Tonite Only
Encyclopedia
Tonite Only is an electronic music
group formed late 2005 in Sydney
, Australia
which disbanded late 2006, only to reform a few years later. Its two members are Sam Littlemore
(Sam La More) and Simon Lewicki (Groove Terminator
), leading proponents in the Australian electronic music scene.
In 2006, the duo released "Danger (The Bomb)" and "Where the Party's At" and soon after announced that they would separate and focus on their respective solo careers.
In 2008, the pair reunited to remix (Ministry of Sound
label-mate) Hook N Sling's "The Best Thing
", a cover of the 1980s Boom Crash Opera
song.
In 2011 they resumed production together and released another single, their most successful to date. "We Run the Nite" held the number 1 position in the ARIA
club chart for 11 weeks, inspiring the duo to tour again, playing festivals including Creamfields
. The song peaked at #42 in the Australian pop charts.
Tonite Only holds the record for the longest period in the number one position in the ARIA
club charts. In 2006, their versions of "Pictures" by Sneaky Sound System
and "All This Love
" by The Similou
spent 18 and 11 weeks respectively atop the chart.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
group formed late 2005 in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, 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...
which disbanded late 2006, only to reform a few years later. Its two members are Sam Littlemore
Sam Littlemore
Sam Littlemore, also known as Sam La More, is an Australian record producer and recording artist working in Hollywood, Sydney and London. Littlemore is best known for his work with Tonite Only and his production work with Nellee Hooper and Gwen Stefani, including Gwen's debut solo hit "What You...
(Sam La More) and Simon Lewicki (Groove Terminator
Groove Terminator
Simon Lewicki, also known as Groove Terminator, is an Australian electronic music artist.Originally a hip-hop DJ, he eventually began spinning house music...
), leading proponents in the Australian electronic music scene.
In 2006, the duo released "Danger (The Bomb)" and "Where the Party's At" and soon after announced that they would separate and focus on their respective solo careers.
In 2008, the pair reunited to remix (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...
label-mate) Hook N Sling's "The Best Thing
The Best Thing
"The Best Thing" is the second single off Relient K's fifth studio album, Five Score and Seven Years Ago. The band's manager announced it on their messageboard on March 17, 2007 along with Capitol announcing it on several websites . The song was performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April...
", a cover of the 1980s Boom Crash Opera
Boom Crash Opera
Boom Crash Opera are a pop-rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985. Initially based around the songwriting partnership of Richard Pleasance and Peter Farnan Boom Crash Opera also includes Dale Ryder , Peter 'Maz' Maslen , Greg O'Connor and Ian Tilley Boom Crash Opera are a pop-rock band...
song.
In 2011 they resumed production together and released another single, their most successful to date. "We Run the Nite" held the number 1 position in the ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
club chart for 11 weeks, inspiring the duo to tour again, playing festivals including Creamfields
Creamfields
Creamfelds is a large dance music festival featuring DJs and live acts. It is held annually on the August Bank Holiday weekend in Daresbury, Cheshire, England, just outside of Liverpool where it had previously been held for a number of years. It is renowned for being headlined every year by the...
. The song peaked at #42 in the Australian pop charts.
Tonite Only holds the record for the longest period in the number one position in the ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
club charts. In 2006, their versions of "Pictures" by Sneaky Sound System
Sneaky Sound System
Sneaky Sound System are a Sydney-based Australian dance music group consisting of guitarist and producer Black Angus and vocalist Connie Mitchell.-Early Years:...
and "All This Love
So Hot Right Now (album)
-Track listing:# "All This Love"# "So Hot Right Now"# "Ladykillers"# "Intermission"# "Haunted House"# "Play With Us"# "Wild Beasts"# "Boogie Down"-Singles:...
" by The Similou
The Similou
The Similou are an electronic music duo from Gothenburg, Sweden, comprising Dizzy Crane and Jesse Nectar .-Albums:* So Hot Right Now -Swedish singles:...
spent 18 and 11 weeks respectively atop the chart.
Releases
| Artist name | Song/Album | Format | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonite Only | "We Run the Nite" | Single | Downright |
| Tonite Only & Riot In Belgium | 'Mashed III | 2xCD Mixed | Ministry of Sound |
| Tonite Only | "Where the Party's At" | 12" | Hussle Black |
| Tonite Only | "DANGER (The Bomb)" | 12" | Hussle Black / Ministry of Sound (UK, Germany), Ultra (USA) |
Remixes
| Artist name | Song title | Format | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example | "Stay Awake" | Digital | Ministry of Sound |
| Hook N Sling | "The Best Thing" | CD, Digital | Hussle |
| Sneaky Sound System | "Pictures" | CD, 12", Digital | Whack / MGM |
| Princess Superstar | "Perfect" | CD, 12" | Central Station Records |
| TV Rock | "Bimbo" | CD, 12", Digital | Sony Music |
| Hook N Sling vs Kid Kenobi | "The Bump" | CD, 12" | Hussle Black / Cr2 |
| The Similou | "All This Love" | CD, 12", Digital | Hussle Black |
| The Veronicas | "Everything I'm Not" | Unreleased | Interscope Records |