Josh Guillot Fontan

Objective:
To embark on new occupational challenges in a flexible and relaxed atmosphere surrounded by people who care about music while taking advantage of my background in music production as well as my research, investigation and problem-solving skills in an environment where I can continue to grow, learn , experiment and be challenged.

Studies:
1997-1999 Colegio Closa (Barcelona) - High School
1999- 2001 Idep (Barcelona) - Graphic Design / Arts Degree
2001-2002 Lambeth College (London) - Elementary English
2002-2003 Microfusa (Barcelona) - Music Production & Computer Music Masterclass Self-taught musician & producer
2013- Berklee College of Music Online - Music Production

Relevant Experience:
2011 - Current Co-founder of "Molts Records"
Music label & platform to promote spanish underground artists.
2006 - Current Personal Music Projects: Producer & Sound Engineer & Touring DJ
All of which involve the use of Ableton Live for production & live shows
Beatspoke - Barcelona, Spain

2008 / 5 exclusive tracks for the ̈Fluid Ounce Presents... ̈ compilation (Tru Thoughts) 2008 / Two remix EPs for the debut album by artists in the EU and Japan
2009 / 1 debut album ̈No Rush ̈ (Inphusion) & music video ̈If you hunger ̈
2008 - current / Touring in: Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia & USA Currently working on the second album
Awards:
- ̈Best First Album ̈ Radio Grenouille Hantime Awards 2009 - Beatspoke
- Gilles Peterson ́s Worldwide Festival Talent Search Winners 2009 - Beatspoke - Spinner Magazine Spain ̈Best New Band ̈ 2008 - Beatspoke
Festivals: SONAR (2008 & 2011), Gilles Peterson ́s Worldwide Festival (2009 & 2011), NuForms (2009), BAM (2009), Dos Abrazos (2010) Shared stages with: DJ Vadim, Yarah Bravo, Gilles Peterson, Bonobo, Alice Russel, Wax Tailor, Zero dB, Laurent Garnier, Theo Parrish
Simbad, Diplo, and Bugz in the Attic amongst others.
Debilorithmicos - Barcelona, Spain
debilorithmicos.bandcamp.com
2008 / 1 EP ̈Dimarts i Dijous ̈ (Pulpa) - Vinyl & Digital & Music videos ̈I ́m Out ̈ & ̈Gigolo ̈
2011 / 1 Single + remixes ̈Turn my Clock ̈ feat Anki (Molts Records) - Vinyl & Digital & Music video ̈Turn my clock ̈
Awards: Spinner Magazine Spain ̈Best Hip Hop Album ̈ 2008 - Debilorithmicos
Festivals: SONAR , Hipnotik .
Shared stages with: David Rodigan, Sticky & Lady Chan, Al-Haca, Cyne, Electric Wire Hustle, Strand+Tres amongst others

Pumpkin (Paris, France)
2010 Remix ̈The Lift ̈ (independant)
RQM (Barcelona & Berlin)
2008-Current Mixing and Mastering tracks for Release (Baby Sumo / Atomic Fusion) 2009 - Remix ̈Colors Fade ̈ (Baby Sumo)
2009-2010 Tour DJ in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Belgium
Lizzy Parks
2011 Remix ̈Marching ̈ (Tru Thoughts - soon to be released)
2007 - Current Freelance Studio Owner & Manager, Music Producer
Including music production and recording sessions, voice overs, mixing & sound engineering, for different artists and companies such as Scotch & Soda , Desigual, Monastery de Montserrat, and Casa Asia
2008 - Current Freelance musician for Publicity Agencies
Including projects for companies such as Nike, Puma, Seat, & Subway amongst others
2008-2009 Occasional writer for Spanish music magazine SerieB Including a 3-page interview of DJ Krush

Languages
Spanish: Native
Catalan: Native
English: Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Advanced level

Skills
Energetic, highly motivated and creative
Open minded and receptive to new ideas
Ability to work on a team as well as independently
Responsible meeting deadlines
Creative solving problems
Extremely able to learn new software
Interested in research for new technologies, especially music related

Knowledge
OS & Hardware - Mac (expert) & Windows (intermediate)
Strong understanding of hardware & software setup and maintenance. Proficient in most applications including:
Graphic software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, & basic In-Design
Music Production : Ableton Live, Logic, Protools, Reason, Cubase, Peak, Traktor, Maschine,etc..
Strong understanding of music related hardware: Preamps, Compressors, Microphones, Midi Interfaces, Analog&Digital Synths, etc...