Taking over Empress Studio in SOMA once again for another vintage drop accompanied by DJ sets from Jason Peters, Devcloud, and Jessica S.

Jason Peters | Fault Radio DJ Set at Empress Studio, SF (October 22, 2021)

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After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. —Aldous Huxley

Bio :
Born at the end of the 60s and rocked by psychedelic music throughout his childhood, he went to punk then to new wave, post-punk, cold-wave, industrial & new beat until his departure for London where he discovered Acid-House & Techno music and the first raves at the end of the 80s.

DJing in the early '90s when he arrived in Toulouse (FR). Resident in various clubs and pubs in the pink city, he played here and there in France and in Europe.

Pissed off not finding the records they liked, he and his partner; Daphné, created Jellyfish Records, an international vinyl record distribution company, and record shop. During all these years, they met and worked with the cream of American and European underground electronic music producers. They stopped everything when illegal downloading arrived and killed the vinyl record market in the early 2000s.

He returned to his first love of psychedelic rock while listening to electronic music, until some time ago - Deciding to go back behind the decks, catching up with new music with yesterday's influences, integrating guitar riffs and with a rock, trance and trippy sound... After all these years emersed in music his influences are therefore as rich as they are varied.

There is no music without melodies, no melodies without harmonies and they are the ones that give goosebumps when played at the right time.

He has shared stages with names like Daft Punk, Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke, Ricardo Lyte (KLF), Derrick May, Romanthony, David Holmes, Francesco Farfa, Paul Cooper, David Carretta,  Colin Dale, Craig Walsh, Trevor Rockcliffe, Lassigue Benthaus,  Zen Paradox, Lumu Kanda...

Peace & Respect.

SmileyGaz has been a passionate part of the dance music scene since the 1980s, immersing himself in its evolution and vibrance from Chicago House and Detroit Techno to the euphoric highs of Acid House. It's Acid House, in particular, that has remained close to his heart, inspiring both his creative journey and his infectious energy behind the decks.  
Hailing from the North East of England and now calling the South of France home, SmileyGaz brings decades of music appreciation and storytelling to his sets. 
In 2010, he co-founded the duo “Kids Love Acid”, pioneering experimental multi-layer four-track live mixing that pushed creative boundaries. After parting ways with the project, SmileyGaz returned to his solo roots, crafting unique mixes guided by his mood and embracing the diverse styles of dance music he loves.  
Known for his intuitive mixing style and eclectic taste, SmileyGaz keeps the spirit of the dance floor alive, whether he's channeling nostalgic grooves or exploring fresh sonic landscapes.

Peace, love and acid house x

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