GALEN, one of the great living pillars of West Coast dance music, San Francisco’s own true hero and legend. His creation and shared evolution of Sunset Sound System have quite literally catapulted a local scene into the global sphere. This has since magnetically attracted the world’s top DJs and producers to the West, playing for the Sunset annuals, boat parties, and Campout Festival. These events are renowned for establishing and maintaining the gold standard in sound and production, fostering a deep, tangible pride that is immediately palpable. As a preeminent organizer, GALEN is the force that brings the experience into crystallized perfection. And within this historic landscape, his dedication to the craft of DJing has not wavered. By playing his extensive vinyl collection at renegade and warehouse parties of the 90s and 2000s, GALEN has honed his own proficiency — ranging from deep acid house to rare disco in a fluid signature sound, known for assertive mixing techniques inspired by each discerning dancefloor. His rich, precise taste has also translated into his own studio productions, with contributions to labels peppered across the globe. Currently, his latest 3-track ‘Magic Bus’ EP on the WhatToDo Label has been received with worldwide acclaim. When this veritable stalwart is not firmly holding court in his native SF, you can find him rocking pivotal events and festivals in North America while also touring Europe from his new home base in Amsterdam. His recent headlining performances at Lightning In A Bottle Festival have helped pave the way for a new generation of audiences to experience GALEN’s bold and distinctive dancefloor style.
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