John Kunkel
John Kunkel, a musician, producer, composer, sound designer, and label manager from Oakland, California, raised in Uruguay with Brazilian American heritage, started making music at 13. He founded the acclaimed electronic synth-pop band, The New Division, in 2007.
In 2015, he launched his John Grand alias, focusing on progressive house, trance, and techno, releasing on labels like Armada and Black Hole. His signature sound blends atmospheres, percussion, and leads, appealing to trance and melodic fans, with tracks featured on compilations and radio shows such as A State of Trance.
With over 15 years of experience, John has also worked as a sound designer for Sample Magic and Splice, and published music with West One Music Group, Dynamic Music, and Sony Music.