What dance music has become is one guy with a white light on him and everyone else in the fucking dark, which is precisely how it wasn't meant to be.
- Tony Wilson, founder, Factory Records and the legendary Hacienda nightclub.
Despite the relentless persistence of the worldwide “superstar DJ†phenomenon, there are still soldiers in the DJ ranks determined to keep the light of which the late Tony Wilson spoke focused not on them, but squarely on the civilians on the dance floor. Los Angeles’ own Kent Christian has been in the trenches, hiding in plain sight on a monthly residency basis for Giant at Vanguard.
Kent’s sound is a soulful blend of house and techno, the connective thread being the elusive element of groove. Recognizing that his work as a DJ is merely one element in the world of clubs and dance music, Kent duly pays respect to those who he feels deserve it most: “A DJ is only as good as the producers who supply him with his music, and there wouldn’t be a party without the loyal people who come out every week to show support - they are the true heroes of this movement.â€
Seven years of experience in the ultra-competitive L.A. market are rife with milestones and noteworthy performances alongside John Digweed, Danny Howells, and Lee Burridge. As a co-founder of Twilight Productions he has helped countless up-and-coming DJs earn their stripes at venues throughout the city, and he recently placed second overall in a citywide DJ competition sponsored by LA Weekly.
You may not recognize him on sight, but you will definitely hear him. A self-taught audio engineer by trade and a musician by design, twenty-nine year-old Kent Christian is primed to create the sounds of tomorrow. With brand-new productions and a possible record label launch on the horizon, Kent Christian is at the forefront of the movement, pushing and playing nothing but “great music.â€
Electronic music will always be fresh because technology is ever-changing and that’s what I find so appealing.
-Kent Christian