REED McGOWAN began his music career at The Bourbon Pub & Parade Disco in New Orleans, as one of their first DJ/VJs. In 1990, he established New York City as a permanent home and has enjoyed spinning in the company of many other DJ masters & peers.

During his 20+ years of spinning, REED McGOWAN has graced the decks at such NYC nightlife institutions as: Crobar, Hammerstein Ballroom, Limelight, Lure, Monster, Mr. Black, Palladium, Roseland, Splash, The Eagle, Tunnel, and Webster Hall. His events have covered everything from fashion shows, fundraisers & charity events to circuit parties, private functions and cast parties. REED McGOWAN’s style is an eclectic blend of mixed club genres that include: House, Electronic, Progressive, Tech, Tribal, Circuit, Industrial, Mainstream/Top 40, Indie, Rock, Soul and Dance/Disco/Classics.

The culmination of his experience has led him to the point where production is now his passion as well as programming. This creative fervor has led him to his own original Billboard charting productions, such as the classic “Resurrect Me” with singer Marty Thomas, which was signed on the famed West End label & nominated for a Grammy for Dance Music. His production work is a testament to his ability, not only as DJ/Producer, but also as a songwriter. In 2001 and also 2004, REED McGOWAN was honored with two 1st place songwriting awards for the Billboard Magazine World Music Contest.

REED McGOWAN’s own compositions have been remixed by such peers as: Hex Hector, Quentin Harris, Blaze, Rich Morel,Tony Moran, Warren Rigg, Jamie J Sanchez, Midnight Society, Tim Letteer, Twisted Dee & even the legendary Tom Moulton. REED McGOWAN has also worked on remixes, productions & promo releases for such artists as: Ari Gold, Carol Jiani, Cyndi Lauper, Deborah Harry, INXS, Grace Jones, Justice, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Marty Thomas, The Presets, Rihanna, Scissor Sisters, St. Etienne, Sylvia Tosun, Ultra Nate, Young Love, etc…

REED McGOWAN has also gained a reputation as an accomplished Video Programmer & Editor, with his works being seen in clubs all over the world. Included are such video favorites as: the infamous Mama Mia/Mommie Dearest clip, RuPaul’s Superfreak Medley, various television/movie/film montages (e.g. Brady Bunch, Bewitched, Liz Taylor Tribute, Divine Tribute, etc); and all have been made famous at Splash Bar New York. Reed was also known for his adept music video mixing talents & was a pioneer in the field before it became common. 

After twenty-years in the industry, REED McGOWAN has moved his career to the next level with his group eMpulse, a collaborative project incorporating the talents of his many DJ peers which showcases his songwriting abilities as well as his performance skills. REED McGOWAN maintains regular appearances in New York City, the US, and overseas for major events, as well as abroad.

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EMPULSE is the brainchild of DJ/Producer Reed McGowan. Refreshingly poetic in it’s approach, the subject matter is an provocative & cathartic epithet of modern life. With this electronic crunk-punk slam on American pop culture & politics, Reed McGowan opens up the dance floor to a broader spectrum of sound, as heard in the Empulse debut release of “American Idle”& “Fight The People (With Love)”…which showcases his song writing talents and hints to the many influences of dance music which have defined Reed’s unique sound over the years.