Sian (musician)

For the Scottish Gaelic artist, see Sian (band).
Graham Goodwin
Background information
Birth nameGraham Anthony Goodwin
Also known asSian
Born (1977-10-22) October 22, 1977 (age 47)
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
OriginIreland and Spain
GenresTechno, Melodic techno, dark disco
Occupation(s)Musician, DJ, Label owner
Years active2005–present
LabelsOctopus Recordings
Websitehttps://www.djsian.com/

Graham Anthony Goodwin (born October 22, 1977),[1][2] also known as Sian, is an Irish electronic dance music producer, DJ, visual artist, and record label owner. He founded Octopus Recordings label in 2008. He has released records on Diynamic, Cocoon Recordings, and Drumcode Records music labels, and produced remixes for Jan Blomqvist, Oliver Heldens, and Deadmau5, among others. Goodwin hosts a show on his label’s Octopus Radio, appears on BBC Northern Ireland radio, the Sirius XM BPM station, and has been featured on Apple Music.

Biography and career

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Goodwin was raised in Spain. He currently resides in Los Angeles. His musical career began when he was a teenager, playing in Dublin's now-closed club, The Kitchen[3] and in Barcelona's Razzmatazz club.[4] Sian's releases have been charted by Beatport over 100 times, with 8 tracks appearing on the site's Overall Top 100 Tracks chart. He has also had two charted tracks on Spotify. [5]

Founded in 2008, Goodwin’s music label outputs a range of electronic music genres, from Melodic Techno to Indie Dance. Octopus Recordings has released work by notable artists including Nicole Moudaber, HI-LO, Julian Jeweil, Sam Paganini, Reiner Zonneveld, Oliver Koletzki, among others. The label's releases have appeared in the top 10 techno chart on Beatport.[6] Nicole Moudaber's 2012 remix of Sian's "Front Pocket" reached the number one position on the Beatport techno charts. In 2016, Beatport featured Goodwin as their Artist of the Week.[7]

In 2017, Goodwin collaborated with skateboarder Aaron Homoki to create a line of merchandise.[8][9][10] Goodwin has also released albums on Deadmau5's label, Mau5trap, including his "Ultraviolet" EP series.[11]

In 2023, Armin van Buuren's Armada Music released Sian's "La Petite Mort" with Burko and Autograf.[12]

Third Culture

In 2023, Goodwin collaborated with Sacha Robotti on a project called Third Culture, releasing two EPs on Solomun's record label, Diynamic. Solomun also invited Third Culture to perform alongside him at Exposition Park (Los Angeles).[13] Maceo Plex's Lone Romantic label also releases Third Culture's work, and BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong is a notable supporter. Third Culture's early releases earned chart-topping spots on Beatport's electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern) charts.

Touring

Goodwin has performed at popular music events, including Amsterdam Dance Event, Barcelona's Sónar music festival, Detroit Electronic Music Festival “Movement”, Art Brasil, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas and Orlando, Brooklyn's Avant Gardner, Miami Music Week, and Governors Island.[14][15][16][17] He has also supported Deadmau5 on tour in 2019.[18]

Discography

On Octopus Recordings

Year Title
2017 Pause[19][20]
2015 Front Pocket (Nicole Moudaber remix)[21]
2013 Sleeper Cell[22][23]
2013 Shame Cube[24][25]
2011 Purple Bang[26]

Albums

Year Title
2020 X[27]
2017 Ultraviolet EP[28]
2017 Capital Crimewave[29][30]
2015 Anthracite[31][32]
2011 Before Silence[33][34]

Releases

Singles and EPs

2023 La Petite Mort (with Burko and Autograf) Armada Music
2023 Chemicals EP Diynamic
2023 Never Look Back EP Diynamic

Early Releases

Singles and EPs

2007 Flood EP (with Gui Boratto remix)[35] Octopus Recordings
2006 Cinematheque Dessous
2005 Sei Pokerflat Recordings

Remixes

Sian has produced remixes for Jan Blomqvist,[36][37] Deadmau5,[citation needed] HI-LO,[38] and others.

References

  1. ^ "Instagram | Happy birthday to the @octopusrecordings captain @sianofficial". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  2. ^ "Sian, Dave Salacious, Mark Allton & Paul Mordaunt". boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin'. 2005-12-05. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ Callwood, Brett. "Raw Sian is Sexy and Emotive". LA Weekly. Semanal Media LLC. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. ^ Cummins, Steve. "Better off abroad? Irish acts look to the continent". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Analytics". Songstats. Songstats. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Monthly Chart Position - Techno (Peak Time / Driving)". Beatstats. Beatstats. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  7. ^ Dolev, Omri. "Sian – Artist of the Week at Beatport. Top June 2016". Techno Station. Techno Station. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  8. ^ French-Sorgini, Brie. "Sian Talks New Music on mau5trap, AMOK Project, Jaws Collab & More [Exclusive Interview]". Raver Rafting. Raver Rafting. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Octopus Recordings reach the magic 100 releases with a special compilation and series of parties". Decoded Magazine. Decoded Magazine.
  10. ^ Groove, Aria. "Sian presents Octopus100 Compilation". Electronic Groove. Electronic Groove. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  11. ^ Vargas, Ulises. "SIAN ELEVATES TECHNO IN ULTRAVIOLET 3.0 EP, SHARES EXCLUSIVE MIX [INTERVIEW]". EDM.com. EDM.com. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  12. ^ Hamdan, Hana. "Autograf Enlist Burko & Sian for 'La Petit Mort'". Relentless Beats. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  13. ^ Medina, Sebastian. "SOLOMUN PREPARES FOR 5-HOUR SET TO 10,000 PEOPLE AT EXPOSITION PARK IN LA". Exron Music. Exron Music. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  14. ^ Gilmore, Grant. "Sian Gives Us The Lowdown on 'Ultraviolet 1.0', Joining mau5trap, & More!". EDM Identity. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  15. ^ French-Sorgini, Brie. "Sian Talks New Music on mau5trap, AMOK Project, Jaws Collab & More [Exclusive Interview]". Raver Rafting. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  16. ^ Caruso, Chris. "Victor Calderone Brings Matter+ to Governors Island 7/16 – Win Tickets!". DJ Times. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  17. ^ Berry, Graham. "Not Another DJ: Sian". LA Weekly. Semanal Media LLC. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  18. ^ Scilippa, Phil. "Deadmau5 Announces Cube V3 Phase One Tour Support". edm.com. edm.com. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  19. ^ Gilmore, Grant. "Sian Spins Up First Volume of 'Octopus Classics'". EDM Identity. EDM Identity. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  20. ^ Yu, Sam. "Sian Points Out His Most Inspiring '90s Club Tracks". Insomniac Magazine. Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  21. ^ Melfi, Daniel. "Imprints: Octopus Recordings". Vice. Vice Media. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  22. ^ Gilmore, Grant. "Sian Spins Up First Volume of 'Octopus Classics'". EDM Identity. EDM Identity. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  23. ^ Yu, Sam. "Sian Points Out His Most Inspiring '90s Club Tracks". Insomniac Magazine. Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  24. ^ Gilmore, Grant. "Sian Spins Up First Volume of 'Octopus Classics'". EDM Identity. EDM Identity. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  25. ^ Yu, Sam. "Sian Points Out His Most Inspiring '90s Club Tracks". Insomniac Magazine. Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  26. ^ Matos, M. "Sian - Purple Bang". Resident Advisor. Resident Advisor. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  27. ^ Kocay, Lisa. "Sian Releases 'X' Album". Forbes. Integrated Whale Media Investments. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  28. ^ Bein, Kat. "Sian Shares Dark Industrial Stomper 'Opium' From 'Ultraviolet 2.0' EP: Exclusive". Billboard.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  29. ^ "Could Sian's Capital Crimewave Be The Best Techno Album of 2017?". Flow Music. Flow Music. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  30. ^ Culham, Devin. "SIAN IS READY TO STICK HIS NECK OUT TO MAKE THE MUSIC HE LOVES". EDM.com. EDM.com. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  31. ^ Orenstein, Carré. "SIAN: A dose of sinister techno". Mixmag. Development Hell Ltd. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  32. ^ Mammoser, Gigen. "Justin James Gives Sian's "Ascension" a Transatlantic Techno Rework". Vice. Vice Media. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  33. ^ "Graham Goodwin tells us about his dynamic new full-length, which features his own productions and remixes by Gui Boratto, Joel Mull, Terence Fixmer and more". Resident Advisor. Resident Advisor. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  34. ^ Paratore, Gregory. "Sian releases 'Before Silence' album". DJ Mag. Thrust Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  35. ^ Gubatz, Stefan. "Sian – Flood EP (Octopus 001)". FAZE Mag. FAZE Mag. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  36. ^ "Sian Remixes Jan Blomqvist and Bloom Twins' Latest Single 'High On Beat (Sian Remix)'". Four/Four. FourFour Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  37. ^ "Jan Blomqvist & Bloom Twins Share Sian Remix of 'High On Beat'". ColoRising. ColoRising. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  38. ^ "Oliver Heldens announces next techno release under HI-LO". DJ Mag. Thrust Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 28 February 2023.