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Having his music signed to such diverse labels as techno mainstay M_nus Records, Canadian down-tempo imprint Interchill, and French progressive label BUS (amongst others), it's clear to see that Melbourne-based producer Oblique Industries is not one to be restricted by the boundaries of genre. Drawing influence from techno, house, minimal, electro, progressive and experimental sounds, Oblique Industries has crafted a sound as much to tantalize the mind as the body, exploring the contrasts between light and dark, loud and soft, minimal and maximal… whilst delving deep into the spaces in between.
Aside from his own productions, Oblique Industries is quickly becoming a sought after remix artist after being hand-selected by Richie Hawtin as the winner of the Plastikman 'Ask Yourself' Remix Competition out of over 1300 entries from around the world, earning him a place on Plastikman's 'Arkives' on seminal techno label M_nus Records. Oblique Industries' music is also available through Interchill Records, BUS records, and Finland's Planetaria Recordings and Australia's own Subsonic Music, with more tracks slated for release soon on Chameleon Recordings, Smash Bang and Open Records.
For the past 2 1/2 years, Ryan has also hosted a radio program called Sonic Origami, bringing a diverse selection of cutting-edge electronic music to the Melbourne airwaves on radio station PBS FM, the show is currently on hiatus as Ryan buckles down in the studio for an intense upcoming release & performance schedule.
2011 has seen Oblique Industries bring his live show to the international stage with his first ever tour of Europe and Asia, including performances throughout France, Germany, Poland, UK, China and Japan.
