Joseph McGann

Joseph McGann (born 1988), who goes under the aliases of Kahn and Gorgon Sound, is a British grime and dubstep record producer and DJ known for his contributions to the Bristol underground scene.[1][2][3] Alongside frequent collaborator Neek, he has founded recor label Bandulu and is a member of Young Echo.[4][5] As a proponent of vinyl, it is the only medium he performs with and the only medium his record label releases on.[6] His initial forays into djing started with his night Sureskank, which was one of the first nights that brought Dubstep and Grime to Bristol.[7] More recently, he has put on nights as a part of the experimental Bristol collective Young Echo.[8][9][10] He has had multiple releases on the pioneering dubstep label Deep Medi Musik, with releases such as "Dread", "Abbatoir" and the Volume 1 LP with Gantz and Commodo. He contributed a mix CD as well as a label residency to London's Fabric nightclub.[11]

Joseph McGann
Birth nameJoseph McGann
Also known asKahn, Gorgon Sound (with Neek)
Born1988 (age 31–32) London
OriginBristol, England
GenresDubstep, Grime, Experimental
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ
Years active2006-present
LabelsDeep Medi Musik, Bandulu records, Hotline Recordings, Young Echo, Peng Sound, Punch Drunk
Associated actsNeek, Commodo, Gantz, Boofy, Hi5Ghost, Flowdan, Mala, Loefah

His love of music grew from his parents Paul McGann and Annie Milner taking him to music festivals and playing a variety of musical styles around the house, from punk to reggae.[12] His style of music is known for being dark and influenced in part by his love of Punk.[13]

Discography
ReleaseLabelFormatYear
AltarA Future WithoutDigital2010
Like We Used to/Helter SkelterPunch Drunk12"/Digital2011
Way Mi Defend/AzaleaBox Clever12"/Digital2011
Illy/TehranPunch Drunk12"/Digital2011
Backchat/Dubchat (with Neek)Hotline Recordings12"2012
MargeauxIdle Hands12"2012
DreadDeep Medi Musik12"/Digital2012
Percy/Fierce (with Neek)Bandulu Records12"2012
KahnBlack Box12"/Digital2013
Chevy/Thief in the law (with Neek)Bandulu records12"2013
Kahn.Commodo.Gantz. Volume OneDeep Medi Musik12"/CD/Digital2015
AbbatoirDeep Medi Musik12"/Digital2015
Bandulu EP (with Neek)Bandulu Records12"2015
Backchat/Tun Up remixes (with Neek and Jus Now)Hotline Recordings12"2015
HLM Dubplate (with Bandulu Gang)HLM Dub Studio12"2015

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References
  1. Coldwell, Will (2015-04-01). "Club culture: a guide to Bristol's nightlife by DJ Shanti Celeste". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
  2. Murray, Robin (2019-07-20). "Opinion: Why we should be proud of Bristol's music scene". bristolpost. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
  3. Murray, Robin (2019-08-01). "Legendary Bristol DJs lined up for playground fundraiser". bristolpost. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
  4. ""We're not trying to hide behind being clever": Neek talks Bandulu, Bristol and the importance of vinyl".
  5. "The Art Of War (Dubs)". Complex. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
  6. "Interview: Gorgon Sound". 17 June 2016.
  7. "Keepers Of The Flame: An interview with Kahn & Neek - Juno Plus". Archived from the original on 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
  8. Kahn and Neek and Cosies The Guardian: An alternative city guide to Bristol
  9. "Playing favourites: Young Echo".
  10. "Trap Magazine Issue #19".
  11. "In Profile: A Potted History Of Bandulu Records - fabric blog".
  12. "Sonic Router | SR Mix #80: Kahn [Punch Drunk/Sure Skank]". www.sonicrouter.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  13. "Interview: Kahn - Truants". truantsblog.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  14. "Kahn (5)".
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