“Adultnapper” is a shadowy figure drawn from the dark reaches of Francis Harrisʼ imagination. Harris, a philosphy phD drop-out with punk rocker roots, hails from suburban Las Vegas but has called Brooklyn home for the past 9 years - a stretch in which he has gone from “hating dance music,” to establishing himself as an underground DJ/Producer with a unique sound and a global audience. In 2004, having achieved success as a DJ, Label Owner and Event Producer, Harris turned to the studio, intent on exploring new sonic territory, and adopting the Adultnapper moniker to represent his efforts. What emerged was a reaction against the skippy rhythms and repetetive loops that had dominated the electronic dance music landscape. Instead, Harris took a sophisticated, song-based approach, characterized by elaborate swung microrhythms, thick musical baselines, complex arrangements, haunting tonal melodies and brooding introspective atmospheres - and tastemakers took note. A steady stream of Adultnapper tracks have since appeared on some of the worldʻs most esteemed labels - Steve Bugʼs Audiomatique, Frank Lorberʻs Nummer, Mr. Cʼs Superfreq, Mule Electronic, Dirt Crew, etc. - and have been hotly tipped by elite DJs - Loco Dice, Danny Tenaglia, Craig Richards, Sven Vath, Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Monika Kruse, Steve Lawler, Danny Howells, etc. - thus firmly establishing Harris as one rare purveyor who steadfastly challenges the conventional wisdom and accepted shortcuts of post modern electronic music.

In 2007, seeking a platform on which to further develop the Adultnapper persona, Harris launched Ransom Note, a concept label with a cohesive narrative that unfolds with each release. Much like a graphic novel, using text, the “ransom note,” and imagery, a series of drawings by performance artist John Stroud, the labelʻs jackets will tell the story of this anti-hero who is part creative genius gone awry, part tortured dystopic philospher, part paranoid vigilante outlaw. Still, it is when Harris himself is in control of a dancefloor that Adultnapper is truly brought to life. Relying primarily on the ancient art of mixing two records, Harrisʼ precision skills and thoughtful programming have earned him a reputation as DJ equal to his regard as producer - an uncommom distinction. On the decks, Harris intricately weaves divergent strains into a thick, pumping groove that subtly rises and falls, drawing the crowd ever deeper within his emotion-laden, melodic journey. Circo Loco at DC10, Ibiza, Cielo in NY, The End, Mulletover in London, Weekend in Berlin, Pawn Shop in Miami, Avalon in LA, are just a few of the worldʼs discenring floors that have been graced by Adultnapper and been left clamoring for more.

Adultnapper - Live at Halycon Radio New York 21-11-2008
Adultnapper - GuestMix at Transitions on Kiss100 FM 08-06-2008
Adultnapper - Live at Junk Club Southhampton UK 19-04-2008

Adultnapper - “Save The Cannibals” Podcast Episode 02 28-01-2009

Adultnapper - Live at Asylum, Honolulu 21-05-2011
Adultnapper - DJ Set Autobrennt Podcast 00-04-2011
Adultnapper - Live at Chez Nowhere 00-03-2011
Adultnapper - DJ Set at Dolce Pulgadas Radio Show 21-01-2011

Europe:
http://www.sunshinebookings.com
http://www.sensational-booking.com
North America:http://www.amonly.com

http://www.adultnapper.com/