Teknobrat

Teknobrat is Thomas J. Stépien, a Montreal native living in Ottawa. Aside from his own releases, he produced many releases on numerous reputable techno/house labels. Musically active since 1987, Stépien studied trumpet and piano and has worked for many years at ABM Records, a dance music record shop in Ottawa. He finds inspiration in early Detroit techno sounds, as well as the late '80s/early '90s Chicago acid house and Ghetto Trax sounds. When DJing publicly as Teknobrat, he weaves Minimal Tech House, Electro/Funky & Tribal Techno, Acid House, Detroit Techno, House and essential underground Disco Classics. He has also hosted 3 past radio shows: Nu Planet Rave (CKCU 93.1 FM Ottawa, Sept 2012 to March 2015), La Teknosphere (CHUO 89.1 FM, Ottawa, Sep 1997 to Feb 2005) and Planet Rave (CKCU 93.1 FM, Ottawa, 1991 to 1997). He currently hosts Vanguard Pulse Radio Show (CHUO 89.1 FM, Ottawa, since 2016).