Brian Asha is a Canadian recording artist and music producer. His newest recordings feature sounds in electronic dance music, alternative rock and retro pop; delivered with his unique, intimate vocal style. As a DJ he is known for his diverse playlists that create the perfect vibe for discerning nightclubs, lounges and special events.
About Brian Asha | Biography
In the 1980s, Brian Asha was part of the alternative music scene centered around Queen Street West in Toronto that produced Cowboy Junkies, Blue Rodeo, Barenaked Ladies and more recently Broken Social Scene and Metric.
At 19, he started playing in local bands, working as a promoter and DJ in after-hours bars and nightclubs and on local radio. Pretty soon he turned his talent to producing indie music videos for the new video music station MuchMusic.
One day, he saw a Teac 4-Track and a Roland TR-808 drum machine in a music store window. He took them home and started producing his own music - and never looked back.
Brian spent his childhood in Africa and the UK, so it was only natural that his sound fused rock, reggae, and dance music. Check out his 1986 single, "Liquid Soul Explosion," on YouTube. Turns out, being ahead of the curve was his thing.
In the 90's, Brian Asha helped pioneer Canada's underground rave scene in Toronto and Montreal, one of the biggest in North America. His DJ cooperative, House of Euphoria was profiled in Canadian media and on CNN as part of the emerging cyberpunk movement.
An early adopter of digital media, Brian was quick to champion the potential of the internet. For his work in Montreal in the 90s, Brian is recognized as a Canadian internet pioneer. But by night, he continued to record and release music.
Since that time, Brian has worked extensively in online media as a creative director and media producer under his professional name, E. Brian Johnson.
In 2020, Brian started working with Silicon Valley performance coach Angie DeGeronimo. Together, they founded House Of Little Wonders, a personal growth company for Gen Xers, with a focus on health, happiness and the power of new beginnings.
Putting Little Wonders' mission into action, Brian revamped his life in Vancouver and today pursues his twin passions of travel and music. In 2024, he started a collaboration with Philip Larsen, a Grammy award-winning music producer whose credits include Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, and Soft Cell.
In his 60th year, Brian's ability to reinvent himself reminds us it's always possible to embrace your passion, pursue your dreams and create a fulfilling life on your own terms.
"Think big, start small.
Do more of what makes you happy."
- Brian Asha -
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Brian Asha | Beautiful (It's You) EP
Brian Asha | Retro Pop Mix
Brian Asha | Club Mix
Brian Asha | Best Of 80's & 90's
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