Xan Tyler
Encyclopedia
Xan Tyler is a female British
singer
.
Born and raised in South London
, Xan began her singing career in 1991. After working with numerous bands
and as session singer, she signed to Alan McGee
's Creation Records as one half of synth pop duo Technique (the other half being musician Kate Holmes, now of Client
).
In 1999 Xan and Kate Holmes collaborated with Mad Professor
to create Mission Control. Mission Control released one album Dub Showcase on Poptones to critical acclaim and Xan joined Mad Professor on a European tour in 2000. Dub Showcase also feature a guest vocal from reggae icon Lee Scratch Perry.
1999 also saw Xan's first notable success as Technique
with the release of "Sun is Shining", released on Creation Records, which reached number 64 in the UK Singles Chart
in April of that year, followed by "You & Me" which got to number 56 in August. One of the remix
ers on "Sun is shining" was trance
DJ Matt Darey
, for whom she later performed vocals on the track "Wanna be an Angel", released under the name of Tekara in 2004 on Platipus Records
.
In 2001 she teamed up with dance music
producer
Timo Maas
and as Orinoko they released "Island" on Positiva Records. This pairing saw Xan introduced to numerous dance producers and labels.
Xan went on to release two more records on Platipus, Altitude "Silence is Loud" and "The Key" with Neo & Farina
in 2004.
Other notable releases included "Feelings" with Mike Shiver on Lost Language & Solaris and "Run Away" with Redd Square on Tatsumaki.
Xan is currently working with pop ska band The Joys of Sound.
On 23/06/2011 it was announced that Xan would be joining Client to take over lead vocals.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
singer
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
.
Born and raised in South London
London
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, Xan began her singing career in 1991. After working with numerous bands
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
and as session singer, she signed to Alan McGee
Alan McGee
Alan McGee has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian.McGee is best-known for co-forming and running the independent Creation Records label from 1983–1999, and then Poptones from 1999-2007...
's Creation Records as one half of synth pop duo Technique (the other half being musician Kate Holmes, now of Client
Client (band)
Client are an English electronic musical group from London. They are most popular in Germany where they have had limited commercial success...
).
In 1999 Xan and Kate Holmes collaborated with Mad Professor
Mad Professor
Mad Professor is a dub music producer and engineer known for his original productions and remix work. He is considered one of the leading producers of dub music’s second generation and was instrumental in transitioning dub into the digital age. He is a prolific producer, contributing to or...
to create Mission Control. Mission Control released one album Dub Showcase on Poptones to critical acclaim and Xan joined Mad Professor on a European tour in 2000. Dub Showcase also feature a guest vocal from reggae icon Lee Scratch Perry.
1999 also saw Xan's first notable success as Technique
Technique (band)
Technique was a female alternative synth pop band from the mid-1990s featuring Kate Holmes of Frazier Chorus and singer Xan Tyler. The band was named after New Order's 1989 album of the same name, and they were signed to Creation Records, the record label owned by Holmes's husband - Alan...
with the release of "Sun is Shining", released on Creation Records, which reached number 64 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in April of that year, followed by "You & Me" which got to number 56 in August. One of the remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
ers on "Sun is shining" was trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
DJ Matt Darey
Matt Darey
Matthew Jonathan "Matt" Darey has been a trance music producer since 1994. He is also a member of Lost Tribe with Red Jerry. He is perhaps best known for his work in the Euphoria trance series and for 'Gamemaster' and his remixes of Agnelli & Nelson's "El Niño". In 2005, his first major U.S...
, for whom she later performed vocals on the track "Wanna be an Angel", released under the name of Tekara in 2004 on Platipus Records
Platipus Records
Platipus Records was a popular trance music record label that was based in London, UK. It was founded in 1993 by Simon Berry. The early releases were almost exclusively limited to Berry's various projects, including Union Jack, Clanger, and Art of Trance...
.
In 2001 she teamed up with dance music
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Timo Maas
Timo Maas
Timo Maas is an electronic music DJ/producer and remixer.-Career:Maas bought his first set of turntables at the age of 17, and played his very first DJ set in 1982 at a party in his friend's home...
and as Orinoko they released "Island" on Positiva Records. This pairing saw Xan introduced to numerous dance producers and labels.
Xan went on to release two more records on Platipus, Altitude "Silence is Loud" and "The Key" with Neo & Farina
Neo & Farina
Neo & Farina is the trance music production and DJ duo David Lambie and Tristan Jones. The pair are best known for their work on the Platipus Records label....
in 2004.
Other notable releases included "Feelings" with Mike Shiver on Lost Language & Solaris and "Run Away" with Redd Square on Tatsumaki.
Xan is currently working with pop ska band The Joys of Sound.
On 23/06/2011 it was announced that Xan would be joining Client to take over lead vocals.