A self-proclaimed “multi-hyphenate,” Liz McLean Knight–the sole woman behind Quantazelle–is thoroughly immersed in technology, fashion, music, and the often-surprising overlaps between. When attempting to circuit bend battery-powered music toys for an upcoming music performance, she discovered that electronic components can be turned into elegant jewelry and started an entire tech-fashion line called Zelle.

While devising a content management system for her online experimental electronic music magazine, Modsquare she learned various web-based programming languages and related technologies, having a head start from her one-time computer science college major. With that knowledge she then started an online store, Fractalspin, to sell not only her jewelry, but also accessories and gear for the technologically-sophisticated yet fashionably-minded crowd.

Desiring to assist similar artists reach a greater audience as well as provide gear for electronic musicians, she started Subvariant–a record label and accessories company behind the well-received Electronic Musician’s Emergency Adapter kit.

As laptop-DJ Liz Revision, she selects both experimental ambient electronic and glitchy techno in response to the aura of each night (including a recent co-promotion and residency at Ramp Chicago’s Sonotheque nights). As Quantazelle she combines complex percussive programming, sonic innovation, and engaging sound design together with an approachable melodic sensibility and often booty-shaking result.

Liz lives and works in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, USA, sharing a cable-strewn apartment with her boyfriend, their two dogs, and stacks of music gear and computers.