Ryan Rathjen is an Edmonton-based artist, festival organizer and community builder with over 20 years in Western Canada’s underground music scene. He is the Executive Director and talent buyer for Purple City Music Festival. Ryan also writes and records with shoegaze band Verttigo and hosts Phased Out on a CJSR 88.5 FM, 9 years running a weekly 2hr radio show focused independent and underground music from around the globe.
