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Biography of Hardrock Striker |  | | Real name / | HARDROCK STRIKER |
Hardrock Striker is a US - French Dj / Producer & Label manager of SKYLAX RECORDS since 2004. Inspired by noisy-punk, post-punk, new wave, glam, italo - disco, early electronic masters & chicago, he has been a vital player in the electronic music scene since 10 years. Indeed, it all started when he discovered he had an affair with LA’s electronic scene few years ago while he was setting-up a business with his long time friend & “underground legend” Peter Black.
They created in 2000 a company called PARISONIC RECORDS & its sub-LABEL SQUARE ROOTS releasing tracks from Volga Select, Riton, Manu Di bango, Jazid, Butch Cassidy Sound System, Franckie Knuckles, Ralphi Rosario, Kleeer, Mickey Oliver, Steve Poindexter, Lidell Townsell.
Today, SKYLAX and his productions under the moniker HARDROCK STRIKER get support & respect from the hotest names such as DJ Harvey, Ivan Smagghe, Daniel Baldelli, Kink, Neville Watson, I-F, Alden Tyrell, Maurice Fulton, Trevor Jackson, Erol Alkan, The Glimmers, In Flagranti, Freaks, Swag, Munk , Headman , M.A.N.D.Y, Playhouse, DJ T , Radioslave, Alexander Robotnick, Chicken Lips ect…
He has remixed some of the music industries most respected artists such as Kate Bush, B.movie, John Foxx, The White Stripes, Tony Sylvester, Fisherspooner, Martin Circus "Disco Circus" (included in Dj Harvey Sonic #1 compilation), Mr Fingers, Denise Motto, M & G, Mickey Oliver, Fockewulf 190, Mirage, Brian Auger, Electra, Brand Image, Punkin' Machine, 'Lectric Workers, Cariocas & has released more than 30 twelve inches through Skylax (& Cosmic club), including resident advisor album of the year 2009, Terre Thaemlitz aka DJ Sprinkles.
His upcoming project is the release of Terre Thaemlitz album under the moniker Kami - Saknuobe House Explosion "Routes not roots". In the pipeline, the Sound & Vision project where you will be able to see him perform with the conceptual film makers the 29 NOV & his astonishing brand new single which will feature some amazing remixes by the great ... DJ Sprinkles !
He also owns a sub - label called COSMIC CLUB.
His style is described as a blend of chicago house, techno & italo-disco.
He has played alongside : Radioslave, DJ Sprinkles, Daniele Baldelli, Derrick Carter, Theo Parrish, The Glimmers, Gerd Janson, Marco Passarani, I-F, Alden Tyrell, Serge Santiago, TLR, DJ Skudge, Beppe Loda, Loud E, Serge (Clone), Dexter, Chateau Flight, Riton, Idjut Boys, Freeform 5, Steve Kotey, Marco Passarani, Maurice Fulton, Lasermagnetic, Peter Hook (New Order), Arthur Baker, Justin Robertson, Spencer Parker, Toby Tobias, Trickski, Legowelt, Dave Haslam, Pete Herbert, Dj Assault, Gilb'r, Dj Deep, Blackjoy, Horse Meat Disco, In Flagranti, Romain BNO, Outlines, Nick V, Siskid, St - Remy, Alexis Le tan, Ygal (Versatile), Pilooski, Cosmo Vitelli, Jef K, Erik Rug, Fafa Monteco, I Cube, Midnight Mike, Get the curse just to name a few :)
Moreover, He 's organizing some amazing parties all around PARIS in many different places, the names COSMIC CLUB, SKYLAX PARTY, KICK OUT THE 12'S, HACIENDAZED, DISCO SUPREME, HOUSE THIS HOUSE have been praised by clubbers and gets a lot of promotion through radio, Magazines and e-zines.
He has also played in many different countries & continents.
|  | Selected discography of Hardrock Striker
Releases:
"Control" (12") Skylax 2005
"Nirvana" on Technical Ecstasy EP (12", EP) Skylax 2005
"Massada" on Sabotage EP (12") Skylax 2005
"Kick Out The 12's" (CD) Skylax 2007
"Metallika" (12") Skylax 2007
"Nirvana" (Chicago Dub Mix) on Jackin' The Acid ep (12") Skylax 2008
"Cosmic" & "Carnival" on Genialissimo Ep w/ Serge Santiago (12") Skylax 2009
Remixes:
The White Stripes - 7 nation army (Rip it off acid mix)
(12", W/Lbl) 2003
John Foxx - Underpass (Stoned radiation Mix)
Parisonic 2003
AG D.I.T.C - Rude Awakening (Iron Fist Mix)
Parisonic 2003
Martin Circus - Disco Circus
(Hardrock Striker Punkin'out Disco Mix)
(12") BMG (France) 2004
Denise Motto - I M N X T C (Jack Your Body To The Beat) (12")
(Hardrock Striker Jack 'o' Holic Mix)
Skylax 2005
M & G "Boogie Tonight / When I Let You Down" (12")
"Boogie Tonight"
(Hardrock Striker Kosmic Dub)
Skylax 2006
M & G "Boogie Tonight / When I Let You Down" (12", Promo)
"When i let you down"
(Hardrock Striker Hi - Nrg Mix)
Skylax 2006
Future Retro (2xLP)
Howard Jones "New Song"
(Peter Black & Hardrock Striker Mix)
Rhino Entertainment Company 2006
Tony Sylvester - Pazuzu (12")
Hardrock Striker Supreme Orgasm Re-edit
Skylax 2007
Mirage - Woman (12")
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club One 2007
Punkin' Machine - Stand me up (12")
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club One 2007
Cariocas - Batida (12")
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club Two 2007
Brian Auger - Night Train to nowhere
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club Two 2007
Video Club - Lost Time
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club Three 2008
Electra - Are you automatic
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club Four 2008
Brand Image - Are you loving ?
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club Five 2008
'Lectric Workers - The Garden
Cosmic Club Mastercuts
Cosmic Club Five 2008
Master Of Reality EP (12", EP)
Fockewulf 190 "Body Heat"
(Hardrock Striker Disco Killer Mix)
Skylax 2008
Jackin' The Acid (12")
Mickey Oliver "Pump Up The Acid"
(Hardrock Striker K.O. 12's Mix)
Skylax 2008
Production :
Fisherspooner - just let go
(Peter Black Extended Mix)
(12", Promo)
Capitol 2005
Co-production:
Peter Black & Hardrock Striker Feat Kate Bush
Dreamtime / Electro Blues (12", Promo, tra) Dreamtime Not On Label 2005
Appears On:
Mashed Two (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) IMNXTC (Hardrock Striker Mix)
Ministry Of Sound (Australia) 2005
Sonic Disco #1 (CD, Uno) Compiled by Dj HARVEY
Martin Circus - Disco Circus
(Hardrock Striker Punkin' Out Disco Mix)
King Biscuit Inc. 2006
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