Shift & Cubik reunite on the 14th April to bring over Singapore’s legend Xhin!
Xhin (Stroboscopic Artefacts // CLR)
Xhin (pronounced as “sheen”) has been crafting ominous cuts of cutting-edge electronic music since 1997. Building a forte in sound design, he is best described as a sound futurist. His identical rhythmic structure and compositional techniques which incorporate elements of techno, tight sub bass, ambient and IDM delivers a hint of chaotic soundscape amidst artistry. A Singaporean by birth and residence, he independently released “Xycle”, a self-promotional ep that made the industry to stand up to take notice, in early 2003. He then followed with his debut album, “Supersonicstate” the following year.
In 2006, his talent has been discovered by a German independent record label Meerestief. With a remix that he has done for Dublin’s Five Green Circle’s track entitled Ronan’s BBQ has created a storm over Europe. Praised, supported and charted by heavy weights from the world of electronic music. Then in 2009, Xhin has found a new home. He joined Berlin’s then new techno label, Stroboscopic Artefacts to release his dark, intense and experimental side of things. From the results of his new releases for the label, he has done it again. Heavy rotation from the big boys like Speedy J, Luke Slater, Ben Klock and many more to mention. This will be yet again the beginning of an old new direction for him to explore and experiment sounds even deeper for his future releases.
2011 saw Xhin release his debut album on Stroboscopic Artefacts, ‘Sword’, which showcases the breath of his vision. As the second full-length release on Stroboscopic Artefacts, ‘Sword’ stretches the remit of the label’s identity ever further. Produced and recorded in Singapore, Xhin plucks sounds from the outer edges of electronic music and fuses them together. Xhin’s approach revels not only in a hybrid sound palette but it’s also an album desi- gned for multiple contexts. It’s a record typified by duality.
Supported By:
Jamez B2B Manthrax
Sonitus Eco [live]
Chris Noise
Brainiac
300 pre-sale tickets are available at €15
Event will be held at the beloved Liquid Club.
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