Daniel Rhode (b. 1988) is a Detroit-based composer and educator, and co-founder of the record label/collective slashsound. Described as transcendent (NPR Music),his music explores music and movement through combinations of digital and organic elements. Rhode has received commissions from Kun-Yang Lin Dancers, Dance in the Annex, the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble, and collaborated with performers such as Todd Reynolds. Rhode creates electronic dance music under the avatar RETCON, and has released several EPs via the slashsound label. For more information visit www.slashsound.net