The Shazam Experience: the only way is up

In the second part of D.M.M's interview with this Gold Coast gang we touch on their sound, career highlights, and the release of their new tracks: 'Lost in Surfers Paradise' and 'Into the Deep'.

It’s this unique sound which has seen them perform at a variety of name events and I asked for some career highlights. “The MTV Europe gig back in 2007 was a great experience, to be invited over and to play to such a huge crowd was unforgettable. Performing in Bali was a lot of fun, and our gig on Australia Day this year at Brisbane’s Birdee Num Num was another one we’ll never forget,” Jay happily reflected.

As highlights go the recent release of their original tracks, Lost in Surfers Paradise and Into the Deep on Dektek Records adds to their ever growing dance cred. The tracks expertly emulate the light and dark which The Shazam Experience weaves into their shows and I asked how they translated this vibe in the studio.

“I produce the main bodies of the tracks, which initially have a darker edge, the instrumentalists then add their own flavour to lighten things up, and Tasha and Brandon finish everything off by bringing some soul to the tracks with their vocals,” Jay described.



“We all have different musical tastes and influences, but we all share a common love for quality electronic sounds, and when fused together, you can really hear and feel the synergy of the dark and the light in our music,” Tasha added.

The results speak for themselves and both pieces seem to capture the bands essence without diminishing their live power. Into the Deep particularly plays on these light and dark contrasts and sounds just at home whether unleashed in a club’s darkened room or pumped out on the patio of any Sunday arvo session.

Looking beyond, I asked what was on the horizon now that they had their songs out.
“We’re currently working on an EP for release early next year and after that will come the album,” Jay informed.

With a reputation growing quicker than any genie’s wishlist, The Shazam Experience is a breath of fresh local air to the Australian dance music scene.

Better yet, they finally give the Gold Coast’s shallowness a well needed deep end.

For gig lists and a listen to their new tracks see:

http://www.myspace.com/shazamexperience

For bookings contact: info@jayplease.com

Keep groovin',

DC