Toronto, Canada
Whether it’s throwing underground parties, doing graphic design for clubs, festivals, and labels, or producing music, Terence Kissner is a mainstay in Toronto’s electronic scene with no shortage of creative outlets.
Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, he started DJing and organizing techno and house events in the early 90s, which grew into the Rotation weekly party. Alongside residents Kenny Glasgow, Adam Marshall, Jeff Milligan, Mike Shannon, and others, these parties attracted top Canadian and international acts. While many of his contemporaries found themselves moving to Europe to pursue their careers, Kissner journeyed to Tokyo, where he fell in love with Japanese arts and culture. Not only did he land residencies at some of the city’s most celebrated nightclubs, including Module, Space Lab Yellow, and Womb, he curated numerous free-ranging compilations highlighting his discerning ear for talent.
It wasn’t until he moved back to Toronto in 2006 though, that Kissner began to take