Zone Magazine Issue 033 - Jan Johnson
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’. Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’.
Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
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Words Anthony Piercy
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Connect facebook.com/DJFedericoPuentes
Federico is an Argentinian born guitarist and DJ/Producer. His style
of melodic, deep, energetic music takes the crowd on a musical
journey - always leaving them wanting more.
He began his musical career playing electric guitar in various rock
bands. It wasn’t until he heard The Chemical Brothers that his interest
in electronic music began.
In the following years he started to refine his taste, experimenting with
different styles and sounds, coming to find his place in progressive
house.
In 2013 he moved to Sydney, Australia, where his sound has
continued to develop.
Federico has played at various venues and festivals around the
Sydney circuit including the Burning Seed Festival, ‘We Love’ at the
Burdekin, the Slyfox, Universal, The Imperial Hotel, The Chippendale
Hotel, Crime-thinking warehouse parties, 48 warehouse, and Norti-
Vikings boat parties to name a few.
Federico has released tracks on the following labels: Klank Records,
Dacusan Records, Elastic Dimension Recordings, Auditen, 3rd
Avenue, and Future Avenue.
Moving another step forward in his career, Federico has started his
own record label, Think About Records, which focuses on
Progressive, Deep house and Melodic Techno. In addition to this, he
has his own monthly podcast, Reconnect, on Saturo Sounds Radio.
Federico has shared the booth with artists such as DJ Ruby, Lost
Desert, Nico Stojan, Dynacom (ARG), Bodai, and Miss Roberta, among
other artists.
His track - Far Beyond The Sun - released on 3rd Avenue has been
supported by El Maestro Hernan Cattaneo on his Radio Show
Resident.
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