a b Flynn, Andrew (September 11, 1998). "DJ Sheppard bringing underground sound to the surface". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Canadian Press. p.27 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via ProQuest. But "Shep," as he's known in the dance nightclubs, is probably the most successful club DJ this country has ever known.

Harrison, Tom (June 12, 1998). "Sheppard's a busy guy and Love Inc. it: Canada's top dance music guru is here with his group tonight". The Province. p.B12 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via ProQuest.

A global celebration of dance music, taking in the cities responsible for the best DJs, records, and clubs

Rob Smith chatted to Duncan about the process of writing the book, what to expect and how you assemble a database on the cities and scenes leading electronic music forward worldwide. Chris Sheppard (born c. 1963), [1] also known as DJ Dogwhistle, is a Canadian DJ, record producer and musician. In total, 50 key global locations are examined, spanning across North, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.

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Archer, Bert (July 25, 2009). "The Ballad of Martin Streek". The Globe and Mail (Online) . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via ProQuest. Travel wasn’t always an option for budget and restriction reasons. But something even better than touring the planet at Mixmag was the opportunity I’d had there to build up a network of incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and generous people all over the world. Powell, Betsy (September 2, 1996). "MacIsaac scoops three video awards". Calgary Herald. Canadian Press. p.D4 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com. a b c Benson, Denise (July 21, 2015). "Remembering RPM: Toronto's Wildest and Weirdest Club of the 90s". Vice . Retrieved July 27, 2023.

In Destination Dancefloor you delve into the dance culture of 50 cities across the globe, did you encounter any surprising similarities/differences between scenes around the globe? a b c d Bot, Ellen (November 12, 1987). "DJ's 'cool' street-guy style includes slippers". Toronto Star. p.J10 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via ProQuest. Sheppard, who recently turned 24... Sheppard stopped releasing music in the 2000s and his last reported public appearance was on a 2014 episode of the Humble & Fred podcast. [18] [19] Discography [ edit ]

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Boles, Benjamin (June 7, 2016). "Parties to Rave Buses, Relive Toronto 90s History with This Flyer Collection". Vice . Retrieved July 27, 2023. Howell, David (December 2, 1993). "Master of techno music raves into Edmonton; For Chris Sheppard, success is always played out on the dance floor". Edmonton Journal. p.D4 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via ProQuest. Canada's foremost producer of dance and techno music is in Edmonton this week for two events showcasing aspects of his craft. Chris Sheppard is a Toronto nightclub and radio DJ who has made a big mark on the country's dance music scene. An encyclopaedia of local scenes, clubs and DJs around the world, the book is your new global passport to electronic music’s escapist club spaces around the world. The research actually also drove home just how global the abuse from powerful men in nightlife is I’m afraid. Hopefully, the situation will improve as more people tell their stories and receive the support they need and deserve – and DJ booths become a hell of a lot more representative of dancefloors. One of the leading figures in the Canadian dance music scene in the 1980s and 1990s, he was active as both a club and radio DJ. [2] [3] [4] [5]

I’ve spent my working life in clubs all over the world and met wonderful people and built life-long friendships,” he writes. “I’m so proud that our little movement grew into such a phenomenal global force.” Sheppard formed Love Inc. in 1997, along with vocalist Simone Denny and fellow producer/remixer Brad Daymond. [3] [16] Love Inc. won the Juno Award for Best Dance Recording for "Broken Bones" and in 2001 for "Into the Night". [17] Featuring incredible photography, insider recommendations, and some of the biggest names in dance music, Destination Dancefloor reveals how DJ culture swept the globe and 40 cities where you can immerse yourself in the best electronic music culture has to offer. LeBlanc, Larry (July 4, 1998). "Sheppard Grows With The Times". Billboard. Vol.110, no.27. p.51 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Google Books. Sheppard lived in the then-Toronto suburb of Mississauga in his youth and attended Alderwood Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke. [1] He studied radio and television arts at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. [1] Career [ edit ]Kives, Bartley (March 10, 1997). "Grand Fromage". Winnipeg Sun. p.12 . Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Is Destination Dancefloor a product of your personal clubbing experiences across the world with Mixmag, or have you been interviewing key figures and travelling to locations across the globe to do research for the title? Founded by Ellen Allien in 1999, Bpitch control is the sound of techno. With releases from Apparat, Paul Kalkbrenner, Telefon Tel Aviv, Métaraph and more, Allien’s label encompasses all manner of techno, & so many of these releases have changed the trajectory of electronic music.