Michna (electronic artist)
Adrian Michna | |
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Michna performing at Movement Detroit, Michigan in 2009. | |
Background information | |
Born | Westchester County, New York, US |
Occupation(s) | Producer, dj, musician |
Instruments | Computer, turntables, sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, trombone, vocals |
Years active | 2000 | –present
Labels | Ghostly International |
Website | michnaofficial.com |
Adrian Yin Michna is an American DJ and music producer, performing under the mononym Michna. He is currently based in Brooklyn and is signed to Ghostly International.[1]
Career
Michna started out his musical career as a trombonist, playing shows in New York at the Lion's Den and CBGB's.[2] In the mid-1990s he founded the DJ collective Secret Frequency Crew, who released their music via mail-order.[3] Michna signed with Ghostly International in early 2007[4] and in 2008 he released his debut album, "Magic Monday", which The Fader described as "genreless and timeless".[5] In July 2009, Michna released "Eggstra EP".[6] Then, in September 2012, Ghostly released the "Moving Mountains" EP.[7][8] On February 3, 2015 Ghostly will release Michna's sophomore LP "Thousand Thursday".[9] In late October, Michna will have a show at the Museum of Modern Art, where he will collaborate with sound artist Yuri Suzuki.[10]
Commissioned Work
Michna has created music for television, video games, and commercials.
Television
In 2013, "Swiss Glide" was licensed to HBO for 2 episodes of Mike Judge's Silicon Valley: season 1 episode 3: "Articles of Incorporation" [11] and season 1 episode 7: "Proof of Concept".[12]
Video Games
In 2014, Michna was commissioned to write 3 original songs for Sony's Hohokum Soundtrack. They are "Emerald Plateaus", "The Best Way Out Is Through", and "Increasing Ambition".[13][14]
Commercials
In 2014 Michna was commissioned to compose original music for Nike's release of the Lebron 12 shoe.[15] Michna's song "Triple Chrome Dipped" was used in 2014 for The Truth's TV Spot, "Response".[16]
Discography
Albums
- "Magic Monday" (2008)
- "Thousand Thursday (2015)
EPs
- "Selections from Magic Monday" (2008)
- "Eggstra" (2009)
- "Moving Mountains" (2012)
References
- ↑ Lymangrover, Jason. "Biography: Michna". All Music. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "MICHNA: Magic Monday". The Milk Factory. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Secret Frequency Crew". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
- ↑ Whitefield, Bryan. "Michna: Interview". Prefix MAg. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ Kaylor, Hillary. "RCRD LBL: Stream Michna's Album". The Fader. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Michna Eggstra EP". Earmilk. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Wanted Exotic by Michna". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Review: Michna". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ Henry, Dusty. "Michna Shares New Song...". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Musical Collaboration". MOMA. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ↑ "Articles of Incorporation". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Music". HBO. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ Rivera, Joshua. "How indie game 'Hohokum' lets players explore art...". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Ghostly Artists Soundtrack Upcoming Videogame". XLR8R. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Nike". David W Merten. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Truth Response Song". Ispot. Retrieved 2014-12-27.