Dan Bain

Inspired by Detroit techno parties of the late nineties, Dan Bain began DJ’ing in 1999. With a simple aesthetic based on the idea that there is good music and bad music, he has crafted a unique style incorporating numerous sub-genres and influences with a projection that is unique and captivating. Depending on the venue and the mood, Dan’s sets can range from ethereal and soulful downtempo to chunky house wrought with funk and nostalgia. His big-room selections include sparse yet effective elements. Always seeking new challenges and an opportunity to share as much music as possible, recent bookings have seen Bain conjuring up marathon sets as long as seven hours; engaging the crowd with his unique charisma and feeding of the energy of the floor. This fundamental give and take is at the core of his performance, always yearning for that moment when he can look onto a dance floor and see that familiar sea of faces: smiling and sharing an unforgettable moment in time.

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As a staunch proponent of vinyl only record labels and fully understanding the value of a timeless song that is a bit off the radar, Dan’s sets consist of a mix of vinyl and digital selections – always a bit left of center – but with enough boom to keep the floor moving. His record collection which began with a single Drum & Bass record in 1998, has surpassed 1,500 pieces and includes as many classics and rarities as one would expect from a true lover of fine music. On the business side Dan started a small production company in 2001 and began to make contributions to the Detroit scene. Over the span of five years he played a key role in many executable events and debuted artists like DJ Three, Chloe Harris, Habersham and Avex Axiom to Detroit.

During the spring of 2006 Dan decided to volunteer for the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit, which served as his platform to ally with Paxahau, the event’s producer. Impressed by his dedication, Paxahau brought Dan into their closely knit group and eventually nominated him as a resident DJ. Dan continues to contribute to Movement with Paxahau and shares their vision to continuously improve the event year after year. In 2010 after 4 years of service to Movement and over a decade of quietly paying his dues on the Detroit Scene, Paxahau finally presented a vote of true confidence in Dan and asked him to take the inaugural duties on the Beatport Stage for the festival's tenth anniversary. This was an honor that Dan had been working towards since the very beginning of his career and spent many restless nights contemplating the perfect blend of music to represent his tastes and the ideology of the festival.