INGRID HAKANSON
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The second single off Swirl People's "Swirl it up" album. Ingrid Hakanson is on duty for the vocals "(I'll be a) Freak for you" and this upcoming star based in Vancouver succeeded, with the Swirl People, to deliver a sweet 80's drenched house tune that will stay in your head all day long. Besides the original mix of this, Miles Maeda remixed and warped this song immediately to the late 80's with one of the sweetest old school house tracks you'll hear this year! Sweet house treat... from start to finish!
Biography
Ingrid Hakanson began a career in electronic music in 2000 when a friend handed her a microphone during his set at a party in Vancouver, BC. Since then, Ingrid has made a name for herself in Vancouver as one of the area’s first live improvisational vocalists in the house music scene.
Music has always been a part of Ingrid’s life. Growing up in Toronto, she played piano, saxophone, and sang classical both in a choir and solo. When she moved to Vancouver in 1996, she spent 4 years fronting a rock band before becoming part of a local musicians’ collective called Bedroomstudio. This group’s blend of jazz, rock, and synthesized beats saw the release of the album ‘Submissions’ in 2005.
Ingrid’s tracks have enjoyed worldwide success as she continues to gain popularity as a respected writer and performer of various house vocal styles. Releases such as ‘Out of Touch’ with Dave Armstrong (2003) and ‘Freak for You’ and ‘Luscious’ with Swirl People (2007) have brought her amazing talent to the forefront of the house music scene. Appearing often as a live vocalist in her home town, Ingrid also travels for regular gigs in several cities on the west coast with local and out-of-town DJs such as Carlos Mendoza (LCG), Ken Christensen (ECB), Luke McKeehan (Nordic Trax), Jon Lee, Jason Tokita and several local BC and Seattle DJs.
This year’s releases with LawnChair Generals, Swirl People, Massimo DaCosta, Ken Christensen, and Max Graham will continue to elevate her status as one of house music’s most sought-after vocalists, allowing audiences worldwide to experience her strong live performances and stage presence. Ingrid is currently in the studio working on a full length album to be released in the coming year.
Discography
(I'll Be A) Freak For You (Miles Maeda Remix) - Swirl People & Ingrid Hakanson
(I'll Be A) Freak For You (Radio Cut) - Swirl People & Ingrid Hakanson
Losing Me - Alex Escott & Ingrid Hakanson (Bedroomstudio)
Luscious - Swirlpeople & Ingrid Hakanson (Swirl It Up)
Out of Time - Dave Armstrong & Ingrid Hakanson
Part of Mine - Massimo DaCosta & Ingrid Hakanson
Sprung - Andy Clockwork & Ingrid Hakanason
Torn - Alex Escott & Ingrid Hakanson (Bedroomstudio)
Valentines - Alex Escott & Ingrid Hakanson (Bedroomstudio)
Releases & Performances
Check out Ingrid on Myspace
WMC 2008 w/ Ken 'ecb' Christensen
Press Kit
Complete BIOGRAPHY
Photos Courtesy of Adam Myhill
Artist Photo 1
Artist Photo 2
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Links
Ingrid Hakanson on Myspace
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Ingrid Hakanson (vocalist) |
| Date | City | Venue |
| Dec 31 | Vancouver | Lotus Sound Lounge |
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= Freak for You = Swirl People with Ingrid Hakanson Released in early 07, this track is now sold out on vinyl! Available by digital download only.  |
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