Tomas Andersson

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Tomas Andersson


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Origin = Stockholm, Sweden
Genre = Electronica
Occupation = Musician, DJ
Years_active = 1999–present
Label = Average (1999–present) Inkfish (2001) Longhaul (2001–2002) BPitch Control (2003–present)
URL = [http://www.bpitchcontrol.de/artist/8 BPitch Control profile]

Tomas Andersson is a Swedish DJ.

Biography

Born and raised in Luleå, Sweden. In the early nineties Tomas moved to Stockholm where he attended Stockholm University majoring in Law. During this time he began his career as a musician, playing at various indie clubs of Stockholm. Among his first music cooperations were The Submarine Prophets (psychedelic space pop, released a 12" ep 'Dive' in 1990) and Subcode (minimal techno). Initially Tomas started out organizing parties and working as a DJ. He then turned to producing music using an Amiga computer and a number of vintage Synthesizers.

In 1999 Tomas started a label, Average Records, with a group of other musicians. During the next two years Tomas collaborated with other artists on the Average Records label to create two compilations of Techno and Electronica.

In 2001 Tomas released a 12" record through Ink Fish Records [http://www.residentadvisor.net/label_view.asp?ID=89] . Tomas then joined Longhaul Records releasing a 12" record that was named 'Single of the Month' by Jockey Slut magazine. Tomas continued to collaborate with fellow artists on the Average Records label.

In 2002 Tomas released the album Hem Ljuva Hem (Home, Sweet Home) on the label Longhaul. This album was well received by the press. In February Tomas performed live in London at Fabric. Then in the summer (Northern Hemisphere) of 2002 Tomas performed live in Berlin at Ostgut (now Berghain). Two more 12" records were planned to be released through Longhaul Records but due to unknown trouble with the company they were never released. Tomas continued to perform live at clubs in Stockholm.

In 2003 Tomas got in contact with BPitch Control and they expressed interest in releasing a 12" record.

In May 2004 Tomas, through BPitch Records, released the album Bas. One of the tracks from this album, 'Numb', was remixed by successful electronic musician Ellen Allien (founder of BPitch Control) for her track 'My Parade'. Famous group MDSLKTR (Modeselektor) sampled 'Numb' for the track 'Raveanthem'.

In 2005 Tomas released his fourth EP 'Festivities (album)'. 'Festivities' is the one-hundredth album from BPitch Records (BPC100).

External links

* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Tomas+Andersson Discogs: Tomas Andersson]
* [http://www.bpitchcontrol.de/artist/8/101 Bpitch Control: Tomas Andersson]