Biography of Mark Kane |  | | Moniker(s) / | Self-Styled, Gentlemen of Leisure |
Beginning his career in the mid 90’s, the native New Yorker has built a solid reputation among promoters and club-goers for his world-class mixing technique with the best, but not necessarily most well known tracks to the dance floor.
"I have a definite appreciation for the history of this music and this culture. However, my music isn't intended as a soundtrack to a retrospective. It's about making people move today. This song, this moment, right now."
-Mark Kane
His unique blend of tough and gritty house with sexy techno hooks has helped him quickly emerge from the depths of US scene. Sharing stages with marquee acts like John Digweed, Wolfgang Gartner and more, Mark has brought his sound to some of the top venues in the US, UK and Europe.
His production and remix work has been featured on various labels worldwide: Kushtee Records, Stripped Recordings, Stripped Digital, Boogie Basics, Muchiq Records, Mizumo Music, GutFeel Records. Now living in Los Angeles, Mark is working through a full production schedule with originals and remixes that have been getting support from James Zabiela, Funkagenda, Sharam and Norman H among others.
With several new EPs under the monikers of “Self-Styled” and “TechHouse Heroes” (along with Rob Nutek) slated for release in 2012 (along with several original tracks and various remix projects. A down-tempo album under his “Gentlemen of Leisure” guise is coming soon as well.
Mark’s Live DJ mixes are featured monthly on acclaimed radio stations like KissFM, Pulse Radio UK and Proton Radio. 2012 sees Mark recording a mixed compilation for Hype Muzik showcasing a variety of Tech House and Techno releases from the upstart imprint.
You can expect Mark to continue to make a name amongst the heavyweights of the Tech House scene.
For Bookings (North America):
Shauna Tuso
shauna@markkane.com
+1 917 554 2115
For Bookings (Europe):
Saga Vuorenmaa
saga@7starsmusic.com
+31 623 797 728 |