Music:
Member Since: 1/16/2007
Band Website: dontsleepworldwide.com
Band Members:
Jessica G, Tim Sullard aka Sequence, Matthew Craig, and the Rowland Brothers
Influences: Eddie Richards, Nathan Coles, Dave Mothersole, Mr. C, Simon, Tony Hewitt, Hipp-E, Ben Annand, Adam Beyer, Greame, Jeno, DJ Pierre, Larry Heard, Theo Parrish, Carl Craig, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Tim Baker, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Konrad Black, Luciano, Loco Dice, John Tejada, Dan Bell, Claude Von Stroke, Matt Tolfrey, Alexi Delano, Jay Haze, Samim, Fuckpony, Sven Vath, Guido Scheider, DJ Three, Jesse Rose, Mike Shannon, Mathew Johnson, Cobblestone Jazz, UR, Marco Carola, Matthew Dear, Audion, Martin Buttrich, Steve Bug, Dave Duriez, Switch, Cassy, Frankie Vega, Bryan Zentz, Magda, and the list goes on... and on... and on...
Sounds Like:
Tim aka SEQUENCE
Tim Sullard aka Sequence is a DJ and Producer. SEQUENCE has been creating electronic music ever since the explosion of the synthesizer and drum machine in the early 80’s. At the age of 9 SEQUENCE was already writing his own electronic dance music. Upon hearing Run DMC’s “Pied Piper†at 12 years old. He began his love affair with hip-hop. SEQUENCE was in the studio producing original tracks with renowned songwriter and producer Henry (Broz) Rowland when he was a mere 15 years old. By 17 years of age he was performing live at clubs and raves all over Denver playing original house music, techno, breakbeats and hip-hop.
SEQUENCES production style has been fine tuned to a science. Creating music built upon the essential foundations of substance, rhythm, emotion and sonic perfection. He is currently producing world-class tracks with some of the finest vocalists, mc’s and producers in the world of underground music. He’s also bringing his flawless and energized Dj sets to America's hottest clubs around the world. As well as releasing tracks under his own label (Urban Audio Productions) on Beatport.com. SEQUENCE is also assisting in the launch of max3.com. A website, which will revolutionize music distribution forever. He is also a founding member/owner of Don't Sleep Worldwide LLC.
SEQUENCE stomps into the future with an arsenal of skills, cutting edge music tools, and fierce determination, if you like what you’re hearing now…you haven’t heard anything yet.
Matty aka Matthew Craig
Matthew is currently attending the Berklee School of Music in Boston, pursuing a Business & Music Law Degree. He currently manages bookings and assists with promotions for Don't Sleep Worldwide events. Once in a while, you can find him performing as a DJ in a random nightclub or local warehouse. Matthew is also a Facilitator of Sales and Manages Accounts for MAX 3 (a revolution in digital music).
Pat Fontes
A prominent figure in todays electronic music scene, he plays for all and answers to no one. Having been a techno junkie and electronic music connoisseur for the past decade has molded Pat into a refined and skilled DJ and performer. His sound is completely his, utterly unique ranging from raw and glitchy to minimal and melodic. He has played in Bostons biggest clubs as well as every underground venue, and countless raves across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, LA, NY, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, and all over New England. He has also had the honor of performing in Europe this past winter in Germany.
Determined to dedicate his life to his passion, Pat has immersed himself completely. He managed Satellite Records, Boston, one of the largest retail record stores in the country, for 8 years. He finally became owner of the Boston branch in the fall of 2005. This venture has evolved into Mass Muzik (www.MassMuzik.com), which caters towards the sounds Pat has become known for and since closed down shop to start his own inprint " NuNoise Recordings
Besides running a business, Pat has run several long standing nights including, most notably, Orange @ the Kells and Recycle @ The Phoenix Landing, in Boston and Cambridge respectively. These nights have brought in names such as Josh Collins, Scarlett Etienne, Paranoid Jack, Echoplex, Marcus Metha, Gaetano Parisio, Stever Barns a.k.a. Cosmic Sandwich, Dietrich Schoenemann, and Tony Rohr, to name a few! Pat has opened for such DJ..s and producers as The Orb, Jaun Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Dave Angel, and Paul Johnson.
Today Pat is focusing mainly on production and displaying his talents across the globe. Ever the workaholic with perfection his constant guide, the result is sure to be nothing short of revolutionary. 2007 marks a year where many changes have happened and he is now back at The Phoenix Landing Wednesdays to continue to push the music he has so long pushed to masses!
Record Label: Don't Sleep Records
Type of Label: Indie
