CielCN/CA
Toronto-based producer, radio host, promoter, and DJ, Ciel (Cindy LI) wears many hats, but one thing is clear: she is one of underground dance music’s most promising breakout stars. In recent years she has been active on the Toronto scene, promoting her party Work in Progress, as well as co-founding the collective It’s Not U It’s Me and the label Parallel Minds. Globally she has made a name for herself stunning crowds with her eclectic DJ sets, highlighting both melody and blistering percussion with her signature technique and light touch. As of late, Ciel’s skill as a producer has taken centre stage. A classically trained pianist, she has produced four dreamy and dancefloor-ready EPs to critical acclaim, Electrical Encounters, Hundred Flowers, Why Me?, and Trojan Horse. She has also recently released collaborative EPs with fellow Canadian producers D. Tiffany and Dan Only as Psychedelic Budz and Cloudsteppers, respectively. Whether collaborating or flying solo Ciel combines wistful New Age with a diverse array of samples and a heavy dose of bass to produce music for both mind and body.
Ciel CN/CA — First Light
World Premiere
This year at MUTEK, Toronto based DJ, producer and promoter, Ciel (Cindy Li) unveils her debut live set. Composed of new productions along with some of her favourite past compositions, Ciel’s live performance will feature the same refined melodic sensibility and hard-hitting rhythms found in her DJ sets. Expect a wide range of genres, from ambient to jungle, with a few surprises thrown in.
Who
Toronto-based DJ, producer, and promoter Ciel (Cindy Li), known for her solo releases, collaborative EPs, and affiliation with collectives It’s Not U It’s Me and Discwoman.
Labels
Parallel Minds, Ghostly International, Peach Discs, Coastal Haze
Latest
Trojan Horse (2020)
Why Me? (2019)
Hundred Flowers (2018)
More
Ciel is a champion of women and non-binary artists in dance music, spotlighting them on her radio show Work in Progress and booking them for her similarly named party.
Links
Mixcloud
