, Kelis and their personal heroes Masters At Work. They then scored a double whammy with their all-conquering crossover hit remix of Spektrum’s ‘Kinda New’ and the single ‘Isst’ off their 2005 long-player, ‘Eat Books’. This was also the year that electrohouse dominated the charts and minimal the clubs, but Tiefschwarz have never allowed themselves to be tied down to a certain sound, staying true to their love of melody as demonstrated on their contribution to the Fabric mix series that year.
A series of high profile mixes in 2006, including Depeche Mode, Madonna, Roxy Music, Booka Shade, Phonique, Plastikman, dOP, and many others saw them continue perfecting their distinctive sound. Yet this was also the year in which Ali and Basti gravitated back to Berlin to found their own label, Souvenir. Basti explains “We like the idea of seeing music as a souvenir, an impression you take from somewhere. Something intimate that you remember”. They haven’t let this slow down their impressive production workload though, with a ten year anniversary compilation and a 2010 follow up album ‘Chocolate’ made in collaboration with Santé, and featuring Cassy, Seth Troxler, Dave Aju amongst others. At a perfect time to take stock of their career, the brothers are proudly contributing the ninth installment in the Watergate mix series, and have chosen a number of tracks that simultaneously pay homage to the tracks that shaped the beginnings of their career whilst also remaining very much forward looking. After years of constant touring, however, their Souvenir label has allowed them to lay down more permanent roots back in Berlin. It’s a place to foster talent, both young and old, not only in a sense of releasing records but also as a platform to share mutual experiences within a common network, a close core of artists work together including Ruede Hagelstein, Maher Daniel, the brothers Santé and Re.You, Ali &amp; Basti at the helm. With plenty more artists on the roster as well as a digital only subsidiary, Souvenir Plus, and a debut LP from Hagelstein on the horizon, there is promise of plenty yet to come for the Schwarz brothers’ imprint.

Damian Lazarus - DJ, Producer and creator of Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost and many other wonderful things

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