FOR BOOKING: franki@iheartcomix.com

In a decade of revivals and reimagination, Franki Chan holds close the ideals and vision that has brought him to the forefront of his craft, seamlessly merging music and art by way of DJing, live events, and illustrations; all of which contribute to creating a pop-renegade aesthetic that defines the energy and unpredictability of the artist himself. This post-digital Renaissance man has created an empire of all the things he loves and is.

As Godfather of IHEARTCOMIX, Franki Chan spends his time refining all aspects of a culture he helped create. For over five years, IHEARTCOMIX has provided markets around the world with some of the most original production concepts to come to fruition, and his personal influence with booking and curating unique lineups further establishes himself as one of the premiere tastemakers around. Developed initially to specify in event production, IHC later evolved into a record label with an interest in introducing the world to some of the best unheard or underground sounds. Artists such as Matt &amp; Kim, Designer Drugs, Toxic Avenger, and HEARTSREVOLUTION all reflect the energy of Chan's personality, and it's his ability to recognize and cultivate this talent that has enabled these artists to grow; helping him to plant the seeds not just for their future, but a whole new generation.

While known for his signature fedora and thick-rimmed glasses, the true testament to Franki Chan’s character lies in his illustrations and music. As a child growing up in Bloomington, IN; Chan’s affinity for drawing and punk rock led to an explosion across a number of artistic mediums, most of which has been captured through years and years of Polaroids that now occupy an ever growing number of shoeboxes. After spending high school living in Japan, and touring America playing drums for Operation: Cliff Clavin, Chan made the jump to Bellingham, WA. There he took over the reins of the infamous Showoff Gallery before relocating to Seattle where he developed his talents side-by-side, expanding on his growing passion for music of all types and creating a place for it to develop. Whether that meant djing an underground warehouse, illustrating flyers, booking the perfect lineup, or combining all three, Chan has always succeeded in creating some of the best nights ever.

Franki Chan’s DIY dedication to shape and evolve culture as it happens continues to be ever present in his work. Today, he resides in Los Angeles where he has established himself as a prominent figure in LA nightlife for almost a decade; with a notable past that includes Fucking Awesome, Cinespace Tuesdays, and the recently returned Check Yo Ponytail series. It is here that Chan works diligently to create the elements of his own modern universe and his most recent projects are a testament to years of hard work and perseverance. While providing a consistent avenue for his newer productions and remixes through a series of mixtapes, Chan does something truly unique by creating original artwork for all his releases, not to mention the incredible flyers for Check Yo Ponytail in which he also resides as resident DJ. As an Electro pioneer, Chan and his taste-making sensibilities have appeared in Spin, Rolling Stone, Dazed &amp; Confused, Pitckfork, and URB to name a few. His ability to discover new and exciting talent has defined Chan’s taste as one that you can trust and it is apparent through the legions of successful artists who have performed at any one of Chan’s iconic events.

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Music released on https://soundcloud.com/paradoxeclub / https://soundcloud.com/soundpellegrino / https://soundcloud.com/sansabsence

Sonic the Hedgehog music influenced me first, I used to record all the sounds on my YakBak and warp them over and over again.Then came years and years of piano lessons.I play most of my stuff by ear and don't read music as much as I used to, but I do have a background in classical piano, and I love to play Chopin Waltzes, Mazurkas, and Preludes.I also love to sing and play along to Tori Amos and Amy Winehouse (RIP).Along with anything else that has influenced me, especially anything electronic, it all makes its way into my music.I also love to design and record sounds with my Zoom Handy Recorder.Whether I'm walking through the streets of Brooklyn recording bustling subway stations, watching Jet Li movies with bad English dubbed in, listening to bird noises early in the morning in downtown Orlando, or doing anything else that sparks a creative effort in order to blend sounds together into cohesive ideas, I will incorporate it into a set or make a track out of it.Most of my tracks have been created using Reason 3.0-5.0, although I have worked with countless other programs in the past, and I also use Mixmeister to blend and create sets. In the past I have also done several tracks using Ableton and Cubase."Ya Heard" was done exclusively on Ableton, with my voice all dubbed in and tweaked to a tea, asking you throughout the whole track if you had been listening."Open Your Eyes" was a demo I made of myself singing at York Recording Studio (YRS MIDI) where I completed a music production degree interning with owner George York and learned the ropes of Cubase. As of right now I don't have a lot of experience DJing on decks, as I have, up to this current point, been mostly a producer and composer via my laptop and MIDI controller, but I am willing to learn new ways to polish my craft the best way I know how, and am always down to play live or do something outside the box.If you would like to collaborate or remix any of my work drop me a line.RSN files are my best friend.I have a lot of work to do.See ya ;)

*I just completed a small study on a child that has CHARGE syndrome, a form of autism that causes many of those diagnosed to be born deaf, amongst several other abnormalities usually seen.I was a caregiver for Max Carrolle at a convention for CHARGE. He is deaf in his left ear, but has 25% hearing in his right ear.I let him play on my keyboard while placing an earbud in his right ear, and it seemed to provide him a lot of comfort.I will be posting some of his compositions very soon.Everyone has the capacity to be involved in music therapy at some level, through what they find therapeutic for themselves as well as providing it for others, and it will continue to be a part of what I do for as long as I live.  The sense of peace one can receive through the ability to hear is a God-given gift we have to keep nurturing and learn about, for I believe it brings a self-discovery about our selves and the rest of the human race that signals out some of the most effervescent scales of emotion.*


“When I received a message from Bengalfuel entitled ‘new music,’ I suspected it was to ask me if I’d once again like to write something about a new Bengalfuel album. I was wrong. A change of equipment, recording environment and the addition of a third member in what was previously a duo and voilà, it’s a new outfit entirely: Freakout Status. Crispy black renegade beatwork and celestial synthesizer glory with bouts of vocoder mania, (try “KIB”) balanced for the perfect downtempo that plays like an afterparty in Purgatory; sad, horrific and wild, oftentimes these are overwhelmingly intense soundscapes. No less enjoyable for the fiery-souled listener. Classic.” 
- Miki Kizh
http://freakoutstatus.bandcamp.com


people call me human?
i seem to be a verb.

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