Mason

Mason is the stage name of Dutch electro house producer and DJ Iason Chronis, who is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His work sits in electro house, electronic, house and tech house, and he is known for records that move between styles rather than fitting neatly into one category.

Career

Mason begins releasing music in 2006 and reaches a wider audience with the UK hit Exceeder. He works both in the studio and in live performance with Coen Berrier, who plays synthesizers, including vintage models, and sings. Chronis himself has classical violin training and a broad interest in different kinds of music, which informs the project’s sound.

Mason releases material on labels including Great Stuff Recordings, Mute and Pickadoll Music. He also remixes other artists, including Moby, Robyn and Gabriella Cilmi. In 2008 he launches his own label, Animal Language.

Albums and collaborations

In 2011 Mason releases the debut album They Are Among Us, which includes collaborations with Roisin Murphy, DMC, Sam Sparro, Kurtis Blow and Aqualung. A second album, ZOA, follows in 2014 and features Jocelyn Brown, Rouge Mary of Hercules & Love Affair, and other guest artists.

Chart success

Mason also achieves chart success in the Netherlands and Belgium with a version of the 1960s song Runaway.