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ANDREW BYRNE
 

Andrew Byrne has been labelled a driving force in the underground dance scene. His production and remix credits span across the most sought after record labels, have been carried by the highest grossing distributors, and have been championed by the most respected names in the dance industry. His productions strike a profound and lasting chord with both listener and performer, which now coupled with his direct involvement, places Andrew in his leading role as a seminal creator of influential dance music.

 

His production career began in late 1996, with the release of "You Share" under the artist name of Daze with production partner of the time Christian West. The remix of "You Share" was written under their alternative guise of Kobyashi. It was this remix that became the pivotal point for both Christian and Andrew, sparking a wave of direct phone calls from the likes of John Digweed, Guy Oldhams, and Chris Fortier of Fade records, who immediately signed the track for release in the United States. This initial plethora of interest was an extraordinary achievement for Christian and Andrew's first production work to be pressed.

 
 

The critical success of "You Share" led to a production and distribution agreement with Unique, one of the highest respected distribution firms in the dance music industry. It was this platform that bred Generis Recordings, which allowed the two to release five more singles by March 1998. Through Generis and Unique, the pair had attained the necessary means to now reach a more global audience, and were beginning to achieve the worldwide notoriety that they so deserved.

In mid 1998, the pair were signed as Kobyashi for release by Fluid Recordings, a true influential giant in the field of progressive house and trance. The resulting track, "Release" was the highest selling 12" that Amato Distribution experienced within it's week of release, and gained major exposure on John Digweed's "Sydney" Global Underground compilation. This time spent at the Parachute Studios with Barry and Jon of Evolution proved to be a truly rewarding experience, and led to Kobyashi touring live supporting Chicane of X-travaganza fame on the Preston leg of their 1998 tour.

Eight releases and numerous remixes later, Andrew's solo career under the moniker of Hellpass has furthered his involvement in the dance scene with his own label, Hellpass Records, which has again been picked up by Unique Distribution. The first two releases under Hellpass have gained phenomenal reactions, and both have been championed by Dave Seaman, having placed "Tranquility Bay" on his Global Underground "Buenos Aires" compilation, and "Burner" which was licensed to Dave's Renaissance "Awakening" compilation.

 

Andrew, now armed with his own production and recording facilities, is set to continue his reign. His knack for producing worldwide respected material, caned by all major forces in the dance scene has placed Andrew's productions amongst the favourites of many crowds. Currently signed to Renaissance, and with releases scheduled on Fire999 and Symphonic plus numerous remixes to come, Andrew is making a lasting and considerable imprint, one which can only be heightened in the not so distant future. Click here for Andrews Discography

 
 
JAY ROC
 

James (Jay) played his first gig at the age of 17, a private party at Sutton Coldfield Town hall, and from that moment on he was hooked. After investing in a pair of vary-speed turntables James learned how to beatmatch and subsequently began playing at local pubs and clubs.
James auditioned for LSR 107.6 fm for a graveyard slot and after demonstrating his talent it wasn't long before he developed his own prime time club show on which he interviewed some of the biggest DJ's around including Danny Rampling, Roger Sanchez, Judge Jules, PVD and many more. Djing on LSR led to James playing quite regularly in and around Leeds at various venues and nights. James was promoted to Genre manager leading the dance music side of the station.

After a few trips out to Ibiza playing at Cafe Mambo, Bar M (playing both Cream and Manumissions' pre parties), the Mezzanine, El Divinos and The Islander; Jay returned to the sunny North West to start residencies at North (Manchester) and The The Mill (Preston) alongside the infamous Andrew Byrne (hellpass) and Mick "Jarmel" Dalton. It wasn't long before Jay and Andrew teamed up and recorded "Network" under the alias of Tribal Justice and began DJing together at various Venues around the country.
Recently playing @ Golden NYE 2002, Andrew and Jay are currently planning Tours in the US and Far East, along with many venues around the UK ... watch this space

EARTH DEULEY
 

Having started his production/DJ career just over a year ago and hailing from the southeastern U.S., Earth Deuley is quickly making a name for himself in the underground house music scene. His first few productions caught the attention of Clive Henry, who proceeded to sign two of the tracks to his Low Pressings label. Nearly simultaneously, Tony Hewitt of Tango Recordings showed interest and picked up three others. Since that time, Earth has continued to hone his production and DJing skills as well as signing on with the Elevate Management in NYC.

 

He currently has releases forthcoming on a new Addictive Records sub-label which will be called 'Low Lit' and a second 12" with Low Pressings which will contain 'Decomposition' as featured on Peace Division's new Nite:Life mix compilation. Earth has also finished up remixes for Climax Recordings, Red Ant Records, and a remix of NYC DJ Adam Freemer's 'The Music'. All in all it's a very exciting time for the Georgia native. With his productions on track and a burgeoning DJ career, Earth is looking very forward to the future."...

 

 
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