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]
Adrian Michna | |
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 Michna performing at Movement Electronic Music Festival 2019, in Michigan | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Michna |
| Born | Westchester County, New York, US |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Computer, turntables, sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, trombone, vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Ghostly International |
| Website | michnaofficial.com |
Career
editMichna 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 released Michna's sophomore LP "Thousand Thursday".[9] In October of that year, the Museum of Modern Art hosted an exhibition of Michna's work along with sound artist Yuri Suzuki.[10]
Commissioned Work
editMichna has created music for television, video games, and commercials.
Television
editIn 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
editAlbums
edit- "Magic Monday" (2008)
- "Thousand Thursday" (2015)
EPs
edit- "Selections from Magic Monday" (2008)
- "Eggstra" (2009)
- "Moving Mountains" (2012)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Biography: Michna". All Music. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "MICHNA: Magic Monday". The Milk Factory. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Secret Frequency Crew". Discogs. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Whitefield, Bryan. "Michna: Interview". Prefix MAg. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ Kaylor, Hillary. "RCRD LBL: Stream Michna's Album". The Fader. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Michna Eggstra EP". Earmilk. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Wanted Exotic by Michna". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Review: Michna". Resident Advisor. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ Henry, Dusty. "Michna Shares New Song..." Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Musical Collaboration". MOMA. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ^ "Articles of Incorporation". IMDB. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Music". HBO. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ Rivera, Joshua. "How indie game 'Hohokum' lets players explore art..." Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Ghostly Artists Soundtrack Upcoming Videogame". XLR8R. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Nike". David W Merten. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Truth Response Song". Ispot. Retrieved December 27, 2014.