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“Watch out for Flash 89 in 2018” (PNAU)

From psyche rock to electro, Australia's geographical remoteness has proved no disadvantage to the non-stop stream of world-conquering artists emanating from it over the last couple of years. Take Adelaide, a city perhaps not immediately as well known as the iconic waterfront architecture of Sydney or the arts scene of Melbourne, yet still the birthplace of stars from singer/songwriters Sia and Tkay Maidza (who appeared on Martin Solveig’s huge hit ‘Do It Right’) to DJs like Motez and Sonny Fodera.

Already following in this jet-stream all the way to BBC Radio 1 is 28-year-old Flash 89, aka Dutch Australian Paul Kranenburg. Having caught the attention of Danny Howard for his bumping house remix of 'Go Bang’ by ARIA Award winning countrymen PNAU, its techy grooves slip seamlessly into the new school house sound spearheaded by artists such as Eats Everything and Patrick Topping.

Then again, music is in his blood. Flash 89’s grandmother worked for EMI as a plugger and used to send him old records to sample, shaping a taste for electronic music that started over a decade ago when names such as Switch, Plump DJs and Fake Blood dominated Australia's festival scene and kick-started Flash 89’s foray into production. His pulse now beats to the four four of house, but the bass-driven element of drum and bass and similar sounds still has an influence on his energising sound.

Spending the last six years DJing around the country and honing his skills, in the last nine months Flash 89 has been fully committed to the studio, paving the way for his emergence onto the international scene. With a a diverse cast from Mat.Joe to Luigi Madonna already supporting his 'Go Bang' remix, debut single 'Generate' provides the next electrifying spark point. A bleeping, swinging beast, it recalls the classic Chicago sound of Green Velvet. So cameras ready... prepare for Flash 89, the next fresh talent shining out of Australia's ever expanding dance scene.


Generate Release: 
23/02/2018 

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Flash 89’s introduction to the world came via BBC Radio 1 with his remix of Go Bang for Australian ARIA Award-winning electronic outfit PNAU. His sound has garnered support from industry heavyweights such as Solomun, Dom Dolla, James Hype, Sam Divine, and Danny Howard, with his tracks frequently spinning on BBC Radio 1 and Triple J.

The Australian native boasts an impressive track record, collaborating with Sonny Fodera, TCTS, Kid Massive, and Go Freek, while releasing on renowned labels such as Abode, Armada Subjekt, etcetc, Lapsus, Motive, Solotoko, and Toolroom Trax.

From the start, Flash has been one to watch—his debut single Generate premiered via Clash Magazine, and he was named a Triple J Unearthed winner, earning a slot at FOMO Festival Adelaide in 2019. Driven by a deep love for dance music, he specializes in house, tech, and club sounds—curating raw, groove-heavy sets designed to keep the dancefloor moving all night.

"This being particular and paradoxical, which is faced with the constant possibility of his own death, is aware, lives in close contact with others who, while being locked in his loneliness, is still "the world", with things."