Richie Hawtin, Magda, Heartthrob (live) May 29, 2008

Mike Thrasher Presents...
Richie Hawtin
Magda
Heartthrob (live)

With over fifteen years of DJ experience, Richie Hawtin has headlined some of the most prestigious festivals and events in club culture to date and continues to define rather than follow musical trends. His DJ reputation has earned him many Best International DJ awards with fans and the music industry.

On record it was Hawtin's recording moniker of PLASTIKMAN that put him in the limelight, with a mix of techno and ambient sounds. His dedication to his craft has also received notoriety, performing live with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, creating sound installations for the French Ministry of Culture's Millennium Celebration and composing music for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies.

Not content with technology of today, Hawtin has a unique vision in developing creative options for musicians to create and perform electronic music with, most notably with early involvement in the Final Scratch DJ system and his own modifications to DJ equipment. His attention to detail and desire to push the envelope both in the studio and on the stage continues to be his beacon of determination in addition to being Canada's electronic music ambassador.

Official Website: http://www.holocene.org/