Episoldier (Joe Szczepanek)
(Detroit, Pitchslap Music)

Hometown:
Born in Dayton, OH--long-time resident of Ann Arbor, MI--and current resident of Dearborn, Michigan.

Genre/Influences:
House-- deep, funk-laden, bass driven, acid-influenced house

Background:
Episoldier brings to the collective his selective ear for funk-laden, deep, bass driven house that often delves into more haunting acid-influenced sounds.

While growing up, with his parents' record collection consisting of classics such as Earth, Wind, and Fire, Midnight Star, The Gap Band, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, (and so on), Episoldier's musical tastes developed early on. An avid music fan growing up, his appreciation of funk and disco-influenced sounds joined with his newfound interest in electronic music in the late 90's.

Making Detroit clubs and parties his weekend adventures, Episoldier received an ear-opening call to dj'ing by hearing Richie Hawtin bring in the year 2000 at the legendary club Motor. After that show, owning turntables was a must, and was soon after a reality. Crossing through all subgenres of House, Episoldier has found that the tripped-out/deep grooves of west coast house--with added doses of quirky tech and jacking bass--along with a little old school flavor, suit the dancefloor best.

In 2004, Episoldier joined with several other DJs to form a collaboration known as Pitchslap Music. Always striving to play the latest (as well as classic) underground house, Pitchslap Music seeks to establish itself as the go-to DJs for lovers of House music.

Favorite Artists:
Chris Carrier, Phil Weeks, Hipp-E, Halo, Demarkus Lewis, The Littlemen, Fred Everything, Derrick Carter, Todd Terry, Terry Mullan, Cassius, Midnight Star...and on and on.

For Bookings:
contact: pitchslapmusic@comcast.net