Juan Maclean

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John MacLean, better known by the stage name The Juan MacLean, is an American electronic musician. Contents 1 History, 2 Discography 2.1 Albums, 2.2 EPs, 2.3 Singles, 2.4 Remixes, , 3 References, 4 External links, History edit: Maclean was guitarist for the post-hardcore band Six Finger Satellite, based in Providence, Rhode Island. The band was struck by several tragedies, and Maclean eventually moved into production duties, utilizing his home studio in Providence (nicknamed "The Parlor"). Eventually James Murphy joined the band as sound engineer (where he became known for a punishing tour PA setup, which he nicknamed "Death From Above"). Eventually the band broke up, and Maclean spent several years out of the music business, getting a degree at the Providence College and teaching English in New Hampshire. He continued a friendship with Murphy, who moved to New York City and founded influential dance-punk label DFA Records and started LCD Soundsystem. Murphy urged Maclean to get back into music, and got Maclean experimenting with modern electronic mixing equipment; DFA would include several Maclean compositions on compilation records. His first full length album on the label, Less Than Human, was released in July 2005. Maclean toured America in Fall 2006 in support of The DFA Remixes Chapter 2. On videos for "Give Me Every Little Thing" and "Tito's Way", MacLean was joined by tour drummer Jerry Fuchs. Other touring members include Eric Broucek and Nicholas Millhiser, and "Dance With Me" features vocalist Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem. The video for "Give Me Every Little Thing" was directed by Ben Dickenson of Waverly Films. The video for "Tito's Way" was directed by Adam Levite as Associates in Science. In March 2008 The Juan MacLean released the single "Happy House". This was followed by a tour with Australian band Cut Copy and label-mates Shocking Pinks. This was followed by another single called "One Day" and the album The Future Will Come on April 14, 2009. "Happy House" was re-released in the summer of 2009. It was promoted with a video directed by The Wilderness featuring singer Nancy Whang and a collection of back-up dancers including members of other DFA bands. On November 8, 2009, the band's live drummer, Jerry Fuchs - who also drummed for Maserati and !!! died after falling down an elevator shaft. In 2010, Juan released a DJ-Kicks Mix CD on !K7 Records. In 2011 Juan Maclean began collaborating with singer Amy Douglas under the name Peach Melba. This new collaboration was for music considered "too 'housey' for proper Juan Maclean releases". The first single released was "Can't Let Go", which showed influences from classic Chicago house. In March 2013, The Juan MacLean released a new single called "You're My Destiny".

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  • I Wanted To Tell Her (feat. Nancy Whang and Juan Maclean)
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    I Wanted To Tell Her (feat. Nancy Whang and Juan Maclean)

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    The Future Will Come from The Juan Maclean in April
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    "Happy House," The Juan Maclean's epic dance groove almost ruined 2008 for other dance tracks, and it looks as if mild-mannered English teacher John M...
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    The Juan MacLean To Mix Next DJ-Kicks
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    The Juan MacLean will mix the latest installment of DJ-Kicks on April 27. Included is a new Juan Maclean track, "Feel So Good," featuring vocals from ...
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    The Juan Maclean Readies DJ Kicks
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    For a dance producer, the Juan Maclean's John MacLean has a pretty serious punk rock pedigree thanks to all those years in Six Finger Satellite, and t...
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    The Juan Maclean Plans DJ Tour
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    , Ireland - The Good Bits 05-14 Lyon, France - Nuits Sonores 05-15 Brussels, Belgium - Libertine Supersport 05-20 Berlin, Germany - Horst Krzbrg 05-21...
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    Listen: New the Juan Maclean: "You Are My Destiny"
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    The Juan Maclean: "You Are My Destiny" [Edit] (via SoundCloud) It's been nearly four years since the Juan MacLean has released a new album-- although ...
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    The Juan Maclean - "You Are My Destiny"
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    The Juan Maclean is John MacLean, the former Six Finger Satellite member and addiction survivor who started making epic disco-house as one of the orig...
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    The Juan Maclean - "Feel Like Movin'"
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    returning to music after nearly four years with "You Are My Destiny," and what a return it was. That track featured LCD Soundsystem's Nancy Whang on v...
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Tour Dates

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  • Oct 4 Friday
    Miami, FL, US Gramps
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  • Oct 11 Friday
    Philadelphia, PA, US The Dolphin Tavern
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  • Oct 17 Thursday
    Torreón, Mexico Unknown venue
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  • Oct 18 Friday
    Atlanta, GA, US The Sound Table
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  • Oct 25 Friday
    Houston, TX, US Boondocks
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  • Oct 31 Thursday
    Brooklyn, NY, US Cameo Gallery
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  • Nov 3 Sunday
    Los Angeles, CA, US Create Nightclub
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  • Nov 15 Friday
    Denver, CO, US Summit Music Hall
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  • Nov 22 Friday
    Austin, TX, US Kingdom
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