Kevin Shiu
Based in Vancouver, Canada’s Kevin Shiu has been at the forefront of club culture for the last 16 years. His Magic touch, keen foresight and suave mannerisms have propelled him into headliner status at clubs around the world. His signature style ranges from deep tech house through driving progressive house and remains true to the underground sound that first inspired him: a deep, moody sound with pounding percussion and a mighty hypnotic groove.
Kevin’s career has recently started to spark on a global scale – both John Digweed and Tiesto have recently been quoted mentioning Kevin as one of their favorite DJ’s, and in the last few years Kevin has played alongside almost every major DJ in the world. As a member of the Balance Record Pool, Kevin has been singled out as a trend and style leader in the worldwide dance music community.
Kevin’s residency at Focus in Vancouver has propelled the night to become one of the top club nights in Canada and has been called one of the top club nights in the world by a number of top DJs including Luke Fair, Desyn Masiello and Chris Fortier. Kevin’s involvement guarantees that Focus remains on the cutting edge of what is underground and at the forefront of what is to come. His 5 hr Journey sets are legendary and eagerly anticipated by his fans. Kevin’s talent for playing the right tracks at the right time is paying off as John Digweed and Tiesto both requested for Kevin to open for them this summer. Plus the man himself, Sasha has asked Kevin to tour Asia with him this fall (7 dates).
Kevin’s studio works with partner John Morgan (Powerplant) are coming fast and hard. Their track ‘Acid Brownies’ is getting amazing reviews and is rapidly climbing all the charts including reaching number seven on the Balance Record Pool and is in the top ten for top sales on Juno Records. Their latest track ‘Check One’ is already making waves, it is currently on Hernan Cattane’s April 2006 Top 10 Chart and being played by many of the top djs in the world.
Kevin’s talent is never ending. His enthusiasm and fervor thrives for good quality electronic dance music. He instills a high standard of quality and professionalism. It is his positive influence on others and his reputation as a genuine and diligent visionary that has helped put himself and Vancouver on the map.
