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Interview With The Punisher from POSR on Vimeo.

Punisher Biography

Real name /	Michelle Herrmann
Moniker(s) /	punisher (detroit)

Hailing from Detroit, Michelle Herrmann better know as just Punisher, is a petite techno veteran that packs a powerful punch. An observer and artist by nature, Michelle was drawn to music and the creative side of life since the beginning. She was fortunate to find her way into the Detroit techno scene in the early 90’s when the energy was awe inspiring, and from that moment Punisher emerged. From her career’s onset in 1993 at only 15 years old, Michelle has set a precedent of raising the bar high for all things Punisher through flawless productions and dance floor igniting DJ and live PA sets.

Very early on Michelle realized that being a DJ alone would not be enough to contain her artistic creativity and prowess. Trying to get closer to the music and release the sounds within, Michelle purchased some drum machines and was on her way to the next level. In 1996 and 1997, within a few years of learning the science of the synths, Punisher put out her first two twelve inch EPs on Sean Deason’s Detroit based label Matrix Records. Seeking to push forth the concepts of sound and motion, in 1998 she launched the seminal Detroit label, Seismic Records in addition to her collaboration with legendary producer Mark Gage of Vapourspace. The label quickly gained much critical respect with collaborations from many world renowned producers. Seismic has seen releases from the likes of the Advent, Bryan Zentz, and Andrei Morant. Through licensing by Dave Clarke, Bill Nasty and others, Seismic had become a strong international techno label.

This thing we refer to as “techno” is limitless and over the years as technology has prevailed the music has evolved. Punisher’s style has progressed and grown along with the industry as if connected to a part of “techno” as a whole. Michelle’s musical creativity is currently being propelled into her latest undertaking – the founding of new label, Hej Records – with John Overfiend. Hej was founded with a vision: ‘making a mark in the evolution of musical energy’. Hej’s premiere EP in 2007 entitled “Enter The Hej” with tracks by Punisher and Dave Powers, is a release emphasizing the innovative and energetic flavor of the label. Hej will put forth an onslaught of both vinyl and net tracks from a wide range of International and Midwestern talent. Punisher’s music has also landed her upcoming immediate releases and remixes for Prosthetic Pressings, Klectik, Blank Code, Cryovac, and of course Hej.

To back the momentum of her constant stream of releases, Punisher travels the world, djing and performing live PA sets on an array of machines. The recent Hej tour took her to Miami for WMC, South America where she represented Detroit at the Monte Mapu festival and famed afters of Ricardo Villalobos, Dominica 54, and a headlining spot at Detroit’s 2008 DEMF Movement festival. Within seconds she can hypnotize a crowd, her sound, a unique blend of exotic techno, sassy funk, and electric driving beats, has resonated on dance floors from the United States to Canada, Europe and Latin America. Michelle has literally pummeled walls of sound alongside artists such as Pascal F.E.O.S., Adam Beyer, Joel Mull, Marco Carola, Ben Sims, Alex Under, and countless others, next time it could be you

For more updates, tracks, and bookings check any of the sites below.

Website /// www.hejrecords.com
buy tracks at /// www.beatport.com search : hej records or punisher (Detroit)
e-mail & bookings /// info@hejrecords.com
myspace /// www.myspace.com/hejrecords
www.myspace.com/punisherdetroit ( new music page)



Selected Discography
Punisher releases
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Punisher – ”Isometric” (12″), Matrix Records (Detroit, 1997)

Punisher – ”Balance Of Power” (EP, 12″), Matrix Records (Detroit, 1997). 

Punisher – ”Mechanism” (EP, 12″), Re-load Records (Belgium, 1998). 

Punisher – ”Extinction” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (1999). 

Punisher – “Mmmm” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (1999). 

Punisher – ”The Plot Sickens” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2000). 

Punisher – ”Beyond The Mind’s Ear” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2000). 

Punisher – ”Desensitize” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2000). 

Punisher – ”Midnight Magik” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2001). 

Punisher & Cozmic Spore – ”The Richter Scale” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2002).

Punisher – “Drop The Gloves” (12″), Uppercut (Chicago, 2002). 

Punisher – ”Wave Stalker” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2003). 

Punisher & Cozmic Spore – ”The Seismic Theory” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2005).

Punisher , Dave Powers – ”Enter The Hej” (12″), Hej Records (Detroit, 2007).

Punisher – “Electric Agriculture Part 1″ , Prosthetic Pressings (Chicago, 2008)

Punisher & John Overfiend – “Thermal Underwear” (12″), Hej Records (Detroit , 2008)

Punisher – “Electric Agriculture Part 2″ , Prosthetic Pressings (Chicago, 2008)

Punisher, John Overfiend – “Dark Side of the hej” , Hej Records (Detroit, 2008)


Remixes
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Bubbles up (Punisher remix) on “Whatever Bubbles” (12″), DEM Records (Detroit, 2000)

Mental Flight Simulator (MFS Remix, by the Punisher) on ”Words” (12″), DEM Records (Detroit, 2001) 

Inn Balance (Punisher Remix) on ”Inn Balance Remixes” (12″) Seismic Records Detroit (2003). 

DNA (XXX Punisher Remix) on “XY Chromosome” (12″), Seismic Records Detroit (2003).

Itikiti ( Punisher Lair Remix ) on “Enter The Hej”(12″) Hej Records (Detroit 2007)

Your Imagination ( Punisher Wild Imagination Remix ) on “Your Imagination Remixes” (12″) Klectik Records (Chicago, 2008)

Tripping In Chile (Punisher (Detroit)’s Monte Mapu Re-edit) . Hej Records (Detroit, 2008)

Sickness (Punisher (detroit) remix) , Prosthetic Pressings (Chicago, 2008)


tracks appear on
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Comin’ From Tha D (Installment 3.0) (12″) Mirage (DJ T-1000 Remix) Intuit-Solar 1999

Techieroglyphics Detroit / Liege 1999 (2×12″) Untitled – Dark Print 1999 

Chemical Compounds Vol. 2 (12″) Dilated – Seismic Records Detroit 2004

Detroit Electronic Quarterly (Volume 2) (CD) The Mizz – Detroit Electronic Quarterly 2005

FUSE-IN Live Sets Vol.2 (DVD) Live Act NowonDVD 2006

The Great Lakes Sound : Techno From The 194 * 401 Corridor (2xCD)Symbiosis – Third Ear Recordings 2006

Richard Henry Interview from POSR on Vimeo.

illson:
we’re here at House Wine on 408 Josephine to talk with a local scenester in the Austin music scene. Now people say that Austin is the music capital of the world. That’s so because of the work of these people. His name’s Richard Henry, and we’re going to ask him a handful of questions so that you get to know him a little better.

So, Richard Henry – in what way do you contribute to Austin’s music scene?

RH:
Ummm, I book a bunch of shows in town, usually talent-scouting around looking for new things that people will like – stuff that I listen to in my ipod – new music – and just bringing in new music from other cities into town and also doing the same exact thing … exporting and importing basically music. It’s kind of like coffee, but with music.

illson:
Do you have a production company, or a promo company, or anything we can recognize by name?

RH:
Yeah, I have this promotional company called Platypus Promotions. It kind of happpened by default, like everything else I do, and just had to create something to be more ‘professional,’ and it’s pretty much caters to everything, like all kinds of different genres of music. Umm, it’s everything ’cause a platypus is a little bit of everything. So is the company, its A & R … it’s different stuff. I don’t know how to explain it. It deals with reggae, umm … hip-hop, rap, umm … street music, dance music, umm … punk rock, rock. Pretty much everything that tickles my ear.

illson:
Do you still like music?

RH:
Absolutely NO! No, I love music. I’ve been into music since I was like a kid kicking it in my mom’s womb – to the beat, ‘woom buncha boom’ – so I’m a pretty big fan.

illson:
Any particular bands that you’re really into right now?

RH:
Umm … actually, yeah, there’s a few bands. There’s a band I found that out plays across my street. There called the Hex Dispensers. They’re really good. They’re garage, punk rock style. Another band is Fingaar Bangaar. They’re amazing. They’re part of Insect Records, by Butcher Bear & Charlie. They’re pretty good. And … I don’t know. That’s about it for local type bands and stuff.

illson:
Aside from money, what other essential traits should a promoter have?

RH:
You should do it because you like it. You shouldn’t do it just for the money. If you’re doing it for the limelight, (or) being on the cover of some local ‘zine or something like that, you’re doing it for the wrong reasons… Basically what I’m trying to say is that basically you shouldn’t mind about the money because the money will come if you stick with it, and just stick with something you like doing, because nobody wants to work a nine to five job. Fuck that.

illson:
What has been your creative outlet as of late?

RH:
My dj’ing. I used to be in a band a long time ago. We broke up. (So) Dj’ing. Trying to get into music production, and trying to recreate kind of like, uh … I don’t know how to explain it. Kind of like a garage type sounding music right now, I’m working on. And that’s basically how I got the promotion company. I have to create posters and all that stuff, and help people out of situations – so I could buy more gear. Basically that’s how I ended up (with it), by default. That’s pretty much it right now.

illson:
Finally, Seth Rogen or Bill Murray?

RH:
Bill Murray!

illson:
Allright. that’s one hot minute with Richard Henry of Platypus Productions. Keep an eye out for his work in the city and say hello when you see him. Thanks, Richard.

RH:
Platypus Promotions!

illson:
Platypus Promotions. Thank you, Richard.

RH:
You’re welcome.

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