In The Mix – François Kevorkian

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Get ready for a masterclass in dance music history as we dive deep into the sonic architecture of legendary DJ, producer, and remixer François Kevorkian. From his early days cutting his teeth as a live drummer in New York City’s underground clubs to becoming the defining architect of the seminal Prelude Records sound, Kevorkian possesses a rare ability to respect a song’s emotional core while completely maximizing its groove. This one-hour special traces his meteoric rise and genre-defying career, showcasing how a master of the physical tape edit could transform the landscape of late-night radio and dance floors alike.
We’ll guide you through a flawlessly sequenced sonic journey that bridges the gap between NYC’s golden disco era and the dark, driving world of alternative synth-pop. This curated broadcast highlights Kevorkian’s brilliant multi-genre catalog, moving seamlessly from the heavy, infectious boogie-funk of D-Train and Sharon Redd to the avant-garde underground rhythms of Dinosaur L. You’ll also hear how his legendary studio touch translated overseas, transforming iconic tracks by alternative titans like Yazoo, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and U2 into propulsive, club-ready masterpieces. Turn it up and lose yourself in the extended 12″ mixes that defined a generation of electronic music. Get ready for a masterclass in dance music history as we dive deep into the sonic architecture of legendary DJ, producer, and remixer François Kevorkian. From his early days cutting his teeth as a live drummer in New York City’s underground clubs to becoming the defining architect of the seminal Prelude Records sound, Kevorkian possesses a rare ability to respect a song’s emotional core while completely maximizing its groove. This one-hour special traces his meteoric rise and genre-defying career, showcasing how a master of the physical tape edit could transform the landscape of late-night radio and dance floors alike.
We’ll guide you through a flawlessly sequenced sonic journey that bridges the gap between NYC’s golden disco era and the dark, driving world of alternative synth-pop. This show highlights Kevorkian’s brilliant multi-genre catalog, moving seamlessly from the heavy, infectious boogie-funk of D-Train and Sharon Redd to the avant-garde underground rhythms of Dinosaur L. You’ll also hear how his legendary studio touch translated overseas, transforming iconic tracks by alternative titans like Yazoo, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and U2 into propulsive, club-ready masterpieces. Turn it up and lose yourself in the extended 12″ mixes that defined a generation of electronic music.

Broadcast 17 June 2026