Words like “uncompromising” get tossed around when talking about music, but Patrick DSP is the real deal. No matter the current techno trends, his style has remained energetic, raw & powerful throughout the years. Standing in front of a sound system while he works the decks is like standing in front of a moving train: it might hurt a little, but you won’t forget it. From his DJing to his production, there is a raw drive to the music that never stops. Patrick started spinning records at underground raves in Canada in '96 & quickly found himself making the music that had drawn him to DJing. Music was a window into sonic exploration & new music technologies that led him to create everything from film scores to his signature pounding techno. He also taught others how to make music, gave advice & taught classes on music production. His extensive discography includes releases on his own Hardsignal Records as well as seminal labels like Heroes, Hydraulix, Kne' Deep, and the legendary Djax-Up Beats. His production style is tight & thumping with a high level of energy & drive. It is no surprise that he has DJed so many legendary events worldwide. Whether as a DJ, producer, engineer, or techno lover, Patrick DSP has dedicated his time & energy to techno. He’s stayed true to the sound he loves the most. Whether you’re listening to a record he’s made or having your head blasted by one of his DJ sets, you know he’s not holding anything back. It’s full-on, it’s charging & it’s real.