Wolfgang Voigt is considered to be one of the most influential minimal techno artists. He is also known as a music producer who owns such labels as Cologne-based electronica and techno label Kompakt. He received his worldwide recognition with the help of an unusual and rare execution style. Wolfgang Voigt has worked on many projects, and the most famous of them are Mike Ink, Studio1, M: I: 5, GAS, Love Inc., Freiland, Wassermann.
In the tracks of this genius you will find different elements, starting from techno with German Schlager and folk and end with austere minimalistic concept techno series.
Gas is one of the most popular projects by Wolfgang Voigt that has been working up to now. The sound is simultaneously unusual and magnificent. This explains the fact that musician wants to "bring the forest to the disco, or vice-versa" as he said. It is worth reminding that GAS got the 11th place on Pitchfork’s “The 50 Best Ambient Albums of All Time.” This year Gas released a new album which called Narkopop. The previous one was issued in the far 2000.
Recently, Gas announced his tour dates in U.S. Besides this, he going to join Day for Night festival, where also will be playing along with other popular bands as The Jesus Lizard, Nine Inch Nails, Solange and Thom Yorke.
11-03 Toronto, Ontario - Sony Centre
12-15-17 Houston, TX - Day for Night
12-18 Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
12-19 Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere