PUSH ON Boxing Day Bash 2016 - Inland Knights - Distrikt Leeds

As a DJ, I focus on unpredictability and surprising my audience, delivering unforgettable musical moments to them.

DJ / Producer
IG: @ryanhendo.dj
Bookings / Promo : RyanHendoMusic@gmail.com

I like 80's Black/Dance Music and everything that evolved from it. 

Andy Cronk, also known as KnowonespockeT, is a versatile artist who excels as a producer, DJ, and electronic music enthusiast. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Andy's passion for music extends beyond his performances, as he has a unique foundation formed from dedicated countless hours to crafting his own unique sound in the studio.

Andy's dedication and talent have led to successful releases on renowned labels such as HuHu Music (NZ), Greenhouse Recordings (UK), and Midwest Hustle (USA). One of his standout achievements was the breakout single 'All Day of My Life' released under his alias KnowonespockeT, in collaboration with his long-time friend Inertia Soul. Additionally, his contribution to HuHu Music's EP 'K'rd Rollers' alongside artists like Littleman Big (UK), Cameron Harris, Sean Murray, and Marcus Morgan topped the charts on Traxsource and Stompy, remaining in the number one spot for several weeks.

Andy's journey as a DJ began at the vibrant 'Tikki Hut' in Auckland's viaduct Harbour, where he honed his skills before gracing the decks of some of the city's finest nightclubs. Sharing stages with local heavyweights such as Andy Vann, Chris Reed, Greg Churchill, Matt Drake, and Bevan Keys, he left an indelible mark on events like 'Hu's got Phat Beats,' 'Summer Sessions,' 'Electric Orange,' and the infamous 'The Bunker' inside 'Ink' with The Lazy Sound System. Notably, he held a two-year residency at 'Audiomontage' on Fhloston Paradise, Ponsonby Road.

Andy's passion for curating exceptional experiences led him to organise his own events. His initial collaboration with friend George Barker (Boznich) gave birth to 'Half a World Away,' a highly successful series held at the Fitzroy Lounge Bar. Continuing his entrepreneurial spirit, Andy embarked on another project called 'THE DIAMOND CUTTERS,' which showcases Auckland's most iconic talent and signature sound DJs, including Vann, Webb, and Reed. For over a year, he has held a residency at Ponsonby's Hoppers Garden Bar, where he seamlessly blends disco, nu-disco, soul, and deep house with live local musicians.

Continuing his artistic ventures, Andy introduced the MUSHROOM GROOVES pop-up series, which has garnered significant success at various venues. In this series, he collaborates with partner Chris Reed and invites special guests to deliver a laid-back groove experience, accompanied by bespoke projection mapping that sets the event apart.

Looking ahead, Andy is entering a new phase of his career, exploring the realm of live fusion in a low-slung mode. By incorporating a live drummer, keyboardist, vocalists, and an MC into his DJ sets, he creates a free-flowing jam session atmosphere with carefully selected tracks that emphasise space and groove. This exciting endeavour is sure to captivate audiences, so keep an eye out for Andy's future endeavours.

Andy's signature sound is a testament to his years of development and fine-tuning. He possesses a remarkable ability to set the mood just right, whether it's through catchy bar groove vibes, deep funky grooves, or jacking big underground numbers. His expertise lies in selecting tracks that instinctively make you tap your feet and nod your head, effortlessly immersing listeners in his musical journeys. Regardless of genre, tempo, style, or release date, Andy has an innate talent for finding the perfect vibe in any room, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for all who encounter his performances.

https://drop-music.bandcamp.com/

DJ’s, Producers and label owners, Andy Riley and Laurence Ritchie (AKA Inland Knights) have created a brand name that most House heads have heard of.  Whether you like it deep , tech or more funky – when you think about Drop Music or Inland Knights a certain style of House comes to mind that is uniquely their own. Andy and Laurence’s reach is global, and their label’s continue to produce some of the finest House music 15 years after they started back in the UK, within Nottingham's party scene.

Andy and Laurence  met in ’93 and cut their teeth Dj’ing for Smokescreen, the renegade sound system from which they drew their early inspiration. Smokescreen consisted of dj’s, lighting people, sound people, a truck, a P.A, a generator and general helpers. Old warehouses, woodland, fields, quarries and houses were utilized with the sole intention of having a good time…. for free! By the mid 90’s smokescreen could guarantee a crowd of hundreds in attendance at their parties(which were most weekends), and their club nights became local institutions that ran for years with packed dancefloors. Into their 21st year, Smokescreen are still going strong and are still hosting quality club nights and parties in and around the Midlands.

By ’98 Laurence and Andy had made the inevitable step into production and the same year their fledgling label, Drop Music, was born. With the release of ‘Inland Knights vol 1’ , Riley and Ritchie undertook a busy schedule to write tracks for Drop  (almost all of the early output was Inland knights, despite many monikers). Drop Music has gone on to become one of the most highly regarded House labels in recent years (with 80 plus releases to date), and Inland Knights have gone on to become one of the most respected and prolific production outfits in the House community, carving a unique and distinctive House sound, and regularly taking on remix and Ep duties for fellow labels and producers. Highlights include the acclaimed ‘Mohammed Ali’ remix for Faithless on Cheeky Records, CD compilations and remixes for NRK and Om Records, three Ep's on 2020 Vision, Inland Knights first full length album entitled ‘Creative Spaces’, and more recently, Inland Knights album to mark 10 years of Drop Music entitled ‘Dust till Dawn’, not to mention countless Ep's on other labels over the years and a 30-minute live mix on Radio 1’s ‘Essential Selection’ show. More recently, the pair released 'Inland Bytes', a retrospective look at Inland Knights career so far.

Currently, as well as remix, production and label commitments, the pair maintain a busy international Dj schedule which takes them further and further afield as their reputation grows. Bookings have included regular slots at UK clubbing institutions such as Fabric, The End, The Egg, The Cross, Turnmills, Shindig, Back 2 Basics,  Sanky's, Chibuku Shake Shake, Ministry Of Sound, Cargo, Déjà Vu, The Arches and The Sub Club in Scotland, as well as smaller more intimate venues nationwide. Countless international trips have seen them tour the Globe. Most weekends Inland Knights can be found DJ'ing up and down the UK or Europe with regular international tours a permanent fixture in their Diaries.

Follow Us On:
Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/inland-knights
Twitter         https://twitter.com/#!/Inland_Knights
Facebook     https://www.facebook.com/inland.knights
Band Camp https://drop-music.bandcamp.com/

For Bookings Please Contact:  
Paul@elitemm.co.uk (Worldwide)
shannon@aptentertainment.com (Americas)