Ciel (musician) explained

Ciel
Birth Name:Cindy Li
Birth Place:Xi'an, China
Origin:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Label:Parallel Minds, X Kalay, IK7, Planet Euphorique, Ecstatic Editions
Associated Acts:D. Tiffany, Priori, Dan Only, CCL, Daniel 58, Yohei S

Cindy Li, known professionally as Ciel, is a Canadian DJ, producer, and promoter.[1] [2] [3] Based in Toronto, Ontario, Li is known for her solo and collaborative electronic EPs and for founding the label Parallel Minds.[4] Li is also known for her advocacy work for women in the electronic music scene in Toronto. Li was born in Xi'an.[5]

Career

Li studied English at Queen's University.[6] Her career started as the radio host of CFRC-FM, a station in Kingston, Ontario, where she emphasized music from women-identifying artists. There, Li developed an interest in post-punk and shoegaze music.[5] In 2015, Li developed Work in Progress, an event designed as an extension of her radio show and exclusively showcasing music by women-identifying artists.[7] Guests at the shows included D. Tiffany, Volvox, and DJBOYZCLUB.[8] The event was designed to push back against all-male DJ lineups and improve the safety of the spaces where performances take place.

Her debut EP, Electrical Encounters, was released in 2017 to positive critical reviews.[9] [10] In 2018, her mix "Radio Buttons #20" was described as one of the best of January by Pitchfork with acclaim for its atmosphere and pacing.[11] Her second EP, Hundred Flowers, was similarly acclaimed as one of the best electronic records of the year.[12] In 2020 and 2021, Li released collaborative EPs with fellow Canadian producers D. Tiffany and Dan Only as Psychedelic Budz and Cloudsteppers.[1]

Style

Her work has been described as fast-paced, with an emphasis on percussive sampling, lead synths, and bass tonality.[5] She works broadly within electronic and dance music. [1] [5]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ciel MUTEK Montreal. Mutek Montreal. 15 Jan 2022. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015542/https://montreal.mutek.org/en/artists/ciel. live.
  2. Web site: biography • Ciel • Cindy Li. 8 August 2021. PartyFlock. 15 Jan 2022. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015542/https://partyflock.nl/en/artist/106126/biography. live.
  3. Web site: Breaking Through: Ciel. Andrew. Ryce. June 25, 2018. Resident Advisor. Resident Advisor Ltd.. March 3, 2021. March 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301020157/https://ra.co/features/3264. live.
  4. Web site: Ciel, Daniel 58 and Yohei S unveil new label, Parallel Minds. Jasmine. Kent-Smith. Mixmag. 15 Jan 2022. 23 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220323095813/https://mixmag.net/read/ciel-daniel-58-yohei-s-new-label-parallel-minds-news. live.
  5. Web site: Ciel • Biography. Resident Advisor. 15 Jan 2022. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015556/https://ra.co/dj/cl-ca/biography. live.
  6. Web site: Discwoman touches down in Toronto. 15 Jan 2022. Ritchie. Kevin. 21 Oct 2015. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015556/https://nowtoronto.com/discwoman. live.
  7. Web site: Local Hero: Cindy Li is making Toronto's electronic music scene a better place. Edwards. Samantha. 20 September 2017. 15 Jan 2021. 15 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210215075540/https://nowtoronto.com/music/features/local-hero-cindy-li/. live.
  8. Web site: 9 All-Female DJ Collectives You Need To Know Right Now. The Fader. 17 Feb 2016. 15 Jan 2022. Aurora. Mitchell. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015540/https://www.thefader.com/2016/02/17/female-dj-crews-discwoman-sister-mahoyo-tgaf. live.
  9. Web site: Ciel - Electrical Encounters. Andrew. Ryce. 25 Oct 2017. 15 Jan 2022. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116101435/https://ra.co/reviews/21657. live.
  10. Web site: "Elevate (Go Off Mix)". Pitchfork. 15 Jan 2022. Beta. Andy. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015540/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/ciel-elevate-go-off-mix/. live.
  11. Web site: The 11 Best DJ Mixes of January 2018. Sherburne. Phillip. 30 January 2018. 15 Jan 2022. Pitchfork. 16 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220116021040/https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-11-best-dj-mixes-of-january-2018/. live.
  12. Web site: The Best Electronic Music of 2018. 13 Dec 2018. 15 Jan 2022. Pitchfork. 18 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618195137/https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-best-electronic-music-of-2018/. live.

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