Swanky Tunes (stylized as SWΛNKУ TUИES) are a

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n electronic dance music trio composed of Vadim Shpak, Dmitry Burykin and Stanislav Zaytsev, formed in

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in 1998. Prior to 2012, they have collaborated closely with another Russian EDM duo,

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. They were ranked number 97 of the ''

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'' charts in 2015. The trio owns the label Showland, sub-label

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(2015–2018), and has a weekly podcast of the same name.

Biography

The group was formed in 1998, experimenting with different electronic styles in search of their own sound. At first, they mixed techno sounds with vintage synthesizers. Then the group morphed makes a sound clearly influenced by the

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. Currently, some touches of techno, 80s electro, and progressive contemporary house complement their sound. At its inception, the band has a name in Russian, but in 1999 they decided to adapt to the English language, as it would be a more accessible name for the market. Their debut album, ''Streamline'', was released in 2006 by the Russian label Uplifto Records. In 2006 and 2007, they were named "Best Musical Group" for the Dance Music Awards in Russia. Currently they hold the #14 among the top 100 DJs of Russia. Internationally, its productions and remixes have been released by labels from the likes of MixMash,

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, Refune, Size, Wall, Musical Freedom and Doorn Records. They also had the support from major artists of electronic music such as

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, Dirty South and

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, among others. Very often they releases productions in collaboration

, another Russian musical trio, which one of its members, Alexander Shapovalov is a cousin of a member of Swanky Tunes, Vadim Shpak. In 2011, both groups released an electronic version of

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song, "I Wanna Be Your Dog". In the same year, they collaborated with Dutch DJ

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on the song "Sending My Love" with the vocals of Max'C. In 2012, they collaborated with renowned DJ and producer

, production "Make Some Noise", including the record compiled by him, Club Life: Volume Two Miami. In September 2012, they founded their own record label Showland, which was distributed by the Dutch label

, being its first release, the single "Blood Rush". In November 2017, Swanky Tunes released their ''Get Swanky EP'', including four tracks. According to the artists: "Get Swanky EP reveals Swanky Tunes as multi genre producers. It covers not just club music genres, but goes deeper into pop and dance music."

Awards and nominations

Discography

Albums

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Charting singles

Singles

;2018 * "Drop It" pinnin' Premium* "Day By Day" (featuring LP) ffective Records* "Rooftop Party" (with Dirtcaps) evealed Music* "In the Club" exagon*"Collusion" (with

Morgan Page Morgan Wolf Page (born May 31, 1981) is an American DJ and music producer. His tracks include "The Longest Road", "Fight for You" and "In the Air". Page has received two Grammy Award nominations; a personal nomination for best remix with Nadia ...

) rmada Music*"Диджей" (with

Elena Temnikova Elena Vladimirovna Temnikova (russian: link=no, Елена Владимировна Темникова; born 18 April 1985) is a Russians, Russian singer, television personality and fashion designer. She came to prominence as a contestant in the ...

) ffective Records ;2019 *"Virus" rotocol Recordings*"Supersonic" (featuring

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) pinnin' Records* "U Got Me Burning" ysteria Records*"Take Me Away" ub Records*"Blow" ussle Recordings*"I'll Live On" (featuring Jantine) ffective Records*"Sugar" (with George Fletcher) ffective Records / Klever Label*"Game Time" (with Nssnd and LexBlaze) rotocol Recordings*"Moonlight" (with Ya Rick) offee House Records*"You Don't Know Me" uture House Music ;2020 *"Over & Over" ontor Records*"The Illest" ixmash Records*"Offbeat"

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*"Own The Night" (with Jac & Harri) evealed Music*"Tired" ony Music*"Better Now" (with Teddy Cream) ussle Recordings*"Love Yourself" (with Going Deeper) usical Freedom*"No Problems" eneration Hex ;2021 *"Your Love" exagon ;2022 *"Style" evealed Music*"I Love The Way You Move" ysteria Recordsref>

References

Notes

* A Translates to "DJ" from Russian.

Sources

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Swanky Tunes Russian DJs Russian house musicians Russian electronic music groups Electro house musicians Armada Music artists Electronic dance music DJs