Angel Alanis

Angel Alanis (aka A-squared, Subsonik) is one of Chicago's most creatively diverse and consistent producers of dance music today. With an uninterrupted flow of releases since 1997, he has unleashed explosive tracks ranging from funky disco workouts to tribal, through the depths of house and minimal techno.

Angel's unique and distinct production style has given him the opportunity to collaborate with and re-mix for artists such as Sinead O'Connor, Kool Moe Dee, Julia Fordman, DJ Dan, Robbie Rivera, and a re-mix for Joey Negro which occupied the #1 spot on Billboard's Top 20.

During the mid '90s, Angel participated in a rave promotion company, Mushgroove, helping throw and promote techno parties. It provided him with invaluable experience as he learned the business side of dance music and planted deep roots in Chicago's underground scene. Developing a strong and unshakeable interest in music production, Angel set out to create a sound of his own.

After releasing his debut EP "Advanced Therapy" (1997) via Contact Records, Angel caught the attention of Bad Boy Bill's infamous label group, Mix Connection Multimedia (MCM). Angel delivered his next track "Reverse Polarities" (1997) which launched the MCM label Contaminated Muzik. Soon after, Angel was officially signed to MCM and went on to release numerous House classic through Contaminated and other MCM labels, such as International House Records (IHR), and Moody. Inspired by the thriving techno scene in Chicago, Angel delivered his debut album The Subconscious State of Techno (1999). This minimal techno full-length received acclaim from renowned artists such as Judge Jules, Laidback Luke, and Armand Van Helden.

While creating his discography, Angel built a name as a renowned DJ, playing venues around the world. Years of DJ'ing hundreds of raves and clubs resulted in his ability to deliver a flawless performance while keeping his audience thoroughly entertained.

With a vibrant spectrum of musical styles, Angel created different monikers to distinguish his sounds and allow him to experiment without alienating his fan base. "My musical styles are all across the board‚ my A-Squared name is known for a more tribal, progressive and tech-house sound. Meanwhile, Subsonik dives into breaks, Chicago hard-house and disco house. It makes it easier for people who want to buy my records to know to expect, so they don't get a breaks track when they are looking for techno."

Experimenting with his A-Squared sound, Angel formed his independent label, A-Squared Muzik, and released his underground hit "Do You Like the Way You Feel When You Shake" (2001). It was featured on numerous compilations world-wide, including Darren Emerson's "Global Underground: Live in Singapore," Charles Feelgood's "DJ Mixed," Christian Smith's "Tronic Treatment," and DJ Dan's "In Stereo."

Having traded in the cold Chicago winters for the California sunshine, Angel partnered up with native Californian DJ Dan, and founded the label Musique Multimedia Group; similar to the structure of MCM, it consists of several smaller dance labels. "The idea to start up this label came about in 2000. We offer packaging & design deals to independent dance labels that would otherwise have no other means of distribution. The main goal of Musique is to release dance/ party tracks for people to have fun to."

While the sky is the limit for this Chicago boy, Angel is sure to unleash more new sounds that will surprise and delight his fans. Angel has become one of the pioneering artists in today's dance scene, having helped carry techno and house music into the new millennium as he continues to push the boundaries of dance music into the future.