DEN HAAN

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DEN HAAN http://www.tcod.co.uk

“Equal parts leather, amyl nitrate, Mr Flagio and Bobby O” Guardian Guide

“Forget Italo, this is Macho Disco” DJ Mag

“There are still those who can deliver synth disco’s high camp drama without life-sapping irony or inanity” The Wire

“Risqué-disco” Mixmag

Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/denhaan Live Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEnQHfBeo5M Album promo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRSvjrtGR84 Album advert http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVQVEYhEgGI

DEN HAAN http://www.tcod.co.uk

Den Haan are a live synthesized dance act - the conceptual disco duo of Matthew Aldworth and Andy Gardiner. Their music has brought them critical acclaim after releases on labels such as; Dissident, Optimo Music & Supersoul and firm DJ support from the likes of Cosmic Vitelli, Headman, Ivan Smagghe, Optimo and Mylo. Their debut album “Gods from Outer Space” was released on „The Courier Of Death‟ Label on 28/02/11. They have played around Europe including London, Berlin, St Petersburg and Belgium, with performances coming up in Barcelona, Paris and The Exit Festival. Den Haan are built for the children of the night. Their rhythms are dark, electronic, tribal; the rock-god vocals more akin to Anvil or Van Halen, popper-soaked macho guys barking out tales of stalking the night, cruising for kicks, all backed by a chorus of booming sado-cybernetic vocoders. Their releases embrace the spirit of seedy 70‟s basement dives, a deco-greco roman blur of glistening bodies and dazzling lights - Criso on the wrists, stains in dark corners and sweat condensed on every surface. They study their favourite productions and producers in forensic detail: Celso Valli, Franco Rago & Gigi Farina, the experimental excursions of Vangelis, the homo-disco cybernetics of Patrick Cowley and the atonal alienation programmed into the soundtracks of Claudio Simonetti and John Carpenter. Sourcing original synths and samplers they sweat it out in the studio, striving to re-create as close to a version of the original approach to sound creation as possible. This commitment to process brings not only an authenticity to the productions, but also to their explosive live performances. As Optimo‟s JD Twitch commented after seeing them live “Fuck, they sound way better than an actual club!” The music may seem to have a humorous quality, an in-built “cheese” factor but that is not solely its intention. Den Haan are deadly serious in celebrating their musical influences. It‟s camp undoubtedly, but HIGH camp. This isn‟t a just a game, it‟s a ridiculous reality.

DISCOGRAPHY

Den Haan Releases: Chmmr / Den Haan „16 Tonnes‟ (TBC) Relish Recordings TBA „Gods from Outer Space‟ (LP x2 & Mp3) The Courier of Death 2011 „Night Shift‟ (Mp3) The Courier of Death 2011 „De Brandende Haan E.P‟ (12” Ltd) Supersoul Recordings 2010 „Heist/Russian Boat Commander‟ (12", Ltd) The Courier of Death 2009 „Release the Beast‟ (12") Optimo Music 2009 „Night Shift / Theme from(12", S/Sided, Ltd) Dissident 2008 Den Haan Remixes: Tyson – „Fight‟ (TBC) Backyard Records TBA Hot Chip – „I Feel Better‟ (12”, CD, Mp3) EMI 2010 Pixie Lott – „Gravity‟ (Mp3) Mercury 2010 Gomma Dance Tracks E.P 2 „15 To 20‟ (MP3) Gomma 2010 The PHCB – „15 To 20‟ (CD, Single) Tummy Touch 2009 The PHCB – „15 to 20‟ You'll Disappear (Mp3) Friendly Fire 2009 Tommy Sparks – „Miracle‟ (CDr, Promo) Island Records 2009 Dan Black – „Alone‟ (Mp3) Polydor 2009 Little Boots – „New In Town‟ (12", Single) 679 Recordings 2009 Tracks Appear On: The Return of Mylo (CD, Mix, Comp) Mixmag 2010 Mashed 5 (2xCD, Mix, Comp) Ministry of Sound 2009 Veros Artis Vol 3 (CD, Comp, Ltd) Dissident 2009

DEN HAAN Reviews

“Equal parts leather, amyl nitrate, Mr Flagio and Bobby O” Guardian Guide “Forget Italo, this is Macho Disco” DJ Mag “There are still those who can deliver synth disco’s high camp drama without life-sapping irony or inanity” The Wire “Risqué-disco” Mixmag

CLASH April 2011

DJ MAG March 2011

The List March 2011

The List March 2011

DEN HAAN http://www.tcod.co.uk

Technical requirements:

DEN HAAN LIVE SET: 2X - Double Tiered KEYBOARD STANDS (ESSENTIAL FOR SHOW)

4x - D.I BOXES

6X - MICROPHONE STANDS

2X - SURE SM58 MICROPHONES

[1 HOUR FOR SET UP & SOUND CHECK] [UK POWER ADAPTER & VOLTAGE CONVERSION IF NEEDED]

IF ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONTACT: Matt: 00 44 (0) 77 66 444 143 - matt@tcod.co.uk

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