
Quantazelle - Studio Mix - Chicago - May 2004
Submitted By:
Tricky
Genre: Electro
Date of Set: May 18th, 2004
Filesize: 63.80 MB
Total Downloads: 2
Biography of Quantazelle
In high school Liz was introduced to the world of underground electronic music through warehouse parties in the seedier parts of Chicago, but it was at California Institute of the Arts that she decided to devote herself to creating experimental electronic music and focus on innovative package design. Returning to Chicago she reconnected with computer musician friends from high school and spent a year learning their methods before she self-released a number of her earlier works on CDR in various packaging concepts.
Her first release for subVariant Recordings was Coaster [SUBV001] an LP featuring her most complex and engaging work to date, and packaged as a designer beverage coaster that comes with its own carrying case and instructions for use. Liz started the online magazine, Modsquare, in October 2002 to feature conversations with electronic musicians and artists creating innovative contemporary electronic music--such as Twerk, Mr. Projectile, Marumari, Adam Johnson, Kero, and Cepia; reviews of the enabling technology of said music; reviews of noteworthy albums; and a Chicago event calendar. It has won praise from many directions and is considered an exemplar source for discovering experimental electronic music in the midwest.
In January 2004 Liz started a jewelry company called Zelle to sell the unique designs she wears at her live performances. Crafted from electronic and computer parts, they appeal to both technologically-sophisticated and fashionably-sensible crowds.
As Quantazelle she has performed live alongside people like Jimmy Edgar, String Theory, Miles Tilmann, Proem, Proswell, Machinedrum, Kero, Flashbulb, Atomly, and Elliot Lipp, participated in Laptronica Laptop Cage Matches, and performed at the digital arts festivals Version>02 and Select Media Festival.
Liz resides in Chicago and is currently available for live performances and laptop DJ sets in the US and internationally.