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Solvent has been releasing his unique brand of synthesizer-pop music since 1997, and is best known for his releases on Morr Music (2001's Solvent City) and Ghostly International (2004's Apples & Synthesizers, 2005's Elevators & Oscillators). Solvent has created his own unique version of electro-pop: too elegant and sincere for the electroclash set, too complex and contemporary to sound like it was recorded in 1981, and too seeped in the time-honoured traditions of melody, songwriting and hands-on synthesis to be lost in the overcrowded world of IDM.
Along with some notable remixes including Soft Cell, Alter Ego, and Adult., Solvent has also contributed standout tracks to several influential electronica compilations in recent years, including Putting The Morr Back In Morrissey (Morr Music), Disco Nouveau (Ghostly International), and Misery Loves Company (Ersatz Audio). His songs have also been licensed to several high-profiles DJ mix CDs, including Sven Vath's Sound of the 5th Season (Cocoon), Dr. Lektroluv's Lektroluv 5 (541), and Death in Vegas's Fabriclive 23 (Fabric London).
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Interdimensional Transmissions is a label that not only releases records, it releases milestones. From the visionary From Beyond Series that debuted I-f's "Space Invaders" to the world, to the early Ectomorph relics that still set the standard, IT leads where other follow.
IT label head BMG has been pivotal in the reemergence of electro, from his early trend defining records as Ectomorph to his latest innovations and discoveries released through IT and many other distinguished labels.
Today, Brendan performs live laptop DJ sets that fuse many styles (electro, techno, house, disco, italo, synth, acid, rock, etc), providing a seductive context for cutting edge dance music with energy reminiscent of 80s Detroit Radio Mix shows. You might hear him play staples like Prince's 'Erotic City' or Laid Back's 'White Horse' weaved into his own beats. He often collaborates with traditional musicians, leading to impromptu shows with the likes of Ian of Perspects on Drums, Goudron on Synth and Sam from Tamion 12" on the mic. A chance meeting in South Africa resulted in a performance with both Patrick Pulsinger on 909 and Sal Principato of the legendary NYC outfit Liquid Liquid on congas and vox, leading to a lasting artistic collaboration.
Special Download! (with a stellar intro by the unmistakable Adamx). A 7mb mp3 recorded live at Oslo (Cannonball, 2004) - BMG DJ set with Sal P live. grab it!
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