Tuesday, December 18, 2007

ARTIST SHOWCASE: Dave Powers aka Cyborg K



Cyborg K, aka David Powers, is a forward thinking and innovative producer and DJ. Born in Zaragoza, Spain, David grew up in Michigan and programmed his first drum machine at the age of 11. A self taught jazz musician, he was playing jazz professionally by the age of 15, and went on to receive training in music composition and classical piano. His sound has been inspired by musicians as wide ranging as John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Mozart, John Cage, Prince, and Kraftwerk.

In 1999 and 2000, now known as Cyborg K, David got his first taste of the high of playing dirty Detroit warehouse raves. These underground parties turned his love of techno music into an insatiable passion. During this time, he played all-hardware live PA's alongside techno pioneers such as Adam X, Dan Bell, and Oliver Ho. He also began honing his studio skills and mastering analog synthesizers.

Looking for a way to travel the world, David ventured onto a cruise ship line to perform on piano throughout the Caribbean. Driven to continue creating techno, his cabin became a chamber of creation as he made his first leaps into digital production. He continued to refine his sound, and also began branching out from techno into minimal, house, and electro.

Cyborg K has begun to spawn releases and remixes on forward-thinking labels such as the Punisher's Hej imprint, Addon, and Blazaebla. He is clearly a DJ and producer taking techno into the next era.

Mixes:

Remembering the Future (Volatl Promo Mix, Jan 2007)
Live at Tronic Treatment, DEMF 2007

Posted by DJ Woody (Something Wicked Productions).

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