Michna (electronic artist)
Musical artist
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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 |
| Occupations | Producer, DJ, musician |
| Instruments | Computer, turntables, sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, trombone, vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Label | Ghostly International |
| Website | michnaofficial.com |
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 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
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)