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Crews/Affilations | Hard To Swallow Records + Filmworks, Park Rave Maddness, ADAM Recordings |
Residencies | tunnel, exit, warehouse, fluid, emerald city, saline, |
Type of music you spin? | Techno -- mixing records |
Type of equipment can you provide? | Turntable -- 2 technic sl 1200, pioneer 500 |
DJ Interview |
When did you start DJing? | July 1992 |
Bio - tell us about yourself
| A thirteen year veteran of the electronic dance music
scene, CircuitBreaker continues to push the envelope
of the DJ experience with his remarkable pattern
building ability and mixing style of raw perfection.
He is known for devastating dance floors across
North America. Also known for being co-owner of
Hard to Swallow Records + Filmworks with partner in
crime and DJ/Producing Legend Frankie Bones.
CircuitBreaker's production has been recognized by
the likes of Carl Cox in his Remix Magazine top ten
selection. To date, CircuitBreaker has licensed his
labels imprints to Beroshima, Rob Gee and top dance
label imprints BML, System Recordings, Josh Wink's
Ovum Records, and ABC television.
With his roots buried in the renowned STORMrave legacy, Mike has had the opportunity to learn from some of the United States most talented DJs & producers. Credited with being the originator of the hardcore techno scene in Philadelphia - PA, Mike pioneered the sound in his city, including hosting the first four ever all hardcore events, the now legendary "Dead by Dawn" series where bpms rarely fell below 200. Over the years, CircuitBreaker's style has evolved into an indescribable mix of electronica focusing on the realm of underground old school techno. |
How did you get into DJing? | i went to a STORMrave in NYC and by the end of the night i knew i wanted to play records. i was never into music really before i went to a rave. |
What do you love most about DJing? | that when i play records, nothing else in the world exists. |
What is your most memorable DJing experience? | Headlining the main floor at the last ever Park Rave Maddness event in NYC. |
What are you future goals as a DJ? | to play records until i die. i don't really get caught up in the career aspect of it anymore. i just wake up every day and accomplish. when i look back in twenty years, i will have left my legacy because i was good enough and had enough desire to achieve and influence people with how they percieve the world around them through my music. |
What do you do when you are not DJing? | i make+play+sell techno. i have given up all other things on the planet in pursuit of this dream. including sleeping and eating sometimes.lol |
Shout outs! | hectic, bones, rob gee, lou bamboo, adam x, xonel smart, dominator, ko, joey jeep, johnny GO, stormrave posse, park rave maddness, guarenteed overdose, 611 records, drop bass network, industrial strength records |
Booking Info |
Contact Name | debbie sugiyama |
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