KHIDI showcase with Boyd Schidt / Puritan / 1002 Nights

Boyd Schidt [KHIDI] Leon Lolishvili a.k.a. Boyd Schidt is a pioneering Georgian electronic producer and DJ, better known as a half of the long-running techno duo Greenbeam & Leon As a solo artist, Boyd Schidt's career dates to 2010, with releases on Sonic Groove, KHIDI, Front Record, Mo's Ferry, Emote Music etc. In 2014, he released "Mornig Utopia" as a part of Studio R°'s "Various 003", alongside Mike Parker, Brendon Moeller, Zadig, Exercise One, followed by next 12", "Structure EP" on Waveform. Nowadays, Georgia's Techno pioneer is still actively engaged in the process of composing music and DJing around the world, therefore contributing to the advancement of electronic music scene in Georgia __ Puritan [Murder tbs] Puritan is techno project of Georgian artist David Japaridze, KHIDI club resident and head of Murder tbs imprint. Davit Japaridze is a prominent figure in the emerging electronic music scene of Georgia and belongs to the number of artists who are actively involved in the formation of the modern Georgian club culture. Puritan was introduced to electronic music at an early age, but the artist believes that his musical journey took a significant turn when he discovered House of God and got to know artists such as Regis, Surgeon, Blawan, Oliver Ho, shortly after followed by Silent Servant, Phase Fatale, Ancient Methods, and other artists who have successfully managed to blend techno with other lesser-known genres. Being active in many various ways since then, Puritan’s affinity towards industrial electronics came in tandem with founding his imprint - Murder tbs. His vision and ideas led him to work with some of the most respected names in the industry and gave foundation to many groundbreaking compilations with acquiring a huge­ly influ­en­tial pres­ence in the world of mod­ern elec­tron­ic music. Over the years, Puritan has spread his vision into multiple directions with many successful projects. The most recent one includes the ’Body Pressure’ project, where he plays more soft, intimate sets drawing inspiration from 80's & 90's EBM from Boy Records to the current new wave of Italo-Body Music. The moniker is home to more explorative genres and influences with the aim to blend past, present and future with artists' modern touch.