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Biography (excerpt)
With influences ranging from early house and disco to turntablism and techno, Brett Johnson successfully straddles the line between knowledgable "thinking man's" DJ and genuine, primal floor-filler. Brett's sound is best known as groovy, bumping house with a hearty dose of techno elements, crafted and mixed in a way that is truly identifiable as his own. Complex rhythms and off-kilter melodic tweaks are mainstays of his sonic arsenal but Brett Johnson's wild card is an ability to inject warmth and soul into his electronics. The result is an impressive discography filled with unique statements, otherworldly surprises, and undeniable club stompers.
Brett's production work, once accurately referred to as "funkyrobotsoul," has captured the attention of DJ'ing legends like Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak who both signed him for a period to their respective record labels. Brett also helped start his own label, the influential Aesoteric Records, which was founded in 1998. Some of the label's original artists, JT Donaldson and Lance DeSardi, are still working with Brett today in the formation of his next label venture, Bang The Box. This label, originally started by DeSardi in San Francisco, has evolved to feature the trio's individual and collaborative productions, continuing a strong musical kinship that began over a decade ago.
Brett's DJ'ing career has had an amazing trajectory over the past couple decades. He's traveled the world with his bag of vinyl and CDs, spreading his musical might to revered nightclubs and festivals like Fabric in London, Cocoon in Berlin, White Rabbit in Beijing, and Scotland's T In The Park festival.
Further inspired by his recent DJ adventures and a world's worth of music Brett Johnson has powered up the studio gear and is now working on new tracks with full force. A new album is on the way, the long anticipated follow-up to 2003's acclaimed Selected Moments From The Nu House, as well as a slew of new 12" singles (on vinyl, yes. Brett loves vinyl.). Brett is most excited about his involvement with the aforementioned Bang The Box label, which has many big releases in store, and working on this with his long time friends. "It's gonna be huge!" Brett enthusiastically exclaims. "Between the few of us we will be doing our best to help bring the proper underground house sound back stateside. Don't sleep!"
Discography
NEW Selected Releases

Brett Johnson returns with four quality Southern Fried Cuts on the first installment of “Things That Go Bump in the Night”
*NEW* MISSING YOU - EIGHT-TRACKS - 8TR008
Release date: March 2, 2010
Beatport Pre-Release: February 2, 2010
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After years of intense negotiation, EIGHT-TRACKS has finally been able to snag an otherworldly release from our favorite psychedelic warrior, renowned DJ/producer Brett Johnson. "Missing You," is a gloriously melancholy cut that successfully bridges Brett's affinity for potent house rhythms, Detroit-bred bass lines, and decidedly deeper intentions. It satisfies that necessary primal groove as it successfully strums the heartstrings.
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Brett Johnson & Dave Barker | "Temptation And Lies (The Cynosure Remixes)" feat. Mike Shannon & Deadbeat, Chic Miniature and Brett Johnson | Cynosure Recordings

Brett Johnson & Dave Barker | "Stucco Homes Remixes" feat.Derrick Carter, Luke Solomon, Chuck Daniels and James Curd | Classic Recordings

Brett Johnson | "Night Trippers Guide To The Galaxy ep" | Frankie Recs.

Mixes
New Brett Johnson Mix!
La Tech Mix
La Casa Mix
Business As Usual Compilation
(Classic)
Estate Mix 2005
Press Kit
Complete BIO
Artist Photo 1
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Links
Brett on Myspace
Brett's podcast | Podcast
Brett's videos | Youtube
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B r e t t J o h n s o n |
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| Date |
City |
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| Feb 19 |
Milwaukee |
Hot Water |
| Feb 20 |
Chicago |
Smart Bar |
| Mar 17-23 |
Beijing China |
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| Apr 17 |
Dallas |
Cynosure |
| May 8 |
Dallas |
The Cavern |
| Jun 6 |
Waterford |
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| Jun 12 |
London |
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| Jun 18 |
Brussels |
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| Aug 27 |
Munich |
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| Sep 4 |
Cadiz Spain |
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| Jan 17 |
Dallas |
Pop Rocks Zubar |
| Feb 7 |
Dallas |
Plush |
| Feb 20 |
Copenhagen |
Culture Box |
| Feb 20 |
Berlin |
Watergate |
| Mar 21 |
Dallas |
Pop Rocks Zubar |
| Apr 18 |
Dallas |
Pop Rocks Zubar |
| May 30 |
Berlin |
Watergate |
| Jun 4 |
London |
Fabric |
| Jun 5 |
Aveiro |
Magnolia Club |
| Jun 12 |
Moscow |
Solyanka Club |
| Jul 5 |
Barcelona |
Pool Session s Liquid |
| Jul 17 |
Berlin |
Weekend Club |
| Jul 18 |
Paris |
Le Social Club |
| Jul 25 |
Cologne |
Art Theater |
| Jul 31 |
Frankfurt |
Cocoon Club |
| Aug 29 |
San Francisco |
Anu |
| Dec 31 |
Mexico |
Forum Capital |
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NEWS & Reviews
NEW!!! GOT BLEEP?!

After few moments of silence during the hot summer months, we return to you with another audio documentation of dance floor destruction! For this chapter of the manifesto Brett Johnson returns to the soapbox with a 3 chaptered message. These are essential words in sound that will secure the existence of our House.
Track list:
1. En El Pegajoso (Main Mix)
2. En El Pegajoso (Dub Mix)
3. Postage Paid
*NEW* MISSING YOU Feedback
"..another lovelyyy deepness from the man Will play" -Laurent Garnier
"very solid release, the space bump mix reminds me of the old good days" - Jay West
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all 4 trax are good and have different direction which is great!!
" Mike Clark/Agent X
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Good !!
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...More Feedback Click Here
February 2009
Sweet Lover (Brett Johnson Main)

Four tracks round out this ep featuring some of the best up and coming talent in the French and UK house scenes combined with legendary Dallas house music dj and producer Brett Johnson. Brett Johnson’s tech house banger proves to be the appropriate choice when building tension and rocking the dance floor is desired. Brett also provides a dub for those who prefer less vocals and more beats.
- Primal Review
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