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Egyptrixx (born David Psutka)[1] is a Canadian electronic musician from Toronto. Psutka also releases music under the names "Hiawatha" and " Ceramic TL", is a member of experimental folk project Anamai,[2] and works as a studio producer [3]

Biography

Egyptrixx's debut full-length album, Bible Eyes, was released in March 2011.[4][5][6] Psutka stated in an interview that Bible Eyes was created as a tribute to his great-grandmother.[7]

In 2012, Egyptrixx announced a side project with former Thrush Hermit member Ian McGettigan, called Hiawatha.[8] The duo's debut album, Language, was released on September 25, 2012 through Last Gang Records.[9] In 2012 McGettigan was replaced by Cameron Gilpin, formerly of Bad Robot(s) Evil Doer.

Psutka released the 2nd Egyptrixx album entitled "A/B til Infinity" in 2013 - the album was a multimedia collaboration with German visual artist ANF and received critical acclaim upon release. The album emphasized a minimalist or deconstructionist approach.[10] Psutka announced his new label "Halocline Trance" and the third Egyptrixx LP entitled "Transfer of Energy [Feelings of Power], which will be the label's first release.[11] Psutka has also worked on various other projects as a studio producer.[12]

With his various projects, Psutka has toured extensively and performed at Sonar, Roskilde Festival, Mutek, CTM Festival and more.

Discography

Albums

Ceramic TL

Hiawatha

Anamai

  • Sallows (Buzz, 2015)

EPs

  • Battle for North America (RAMP, 2010)
  • The Only Way Up EP (Night Slugs, 2010)
  • Liberation Front (Night Slugs, 2011)

appears on

  • Kuedo - Assertion of a Surrounding Presence (Knives, 2015)

Remixes

  • Brodinski - Arnold Classics [Egyptrixx remix] (Grizzly, 2010)
  • Starkey - Robot Hands [Egyptrixx remix] (Civil, 2011)
  • Massive Attack - Hymn of the Big Wheel [Egyptrixx remix] (Virgin, 2012)

Compilations

  • Night Slugs All Stars Vol.1 (Night Slugs, 2011)
  • Modeselektor pres. Modeselektion vol.2 (Monkeytown, 2012)
  • Night Slugs All Stars Vol.2 (Night Slugs, 2013)

References

  1. ^ Bible Eyes review. Pitchfork Media.
  2. ^ http://www.factmag.com/2015/03/01/anamai-interview/
  3. ^ http://www.factmag.com/2012/08/30/hear-another-song-by-hiawatha-egyptrixxs-psychedelic-side-project/
  4. ^ Review. Dusted.
  5. ^ Review. FACT.
  6. ^ Review. Resident Advisor.
  7. ^ Egyptrixx – Start From The Beginning (PREMIERE) + Exclusive Interview (Video). Urb, November 15, 2010.
  8. ^ Egyptrixx Starts Side Project, Announces First LP. XLR8R, July 12, 2012.
  9. ^ Egyptrixx and Thrush Hermit's Ian McGettigan Ready Album as Hiawatha. Exclaim!, July 12, 2012.
  10. ^ http://www.ssense.com/news/anf-egyptrixx-ab-til-infinity-video
  11. ^ http://www.factmag.com/2014/11/04/egyptrixx-announces-new-album-launches-halocline-trance-label/
  12. ^ http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2015/02/artist-tips-egyptrixx/
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