PersuasionCA/QC
Based in Montréal, Devon Hansen, known artistically as Persuasion, is an artist with a focus on texture, atmosphere, and groove. Over two decades, Hansen's exploration of electronic music spans across ambient to dub-influenced techno, marked by a nuanced approach to sound design. Their work extends to sound works for diverse media such as podcasts and multichannel installations.
In recent years, Hansen has embraced self-publishing through their digital label, Idioms, showcasing their aptitude for dreamy, dub-tinged soundscapes with releases like the acclaimed EP Pure Delusion. Their creative process involves a blend of improvisation and meticulous sound crafting, utilizing tools like modular synthesizers and laptops to shape sound in real time.
Hansen's inspiration stems from a wide array of sources, including ambient and electroacoustic music.
Persuasion CA/QC
Live
Persuasion introduces a live set emphasizing improvisation with a hybrid setup of modular synthesizers and a laptop. Dub-tinged ambient rhythms, textures, and melodic motifs are generated on the fly, live-looped, layered, and processed to create an evolving system of deep soundscapes and spontaneous grooves.
Who
Persuasion (Devon Hansen) is a Montréal-based producer, DJ, writer and label director.
Labels
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Pure Delusion EP (2020)
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Hansen's first foray into production began by googling "how to make your own techno" at 11 years old
