auren Harvey also known as Kiwi Rawk started as a post-hardcore bassist/ vocalist in the band Stranded Monday in Tucson, Arizona in early 2003. The band later reformed in 2006 to the two man electronica piece known as Stranded Between… where Lauren began to realize his love electronic music. After years of producing, recording and touring, Stranded Between… disbanded to pursue other interest in 2009. Lauren continued to create, learn and delve deeper into all things electronic music after this eventually becoming the artists/DJ known as Kiwi Rawk, named after the mascot for his old band.

After practicing and learning as much as he could on the art of DJing from his experienced mentors across Tucson and the other parts of the countries. Kiwi Rawk exploded onto the scene in 2012 at club Congress’s WaWaWa EDM night, which had a very special guest in the audience named Childish Gambino who had just finished a show at the rialto and caught most of Kiwi Rawk’s set. Childish Gambino was quoted as saying “Kiwi Rawk is sick” by WaWaWa’s promoter and booking agent. He is also well acquainted and has shared the stage with such world renowned acts like Breathe Carolina and James Egbert. Since then Kiwi Rawk Has been gracing the stages of clubs and lounges all across southern Arizona with his unique combination of Electro, Dubstep, and Post-hardcore.

Kiwi Rawk also believes in giving back to his community. He has been the DJ for the National Collegiate Leadership Conference at the University of Arizona for the past two years running. He also does work for the non-profit House of  Neighborly Service, that helps under privileged youths on the south side of Tucson, AZ have a positive and safe place to go, with their events. Kiwi Rawk has also been the DJ for Tucson’s chapter of the National Black College Tour’s fundraiser for the past two years. This dinner raises many to show many African-American middle and high schools students the opportunity that can be presented to them by traditionally black colleges.

In conclusion Kiwi Rawk is a versatile, compassionate, hard working, and well rounded artist looking to spread his love of all things music to the world. He is always testing his limits as an artist and learning from every person and situation he comes in contact with. I am currently in Tucson,AZ if you would like to book me for any events, shows, clubs email me at kiwirawk@gmail.com Thank you

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