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THE JAPANESE POPSTARS

FOR ALL DJ AND LIVE BOOKINGS: [email protected]

About Me


BEST LIVE ACT @ IRISH DANCE MUSIC AWARDS 2008

"SAMPLE WHORE" PETE TONGS ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE, BBC RADIO 1 25/4/08


"A Star Is Born....Or Should I Say Stars!" - Pete Tong, BBC Radio 1 "I'm knocked out! That is a BIG BIG record! Very strong!!" - Zane Lowe, BBC Radio 1“They’re gonna be riding high in the charts before long... Cut from the same cloth as Orbital and Underworld, theirs is a sky-skimming stadium-sized version: the kind of tracks built to make an entire field of ravers jump in unison. They’re something special...” - DJ MAG
Also Shortlisted For:
BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE - N.Ireland Music Awards 2007
TOP IRISH ACT - Connected Magazine 2007
BEST HOUSE DJS - Urban Music Awards 2006
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FOR ALL LIVE AND DJ BOOKINGS

INTERNATIONAL TALENT BOOKING
 Contact: Andrew Curley
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)207 637 6979
ITB Agency Website
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FOR ALL REMIX ENQUIRIES

Contact: Matt Stuart @ Gung-Ho! Recordings
Email: MATT STUART
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"By Far The Hottest Thing To Leave Irish Shores In Modern Times!!"

OurHouse Magazine


"The Japanese Popstars are F***ing deadly. The End. I need say no more."

Connected Magazine


LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD DJ MIXES



"Currently Causing A Stir In The World Of Electro"

Mixmag


"Never has an Irish Dance Act Created So Much Hysteria From Press And Industry Alike"

Hotpress


"Irelands Premier Electro Act"

Steve Lamacq


"One Of The Hottest Electro Acts To Come Out Of Ireland Recently"

Electric Circus


The Japanese Popstars http://thejapanesepopstars.bebo.com/

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/10/2006
Band Website: thejapanesepopstars.bebo.com
Band Members:

MEET THE POPSTARS!
Gary Curran

Decky Hedrock

Gareth "Galo" Donoghue

Influences: Spiderman, The Prodigy, The Chemical Bros, Erol Alkan, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, Justice, Public Enemy, The Stone Roses, 2Many DJs, Annie Mac, Human League, Charlie Sheen, Ultramagnetic MCs, Beastie Boys, TV and The Frankie Kane...
Sounds Like: RODNEY TROTTER



Rodney Trotter remixes from: Paul Jackson, Rui Da Silva and Lief on Dozer Records

4 Outta 5 - Mixmag Oct 06
M7/M8
Support comes from: Pete Tong, Paul Woolford, Darren Emerson, Paul Jackson, Mr Spring, The Flash Brothers, Col Hamilton, Fergie, The Trophy Twins, 2ManyDJs...

DIRTY POPSTARS ON YOUR RADIO



Dirty Popstars On Your Radio remixes from: Deadbots, Celtec Twinz, Lievense & Magavock and Totally Random DJs on Dozer Records

Support comes from: Boys Noize, Paul Jackson, BBC Radio 1, XFM, Mr Spring, The Loose Cannons, Cassette Jam, KISS FM, 2FM, Fergie, Andrew Weatherall, Eddy Temple-Morris, Azzido Da Bass...

EP1



Delboys Revenge with AA-side Sample Whore on Gung-Ho! Recordings

"SAMPLE WHORE" PETE TONGS ESSENTIAL NEW TUNE, BBC RADIO 1 25/4/08
Support comes from: Pete Tong, Greg Churchill, Fergie, Trophy Twinz, 2ManyDJs, Paul Jackson, BBC Radio 1, Autokratz, Mason, XFM, Mr Spring, Huw Stephens, 2FM, Eddy Temple-Morris, Mason, Zane Lowe, Azzido Da Bass...

POPSTARS REMIXES:


Cagedbaby "16 Lovers" Southern Fried Records
Rob Hawk & MYSOUL "So Shockin" Gung-Ho records
Streetlife DJs "Yo Jay" TBC
Groove Armada Vs The Japanese Popstars "Get Down" Strictly Rhythm

THE JAPANESE POPSTARS FEATURE ON THESE COMPILATIONS:

"Chibuku Shake Shake 3rd Birthday" CD Compilation



"It's Only A Mixtape! Vol 2" Mixed By Paul Jackson on Ministry Of Sound

"Cat Walk Sessions Vol.2" Mixed By Chuck Pereda on IMECA

"Neu Rave - 4 2 Da Floor" on KRS (Japan)

"Planet Love Vol 1a" on DJDownload

"PACHA 2008" Mixed By Potbelleez on PACHA

"Calling All Nations" on Gung-Ho! recordings

'"Miami Underground 2008" on Ministry Of Sound

'"Housexy 10" on Ministry Of Sound

POPSTARS PLAYING OUT:



Record Label: Gung-Ho! Recordings, Dozer Records....
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Check out...The Guardian & Ministry Of Sound

A new Interview we did for Ministry Of Sound: http://blog.ministryofsound.com/ And we are NEW BAND OF THE DAY at The Guardian!! http://music.guardian.co.uk/newbands/story/0,,2281118,00.htm l...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Tue, 20 May 2008 01:49:00 PST

Mixmag piece this month

Mixmag has this in the latest magazine...    
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Tue, 20 May 2008 01:27:00 PST

EP1 Out Today!

Hi all, EP1 has been released today on Gung-Ho! Records, so go straight down to your local record emporium and request a copy from them right now!  The EP contains both "Delboys Revenge", the ES...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:00 PST

Check out "Delboys Revenge" video on this weeks Fast Trax

Our video for "Delboys Revenge" was on this weeks Fast Trax showYou can check it online here:  ...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Sat, 17 May 2008 11:01:00 PST

Would you like to win some signed 12"s from us?

We put aside a few extra 12" copies of EP1 for a competition prize!  We have some signed copies of the release which feature both Sample Whore and Delboys Revenge on there. The 12"s are extremely...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Tue, 13 May 2008 01:12:00 PST

Do you want FREE passes?

With the release of EP1 on Gung-Ho! Recordings next week, featuring "Delboys Revenge" and "Sample Whore", and our forthcoming album "We Just Are" which is coming out at the end of July, we thought we'...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Mon, 12 May 2008 12:05:00 PST

Zane Lowe Vs Pete Tong

..TR> We regret to inform everyone that the Blackbox in Galway has been cancelled due to circumstances outside our control....altho we hope to have it rescheduled later in the summer!!Good news to...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Thu, 08 May 2008 03:00:00 PST

DJ Mag piece in latest issue!!

DJ Mag gave us a nice mention in thier latest issue....  
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Thu, 08 May 2008 04:19:00 PST

Groove Armada Vs The Japanese Popstars Beatport No.16!!!

Hi all, I just got a call to say that our Groove Armada Vs The Japanese Popstars "Get Down" is currently sitting at No.16 of the Beatport Overall Top 100!!!  You remember that can also get out "...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Tue, 06 May 2008 01:56:00 PST

N.Ireland Dance Music Awards VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!

Thanks to everyone who has nominated us to be selected for the shortlist for BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE at the 2008 N.Ireland Dance Music Awards!  Also in this category we have: RiccochaScot ProjectF...
Posted by THE JAPANESE POPSTARS on Fri, 02 May 2008 11:16:00 PST