| Michael Terzian "Tau Dae Sinister" |
DJ MICHAEL TERZIAN BIO:
A staunch purveyor of the Soulful House Music genre, Michael Terzian (aka DJ Sinister) has
been playing records since 1995. He's graced the turntables at several Montreal hotspots
both old & new, such as Club DiSalvio, Jai Bar, Aria, Stereo Bar, The Academy, Cherry,
Salon Daome and Globe just to name a very few. For a decade, Michael was also a member
of Montreal's Utopia's Paradise radio crew (CKUT 90.3 FM/ Sunday mornings 2-7am).
Furthermore, he is one of the founding forefathers of the longest-running deephouse web
portal of its kind, www.deepvibes.org. He presently hosts and deejays his own LIVE internet
radio show. Entitled "Salvation From Sin: the Orthodox Sessions", you can hear Michael on
Monday nights from 8pm-1am (E.S.T.) on www.motionfm.com.
Over the course of his dj career, Michael has molded a signature, cutting-edge, tough House
sound. He places heavy emphasis on pure, unadulterated gospel-style vocals, intertwined with
raw grooves, thumping beats, lush deepness and afro-caribbean flavours. His fierce,
relentless & avant-garde dj sets are crash courses in the proper House sound. His tenacity
and passion has also been recognized by key figures in the House Music industry.
In 2003 & 2004, while still working for Club Shelter, NYC's world-renowned 5-time
award-winning Deep Dance Promoter of the Year, Robbi (MAW Records/Dance Ritual/Sole
Channel), ranked DJ Sinister two years in a row on his list of "Top 20 Soulful House DJ's". In
2007, Robbi included Michael once more! Michael's name was featured alongside
heavyweights like Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Ron Trent, Tony Humphries,
David Morales, Joe Claussell, Anthony Nicholson, Francois Kevorkian, Glenn Underground,
Kerri Chandler, Ian Friday, Terry Hunter, DJ Spen, & Kenny Dope, amongst others.
In 2004, NYC's Mr. V (Vega Records/MAW/Sole Channel) chose Michael as co-winner in a
DJ competition that he had organized, where the winners would play side-by-side with V &
Alix Alvarez at their weekly Sole Channel party. Terzian has also been a regular guest DJ at
jojoflores' Therapy parties over the years. In 2005, Michael founded a weekly 5-hour party
called Salvation From Sin (inspiring the name of his present radio show), where he turned
heads and converted many others, continuing to solidify himself as a steadfast staple in
Soulful House Music. In 2007 & 2008, Michael was also invited to play for Soul Simple
Entertainment during the WMC 2007 & 2008 in South Beach (Miami), Florida. Most recently,
he co-held a weekly Saturday night residency for over a year at the infamous Salon Daome in
Montreal.
In June 2008, Michael was inducted into the Nu Bang Clan crew. Originally based out of
Chicago, the NBC family runs deep and includes several prominent members such as Alan
King, Greg Gray, Rick Wilhite (of 3 Chairs), Gene King, Joe Smooth, Phil Hooton, DJ Quad,
Nature Love, Ronnie Ron, Soul Oasis & the Grand High Priest Craig Loftis, amongst others!
Equally, Michael is also Chief Music Reviewer for House Music e-zine, Underground House
Magazine (www.uhmag.com). Whether he plays for a nightclub, or on radio, expect Michael to
continue his reign of sweet torture by bringing down the roof and making dancers not only
climb walls, but equally ascend to their innermost spiritual heights.
ROBBI'S TOP 20 DJ's of 2003:
http://www.bouncefm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66:robbis-top-20-
djs-of-2003&catid=100:profiles&Itemid=50
ROBBI'S TOP 20 DJ's of 2004:
http://www.bouncefm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67:robbis-top-20-
djs-of-2004&catid=100:profiles&Itemid=50
ROBBI'S TOP 20 DJ's of 2007:
http://www.bouncefm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=615:robbis-top-2
0-djs-2007&catid=14:music&Itemid=51
A staunch purveyor of the Soulful House Music genre, Michael Terzian (aka DJ Sinister) has
been playing records since 1995. He's graced the turntables at several Montreal hotspots
both old & new, such as Club DiSalvio, Jai Bar, Aria, Stereo Bar, The Academy, Cherry,
Salon Daome and Globe just to name a very few. For a decade, Michael was also a member
of Montreal's Utopia's Paradise radio crew (CKUT 90.3 FM/ Sunday mornings 2-7am).
Furthermore, he is one of the founding forefathers of the longest-running deephouse web
portal of its kind, www.deepvibes.org. He presently hosts and deejays his own LIVE internet
radio show. Entitled "Salvation From Sin: the Orthodox Sessions", you can hear Michael on
Monday nights from 8pm-1am (E.S.T.) on www.motionfm.com.
Over the course of his dj career, Michael has molded a signature, cutting-edge, tough House
sound. He places heavy emphasis on pure, unadulterated gospel-style vocals, intertwined with
raw grooves, thumping beats, lush deepness and afro-caribbean flavours. His fierce,
relentless & avant-garde dj sets are crash courses in the proper House sound. His tenacity
and passion has also been recognized by key figures in the House Music industry.
In 2003 & 2004, while still working for Club Shelter, NYC's world-renowned 5-time
award-winning Deep Dance Promoter of the Year, Robbi (MAW Records/Dance Ritual/Sole
Channel), ranked DJ Sinister two years in a row on his list of "Top 20 Soulful House DJ's". In
2007, Robbi included Michael once more! Michael's name was featured alongside
heavyweights like Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Ron Trent, Tony Humphries,
David Morales, Joe Claussell, Anthony Nicholson, Francois Kevorkian, Glenn Underground,
Kerri Chandler, Ian Friday, Terry Hunter, DJ Spen, & Kenny Dope, amongst others.
In 2004, NYC's Mr. V (Vega Records/MAW/Sole Channel) chose Michael as co-winner in a
DJ competition that he had organized, where the winners would play side-by-side with V &
Alix Alvarez at their weekly Sole Channel party. Terzian has also been a regular guest DJ at
jojoflores' Therapy parties over the years. In 2005, Michael founded a weekly 5-hour party
called Salvation From Sin (inspiring the name of his present radio show), where he turned
heads and converted many others, continuing to solidify himself as a steadfast staple in
Soulful House Music. In 2007 & 2008, Michael was also invited to play for Soul Simple
Entertainment during the WMC 2007 & 2008 in South Beach (Miami), Florida. Most recently,
he co-held a weekly Saturday night residency for over a year at the infamous Salon Daome in
Montreal.
In June 2008, Michael was inducted into the Nu Bang Clan crew. Originally based out of
Chicago, the NBC family runs deep and includes several prominent members such as Alan
King, Greg Gray, Rick Wilhite (of 3 Chairs), Gene King, Joe Smooth, Phil Hooton, DJ Quad,
Nature Love, Ronnie Ron, Soul Oasis & the Grand High Priest Craig Loftis, amongst others!
Equally, Michael is also Chief Music Reviewer for House Music e-zine, Underground House
Magazine (www.uhmag.com). Whether he plays for a nightclub, or on radio, expect Michael to
continue his reign of sweet torture by bringing down the roof and making dancers not only
climb walls, but equally ascend to their innermost spiritual heights.
ROBBI'S TOP 20 DJ's of 2003:
http://www.bouncefm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66:robbis-top-20-
djs-of-2003&catid=100:profiles&Itemid=50
ROBBI'S TOP 20 DJ's of 2004:
http://www.bouncefm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67:robbis-top-20-
djs-of-2004&catid=100:profiles&Itemid=50
ROBBI'S TOP 20 DJ's of 2007:
http://www.bouncefm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=615:robbis-top-2
0-djs-2007&catid=14:music&Itemid=51
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