Earliy Music influeneces through parents and as i grew up in the 80s took a liking to Synth driven bands Erasure Yazoo Bronski Beat Communards then was a massive fan of Artists that could dance Michael Jackson , Wade Robson Vanilla Ice MC Hammer this progressed to early dance like technotronic 24 7 2 in a room Blackbox .Started DJing 1992 at the age of 16 first ever gig was on two hifi systems no mixer. Got my first residency at 17 (Under age I know) at The Park Nitespot played around the local area in west cumbria Including Sachas, The Old Hall , Madisons, The Forum predominantlyplaying Old Skool Piano and Italian House. My early influences were Welly Nipper, Barrie Jay, John J. Matt Bell Graeme Park Andy Weatherall , Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, club influences Pleasure Drome, Bowlers, Hackett's, Quadrant Park , Love Shack, Jenks Bar, Sequins. Pa's Dream Frequency, New Atlantic, Love Decade, Brothers In Rhythm, Awesome 3. I played old skool & Italian House. I have had the privilege to meet some brilliant people over the years  in all the nightclubs I have played and played along side some superb DJ's P.A's, MC's. .Stopped djing and sold all my vinyl around 02 and departed the scene. Started up just before the Pandemic buying vinyl (much more expensive) and got back into playing live again Radio and streaming and back in clubs playing at Madisons Reunion, Rejuvenation, Zone, Unity plus various local festivals .Ive recently started producing my own tracks as Alias (S-Rite) . Signed to On To The Groove Label and have my first track releasing on September 30th 2022. learning as I go so hopefully you will grow with me on this journey .

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PIANOMAN - From '90s Dance Icon to 2025 House Visionary
Most music fans recognize the name PIANOMAN from the iconic '90s dance anthem "BLURRED" – the genre-defining track that brilliantly sampled Damon Albarn's vocal from Blur's "Girls And Boys," becoming a staple of the era's rave culture.
For those immersed in the '90s dance scene, PIANOMAN's legacy extends far beyond that breakthrough hit. Tracks such as "Cast A Spell" and "Whitney Tune" cemented James's reputation as one of the decade's most innovative producers, leading to major label deals with Ministry Of Sound, Universal Music, Armada Music, Trick Records, and Storm Music, among others.
What remains lesser known is James's extensive career as a lyricist and songwriter spanning over three decades since 1991. Behind the scenes, he has crafted songs for numerous artists and vocalists across multiple dance genres, writing authentic narratives about life, love, and the human experiences that connect us all. His compositions draw from personal truth – when it happened to him, it has happened to others – creating an emotional resonance that transcends the dancefloor.
"Shine For You" exemplifies this deeply personal approach showcasing his evolution from sample-based production to emotionally driven original song writing.
With this new direction, PIANOMAN has signalled a creative renaissance – leaving behind the legacy of his sample-based classics to forge a new path with original house anthems crafted for 2025 and beyond. The icon returns, not to recreate the past, but to define the future of house music.

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