Simon Doty’s origins from deep in Canada’s Western wilderness to a college basketball shooting guard are unlikely beginnings for the development of a finely tuned electronic artist. After years mastering his sound and ascending the ranks of the underground circuit, Doty’s breakthrough year is unfolding with his debut LP ‘Universal Language’ on Anjunadeep, supported by a world tour featuring over 60 dates. Marquee performances at electronic music’s top venues including Brooklyn Mirage, The Gorge Amphitheatre, Savaya Bali, Fabric London, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre highlight a year of live milestones for the Canadian talent. This sound selector and creator is a self-taught gear master ‘whiz kid’ with a profound understanding of musical composition and engineering that has earned the ear of his peers and heroes alike. With a consistent yet dynamic signature sound defined by gritty analog synthesis, emotive melodies and tough, driving grooves; formative influences like Sasha, Hot Since 82, Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn, Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo and Carl Cox are now counted among Simon’s most ardent supporters. Mgmt: drew@rhetoricalmusic.com