Buried Dreams
Host Elle Morris explores the up-and-coming art scene of Dallas, Texas, while seeking to understand the similarities and differences of creatives around the globe. The pendulum of creative life swings between struggle and triumph, requires a healthy relationship with failure and a mastery of action and reaction. Indulge in artists of varying craft and expertise and immerse yourself in the barriers and experiences that have shaped their lives. Unlock your inner artist. What is your buried dream?
Buried Dreams
Ep. 6: Cygnus | Producer & Artist
Meet Phillip Washington, also known as Cygnus, a Producer & Artist born and raised in Dallas, TX.
"Cygnus (USA) is an electronic musician based in Texas. His influences include electro (to the tune of Man Parrish, Drexciya, ERP, and DMX Krew), IDM and experimental hardcore bass, and more. His 2015 tour with legendary Manchester act Autechre took him around the United States for 30 days. In 2016 he toured Europe, playing alongside the likes of Gerald Donald, DJ Stingray, DMX Krew, Team Doyobi, and Sync24. His technical approach mixes the versatility of software with the touch and feel of hardware to create a timeless mixture of electronic beats and melody. bandcamp: http://cygnusat.bandcamp.com
“Perfectly bridging the gap between street-smart electro DJ tools and more home-listening techno, traces of the electro sound favoured by Warp (think Elektroids and B12 Electro Soma) Cygnus perfectly updates this sound to sit alongside recent gems from MNLTH and EOD.”
https://bleep.com/release/78164-cygnus-cosmos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdlEYgyyJY4
“Cygnus has been making waves in the Dallas electronic music scene since his first live appearance over a decade ago, but his music has consistently made greater impact in the international community with releases on various Japanese and British labels. Cygnus’ tunes have even popped up on the charts and mixes of respected techno legend Dave Clarke.” -Wanz Dover
http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/dallas-cygnus-lands-major-gig-opening-for-autechres-north-american-tour-7260062
“Invoking scenes from possible intergalactic situations Cygnus runs the four track offering off bit crunched funk, machinic constructs and glistening synth work.”
https://clone.nl/item37240.html
“Cygnus explores the tropes and memes of early techno and electro: snappy snares, pulsing, wobbling bass and shimmering arpeggios weaved around a futuristic sound and vision.”
http://igloomag.com/reviews/cygnus-radical-user-interfaces-cpu"
Instagram: @cygnus.avi
Website: Music | biosoft records (bandcamp.com)
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