maXIon is the latest alias of Northern Irish producer Gary Curran, co‑founder of The Japanese Popstars. Based in Derry, the project distils widescreen, emotive electronica with club‑focused architecture, introduced via the long‑player Curvatures LP on Shall Not Fade. Decoded Magazine profiled the album’s arc and intent in a dedicated feature. Explore the current catalogue and latest updates on Beatport; individual cuts include the Electronica‑tagged Chakra.

Curran’s studio pedigree was forged with The Japanese Popstars across key releases: debut album We Just Are on Gung‑Ho! Recordings, follow‑up Controlling Your Allegiance via Virgin Records, and Disconnect / Reconnect on Bedrock Records. Their crossover credentials extend to a Strictly Rhythm collaboration with Groove Armada, Get Down(Strictly Rhythm).

Recent highlights under maXIon include the Electronica‑tagged City Stars (maXIon Remix) for RVDIOVCTIVE. Live credentials include a documented appearance at London’s Ministry of Sound, captured here on Mixcloud. Parallel projects show Curran’s range: his Confute alias on Beatport with the On The Hour EP on Gem Records, and the warm‑up‑focused Midnight Residents, heard on “Solarite” via Apple Music.