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The chief perpetrator of the International Observer experience is keyboardist, songwriter and producer Tom Bailey.

Following the extraordinary success of his post-punk synth-pop group The Thompson Twins, production and writing work for the likes of Deborah Harry, and the ambient techno of his Babble project, Tom Bailey was lured to the exotic climes of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

New Zealand culture has a long history of appreciation for reggae and dub, along with more recent blends like hip hop. this, along with NZ's balmy climes, created the perfect inspiration for Tom's exploration of the dub artform he had deeply loved since the seething post-punk infatuation of the music in the late 70s. Together with sparring partner Rakai, Tom initiated International Observer, a sound system that has quietly infiltrated various Auckland events over the past five years, creating a legendary reputation for marathon five-hour sets of exquisitely-crafted slo-mo dubscapes.

Early in 2002, having amassed enough material for a boxed set, Tom set about pruning the oevre down to an ideal International Observer primer, called 'Seen'. While he attempted to keep the wraps on this absurdly tasty release, it was somewhat inevitable that previews were sneaked out of seclusion, resulting in extensive radio play worldwide and eager members of the press corps frothing at the mouth for IO morsels. It's been called the lushest, deepest, most caringly crafted dub-a-tronic exploration ever released, a cunning experiment in melodic instrumental dub that, without losing its edge, makes for the most gorgeously seductive meditative listening experience. It was released in NZ by Beautiful Music, and the rest of the world by Different Drummer.

This release was followed in 2005 by "All Played Out", a selection of live and sound system favourites that for one reason or another did not make it onto "Seen". Released only in New Zealand and Australia on the cult Auckland label, Round Trip Mars, helmed by the inimitable Stinky Jim, it followed its predecessor into the hands, boxes and players of discerning dubheads.

Some of the tracks from “All Played Out” finally made it out worldwide in 2007 on the “Heard” album through Dubmission Records. Critically acclaimed by the press, it also featured newer tracks and classics such as “The International”.

His third album, “Felt”, came out in September 2009.

Since then his attention has been diverted to his other projects: the Holiwater Band, the Bailey-Salgado Project and his revived pop career as ‘The Thompson Twins’s Tom Bailey’.

Thankfully dub has lured him back into the studio once more, and fresh cuts are promised for 2017.

The electrifying and dynamic duo of Serbsican has only begun to emerge into the ever evolving international DJ/ Producer scene since the time of their merger in 2012. With their in depth experience in producing from their days as solo artists, the combination of Dre and Emilio's styles create a whole new level of powerfully driven variety. 

Following an exciting early career between 2012-2014, which introduced their first notable tracks, “Welcome to My World” & “Disco Sh!T” with support from the likes of Quintino, Promise Land, Eddie Halliwell and Kids Massive, the duo hit the ground running in 2015. Two official remixes for StoneBridge's singles would set the tone for the year introducing "If You Like It" and the re-release remix of his classic, "Put Em High". Both remix packages reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Charts while also receiving significant airtime on SiriusXM BPM. Due to unprecedented reception to the official StoneBridge remixes, Serbsican released 8 official remixes with 418 Music, Independent Ear, Neo Music & Sunshine Records; all while releasing original tracks with Monochrome Music (France), PM Recordings (Netherlands), StoneyBoy Music (Sweden), 418 Music (USA), and Tommy Boy Records (USA).

Serbsican has been featured on St Louis’s Riverfront Times, EDMSauce.com, FriendUpMusic.com and RaveFaced.com's online blog as well as having their newest radio show, "Serbsican Sessions", signed onto Party 103 (NYC) for prime time air which has attracted an even larger national audience and following to their music. With that attention being taken, the duo has been asked to perform alongside the likes of Audien, Baggi Bagovic, Big Gigantic, R3hab, The Him, Dave Aude and Sam Feldt. Notable headlining performances: Dancefestopia (Kansas City), Boogie Knights Bass Cave (MO) and Ryse Nightclub (St Louis)

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