Turntable Trio

Performance

The new wave of turntablism’s heaviest minds team up to rewire what we know about the boundaries of genre, composition & technique. Toronto’s sonic metal worker reimagines the aural workshop.

Turntablists Maria Chavez, Evicshen (aka Victoria Shen), and Mariam Rezaei come from varying backgrounds, from deep listening practices to DIY scenes to composition, but all share a deep passion for experimentation and re-imaging what is possible with the turntable. Chopping up records, both physically and sonically, the trio uses a plethora of extended techniques, often developed in their own practices, including multi head needles, amplified resin objects, homemade instruments, re-assembled records, and acrylic needle nails. Their sculptural sound work mangles elements of musique concrete, noise, free improv, techno & hip hop through a lens of playful maximalism. On the cutting edge of the genre their collaboration pushes the sonic possibilities beyond. 

Multidisciplinary artist Kristina Guison pulls haunting sounds from sheet metal against a backdrop of abstract rhythmic expressions from homemade metronome mechanisms. Amplified sculptural pieces become active collaborators as Guison teaches them how to sing. 

Curated by Tad Michalak


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Sometimes our shows sell out, and that can be a bummer for folks who didn’t get a ticket. We’ve developed a new ticketing policy that applies to advance ticket holders and those wanting tickets to ensure a fair, transparent process for releasing additional tickets to a sold-out show. Please read our full policy here.

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Our new ticket type invites you to Pay What You Can Afford (PWYCA) which means that you can choose an appropriate level and where possible, help to offset community members attending at a discounted rate. Levels are decided by you based upon your income and financial flexibility and are not verified at the door.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

Tranzac is wheelchair accessible. 

We will have ear plugs and sunglasses for those that need it. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to matthew@musicgallery.org.

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We strongly encourage masking at all times. For our full policy, click here

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We expect all attendees and community members to respect one another, and to respect the work that was created for you to explore. We will not tolerate harm or harmful behaviour of any kind. View our policy here.

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