Joseph McGann
Joseph McGann (born 1988), who goes under the aliases of Kahn and Gorgon Sound, is a British grime and dubstep record producer and DJ known for his contributions to the Bristol underground scene.[1][2][3] Alongside frequent collaborator Neek, he has founded record label Bandulu and is a member of Young Echo.[4][5] As a proponent of vinyl, it is the only medium he performs with and the only medium his record label releases on.[6] His initial forays into djing started with his night Sureskank, which was one of the first nights that brought Dubstep and Grime to Bristol.[7] More recently, he has put on nights as a part of the experimental Bristol collective Young Echo.[8][9][10] He has had multiple releases on the pioneering dubstep label Deep Medi Musik, with releases such as "Dread", "Abbatoir" and the Volume 1 LP with Gantz and Commodo. He contributed a mix CD as well as a label residency to London's Fabric nightclub.[11]
Joseph McGann | |
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Birth name | Joseph McGann |
Also known as | Kahn, Gorgon Sound (with Neek) |
Born | 1988 (age 31–32) London |
Origin | Bristol, England |
Genres | Dubstep, Grime, Experimental |
Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
Years active | 2006-present |
Labels | Deep Medi Musik, Bandulu records, Hotline Recordings, Young Echo, Peng Sound, Punch Drunk |
Associated acts | Neek, Commodo, Gantz, Boofy, Hi5Ghost, Flowdan, Mala, Loefah |
His love of music grew from his parents Paul McGann and Annie Milner taking him to music festivals and playing a variety of musical styles around the house, from punk to reggae.[12] His style of music is known for being dark and influenced in part by his love of punk.[13]
Discography
Release | Label | Format | Year |
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Altar | A Future Without | Digital | 2010 |
Like We Used to/Helter Skelter | Punch Drunk | 12"/Digital | 2011 |
Way Mi Defend/Azalea | Box Clever | 12"/Digital | 2011 |
Illy/Tehran | Punch Drunk | 12"/Digital | 2011 |
Backchat/Dubchat (with Neek) | Hotline Recordings | 12" | 2012 |
Margeaux | Idle Hands | 12" | 2012 |
Dread | Deep Medi Musik | 12"/Digital | 2012 |
Percy/Fierce (with Neek) | Bandulu Records | 12" | 2012 |
Kahn | Black Box | 12"/Digital | 2013 |
Chevy/Thief in the law (with Neek) | Bandulu records | 12" | 2013 |
Kahn.Commodo.Gantz. Volume One | Deep Medi Musik | 12"/CD/Digital | 2015 |
Abbatoir | Deep Medi Musik | 12"/Digital | 2015 |
Bandulu EP (with Neek) | Bandulu Records | 12" | 2015 |
Backchat/Tun Up remixes (with Neek and Jus Now) | Hotline Recordings | 12" | 2015 |
HLM Dubplate (with Bandulu Gang) | HLM Dub Studio | 12" | 2015 |
References
- Coldwell, Will (2015-04-01). "Club culture: a guide to Bristol's nightlife by DJ Shanti Celeste". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- Murray, Robin (2019-07-20). "Opinion: Why we should be proud of Bristol's music scene". bristolpost. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- Murray, Robin (2019-08-01). "Legendary Bristol DJs lined up for playground fundraiser". bristolpost. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ""We're not trying to hide behind being clever": Neek talks Bandulu, Bristol and the importance of vinyl". Factmag.com.
- "The Art Of War (Dubs)". Complex. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- "Interview: Gorgon Sound". Hyponik.com. 17 June 2016.
- "Keepers Of The Flame: An interview with Kahn & Neek - Juno Plus". Archived from the original on 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- Kahn and Neek and Cosies The Guardian: An alternative city guide to Bristol
- "Playing favourites: Young Echo". Residentadvisor.net.
- "Trap Magazine Issue #19". Issuu.com.
- "In Profile: A Potted History Of Bandulu Records - fabric blog". Fabriclondon.com.
- "Sonic Router | SR Mix #80: Kahn [Punch Drunk/Sure Skank]". www.sonicrouter.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- "Interview: Kahn - Truants". Truantsblog.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- "Kahn (5)". Discogs.com.