Lo-Key Fu

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Lo-Key Fu
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Genres Breakbeat
Nu skool breaks
Live Electronic Music
Years active2000–present
LabelsHouse of Fu
Dead Famous Records
VIM Breaks
Bijou Breaks
Title Fight Recordings
QStik Records
MembersDave Jeavons
Website houseoffu.com

Lo-Key Fu is an Australian breakbeat producer, performer and remixer based in Perth, who performs his own original music as a live electronic act. His music has appeared on solo releases, soundtracks and compilation albums.

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2000–2003: Lincoln Street Switch & Rollerskates

In 2000, Lo-Key Fu formed Lincoln Street Switch with drum and bass producer Scope (John Bamford), named after Lincoln Street in North Perth, Western Australia. The duo released their debut self-titled EP in 2000.

Later that same year, Lo-Key Fu joined local original band Rollerskates as a live samplist, second keyboardist, hip-hop MC and vocalist. He remained key songwriter, graphic designer, and contributory member of this outfit until December 2003.

Due to his extensive live performance schedule with both Rollerskates, and as a solo performer of live electronic music, Lo-Key Fu was received multiple nominations at the 2002 Western Australian Music Industry Awards, known locally as the WAMIs. As a result of this exposure, he was then selected to appear on the cover of the inaugural edition of Inside Magazine, a locally produced glossy publication, covering news and views of the Perth electronic music scene.

In 2003, Lo-Key Fu entered an original composition titled "A New Breed" into the National MusicOz song competition. This entry was selected as a finalist and placed as the National Runner-up for the Dance Music category. [1]

2004–2007: Itchy Techno Finger & "Gung-Ho"

The debut solo album titled Itchy Techno Finger was released through QStik Records and launched to a capacity crowd at Ambar Nightclub (Perth, Western Australia) in July 2004. This album subsequently received national air play on Triple J, FBi, 4ZZZ, RTRFM, Twin Cities FM, Base FM and Pulse FM. After supporting Lee Coombs and Meat Katie with a live performance at Breakfest 2004, Lo-Key Fu was nominated for Best Live Electronic Act and won the title for Best Electronic Producer at the annual WAMi Awards in 2005. [2]

In June 2006, Lo-Key Fu won The Contender, [3] an international song competition held by Title Fight Recordings [4] and Bijou Breaks [5] for his original track "Gung-Ho" that included recorded vocals from singer Paula Graham. The 12" vinyl format was released internationally on 17 September 2007 featuring both the winning track, and a collaborative remix from Title Fight label owner Klaus Hill and label manager Dopamine. Both versions of the song were then released in digital format on 24 September 2007 exclusively through Beatport.

2008: "Style of the Rising Filter"

After supporting nu skool breaks forefather Rennie Pilgrem at Perth winter festival Major Break, Lo-Key Fu's signed with Bristol label Dead Famous Records.

On 22 August 2008, he released the double a-side single "Tech-Resurrection" and "Style of the Rising Filter". [6] and Juno Records [7]

Following the relative success of this release, Lo-Key Fu performed an original set at the Perth leg of Parklife – a nationally reputed spring festival – along with acts such as the Plump DJs, Soulwax, Blackalicious, Dizzee Rascal, Slyde and Goldfrapp.

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
On The Fly (Lo-Key Fu Live)
  • Released: March 2003
  • Label: House of Fu (HOF01)
Itchy Techno Finger
  • Released: July 2004
  • Label: QStik Records (QS013)
Sharp End of the Dog
  • Released: October 2012
  • Label: House of Fu (HOF02)

Singles

TitleYearReleaseRecord Label
"Crystal Queen"2003Crystal Queen by Lo-Key FuHouse of Fu
"Forty Forty"2005Forty Forty by Lo-Key Fu & MC SkatterHouse of Fu & Deuce
"Gung-Ho"2007TFBB01, Gung-Ho by Lo-Key Fu & Paula Graham / Remix by Dopamine & Klaus HillTitle Fight Recordings & Bijou Breaks
"Someone Like You (Lo-Key Fu Remix)"2009PCDCOM46, Someone Like You by The Inertia ProjektTrans:Com Electronica
"Style of the Rising Filter" / "Tech-Resurrection"2010DF14, Double A-Side Release: Style of the Rising Filter by Lo-Key Fu & Tenielle Ashton, Tech-Resurrection by Lo-Key FuDead Famous Records
"Head Stereo (Lo-Key Fu Remix)"2012BXR006, Head Stereo by GrowlerBox Set Records
"Bubbling (Lo-Key Fu Remix)2013VIMBREAKS207, Bubbling by Crab DJsVIM Breaks

Awards

West Australian Music Industry Awards

The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on annually by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). [8]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2005Lo-Key FuBest Electronic ProducerWon

References

  1. ↑ "MusicOz.org". 13 December 2003. Archived from the original on 13 December 2003. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  2. ↑ 2005 West Australian Music Industry Award Winners Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ ":: BijouBreaks.com :: We're All About Breakbeat!! :: View Forum – Title Fight & ::BB:: Present THE CONTENDER Competition". 28 September 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "intro". 14 August 2006. Archived from the original on 14 August 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Atlanta Bijou Construction Depot | Home Improvement". Bijoubreaks.com. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "Chemical Ltd – Records | CDs | MP3s | Clothing | DJ Equipment". 13 September 2008. Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "Juno: Vinyl, DJ equipment and studio equipment. Low prices and super fast delivery". Juno.co.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  8. ↑ 2005 West Australian Music Industry Award Winners Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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