James Patrick Hungelmann (Minneapolis, MN)

Composer/artist/DJ/producer/promoter/teacher JP (James Patrick) Hungelmann is a longtime crusader for minimal techno and all kinds of electronic art. Through experimentation, he pushes the definitions of "forward thinking media" into new realms. Through both DJing and live performances worldwide, JP has developed and established his own brand of sleek, deep, and hypnotic electronic music. He also serves as creative director for the Microphono and Time Fog labels. As a promoter and curator, James directs Minneapolis' annual Spark Festival and the Secret Techno event series. JP was also a fundamental component in the development of VitalVinyl.com, a Minneapolis underground music mecca as well as online electronic music retailer.

Within education, James teaches and develops curricula in the fields of sound design and technology music. Harnessing progressive concepts through the tools of new music and media, he cultivates the creative potential of tomorrow's pioneers.

JP has more than ten years' experience in directing events and playing music alongside other innovators in the genre: Bruno Pronsato, Someone Else, Miskate, Ezekiel Honig, Sutekh, Sammy Dee, Jay Haze, Magda, Richie Hawtin, Ben Nevile, Randy Jones, Jeff Milligan, Jake Fairley, Mike Shannon, Deadbeat/Crackhaus, Barem, Butane, Richard Devine, Speedy J, Pole, Morton Subotnik, Alvin Lucier, and more.

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