If there is one Canadian techno artist whose music is consistently elegant, melodic and rhythmic, that artist is Arthur Oskan. I was super pleased when he asked me about a year ago to write his biography for use in the promotion of his album “Exit Strategy” (Thoughtless Music, 2012). You can read his bio below and to learn more about his latest projects visit arthuroskan.com. Continue reading “Arthur Oskan’s Biography”
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Richie Hawtin Interview from 2011
In May of 2011 I interviewed Richie Hawtin, one of techno’s early innovators, and the main man behind the m-nus label.
During our chat, Hawtin discusses what inspires him, his predictions of the future of planet earth, how he maintains his optimism, and the evolution of music and technology. Continue reading “Richie Hawtin Interview from 2011”
The art of VJing (2009), An article for CBC
Exploring the art of veejaying, a new trend in the live concert experience
October 13, 2009, by Amanda Connon-Unda
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First film inspired by twitter (2009)
What happens when a large number of people from around the world participate in a social experiment? How does knowing that we share similar experiences of using online technology shape our identities?
In the making of a new film entitled 140, 140 independent amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world synchronized their actions around twitter in order to explore themes of home and questions about how people are connected. Directed by Frank Kelly in London, UK, the yet-to-be created film promises to examine how twitter can be used as a positive tool rather than as a distraction. Continue reading “First film inspired by twitter (2009)”
City Scenes: Los Angeles, San Francisco (2009)
Here are a few photos of city scenes taken in Los Angeles and San Francisco. I found some typical July weather and lots of palms. Continue reading “City Scenes: Los Angeles, San Francisco (2009)”
Mutek_10 Festival (2009)
Mutek’s tenth edition line-up was a reflection of where dance music continues to push the boundaries and maintain its solid foundation. Annually, according to the festival, over 54 per cent of Mutek attendees travel from places outside of Quebec – Chicago, Edmonton, Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and Europe – for an experience that Time Out New York has called “North America’s leading electronic-music event.” Thus, it should come as no surprise then, that Mutek recently won Quebec’s Tourism Grand Prize for ‘Festivals and Touristic Events’. I was one of many avid techno tourists who attended Mutek’s 10th edition. Continue reading “Mutek_10 Festival (2009)”
My DEMF/ Movement Review with videos (2009)
I’m not witnessing stadium rock or stadium love, like pop band Metric’s new song depicts in their newest album. No – Instead I’m witnessing stadium techno. It’s Saturday night, May 24th 2009 in Detroit, and Carl Cox is playing some pounding techno anthems to a crowd of fans with their hands in the air, fists pumping, feet moving and heads bouncing. Continue reading “My DEMF/ Movement Review with videos (2009)”