KANE IAN
Kane Ian has been deeply involved in house music since 1993, contributing to the genre through his dedication to DJing and music production. A key figure in Singapore's house music scene, he has built a steady career spanning over two decades, performing at numerous gigs and producing over 100 releases through his independent label, Dustpan Recordings.
Kane Ian’s journey began in Singapore’s underground scene, where he founded Radiance Crew, helping to lay the groundwork for the city’s house music culture. Over the years, he has performed in cities such as New York, Tokyo, London, Mexico City, Miami, and Chicago, as well as notable events like Burning Man. His sound—a blend of deep, tech, acid, underground house with jazz, funk, and soul influences—has been featured at venues including Zouk/Phuture Singapore, a landmark in club culture.
As a label owner, Ian established Dustpan Recordings, a record label that showcases artists who share a similar vision and commitment to underground house music. His music reached the Top 10 in the USA and has also been featured on Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and Kiss FM. His releases have appeared on labels like Juiced Music, Blockhead Recordings, Clean House Music, Ginkgo Music, and Great Lakes Audio, run by Mark Farina. He has remix credits for DJ/producers such as Francesco Carrieri, Magik J, the Inland Knights, Spuma, Funk Mediterraneo, and Sona Eyambe. Ian’s tracks have been played by the likes of Derrick Carter, Roger Sanchez, Phil Weeks, Mr. V, DJ Heather, Demuir, Johnny Fiasco, Dave Mayer, Scrubfish, Kid Enigma, and Jask.
Ian was on the front cover of Juice Magazine’s April 2011 issue, and his work earned him recognition as Best Electronic Dance Music Producer by Juice Magazine in the same year. In 2017, he helped establish Singapore Community Radio, a platform aimed at connecting local and international music communities through live DJ sets and interviews.
In 2018, Ian launched Dustpan Jazz, a sub-label focused on jazz, hip hop, and downtempo sounds, developed in collaboration with Japanese artist Kentaro Tsutsumi.
Kane Ian’s work has intersected with brands and creative projects, including collaborations with Sony, X-Mini, Vicoustic, and luxury brands like Armani Exchange and Zegna. His residencies at venues such as W Singapore, Tanjong Beach Club, Fullerton Bay Hotel and Hotel G, as well as performances at venues like Centro, Stereolab, Pangaea, Lulu’s Lounge, Kyo, Kilo, and Gardens By The Bay in Singapore, have demonstrated his commitment to bringing quality music experiences to audiences.
For over 20 years, Kane Ian has remained a steady and dedicated presence in the house music scene, continuing to contribute as a DJ, producer, and label owner.
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