Andhim are an act that never cease to amaze. With their impeccable productions on labels such as Get Physical, Monaberry, Terminal M and Sunset Handjob, Andhim are well known to create a party vibe in any situation – and they use it wisely. Tracks such as “Boy Boy Boy,” made a massive stamp on the global house scene, making it one of the hottest Summer hits of 2013, and the George McCrae-sampling ‘Reeves’ blew up dancefloors across the globe. Given their busy touring schedule has taken them around the world to even the most unassuming places, it’s safe to say that Andhim’s sphere of influence reaches far and wide.
The last time Australia caught sight of Andhim were 2 years ago, when they sold out Melbourne’s Brown Alley and cemented themselves as one of Melbourne’s favourite international house acts (tickets for their upcoming Brown Alley show are already well and truly on its way to selling out too). With their popularity at an all time high there is no doubt that this is one of most anticipated tours of 2016…
It was spring 2010 when the Cologne natives decided to kick their asses into gear and get out of their studio and bring their beats to the world. Less than 12 months later Andhim were voted in the top-ten German newcomers of Groove and Raveline Magazine and their records were found in the cases and remix-wishes of many unknown and famous DJ’s alike.
Their sound, which they self describe as “Super House” has become its very own genre built from their soul and passion. Andhim’s unique sound, party proven and of reduced nature, is organic with an emphasis in the finer detail.
The boys grassroots flow from hip-hop, and they work mainly with samples which makes their tracks one of a kind. This individuality has earned them a home with Labels such as Monaberry, Terminal M, Sunset Handjob or Get Physical.
When performing live one can really feel the full commitment and passion of the boys. Energetic, creative and always entertaining, they present their very own interpretation of electronic dance music that makes dads cheer and mums scream. The boys see the record player as their instrument, which they use to create new sound worlds, which separates them from the standard reproductive character of a DJ.
Their musical talent and knowledge of technique comes from their musical resume:
When other kids were playing at the pool eating French fries on their summer holidays, 16 year-old Simon was scratching with several jazz-musicians through Europe. When he was 20 he became known as Simon² tempted to electronic music.
Similarly, but on different level, Tobias developed in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. As part of the Turntable-Crew “Noisy-Stylus” he became a multiple ITF- and DMC-Champion and influenced the Turntablism scene of the time with Noisy-Stylus in their own Battlebreakrecords and album “Table Manners”.
The final chapter was at a Bavarian sausage-eating contest, facing each other in the final round covered from head to toe in sausage. They immediately knew what to do and founded the boy band “Andhim.” Just a logical progression!
After massive gigs through Europe, North America and Asia, the boys continuously work on their sound and development in an effort to explore new worlds of sound. With strong support from many artists and labels of the scene they are looking forward to the future with optimism and are excited to make the people of the world dance, smile and go crazy!
After two long years, the much anticipated return.
Catch Andhim, the new boys in town.
Brown Alley on June 10th.