Joseph McGann (born 1988), who goes under the aliases of Kahn and Gorgon Sound, is a British grime and dubstep record producer and DJ of the Bristol underground scene.[1][2][3] Alongside frequent collaborator Neek, he founded record label Bandulu and is a member of Young Echo.[4][5]

Joseph McGann
Also known asKahn, Gorgon Sound (with Neek)
Born1988 (age 35–36)
London, England
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

His initial forays into DJing started with his night Sureskank, which was one of the first nights that brought dubstep and grime to Bristol.[6] More recently, he has put on nights as a part of the experimental Bristol collective Young Echo.[7][8][9] He has had multiple releases on the dubstep label Deep Medi Musik, including "Dread", "Abattoir" 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.[10]

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.[11][12]

Discography

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Release Label Format Year
Altar A Future Without Digital 2010
Like We Used to/Helter Skelter Punch Drunk 12"/Digital 2011
Way Mi Defend/Azalea Box Clever 12"/Digital 2011
Illy/Tehran Punch Drunk 12"/Digital 2011
Backchat/Dubchat (with Neek) Hotline Recordings 12" 2012
Margeaux Idle Hands 12" 2012
Dread Deep Medi Musik 12"/Digital 2012
Percy/Fierce (with Neek) Bandulu Records 12" 2012
Kahn Black Box 12"/Digital 2013
Chevy/Thief in the law (with Neek) Bandulu records 12" 2013
Kahn.Commodo.Gantz. Volume One Deep Medi Musik 12"/CD/Digital 2015
Abattoir Deep Medi Musik 12"/Digital 2015
Bandulu EP (with Neek) Bandulu Records 12" 2015
Backchat/Tun Up remixes (with Neek and Jus Now) Hotline Recordings 12" 2015
HLM Dubplate (with Bandulu Gang) HLM Dub Studio 12" 2015

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References

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  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". Factmag.com.
  5. ^ "The Art Of War (Dubs)". Complex. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
  6. ^ "Keepers Of The Flame: An interview with Kahn & Neek - Juno Plus". Archived from the original on 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
  7. ^ Kahn and Neek and Cosies The Guardian: An alternative city guide to Bristol
  8. ^ "Playing favourites: Young Echo". Residentadvisor.net.
  9. ^ "Trap Magazine Issue #19". Issuu.com.
  10. ^ "In Profile: A Potted History Of Bandulu Records - fabric blog". Fabriclondon.com.
  11. ^ "Sonic Router | SR Mix #80: Kahn [Punch Drunk/Sure Skank]". www.sonicrouter.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  12. ^ "Interview: Kahn - Truants". Truantsblog.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  13. ^ "Kahn (5)". Discogs.com.