The buzz over Toronto’s
internationally renowned dance
scene, to some extent, falls on the
shoulders and turntables of DJ and
music magazine editor Andy Reid.
Since its humble beginnings in
1996, Andy has been behind the
increasingly popular and prominent
NocturnalMagazine.net, an online
dance music publication that has
garnered worldwide recognition
and praise from fans and industry
heavyweights alike. Championed
by icons such as Erick Morillo, Steve
Lawler, Steve Angello,
Mark Knight, Hector Romero,
Satoshi Tomiie, Danny Tenaglia,
Tom Stephan, and Pete Tong, as well
as major labels such as Defected,
Subliminal, Yoshitoshi, Stealth,
MN2S, Toolroom, Om, Def Mix, SAW,
Bedrock, Stereo, Ultra, King Street,
and slews more, Nocturnal has
carved a niche as the preeminent
resource for electronic music in
North America.
The stature of Nocturnal was further
supported by the 2004 House Music
Awards nomination for Best Web
Resource (the only site from North
America, and 1 of only 2 outside
of Europe). Andy’s depth of music
knowledge, and years of experience
have shaped Nocturnal into one of
the premier music resources in the
world, and allowed for educating
listeners, labels, DJs, and everyone
in-between to the burgeoning
world of electronic music.
As a DJ, Andy (formerly known
as Phantasm) is no stranger to
the decks. Since beginning his
DJ career in 1992, he has risen to
the ranks of Toronto’s elite house
selectors… having played in every
major venue in the city, and for
every major promoter. His panache
for the ultimate house beat, and his
technical precision has enabled him
to journey across North America
and for his UK debut at Mr. C and
Layo’s legendary London nightclub,
The End. Playing for one of the most
established and prominent UK
promoters, MN2S, he co-headlined
an all-star event, which included
prominent Swiss producer Jamie
Lewis, and house music godfather
Marshall Jefferson.
Early in 2007, Andy ventured into
the studio, and after a long time
coming begun producing his own
music. Remixing Hatiras’ “Shady Luv”
for Blow Media, Andy got his feet
wet and now with two forthcoming
remixes and one original track for
rising star Adam K’s Hotbox Digital
imprint, and a slew of new solo and
collaboration projects it is only a
matter of time before Andy’s brand
of proper house music is dominating
dancefloors worldwide.
Whether it’s grooving to his unique
style of funky grooves, sexy vocals,
and pumping beats that are
guaranteed to rock the dancefloor,
or reading up on the latest tracks
or industry up-and-comers and
superstars on Nocturnal… if your
passion is house music then Andy
Reid is your man. |
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