Nanotek

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Nanotek
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Nanotek performing in Wellington, 2007
Background information
Birth nameMark Christianson
Also known asCybakotic
Born Wellington, New Zealand
Genres Darkstep, drum and bass, dubstep, industrial
Occupation(s)Producer, musician, DJ
Years active2006–present
LabelsBarcode Recordings
Counterstrike Recordings
Freak Recordings
Nanotek
PRSPCT Recordings
Subsistenz
Website www.nanotek666.com

Mark Christiansen, known professionally as Nanotek, is a New Zealand drum and bass and dubstep producer and DJ. [1] Nanotek gained international recognition in 2007 with releases on darkstep labels such as Freak Recordings and Obscene Recordings. [2] More recent projects include collaborations with artists such as Counterstrike, Current Value and Gein [3] as well as Christiansen's first release on his self-titled label, Nanotek.

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Biography

Nanotek has been involved with music since his teenage years when he played guitar and drums in metal bands. In the mid 90s he discovered industrial and electronic music. Moving to Wellington in 2003, Christiansen was introduced to the sounds of Dom & Roland, Photek, and Dylan, which became key influences in his darkstep and hard sound.

During this period, saw him presenting a regular prime time show on electronic music station Firm FM. [4] An invitation from Wellington's Noise Enthusiast crew to headline their night 'Descend' was the first step that took Christiansen on to supporting DJs such as Tech Itch and Limewax. [5]

His break came in late 2006 when Dylan, owner of Freak Recordings, signed two of his tracks, Acid Burn and Deadly Force, to his sister label Obscene Recordings. [6]
This was a turning point for Christiansen, who gained international recognition from DJs such as Current Value, SPL, Limewax, B-Key, Tech Itch, Gein, and Counterstrike, as a result.

Discography

Releases

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