Canblaster is the stage name of Cédric Steffens, a French electronic producer and DJ associated with Club Cheval and Biodiverse. He works in house, future garage and related electronic styles, and is known for combining Detroit-influenced pads, UK broken rhythms, French chords and a melodic approach informed by Japanese electronic music.

Background and style

He is from Douai in France. His work is closely tied to vintage synthesizers and to a club-oriented sound that draws on electronic traditions from Detroit, the UK and Japan. He is described as an active producer and DJ.

Associations and influences

Canblaster is the Wild Card of Club Cheval. Artists including Underground Resistance, Basement Jaxx and Yellow Magic Orchestra are named as key influences on his interest in electronic music. His tracks attract support from Sinden, Diplo, Brodinski, Douster and Teki Latex.

Remixes

He also makes remixes for other acts, including Style of Eye, Slagmasklubben, Crystal Fighters and Spoek Mathambo.