Andy Moor's Long-Awaited Debut Album
"Zero Point One" Releases on July 6

June 21, 2012  //  Press Release  //  Andy Moor

After 15 years of exploring musical boundaries and establishing himself as one of the most innovative electronic music producers today, Andy Moor will finally release his long-awaited debut album Zero Point One on July 6.


Zero Point One is packed with 18 thought-provoking, original tracks and each one offers a unique glimpse into the creative process of a self-proclaimed perfectionist. From deep, mysterious ambient to melodic trance and vocal melodies, across the spectrum to rocking break beats and the thick bass of progressive, Andy Moor has fused his beloved sound into a complete package of timeless productions.


"I felt like the number 'zero point one' was equivalent to the process of making this album," says Andy. "It's an intriguing number because it is so small, yet so much bigger than zero. I had been writing the album for many years, but as I was nearing the end, I decided to scrap the older tracks and start over with new ones. So this version of the album contains tracks made in the last six months, despite the entire process taking years."


The wait will be well worth it for fans anticipating new sounds from the Grammy-nominated producer and DJ. Zero Point One features collaborations with some of the most recognizable vocalists and producers in EDM, including Meredith Call, Sue McLaren, Betsie Larkin, Carrie Skipper, Ashley Wallbridge and Orkidea. Sure to be treasured for years to come, Andy believes that with every listen, a new appreciation and context for the music will emerge.

"I feel my music normally takes a few listens to fully appreciate. Reflect on the album from a different perspective and you'll have a different understanding each time," he says.


As the mastermind behind so many of today's biggest classics, Andy Moor has delivered a work of art that can only come from years of passion and fans will be craving "Moor" music after wearing out their speakers from keeping Zero Point One on repeat.

Pre-order Zero Point One on iTunes

For more information or to request an interview with Andy Moor, please contact Erin Osovets aterin@theory-x.com.

For booking requests, contact bookings@jamdjmanagement.com.

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Andy Moor – Zero Point One

Release Date: July 6
Label: Armada/AVA Recordings

1	Atmospherica	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
2	November Morning	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
3	Please Forgive Me (feat. Nicole McKenna)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
4	Undeserved (feat. Meredith Call)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
5	Ordinary People	Andy Moor & Daniel Paul Davis	View In iTunes
6	World to Turn (feat. Gabriela)	Andy Moor & Ashley Wallbridge	View In iTunes
7	Love Again	Andy Moor & Betsie Larkin	View In iTunes
8	Elysian Fields (feat. Carrie Skipper)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
9	Trespass (feat. Sue McLaren)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
10	Leave Your World Behind (feat. Hysteria!)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
11	In Your Arms (feat. Jessica Sweetman)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
12	Orbithing	Andy Moor & Orkidea	View In iTunes
13	Tora's Angel (feat. Carrie Skipper)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
14	Story of My Life (feat. Carrie Skipper)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
15	Don't Sound the Alarm (feat. Jeza)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
16	K Ta	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
17	Time Will Tell (feat. Stine Grove)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
18	Turning Me On (feat. Slimmie)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes
19	Zero Point One (Full Continuous DJ Mix)	Andy Moor	View In iTunes

On June 18, the lead single off of Zero Point One 'In Your Arms' featuring Jessica Sweetman was released, along with the official music video.

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Andy Moor Interview

Even though I’ve been a fan of EDM since the mid 1990’s, thanks to the work of people like BT,Ferry Corsten,Paul Van Dyk, Rowan Blades and Sasha. It’s almost hard for me to remember a time in Electronic Music history, before that trademark Andy Moor sound influenced so much of what we now consider to be the modern sound of progressive dance music.

Tell us a bit more about Andy Moor, before every big name DJ in the world knew your name?

When I was young I was encouraged to play musical instruments, and started playing the piano, the recorder was compulsory at school, and then the Bassoon, so I developed an understanding of music theory from a young age. But my real passion was this electronic music that I was hearing, like Jean Michelle Jarre etc. I was desperate to know how to make those synth sounds and as I grew older was frustrated by an M1 keyboard at school that nobody knew how to use, so I started to sequence that from an atari. By this time I was into early Sasha sets and other EDM music I was managing to get tapes of, so I started djing using my friends equipment. I then went to sit in a local studio in any spare time I had and help out and learn how it was done. It all went from there...

While you’re sound has been a major influence on producers both old and new, I would imagine that you have been influenced by a couple of artists yourself, who would you consider to be some of your greatest influences musically?

As mentioned before, Jean Michelle Jarre was an influence, and other artists such as Vangelis. EDM artists such as Sasha& Digweed, Oakenfold etc all helped forge my musical tastes.

After releasing some of EDM’s most memorable tracks and remixes, you’re about to release your long awaited debut artist album “Zero Point One” on July 6th much to the joy of fans the world over, and having had the privilege to hear a promo copy myself, I cannot wait for it to be unleashed on a very expectant industry. Tell us a bit more about the album, what’s behind the name? Who you’ve worked with and why? And any other interesting facts about it?

I have worked with a variety of vocalists for this album. They were chosen due to the qualities they can bring. I saw it as a challenge to create an album with so many vocals from different vocalists yet still make it cohesive and flow. This was a challenge that I really enjoyed, as it was important for me to make it flow yet still take you on a journey through different styles and "areas" of the album.
The name was chosen for a variety of reasons, I have always been into maths, and music is at its basic form made from binary code, and I love the numbers zero and one, everything is made from them. It just sounded good to me I suppose.

For almost as long as there’s been a scene, the UK has been right on top of it… with DJ’s from the UK, like Carl Cox, Sasha, Digweed and Oakenfold ruling polls like the DJMAG top 100 for a very long time. And while most of the top spots these days are filled by the rest of Europe, DJ’s like yourself, Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge are making sure that the UK sound is standing strong, including an amazing label of your own “AVA” are there any up and coming DJ’s or artists you think might be the new big thing?

I think that it is going to be hard to be the next big thing in this genre, due to the way that other genre's now seem to dominate things. You need to do more than make + play good trance music to be the next big thing in my opinion, its a shame, but its reality. I like artists such as Rafael Frost, Tom Fall etc who are making some fantastic club tracks that work so well in a club environment yet still keep the foot in the trance genre.

You’ve collaborated with some amazing producers and singers in the past, anybody you’d love to work with in future?

There are quite a few amazing vocalists & musicians out there that I would love to work with. I also like a challenge, so to work with someone who has no idea what EDM is would be interesting for me, and see what we would come up with.

Your remixes are some of the most sought after in the world, what is your approach as far as remixing is concerned?

The main thing I do is analyze the original track, find which parts I want to use as they are, and then find other interesting ways to be creative with it, such as how to manipulate various parts in other ways. Also if there is a theme to the track, then find a creative way in which to be creative with the theme yet keeping it recognisable.

There is no doubt that you have one of the most unique sounds within EDM, are you a hardware or software man, and what specifically stands out for you from a technical point of view? Or is that something you’d have to kill us for?

I like a combination of hardware and software, but with products such as the UAD cards, Virus synths etc you can get the power of digital hardware and analogue emulations directly through software, making the workflow much better. I still miss using my analogue gear, and it is harder to get a sound that is similar to what I could get from using analogue gear, but I'm mostly in software now, its more practical for me personally and helps the creative workflow.

What is there to know about Andy Moor that we don’t know already? Any hidden talents or hobbies?

I try not to live my personal life in public, so there is probably lots, but I am into quite a lot of things. I study a lot of subjects (one of the perks of spending hours on planes is having time to read), I play a lot of sports, I love cars and I have an interest in nearly everything, other than reality tv.

What’s playing on your IPOD/Mp3 Player or Car Radio at the moment?

I'm strange like that, I like to have a bit of peace in the car, taking in the sounds around me. Other than that I listen to the radio, its nice not knowing what tune is about to come on. As for other times, I choose to listen to a vast range of music, from chillout to experimental rock, I even enjoy some of the pop music thats around at the moment, but thats probably because of the production quality, not necessarily the songs themselves.

What can we expect from Andy Moor and AVA in the near and distant future?

I'm constantly touring but like to get back straight as soon as possible to continue studio work. I'm already thinking about my second album and have a few remixes in the pipeline. I'm currently finishing off club mixes of Zero Point One and will be looking at remixers for that too. AVA Recordings has some great music signed, and I'm looking at developing some of the artists on the label to continually keep up front with our sound and sustain the standards that I hope we have set. As long as we keep the quality the future should take care of itself.

For more about Andy Moor,AVA recordings, and Andy's brilliant artist album entitled "ZERO POINT ONE" checkout www.andymoor.com as well as

http://pulserusher.blogspot.com/2012/07/andy-moors-long-awaited-debut-album.html

and

http://pulserusher.blogspot.com/2012/07/andy-moor-feat-jessica-sweetman-in-your.html

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Super8 & Tab Interview

We catch up with the always impressive kings of Scandinavian EDM, Following the release of their incredibly brilliant "Black is Back" single.

Q: When it comes to high quality, innovative EDM, very few artists grab my attention as much as “Super8 & Tab”, but there used to be a time, where you both were solo artists… tell us more about how you guys met, where the names come from and how it happened that dance music crossed your individual paths?

Janne (Tab) -- We have both been into club music since the early 90's and we went to same clubs but really became friends when I moved to same studio over 10 years ago where Miika was working. We both had the same passion for music, so we decided to try to work together and we haven't look back ever since!

The story behind our name is that Miika (Super8) was watching documentary about the Super8 film type when an Anjunabeats label manager called him to say that they need a name for his remix. Miika thought Super8 was a funny name for it but he didn't realise that when Paul van Dyk played it for 2 years a row that there was no turning back to any other name!

I was first Djing with the alias Tapi but one of my promoter friends changed it Tab on the event flyer without asking--maybe he thought Tapi wasn’t cool enough or something? On next event Tab was listed again, so that’s way that got started.


Q: I remember quite a while back, about a year before the release of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster “Super8”, a friend had a look through some music on my PC and discovered a folder on my laptop called “Super8 & Tab”, which he confused with the film “Super8”and got very excited and started listening to the music as a result, do you think that you guys got any accidental exposure due to the release of the film?

Janne (Tab) -- Yeah for sure! To be honest, it took awhile before we convinced Steven to do that film and if you haven't noticed we have Super8 motels chain in the US, Tab coke drinks, a Tab gambling company in Australia. You know, it’s all part of our product placement strategy! Hahaha ;)


Q: You’ve been an essential member of the Anjuna family from the earliest days, how did the meeting with Anjuna first come about?

Janne (Tab) -- Well, it was those things that was just meant to happen! Miika was working in the studio when Paavo and Jono just accidentally walked into our HelsinkiVibe studio basement. They were looking at some studios and producers in the Helsinki area but didn't know what to expect. Paavo and Jono played some stuff they had been working on and it got our attention. It wasn't long before there were releases coming out from Anjunabeats. So we were extremely lucky in how we met!


Q: Every scene, be it rock, pop, jazz, classical or dance has two sides… a more underground slightly “niche” market, as well as a full blown commercial side, now depending on who you ask these are both essential towards any form of music… but where do you draw the line, at which point would you say, does making money from your art form become “selling your soul”? so to speak…

Miika (Super8) -- Yeah, this is a tricky one. People usually feel that the more popular you get, the more commercial you are no matter if you haven't changed your music or style. The Prodigy has a really underground sound but they are really good at what they do and they are also are very popular. Are they also commercial because their sound is heard on the radio or played at shopping malls, etc.? We don't mind what people say about us, we just like to do our own thing, call it commercial or not.


Q: You’ve remixed some of EDM’s biggest names, lending your very unique sound to some of dance music’s biggest hits including tracks by Paul Van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond and Gareth Emery… who would you love to do a remix for in future?

Miika (Super8) -- Something outside from dance music would be nice, something that people would not expect from us. That said, I cannot give you any names and spoil it here! :)

Q: I absolutely love the work you guys do, and in particular love the collaborations with Jan Burton on your “Empire” Album, any chances of a follow up album any time soon, or at least a few singles with Jan?

Janne (Tab) -- Actually, on our next single 'Black is Back' (out 7th of May) we worked with Jan Burton again. We have some tracks with him that will go on next album too but we don't know when that will be out, to be honest. We are working on it but at the moment we just want to release singles and keep the album coming along.


Q: There is no doubt, the Scandinavian EDM scene is bigger than it’s ever been, giving EDM some of it’s greatest producers,dj’s,artists and acts… including Daniel Kandi, Bjorn Akesson, Orjan Nilsen, Above & Beyond’s Paavo Silijamaki, Swedish House Mafia and yourselves of course, what do you think caused this major interest towards dance music?

Miika (Super8) -- Finland has a very active and healthy club scene and people really know their stuff! We also have great community at our HelsinkiVibe studios. We help each other when we stuck at some point. It helps a lot to have fresh ears in next studio room. This helps push our tracks a little bit further.


Q: What inspires you most as producers?

Miika (Super8) -- We are lucky to have opportunity to travel all around the world and meet wonderful people. It’s truly amazing how it opens your mind!


Q: South Africans, myself included missed out on a once in a lifetime chance to catch you guys live at Armin’s epic ASOT 500 about a year ago, any chances we’ll be able to see you guys in SA any time soon?

Janne (Tab) -- There are no words to describe how disappointed we were when we realized we were not going to make it to the ASOT500 event. There are flight cancellations every now and then but not for an event like this! So we’d totally love to come to SA and let’s hope it will happen very soon as we have only heard good things about the scene over there!


Q: What’s playing on your IPOD/MP3 Player/ Car radio at the moment?

Janne (Tab) -- A lot of our demos! The car is excellent place to listen music while you are driving. Maybe you should concentrate more on traffic but it’s just great place to judge all the stuff you’ve been working on. Besides our own stuff, we listen to all kinds of music, no matter what it is.


Q: What is there to know about Super8 & Tab that we don’t know yet, any hidden talents or hobbies?
Miika (Super8) -- I like to do yoga and Janne owns a sports center but you probably already knew that by looking at our slim and fit bodies. Hahaha!


Q: What can we expect from Super8 & Tab in the near and distant future?
Janne (Tab) -- On 7th of May, ‘Black is Back’ feat Jan Burton will be out on Anjunabeats and our remix of Tritonal’s ‘Piercing Quiet’ is due in May too. Then during the summer, there will a lot of Super8 & Tab releases coming out! Of course, we are touring around the globe a lot, hope to be in South Africa too! :)

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT SUPER8 & TAB FT. JAN BURTON - BLACK IS BACK 
AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AT THE FOLLOWING STORES!


http://www.beatport.com/release/black-is-back/902945
http://www.audiojelly.com/releases/black-is-back/235576

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Fire Through The Window Interview

Q:Band names are quite obviously an essential part of any band, and without a doubt, possibly a band's biggest marketing tool (apart from their music off course). Tell us a bit about The Band name and where it comes from?
A:
Sinead read the phrase in play while she was studying drama a while back. She loved it and it kinda stuck. I was re-naming my old band at the time and suggested it to my bandmates but they said no, so Sinead was like 'Fine! If I ever start a band that's what I'm gonna call it!' - and she did :)

Q:
Durban has been a major hot spot for some of the greatest bands to ever come out of South Africa, easily equaling Johannesburg and Cape Town's effort. What is it about Durban and KZN in general that produces such amazing talent?

A:
Ummm I dunno, I guess it's all the Durban Poison? It's weird though, Durban is pretty isolated from the rest of the country in terms of 'the scene' and sometimes that plays in our favour, producing some bands that are fresh and exciting, making music no one else is doing in the country. Sometimes it doesn't work though and bands can be irrelevant to what's going on nationally. I guess it's just hit and miss.

Q:
Even though most of the industry will tell you that music sales are way down, there is no doubt that South Africa, now more than ever is supporting the local alternative scene on a major scale, thanx to channels like MK who have created a stage for just about everyone with a band, which is obviously great for up and coming talent... But, do you think this has flooded the industry and created unnecessary competition for true talents like yourselves, or do you think this has made everyone step up their game just a little?

A:
Oh definitely the latter, bands and the industry in general have stepped up their game by leaps and bounds in the last 5 years or so. And that is no doubt largely due to MK. The only problem is like you said, over saturation. Seems like ANYONE with a guitar, a garage and a handy-cam is making a music video nowadays. That's great and all, but MK needs to be a little more picky in terms of what videos they playlist. There needs to be a standard. I'm sure in time to come when quality content abounds it'll sort itself out though.
Q:
You guys are about to release the first part, of a brand new 2 part EP, called "Live Long" to be followed towards the end of the year by "prosper"... What's the idea behind the titles? Do we have a couple of star trek fans in the band or am I getting it all wrong?

A:
Nope. You are 100% correct. Star Trek for the win! Although we sure do love Star Wars too. Ha ha. We were looking for a title that works together or on it's own. When I thought of that I just couldn't resist.

Q:
What can we expect from the EP's musically? Good old constant FTTW brilliance, or some surprises?

A:
Well, it's a little more serious at times and a little more edgy/alternative but that being said, it's still us. We still sang with smiles on our faces :) We also recorded with a new producer, Jacques 'Jambo' du Plessis, who is crazy talented. The production a whole lot better too. Guess you'll just have to wait and see, oh no you don't cos it's all up to listen to on our soundcloud! www.soundcloud.com/firethroughthewindow

Q:
I always find it incredibly fascinating, how people in a band find one goal creatively between so many people... Are there ever times that you guys struggle to find one common goal, or do you all basically have the same musical influences and ideas?
A:
I think we all like similar music, but the main thing is we all like a LOT of different kinds of music. From country to hardcore to pop to electronica and everything in between we dig it all. So maybe some of us like hardcore more than others, some of us will then like country more than others. Whatever, it all gels together in the end and I think it's important to draw your influences from more than just the genre you play. If not it can end up a little copycat at times. You know, cast a wide net and see what you catch.

Q:
Any hidden talents or hobbies among the members of the band?
A:
Well, Sinead is in marketing and is currently part of the team launching the Mr Price online store, Wok is a graphic designer in CT, keags is in architecture and I run a design company called Milkbox that mainly does web design. I love that we all do other stuff besides the band, I know for me anyway I need loads of stuff going on all the time or I'd lose my mind. Maybe I'll chill out when I'm older but now is the time to get shit done!

Q:
You're quite well known for playing a good number of festival's around the country, what have your best and worse experiences been on stage?
A:
Ah, that's a tough one, worst experiences include mics smashing into faces, bloody noses, throwing up on stage, passing out from heat on stage, crazy stalker fans attacking, amps exploding, guitars breaking, voices cracking and disappearing. Best experiences? Same ones.

Top 10 tracks among the members of the band at the moment?

A:
1.Bug - Wavves
2.Microphone - Coconut Records
3.Traveling Song - The Avett Brothers
4.You See Me - Childish Gambino
5.It Don't Matter - Anchors Up
6.Goodbye - Best Coast
7.Jen Is Bringin' The Drugs - Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
8.Palomino - Mates of State
9.Volunteers - Megafaun
10.Middle brother - Middle Brother



Q:
What can we expect from FTTW in the near and distant future?
A:
Well we're doing some more launch shows for LIVE LONG around the country, we have two more music videos coming along that will be released in the near future, Sinead and I are getting married in June and off to the states (disney!) for our honeymoon, and then it's back into studio in August to record PROSPER. Then it's more touring, more videos, more launches etc etc etc. AMPED!!

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Tritonal's "Piercing The Quiet" Extended Mixes Out April 9

Tritonal's "Piercing The Quiet" Extended Mixes Out April 9, Pre-orders Available Now on iTunes


Written by Erin Osovets // March 30, 2012 // Press Release // Tritonal

MARCH 30, 2012--Since the unstoppable Tritonal released their debut artist album "Piercing the Quiet" in May 2011, it's produced eight top 20 Beatport trance singles, including four that held the #1 position. Now the duo consisting of Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed are set to release "Piercing The Quiet – The Extended Mixes" on April 9 and fans will finally be able to get their hands on the full-length versions of each track from this critically acclaimed LP.

'Piercing The Quiet' was the culmination of two years of intense studio work, a period that saw Tritonal push every angle of their inimitable sound to the next level. Opening with the film-score stylings of 'Poem of Angels', the album ranges out across 15 tracks, taking in the full realm of trance music's sub-genres. With songwriting being a key asset of their partnership, Tritonal teamed up with long-term vocal muse, Cristina Soto to craft four magnificent tracks. Included among them are the beautiful down-tempo 'Everafter' and 'Still With Me', as well as a stunning update to their breakout record 'Piercing Quiet'.

Further collaborations see Winter Kill's singer Meredith Call on the gorgeous 'Broken Down'; U.S. songstress Fisher add lyrics and vox to the upbeat 'Slave; and relative newcomers Jeza, Bethany and Jenry R. all provide outstanding vocal performances. The album is completed with peak-time, main-room floor-stormers, 'Ziziki', 'Retake' and 'Murakami' which continue to rip roofs off nightclubs and uproot festival tent-pegs.

With their 7-days-a-week approach to trance music, Tritonal have released an incredible 100+ original productions and remixes, toured around the globe playing major clubs and festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival and Creamfields and have firmly cemented their position as America's foremost trance DJ duo.

"Piercing The Quiet – The Extended Mixes" will be released on April 9 2012, with the much-anticipated Remixed Album landing this summer worldwide. Preorders are available now on iTunes.

1 Poem of Angels View In iTunes
2 Can't Keep It In (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Jeza] View In iTunes
3 Ziziki (Extended Original Mix) View In iTunes
4 Broken Down (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Meredith Call] View In iTunes
5 Retake (Extended Original Mix) View In iTunes
6 Piercing Quiet (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Cristina Soto] View In iTunes
7 Sometimes I Wish (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Bethany] View In iTunes
8 Something New (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Jenry R] View In iTunes
9 Everafter (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Cristina Soto] View In iTunes
10 I Can Breathe (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Jeza] View In iTunes
11 Lifted (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Cristina Soto] View In iTunes
12 Murakami (Extended Original Mix) View In iTunes
13 Slave (Extended Original Mix) [feat. Fisher] View In iTunes
14 Shapes Revolve (Extended Original Mix) View In iTunes
15 Still With Me [feat. Cristina Soto] View In iTunes


For more information on Tritonal, visit their:

Website: www.tritonalmusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/tritonalmusic
Twitter: twitter.com/Tritonal
YouTube: youtube.com/tritonalTV

To request an interview, please contact Erin Osovets at erin@theory-x.com.

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Kyau & Albert Interview

In the world of Electronic Dance Music, there are 2 magic words, that fill dance floors, top charts and win awards... want to know what they are? 

simple...KYAU & ALBERT!!! 

Q:

Tell us a bit about how you guys got together, and started making the music that's been getting crowds excited for more than 15 years?

A:

Ralph Kyau: We met in 1994 as teenagers, introduced by a friend we both knew. 

Steven Albert: I heard that Ralph was working with synthesizers and I also did music on a computer. After meeting a few times we founded a 2-man-band and two years later we released the first Kyau & Albert record.

Q:

In the last 15 years, the sound of melodic dance music, has changed quite a bit, from innovations in both hardware and software to the merging of various sub-genres... including an evolution from Kyau vs. Albert to Kyau & Albert, what brought on this change?

A:Steven Albert: In 2006 we changed from Kyau vs. Albert to easier form Kyau & Albert. In many non-english speaking countries, we were asked again and again what versus means or questions like...why do you choose versus. Are you always fighting? 

Ralph Kyau: When we started our band, we were simply choosing the versus, cos it just looked good and fresh for us. With the single 'Are You Fine?' we changed to Kyau & Albert. But it's interesting how many people still know about the versus. 

Q:

You have an amazing trademark sound, that has managed to stay fresh and change with the times, what is your production process? and has it changed at all through the years?

A:

Steven Albert: We like to experiement and also love try new things out.

Ralph Kyau: In general we do a ton of demos and rough ideas. Then we pick out the best ones and produce proper tracks. We often play these demos to friends to get a feedback.
Q:

Your label Euphonic, is home to some of Dance Music's biggest breakthrough artists, including incredible acts like Ronski Speed, Stoneface & Terminal and Mirco De Govia. How do you decide what's right for the label?

A:

Ralph Kyau: It depends on if we have a release slot and of course if we simply like the track.Honestly a lot of demos we get are not very unique, some are simply horrible.
Q:

Another major part of Euphonic, is the collaboration with Anjunabeats, how did this come about?

A:

Steven Albert: We know the guys since 2002 or so. In the vinyl days we swapped releases, which meant Above & Beyond singles on Euphonic for the German market and Kyau & Albert on Anjunabeats. So we released their 'Tri-State' album in Germany and they did our 'Worldvibe' CD in the UK plus exports. We're always in contact with someone from Anjunbeats office.

Q:

You're about to release the "15 years of Kyau & Albert" album, a collection of some of your biggest hits, remixed by some great acts including Arty, Ronski Speed,Sun Jellie and Tritonal, how did you decide who would be included on the album, was there something specific about each remixer that stood out for you about them, in the context of each song?

A:

Ralph Kyau: We contacted the remixers and told about the 15 years project. They had quite free hand in picking the songs they wanted to remix.

Steven Albert: The whole project took a lot of time. It was over a year from the first idea till holding the CD in our hands, but it was worth it and the sales are great.

Q:

The album also includes some new original material, What are the chances of seeing a new Kyau & Albert artist album any time soon?

A:

Ralph Kyau: Yeah, we also put new tracks like 'A Night Like This' and 'On The Way' to the album, cos they were big hits in 2011. Additionally we created one brand new track called 'This Love'.

Steven Albert: There's definitively coming a new artist album, we hope in the next 10-12 months. Already working on it.
Q:

What don't we know about Kyau & Albert? any hidden talents or hobbies?

A:

Steven Albert: Possibly no real hidden talent, but we love beer alot and tried so many out in the almost 50 countries we already travlled to.

Ralph Kyau: We also brew our own a few times a year. It's big fun! I have a few hop plants in my garden too.

Q:

What's playing on your IPOD/Mp3 player/Car Radio at the moment?

A:

Ralph Kyau: We're listening to a lot of music, mostly EDM. I sometims listen to classical music. I love to cross the channels on my car radio.

Steven Albert: As we get a lot of promos and demos, I sometimes just enjoy silence, for example when spending time in my garden or while making sports.

Q:

What can we expect from Kyau & Albert in the near and distant future?

A:

Steven Albert: We just finished a remix for our Euphonic label mate Ronski Speed and tnext days also a collab with Marc Marberg. Both get promoted in the next few weeks.

Ralph Kyau: Also check out our collab with Paul van Dyk, which gets released on Paul's label Vandit soon.
Check out some amazing new work from the amazing duo!

Get '15 Years - The Album' on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/15-years-the-album/id503821524 

Get signed album CDs directly from the Euphonic headquarters: www.shop.euphonic.de

www.kyauandalbert.com

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JÄGERMEISTER Presents: GTRONIC (Belgium) LIVE in South Africa

JÄGERMEISTER Presents:GTRONIC (Belgium) LIVE in South Africa
Brought To You By GRIET

With releases out on DIM MAK, Electroluv, UTLRA and Tuff em UP Records, GTRONIC is one of the leading producers in the Electro Dance genre - his single hit release SUCKERPUNCH out on DIM MAK records has become an anthem to the scene, a must have in any bass driven DJ set. GTRONIC boasts a number of original tracks, including the legendary Iron Man and DANCE MACHINE, along with a number of hard hitting remixes for acts such as Cyberpunkers, Designer Drugs, Dj Antention, The Subs and Mustard Pimp. The success of his production career has provided GTRONIC with a global cult following, earning him devotees on every continent. He is seen to be the king of “Heavy Bass Trash” a style of production sweeping across the club scene world wide.

Joining GTRONIC on this line up is SA's best known electro DJ/Producer HAEZER who has recently returned from his triple tour to Europe, Australia and Thailand. HAEZER will be doing a versus set with Joburg based VJ/DJ duo DOUBLE ADAPTER (who leave the next day for their German Tour), a performance that stole the show at the 2011 GRIETFEST, so for the first time in Cape Town, GRIET will be bringing you this legendary, seldom to be seen HAEZER vs DOUBLE ADAPTER set. 

And to completely K.O this line up, we are more than proud to present, the latest member of the GRIET family - SIBOT. This artist needs no introduction; he is best known for his outstanding live production performances, slamming dance beats and a technical versatility that is unmatched.

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What to Expect:
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- Big Sound!!!
- Massive lighting!!!
- Lazers!!!
- Fast Bars!!!
- Griet Merch!!!
- Good Vibrations!!!

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Tickets:
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Online tickets launch Monday 26 March and will be sold on Webtickets.
• R60 online from Monday 26 March until Monday 2 April
• R80 online from Tuesday 3 April 
• Tickets also available at the door on the night for R80

The Alexander Theatre - Johannesburg
5 April 2012 - 20h00
LINE-UP:

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MAIN STAGE
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- GTRONIC (Belgium) (DIM MAK + LEKTROLUV RECORDS)
- HAEZER VS DOUBLE ADAPTER
- SIBOT (CPT)
- G-ZIS (CPT)
- HUGS ON DRUGS (PTA)

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YOUNG BLOOD STAGE
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- MAO (CPT)
- HYPOMANIACS (JHB)
- IAMNOIZE (JHB)
- DEADERTHANDISCO (JHB)
- THIS IS GIN (JHB)
- FRANKIE STINE (JHB)

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Hotbox Express
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There will be a Hotbox Express Party bus going from Pretoria to Joburg - Details Launching soon!

The Assembly - Cape Town
6 April 2012 - 21h00
LINE-UP:

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MAIN STAGE
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- GTRONIC (Belgium) (DIM MAK + LEKTROLUV RECORDS)
- HAEZER VS DOUBLE ADAPTER
- SIBOT
- HYPHEN
- DJ SIDESHOW


This event is proudly sponsored by JÄGERMEISTER.

For more information on the JHB Event, please contact johan@griet.co.za.

For more information on the Cape Town Event, please contact dom@griet.co.za.

Join the events on Facebook:

JHB: http://on.fb.me/GZFeKf

CT:  http://on.fb.me/GPPuVR 

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