Following the success of Lance Cashion’s “The Sound”, Proton Radio returns with “Bucktown Business” - a single disc release mixed by Brian Ffar and Daniel Mnookin from the shows “Red Line Sessions” and “Tic Tech Toe” respectively.
This compilation represents the fusion of forward thinking sounds that have been the focus of both shows over the years. Brian and Daniel were fortunate enough to receive incredible music from artists around the world, without whom this compilation could not have been made!
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Music has been an integral part of Brian Ffar’s life for as far back as he can remember. As a child, he recalls when it was impossible to sleep without the soothing sounds of his radio turned on by the head of his bed.
Brian began to take piano lessons at a young age and eventually joined the school band. It wasn’t until a then unknown CD, entitled “Homework”, by a then unknown group named Daft Punk was released that Brian would realize his future in music. (read more)
TIC TECH TOE
ON PROTON RADIO HOSTED BY
DANIEL MNOOKIN
In just over three years on the decks, 27 year-old Daniel Mnookin (pronounced "Muh-new-kin") has gone from being just another kid learning to match beats, to one of The United State’s hottest rising DJ’s.
Daniel’s music experience began well over a decade ago, teaching himself guitar and going on to play in a variety of alternative rock bands throughout high school and part of college. It wasn’t until 1999 that he would develop an appreciation and love for all forms of electronic music.
"While I bought various electronic oriented albums throughout junior high and high school," Daniel notes, "it wasn't until my junior year of college, where I studied abroad and then lived in London - that I really began to listen to DJ’s – to really appreciate what they were doing." (read more)
For Chicago native Billy Dalessandro, music has always been an integral part of living. An early forte in classical piano study created a deep respect for classical composition, which he carried into his electronic music exploits, merging stylistically sophisticated synthesis with deceptively simple structure into breakneck jacking house workouts. (read more)
Christian Quast found his way to electronic music at the young age of thirteen and since then progress of his music has always been one of his major priorities. He experimented with music software on Commodore C-64 and later the good old Amiga 500. (read more)
Fermin was born in Mexico in the year of 1981; his interest in electronic music began in 1999 after studying composition in the Conservatory of the Roses, having principal influences such as composers Iannis Xenaquis, Karlheinz Stockhausen and John Cage... (read more)
Andrew Guyvoronsky a.k.a. "Tripmastaz" was born in the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. The first hobby of his childhood was hip hop music. Despite this, house music later became a heavier influence and soon began to change his life. Inspired by the true sound of Chicago and technical skills of such DJ's like Paul Johnson, DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter and much more - he started practicing to write his own music and mixing records. (read more)
A Los Angeles native now residing in San Francisco, Russian-blooded Alland Byallo has broken into the House scene with his own unique blend of deep tech funk. Alland's taste, coupled with his research and digging, always instills an undeniable groove and tickles the chin-scratching trainspotting senses. (read more)
Penny and Ashtray is an anonymous production duo located in Japan. The project started in mid 2005 to create a blending of sweaty underground dance music and japanese pocket-game culture. Their 1st vinyl release is forthcoming! (read more)
From the land of capacitors and LEDs comes Zeroton1n, a group of three strapping young lads from the east coast hellbent on redefining the face of dance music with their meticulous programming, creative fills, and experimental concepts. Their fascination with synthesizers, robots, and go-go girls fuels their bohemian electro luxe style. (read more)
Joe Thomas enjoys DJing. It started off as a hobby... collecting deep house, techno and electro. Eventually Joe had so many records he felt compelled to play them in succession... sometimes in front of crowds. Whether the crowd enjoys/has enjoyed it or not is up to individual speculation. (read more)
Lucas Granito, aka Dafluke, is a bedroom techno producer from Montreal. Inspired by various forms of music - mainly hip hop, minimal techno & indie rock - he has been bringing his unique catchy sound to life for the past 5 years. (read more)
Kevin Freeman has been a dj for over 10 years and producing his own music for just under 5. He landed his first residency at a club night called 'Elektra' in Scotland at the age of 17 and regularly played alongside the likes of Carl Cox, Nick Warren, Mrs Woods & David Holmes to name but a few. (read more)
With no rave scene and virtually no radio support in most American markets, kids like Larry Ursini were forced to discover the wonders of dance music on their own accord. Hailing from Denver, CO Larry reached out and discovered dance music on his own through the internet and learned even more about it firsthand by jumping into the vinyl junkie community at Casa Del Soul Records. (read more)
Elon NYC-based artist Elon moved to the States from his native Tel Aviv six years ago to add his unique flavor to the underground dance music scene, and has been very successful in doing so. A trained sound engineer and musician, Elon is playing at and promoting the city's top clubs and parties, having held residencies at Sullivan Room, Sol, Table 50, and Le Souk. (read more)
Taimur Agha is an American success story for the new millennium. Born Pakistani, he grew up in the small city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. There he honed an ear for music through playing bass for a rock band. In 1999, he moved to New York City, and his love affair with house music began. (read more)
To sit at a table set with the sounds of 214 (TwoFourteen) is to be served Hungry-man portions of honey-buttered electro beats, side dishes of Euro trash treats, and dollops of IDM-get-down. Like most D-Jocks, Chris Roman's path is rooted in a veritable melting pot of sounds. Some of the influences are obvious. Others not so much so. (read more)
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