Decktonic: Artist/DJ

Decktonic is Christian Montoya: electronic musician & DJ with a fresh sound known to rock the dancefloor. Booking / DJ / Remixes / Licensing: montoya.christian[at]gmail.com. View my EPK on Sonicbids

NEWS NEWS NEWS

My track "Disco Tech" was featured in a video by C3 Yoyo Design. You can watch it here. This track will be part of an EP coming out soon on Mozzarella Recordings, under my new alias "Miami Slice." Check back soon for more news on this project.

Update: my DJ set for this Saturday night in New Brunswick, NJ is CANCELLED due to the venue closing. Sorry about that.

I will be playing my first show in BOSTON on February 13. Full details & RSVP here. I will be playing alongside chiptune homies Active Knowledge, Bright Primate, Cathode Rays, DaPantz, & [i am noun].

My latest EP "Dark Mode" is my most popular release ever! If you haven't downloaded yet, go get it. It's free and always will be.

Make sure to like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter for more updates!

Tracks

*I am looking for a label... if you are interested, contact me: montoya.christian [at] gmail.com


DJ sets


Dark Mode (EP)
Love & Tonic Records #003
Stream & download @ Bandcamp

100% KORG DS10 dance music, 100% bass.

Decktonic - Dirty
44 Caliber Recordings FREE-P Vol. 1
Stream & download @ Bandcamp

My heavy electro house / dubstep track was included on the first 44 Caliber Recordings compilation.

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Decktonic - Acid [Demo]
Pxl-Bot #049
Download @ Pxl-Bot Records

A dark & dirty electro-step DS10 track I did for the Pxl-Bot singles competition. It was included in the runners-up compilation which you can download for free.

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Japanese Wallpaper - war (Decktonic Remix)
Dual Mode Records #009
Stream & download @ Bandcamp

A chillwave glo-fi beach house remix I did for this excellent ambient/IDM EP.

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Bright Primate - Fanfare (Decktonic Remix)
Stream & download @ Bandcamp

I took this chip-rock track in a more danceable direction. Alongside remixes by MisfitChris, i am [noun] and Smiletron.

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Legend of Zeldub (EP)
Love & Tonic Records #001
Stream & download @ Bandcamp

I decided to try my hand at some dubstep.

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Midnight (Single/EP)
MK837 Records #028
Stream & download @ Bandcamp

Decktonic's first single on MK837 Records is a tasty retro electro track ready for the dancefloor. Includes remixes from DJ Salty Flavor, Reid K and Deeflash.

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Stereo Effects (Single)
Dual Mode Records #007
Stream & free download @ Bandcamp

Decktonic takes a step back from the dancefloor for another experimental ambient track. This one is based on two KORG DS10 samples and three Ableton Live instruments, with some interesting effects applied.

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Open Mic @ 8static, Philadelphia, July 2010

8static - Open Mic

Open Mic @ 8static, Philadelphia, June 2010

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DJing @ dbar, Princeton, June 2010

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Live in New York City, January 2011

With esopus_dragon @ 8static, July 2010

w/ a fan @ 8static, Philadelphia, July 2010

First live show in New York City, January 7th, 2011.


Playing "Bassfisher" live for a small crowd at Bleeps Over Brooklyn on July 4th, 2010.

Mentions


New York’s Decktonic plays up the chiptune parts

The Deli New England, January 19, 2012

Expect a lot of drums and bass...

Ugo Capeta, December 10, 2011

The Decktonic remix is quite excellent...

Dannel Jurado, September 15, 2011

Goron Mode is a lazy, more tribal offering featuring plenty of "womp womps" and bass-y moans, while Zora Mode is held together by a strong, driving kick drum, pixel explosions and distorted arpeggios. Both are a lot of fun to listen to, and although they aren't anything extremely complex, the production is great and the song progression keeps things interesting.

The Get Downnn, July 30, 2011

[Dance Machine] rocks your electro-socks off.

Recent Music Heroes, June 11, 2011

While listening to these [remixes] I found myself nodding my head and tapping my feet...if this was playing at a club I'd for sure be dancing like a diva.

You Are Welcome, January 8, 2011

Producer Christian Montoya (aka: Decktonic) releases solid tracks on a consistent basis, and the quality of his releases only continue to improve.

The Get Downnn, January 6, 2011

Keep your eyes out for this guy folks, he’s super talented and possesses a unique sound.

The Get Downnn, November 1, 2010

Great, down tempo electronica is pretty hit or miss (if we’re wrong in this statement, feel free to call us out). And to capture a specific mood through drum kits synth loops and an array of other effects isn’t an easy feat.

Enter Decktonic (aka: Christian Montoya), a NY-based producer and DJ with a great ear for music and the ability to lay down flawless beats. His self described weapon of choice is the KORG DS10, and the way the tracks sound, provide proof of that.

The Get Downnn, June 9, 2010

Features


WUML Lowell 91.5 FM
January 3, 2012 - Acid
WUML Lowell 91.5 FM
December 20, 2011 - Remote Live Set & Interview!
WFMO Boston 91.5 FM
November 24, 2011 - Hot
WFMO Boston 91.5 FM
November 8, 2011 - Fanfare (Decktonic Remix)
WUML Lowell 91.5 FM
September 13, 2011 - war (Decktonic Remix)
'Bringing Down The House' Mix
by Byzanite on Mixcloud - My First Fakebit
The "I Got My Decks Back" Mix
by Byzanite on Mixcloud - Dirty & Nightlife (Decktonic Remix)
NLFM Podcast Episode 7
July 19, 2010 - Bassfisher
New Release: Decktonic - Midnight
MK837 Records -- debuted on RadioU Fusion and featured in Deeflash's February podcast episode
The Chipmusic Hour, 99.8fm KCC Live in the UK
27 January 2011, Decktonic - Dance Machine

Past Shows

November 16, 2011
6 PM
DJ set @ Ame Ame Raingear & Candy
Grand opening party
Ame Ame NYC
318 E 9th Street
Free, all ages
Oct. 5, 2011
9 PM
DJ set @ Brain Wave
Guest DJ for resident Little Star Dweller
Angels & Kings NYC
500 E 11th St
Manhattan
Free, 21+
August 30, 2011
6:00 PM
DJ Set @ someone's basement
w/ Manni Festo, The Nick Patel Experience, A VS. B and Bahpld!
Montclair, NJ Free, all ages
August 21, 2011
4:30 PM
Radio Set @ BBOX Radio Dekalb Market
Brooklyn, NY
Free, all ages
June 18, 2011
6:00 PM
House DJ @ Summerfest Philly Arts Parlor
1170 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
$15, all ages
June 8, 2011
9:00 PM
Live show @ Angels & Kings NYC
opening for Da Pantz & rhinostrich
Angels & Kings
500 East 11 St
New York, NY
free, 21+
February 19, 2011
8:00 PM
Live show @ 8static
opening for minusbaby (NYC) & crashfaster (SF)
Philadelphia debut
Studio 34
4522 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA
$8, all ages
February 5, 2011
11:30 PM - 4 AM
DJ set @ Cin-M-Art 43 w/ BadAsimo 43 Murray St
New York, NY
$10, 21+
January 7, 2011
10:30 PM
Live show @ Cin-M-Art 43
First live show, New York debut
43 Murray St
New York, NY
$10, 21+

Booking (DJ, Live), remixes, licensing, etc: montoya.christian [at] gmail.com

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I also run two netlabels, Love and Tonic Records & Dual Mode Records. Visit them for free music.

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