Tae Seol (aka DJ Tek) tek@tfst-nyc.com Born in 1977, he grew up in New York where music played an integral part of urban culture. He began his music career as a hip hop dj, but in 2000 his djing career takes a pivotal turn when he discovers the sounds of trance and electronica.. and by mid 2001, he converted fully into spinning edm... "Trance is the most beautiful and emotional form of edm. You can listen and dance to it with the same level of pleasure." From here, he has been growing constantly as a dj developing a unique style with the influences from artists such as Sasha, Dave Ralph, John 00 Fleming, Ferry Corsten and Mixmaster Mike to name a few. His precise mixing and programming always creates a unique atmosphere that moves the crowd with heavy dose of Breaks & Progressive in the mix. In 2003 he has launched TFST-NYC - a monthly residency that features TFST artists and special guest djs in an effort to contribute to the NYC's underground club culture. Ryan Dedios RDD@tfst-nyc.com Ryan was born in a small province in the Philippines where music was just another form of the pasttime. He was raised by a single-parent that put him through intense private schooling during his childhood. One day, he came across a quote by St. John Bosco stating: "A house without music is like a body without a soul." Amazed and perplexed by this quote, he embedded it in his mind not knowing that it would later stay in his heart. When he moved to the U.S. at the age of 13, the assimilation into urban culture ignited a drastic impact on his life. Torn by his broken family and personality, he searched the city for something that would transform him into the person he is now. And there he found his home, his soul, and his music... trance. He saw trance as a form of art that deeply reflects his soul. Influenced by the sounds of DJ Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, and DJ Tek himself, his goal is to share what he feels inside and the vision that he holds. Ted Shin tedshin@tfst-nyc.com Born in Houston and raised in New Jersey, Ted began spinning records at the age of 18. Ted’s musical taste has always been very eclectic. He spins a range of music from atmospheric to deep dark progressive house and breaks. Heavily influenced by DJ’s such as John Digweed, Sasha, Steve Porter, Osamu M, James Zabiela, etc.; and producers like Matthew Dekay, Luke Chable, Digital Witchcraft, etc., Ted strives to represent the genre of progressive house through his own unique sound. Currently, he holds a residency at Club Seho in NYC. You can find him there Friday nights throwing down the most recent tunes.