Stafford Brothers
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Stafford Brothers are the house music DJ and Production duo of Matt Stafford and Chris Stafford based on the Gold Coast
, Australia
. They are the first Australian DJ’s to get their own reality TV show on a major network. Both brothers perform at all DJ shows and are sometimes accompanied by instrumentalists and vocalists. They are currently the #1 ranked DJs in Australia according to the 2011 inthemix DJ Awards.
’ originally performed and written by Grammy Nominated
band Boston
. The track was released in 2006. In the same year they signed a record deal with Australian dance music label Central Station Records, (now owned by Ministry of Sound
). They later signed a record deal directly with Hussle Recordings and Ministry of Sound, which produced five compilations mixed by the Stafford Brothers and five single releases. The highest charting single was ‘Wherever’, a collaboration with UK producers the Hoxton Whores
featuring Frank Stafford on vocals, released in March 2009. The track reached #2 on the Aria Club Chart. It was also featured in the end of year Aria Club Chart
Top 50 tracks of 2009 coming in at #17.
The Stafford Brothers began to work with International record labels in late 2009. ‘Come My Way’, a collaboration with UK producer Tom Neville (also featuring Frank Stafford on vocals), was released by Toolroom Records. Toolroom Records is a UK based underground house label owned by Mark Knight. Most recently the Stafford Brothers collaborated with Dubruck & Klein featuring Ollie James on vocals. ‘Get Away’ was released on Armin Van Buuren’s record label Armada Music
. The Stafford Brothers have remixed Boogie Pimps
, Kaz James
and Macy Gray
, Freeform Five
, Robbie Rivera
, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
, Princess Superstar
, and Dirty Funker among others.
premiered The Stafford Brothers
a reality TV series following the lives of Matt and Chris on tour across Europe, produced by TV host Wesley Denning. The first season featured 6 episodes. Matt’s long time girlfriend and cover model
Brooke Evers is one of the shows leading characters. In 2010, the Stafford Brothers appeared on the Season Finale of Australia’s Next Top Model
hosted by Sarah Murdoch
. The episode became famous when the host announced an incorrect winner having to recall the real winner moments later while still on air.
The second season of their reality TV show will premiere on Fox 8 on January 23, 2012.
on their stadium tour of Australia. In the same year Future Entertainment
announced them as main-stage headlining acts on the 2011 Future Music Festival Tour alongside The Chemical Brothers
and Ke$ha. On February 23, 2011 the Stafford Brothers commenced their first official World Tour, with 35 shows scheduled within a period of 90 days. The tour covers Australia
, Asia
, The Americas and Europe
.
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. They are the first Australian DJ’s to get their own reality TV show on a major network. Both brothers perform at all DJ shows and are sometimes accompanied by instrumentalists and vocalists. They are currently the #1 ranked DJs in Australia according to the 2011 inthemix DJ Awards.
Music
The first Stafford Brothers single was a cover version of ‘More Than a FeelingMore Than a Feeling
"More Than a Feeling" is a song by the rock band Boston, released as the lead single from their self-titled debut album on Epic Records in September 1976, with "Smokin'" on the flipside. The single peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100...
’ originally performed and written by Grammy Nominated
Grammy Nominees
The Grammy Nominees is a series of various artists compilation albums celebrating the best of the music industry. Albums are released before the airing of the annual Grammy Awards. All of the songs on the albums are Grammy nominated in the year released. The first one of these albums was released...
band Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
. The track was released in 2006. In the same year they signed a record deal with Australian dance music label Central Station Records, (now owned by Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
). They later signed a record deal directly with Hussle Recordings and Ministry of Sound, which produced five compilations mixed by the Stafford Brothers and five single releases. The highest charting single was ‘Wherever’, a collaboration with UK producers the Hoxton Whores
Hoxton Whores
Hoxton Whores are a British progressive house duo from London, England who have toured extensively throughout Europe. The project is a collaboration between DJ and remixers, Gary Dedman and Kevin Andrews. They had originally set up their own music distribution company before taking up music...
featuring Frank Stafford on vocals, released in March 2009. The track reached #2 on the Aria Club Chart. It was also featured in the end of year Aria Club Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
Top 50 tracks of 2009 coming in at #17.
The Stafford Brothers began to work with International record labels in late 2009. ‘Come My Way’, a collaboration with UK producer Tom Neville (also featuring Frank Stafford on vocals), was released by Toolroom Records. Toolroom Records is a UK based underground house label owned by Mark Knight. Most recently the Stafford Brothers collaborated with Dubruck & Klein featuring Ollie James on vocals. ‘Get Away’ was released on Armin Van Buuren’s record label Armada Music
Armada Music
Armada Music is a Dutch record label that specializes in releasing electronic dance music, primarily trance and house, co-founded by Armin van Buuren....
. The Stafford Brothers have remixed Boogie Pimps
Boogie Pimps
Boogie Pimps are an electronic music duo from Erfurt, Germany. It was formed by the two DJs Mark J Klak and Mirko Jacob.Their collaboration started in 2000, when Mirko Jacob started performing in Klak's JoueJoueClub in Erfurt...
, Kaz James
Kaz James
Christopher James Karyotakis, known professionally as Kaz James , is an Australian singer and DJ. He is a former member of the group BodyRockers. He was raised in Melbourne and is of Italian and Greek origin. He released his first solo album, If They Knew, in 2008.-Early life:James was raised in...
and Macy Gray
Macy Gray
Macy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis.Gray has released five studio albums, with her fifth studio album, The Sellout,...
, Freeform Five
Freeform Five
Freeform Five is London based DJ, producer, songwriter Anu Pillai. It was his remix of Isolee’s “Beau Mot Plage” in 1999 that alerted many to this production outfit....
, Robbie Rivera
Robbie Rivera
Roberto "Robbie" Rivera is a prolific house music producer and DJ born in Puerto Rico. He has an extensive catalog of original productions and remixes to his credit, ranging from Tribal to Progressive House, as well as incorporating Garage and Latin elements. He and his wife Monica Olabarrieta...
, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip are a hip-hop duo, combining electronic beats with sung, spoken, and rapped lyrics. The pair are Daniel Stephens , and David Peter Meads...
, Princess Superstar
Princess Superstar
Princess Superstar is an American emcee and DJ.Her musical style, as she describes it, is flip-flop — a mixture of 'hip hop, electroclash and electronica'.-Background:...
, and Dirty Funker among others.
TV Appearances
On January 21, 2011 Fox8FOX8
Fox8 is an Australian cable and satellite channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television's subscription platforms...
premiered The Stafford Brothers
The Stafford Brothers
The Stafford Brothers is an Australian reality series screened on Fox8. The series follows the lives of Chris and Matt Stafford, a dance music duo taking on the European scene....
a reality TV series following the lives of Matt and Chris on tour across Europe, produced by TV host Wesley Denning. The first season featured 6 episodes. Matt’s long time girlfriend and cover model
Cover Model
"Cover Model" is a pop song by Sabrina. It was released in 1992 as Sabrina's second non-album single. The song was produced by DJ Mori. Unlike Sabrina's previous singles "Yeah Yeah" and the Jo Squillo-collaboration "Siamo Donne", both of which had been performed on TV numerous times, "Cover Model"...
Brooke Evers is one of the shows leading characters. In 2010, the Stafford Brothers appeared on the Season Finale of Australia’s Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television series, based on a franchise that was created by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model...
hosted by Sarah Murdoch
Sarah Murdoch
Sarah Murdoch is an Australian model and actress.-Career:Brought up in Sydney, Australia, Murdoch attended The McDonald College of the Performing Arts, a performing arts school in Sydney, where she studied ballet...
. The episode became famous when the host announced an incorrect winner having to recall the real winner moments later while still on air.
The second season of their reality TV show will premiere on Fox 8 on January 23, 2012.
Major Performances
In 2010 it was announced that the Stafford Brothers would support The ProdigyThe Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s...
on their stadium tour of Australia. In the same year Future Entertainment
Future Entertainment
Future Entertainment is a Melbourne based, Australian electronic music youth focused entertainment company created by dance-music event organiser Mark James in 1993. Its objective was to present annual music festivals at Australian venues and landmarks...
announced them as main-stage headlining acts on the 2011 Future Music Festival Tour alongside The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.- Background...
and Ke$ha. On February 23, 2011 the Stafford Brothers commenced their first official World Tour, with 35 shows scheduled within a period of 90 days. The tour covers Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, The Americas and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Management
The Stafford Brothers employ multiple companies working in separate departments in all aspects of their businesses. Current departments include Platform Artists (Worldwide Bookings), Chic Management (Talent Management), 3sixzero (Brand Management) and WD Entertainment (TV Production).Originals
- ‘GET AWAY’ Stafford Brothers vs Dabruck & Klein ft Ollie James [Armada] 2011
- ‘CHAMPAGNE NIGHTS’ Stafford Brothers ft Jamie Lee Wilson [Hussle] 2011
- ‘CAN’T STOP WHAT WE STARTED’ Stafford Brothers & Jason Herd ft Ollie James [Hussle] 2010
- ‘SING FOR ME’ Stafford Brothers vs Jean Elan [We Play] 2010
- ‘SPEAKER FREAKERS’ Stafford Brothers ft Seany B [Hussle] 2010
- ‘GOING DOWN’ Stafford Brothers [Hussle] 2010
- ‘WASTED (BABA O’RILEY)’ Stafford Brothers [Asterix Music] 2010
- ‘I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING’ Stafford Brothers & Juan Kidd ft Rae [Defected] 2010
- ‘COME MY WAY’ Tom Neville & Stafford Brothers ft Frank Stafford [Toolroom] 2009
- ‘WHEREVER’ Stafford Brothers vs Huxton Whores ft Frank Stafford [Hussle] 2009
- ‘I’M FEELING’ Stafford Brothers & Oliver Lang ft Towera [We Play] 2009
- ‘OPEN UP YOUR ARMS’ Stafford Brothers vs Dabruck & Klein [We Play] 2009
- ‘OM BAH’ Stafford Brothers [Central Station] 2008
- ‘PALACE CITY’ Stafford Brothers [Central Station] 2008
- ‘THE HEARING TEST’ Stafford Brothers [Tinted] 2008 {EP}
- ‘DARKNESS FALLS’ Stafford Brothers [Tinted] 2008 {EP}
- ‘ZORRO’ Stafford Brothers [Tinted Records] 2008 {EP}
- ‘BASS POP’ Stafford Brothers [Central Station] 2008 {EP}
- ‘ACID MONSTA’ Stafford Brothers [JFUNK] 2008
- ‘GHETTO ELECTRO’ Stafford Brothers [Tinted] 2008
- ‘ALONE’ Stafford Brothers [Tinted] 2008
- ‘GIVE LOVE’ Stafford Brothers ft Zaab & Timmy Trumpet [Central Station] 2008
- ‘I LIKE YOUR WAY’ Stafford Brothers ft Peter Millwood [Tinted] 2007
- ‘MORE THAN A FEELING’ Stafford Brothers ft Peter Millwood [Central Station] 2007
- ‘OOH WAH OOH’ Stafford Brothers [Central Station] 2006
- ‘I CAN SEE’ Stafford Brothers ft Miss Gabby [Central Station] 2006
Remixes
- ‘GOSSIP’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Vanessa Amorosi [Universal] 2011
- ‘MIDNIGHT MIDNIGHT’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Potbelleez [Vicious] 2011
- ‘BODY SHINE’ (Dabruck n Klein vs Stafford Brothers remix) Billy Hendrix [Velcro] 2011
- ‘DEPARTURES’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Robbie Rivera [Velcro] 2011
- ‘BLISS’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Joylon Petch & Sam Hill [Club Luxury] 2010
- ‘FLAT BEAT’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Dirty Funker [We Play] 2010
- ‘CAN’T SHAKE THIS FEELING’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Grum [We Play] 2010
- ‘ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT 2K10’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Boogie Pimps [Recovery House] 2010
- ‘U SHOULD STAY’ (Stafford Brothers remix) House Moguls [Funktion Recordings] 2009
- ‘CAN’T HOLD BACK’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Kaz James ft Macy Gray [KJM] 2009
- ‘WANT SOME’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Dale Hooks [House of LA] 2009
- ‘(CAN YOU) TAKE ME AWAY’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Damian Wilson ft Ann Bailey [News] 2009
- ‘MAKE YOUR BODY POP’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Tune Brothers [Recovery House] 2009
- ‘GREENLIGHT’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Herd & Macklin [One Love] 2009
- ‘HEARTBROKEN’ (Stafford Brothers remix) T2 ft Jodie Aysha [Central Station] 2008
- ‘THOU SHALT ALWAYS KILL’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip [Central Station] 2007
- ‘KYOTO NIGHTS’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Ran Shani [One Love] 2007
- ‘PERFECT’ (Stafford Nadi remix) Princess Superstar [Central Station] 2007
- ‘PRAY LIKE ARETHA FRANKLIN’ (Stafford Nadi remix) Audio Thieves [Tinted] 2007
- ‘ELECTRIC GUITAR’ (Stafford Nadi remix) Dope & Dusted [Central Station] 2007
- ‘STRANGEST THINGS’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Freeform Five [Central Station] 2006
- ‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Sunfreakz ft Andrea Britton [Positiva] 2006
- ‘ROUND & ROUND’ (Stafford Brothers remix) Static Avenger [Tinted] 2006
Compilations
- 'ESSENTIAL CLUBHOUSE' Mixed by Stafford Brothers [I love this sound!] 2011
- ‘SESSIONS SEVEN’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Ministry of Sound] 2010
- ‘CLUBBERS GUIDE SPRING 2009’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Ministry of Sound] 2009
- ‘CLUBBERS GUIDE TO 2009’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Ministry of Sound] 2009
- ‘ELECTRO SESSIONS VOL 2’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Ministry of Sound] 2008
- ‘ELECTRO SESSIONS VOL 1’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Ministry of Sound] 2007
- ‘WILD SUMMER 07’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Central Station] 2007
- ‘WILD SUMMER 06’ Mixed by Stafford Brothers [Central Station] 2006