Biography
Constantly searching for new sounds, original production talent and cutting edge club music, Mark EG is at the forefront of the UK's new music movement. But he refuses to be labeled. And this sometimes chameleon-like addiction to music has held Mark responsible not only for some of the most ground breaking releases in the hard techno world over the last few years (The Anxious), but also partly for the underground explosion of both hard trance and hardstyle through the UK.
Mark's tastes span back to the early 1980's, through Detroit techno, Chicago house, electro, acid house, hard trance and hard techno. Throughout the years he's become widely acclaimed for his intense stage presence, as well as his outrageous antics behind the decks, spanning several different musical scenes and movements. His most notable achievements have included his massive popularity in the Serbian/Bosnian and Croatian techno scene; his almost cult-like status within the UK hard trance and hardstyle movements; the near sonic domination of the Canadian rave scene; his infiltration of UKs hard dance scene; and of course who could forget his place in the UK hardcore scene where Mark has been a well respected part of the furniture for the last fifteen years - playing regularly at all the main events such as Dreamscape, Helter Skelter, Hardcore Heaven and Slammin Vinyl.
The last few years have also seen Mark playing at some of the biggest outdoor events on the world stage such as Dance Valley, Impulz and Q Dance. And of course theres his recent Blackout Audio FM techno radio show, which took over from Carl Cox on Moscows Megapolis FM last year and is now broadcast nationally in the Ukraine. Most recently he has been voted 'UK's Best Hard Dance DJ' at the Hardcore Heaven Awards 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 and for his downright lunacy he received the Party Animal award 2005 at the Londons Hard Dance Awards. Its also well documented he was instrumental in the A+R for 90s giant Bonzai Records and edited cult music magazines such as Wax and Eternity. This is one man who simply lives, eats, sleeps and breathes music.
Selected Album Releases
Music For A Harder Generation Volume 4 is a double CD. The first CD erupts into full-on festival party mayhem. This is jaw dropping, peak-time party music from the very off and again builds into the crescendo of noise that Mark is so well known for. With Mark playing at some of the main big UK/European Festivals again this year (Dance Valley for both days, Ground Zero, Creamfields, Colours, also WEMF(Canada)), this is typical of what will get people screaming. The second CD takes the harder edge of the techno sound and flips it on its head. This is tough, heads-down music that will leave the discerning dance floor in pieces. Visit www.blackoutaudio.co.uk for more information.
Newest releases: TW14 Live + Hard, Fast and Furious (RESIST)
Label - Blackout Audio
Blackout Audio is Mark's own record label. With releases from some of the world's most talented artists (Chris McCormack, Inigo Kennedy, Patrik Skoog and Hardcell), the label focuses on the future sound of techno. Recent releases include Space Djz, Kraemer and Podagl, Concrete DJz and The Anxious.
For more information check the Blackout Audio website - www.blackoutaudio.co.uk.
Production Credits
Mark EG produces music with Chrissi. They make many different styles of music under secret names. Their most well known pseudonym is The Anxious. They have featured on labels such as Compound, Blueline, Submissions, Planet Rhythm, Audio Assault, Fine Audio and Arms. 2005 saw them perform their one and only live PA in Sao Paulo, Brazil which was recorded live and became a cult download and a major influence for much of the hard techno community. Available on the Blackout Audio site. At present Mark and Chrissi are busy creating even more music for release in 2008/2009.
Mp3 Mix Downloads
For exclusive mix downloads and links to thousands of Mark EG live sets, visit the fantastic Blackout Audio web community at www.blackoutaudio.co.uk. You will have to register but if you're a fan of Mark's music, this is the ultimate resource.
