Vangel

Hip Hop / Psychedelic / Electronica

Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto-based producer first turned heads with his production work in the Canadian hip hop scene, with his work being described as "beats so gloriously fucked, they make EL-P sound like a more accesible Moby" (Now Magazine). In 2005, his solo production efforts under the alias: peterdeadpan, drew comparisons to Amon Tobin, Squarepusher, and Luke Vibert, while earning the debut instrumental record Album of the Month praises from KlubLife Magazine. The 2006 offering, PostModern Eros, a fusion of live instrumentation and fluid sequencing, established Vangel as a serious instrumental composer with the unique ability to meld themes and emotions into sound and depth. Its movement and eclectic use of progressive indy rock and psychedelic funk with meanderings in jazz and electronic drew listeners across all genres and cultures.

Vangel has taken his live improvisational PA across Canada, the US, and Europe, having shared stages with RJD2, Omid, EL-P, Mr.Quibble, and many more. "The best of many good sets." (Exclaim! Magazine). His talents eventually caught the interest of Germany's premier instrumental hip hop and electronic label: Equinox Records. In early 2008, Equinox featured Vangel on their release "One Year & A Day: The 5inch Files", a limited edition 5inch vinyl collector's edition boxset, as well as their newest vinyl compilation: "One Year & A Day: A Sound Exposure Vol.2".

The newest release, "Biblio", exemplifies Vangel's most polished and musical work to date. A jazz inspired ep, it can only be described as: "Cheesy, but serious like hipster scarfs and coffee". With a multitude of diverse theme-based instrumental projects on deck, Vangel is taking humble steps towards a unique synthesis of sound.

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Jan 30, 2009

Vangel: Biblio ep

Vangel - Biblio ep * OUT NOW!

Equinox Digital and 5&1/4 Records are proud to announce the arrival
of Vangel's newest ep, Biblio. A smooth and rich sounding journey that
teeters on the edge of elevator music and avant-garde pop …

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Jan 29, 2009

Live

I got gear. Don't know how to use it. Do you know how midi works with a beat making machine?

Look for some live dates starting in May.

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