Michael Burkat
Michael Burkat had his first experience with Techno in the early 1990's; but first contact with electronic music in the late 70´s, early 80´s with Bands like Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, J.M.Jarre and DAF. 15 Years later, in 1994, he traveled tothe Tribal Gathering Party to Munich and from this night on, Techno became to one of the most important things in Michael´s life. After being taken over by the sounds of House and Techno, Michael had his first residency in a small techno club in Dortmund, Germany. There he played his weekly set
of House and Techno. At the end of 1996, Michael started working at a record shop at a Dortmund record store, Channel Jam. This position brought him many contacts to the Techno-Scene and made it possible for him to get gigs all over
North-Rhein-Westfalen. From these gigs, Michael attracted
the attention of "Fine Audio Recordings" and in April of 1999 he was hired as A&R for Fine Audio and Touch Tone Records.
In September 1999 Michael released his first record on Fine Audio, which was co-produced by Henry Cullen. Later in 1999, Michael founded "Compressed" Records with Under Cover Music Group. In 2000 Michael build his very own studio and began learning how to work as an engineer. With releases on well known labels like Primate, Highland Beats, Compressed, Audio,Heroes and many others, Michael grabbed the attention of the worldwide electronic music scene. As a DJ, Michael has traveled throughout all of Germany and Europe and his sets, like his productions, are compositions of clearly structured sounds, which never bore any dance floor.
Collaborations Michael Burkat appears on...
- Michael Burkat & Lars Klein (34 tracks)
