28 Oct 00:00
Koh Phangan
After a fifteen-year career which has seen the Freestylers cover all bases from the biggest festivals and most talked about nightclubs around the world, global dance charts and even the legendary UK music show Top Of The Pops, they have achieved the kind of success most artists can only dream of. And now, with attention firmly turned to the studio, it’s fair to say Matt Cantor and Aston Harvey have launched a veritable assault on the music scene in recent months.
After discovering a mutual love of hip-hop and electro, Matt and Aston started making tracks together in the mid ‘90’s and have honed their craft across countless genres since. Currently focusing on everything from breaks to ragga and dubstep, their ever-eclectic style rings true with each track they unleash.
Since last year’s release of ‘Cracks’, which has soared past 10 million hits on YouTube, fans and media have been waiting with baited breath for their next move. 2011’s EP ‘Frozen’ caused big waves upon its release earlier this year, and with countless hours of studio time booked in, keep those eyes peeled for their countless more gems due to touch down at the start of the new year…
Releases aside, the Freestylers 2012 gig diary is filling up at speed with only the coolest festivals and venues on their hit list, all kicking off at the monumental Earth Tonz World Music Fest in New Zealand this NYE. Anyone who’s experienced a Freestylers set will know what we mean when we say, you will be rocked hard, and those that haven’t… what are you waiting for??
Phanganist are very Happy to bring the Freestylers story here.
We had an interview with the Freestylers Aston who will be here soon to Rock the crowd for the Rhythm & Sands Festival in Holiday Beach in Baan Tai.
The Holiday Beach resort has exclusively booked The Freestylers to hit the Phangan people with Funky Oldschool beats for the Rhythm & Sands Festival on Oct 28th.
You have had a lot of success through the years, what is your biggest achievement so far?
Being able to still Dj and write Music after 20 years in the game
Where do you get your inspiration from these days?
I'm inspired by New and Old Artists, as everyone brings their ideas, good or bad to the table.
Are there any new projects that you are working on at the moment?
We're just about to finish our brand new Artist Album which will be out next year.
What are you most excited about playing on Koh Phangan?
I've never been to Thailand before, so the whole experience is going to be exciting, I think I will just be in awe.
You are here for the Rhythm & Sands festival on the 28th October, what do you promise the crowd?
There's going to be great Party music with lots of Bass!!
As mentioned before as we're nearly finished our Album it's going to be great to test out some our new tunes and see if they're Beach worthy!
What would you like to say to the Phangan People before your performance?
Can't wait till the Rhythm & Sands Festival.
I'm a Phangan Virgin, so treat me gently! Haha...See you guys soon.
See you soon at the Rhythm & Sands Festival! We hope you will enjoy your stay here and we look forward to see you Boogie at Holiday Beach!
