2008 was an enormous year for New Zealand’s BULLETPROOF with the release of his second full-length album “Dark Times – Desperate measures”. Combined with a hectic worldwide DJ schedule, and countless hours spent in the studio working on tracks for some of the scenes leading labels, its fair to say 2008 has been very busy for the one they call Jay Cyanide. 2009 is upon us, and the old saying “No rest for the wicked” is in full effect at Cyanide HQ. Over the last few months Bulletproof has been hard at work forging his new take on the sound and exploring the endless possibilities his music creates. A new vibe, a new sound and a new outlook musically has lead Bulletproof to drop some of his finest works to date.

With tracks being headhunted by some of the biggest names in the scene on a weekly basis, Bulletproof has once again left his mark upon many a dance floor the world over, proving time and time again why Bulletproof is hailed as one of the innovators of funk in Drum and Bass.

Staying true to his roots, Bulletproof has time and time again earned the respect of DJs and producers the world over. His uncompromising love for the sound of DJ orientated, dance floor drum and bass tunes, and true passion and understanding for the sound of rolling funked-out drum and bass has seen Bulletproof maintain his place amongst the leaders of the sound.

2008 was also an exciting year for collaborations, having released the hugely popular “Dark Times” video featuring Bulletproof, Mindscape and Tiki Taane and clocking up studio hours with the likes of, Phace, Misanthrop, Survival and Nymfo.

Back home 2008 also saw the formation of SIDECHAIN. Comprised of Bulletproof and close friends, Teknik and Cern, SIDECHAIN is a musical meeting of the minds dedicated to pushing the musical envelope of neuro-esque drum and bass. Dutch purveyors of funk, SYNDROME RECORDINGS have secured the Sidechain project exclusively for their label.

2008 was a busy year behind the turntables as well, filling dates across Europe, Japan and Australasia and maintaining one of the busiest booking schedules for any New Zealand based DJ. So it comes as no surprise that APRIL 2009 sees the one they call Bulletproof once again ready to unleash his sound upon the European masses.

CERN

A widespread name around the globe already; Cern's production has seen released and forthcoming tracks on many of the scenes leading European record labels including UK's Renegade Hardware, Critical, Cylon, Deep Soul Music & Revolution Recordings; Netherlands' amazing Citrus Records, Smptm & Syndrome Audio; Germany's Basswerk imprint as well as New Zealand's own Samurai Music, Empathy Records and American labels Aesthetics & Icarus Audio.

Since 2001 Cern have been collectively producing drum and bass and downbeat music for the main purpose of having a good time and making use of their creative tendencies. After finishing school both
Climate(Jonny) and Omen(Ollie) began work at the then home of underground music in Auckland, Fu Bar. This is where their passion for DJing and production began; having the opportunity to experience the best of what the world had to offer in live DJ performances. After getting recognised for their DJing skills, they soon began to support some of the local and international acts for New Zealand drum and bass pioneers Subtronix and Cyanide Recordings. This is when their attention turned to production, and their skills began to take form.

2006 saw collaborations with Bulletproof, 'Rokhedz' and 'Red Mercury', and pushing the funk sound in Auckland by promoting visiting artists such as Mayhem, Noisia, Psidream and dBridge.

2007 was a productive year for Cern with their "South in Session"
series and "In Depth" monthly gigs, also working on collaborations with some of New Zealand's finest up and coming producers Dose, Teknik, Menace, Consequence and Luca.

2008 saw a tough year for Cern. Sadly and suddenly, Jonny Cern passed away in July leaving behind a bright and fast rising future in the International drum and bass scene, and a huge amount of close friends and family. To this day he is hugely missed and never forgotten.

Ollie Cern toured Europe and Australasia at the end of the year as a tribute, helping to keep his memory and ideas alive and helping to extend their music to everyone who has supported them over the years.
Although this tragedy halted production initially, Ollie Cern has opted to continue writing and Djing in honor of his best buddy.

Soon after Jonny's passing, a collaboration arose between close friends Bulletproof, Teknik & Cern called "Scatter the Ashes," a tribute tune to their fallen friend which has received critical acclaim. Following this collaboration the trio have teamed up to form a new group, Sidechain with their first 12" coming out on Syndrome Audio later this year. This side project has already received a huge amount of international Dj support, and promises to be a force to reckon with in the near future.

More recently Cern has gone on to collaborate with international artists Loxy, dBridge, Logistics, Sabre, Jubei, Nymfo, Phace & Misanthrop, as well as exciting new local talent Consequence & Tokyo Prose. With another European tour in the works for 09 and a forthcoming album on Concord Dawn's imprint, Uprising, this year is set to be a busy one for Cern.

TREI

In the space of less than four short years, acclaimed DJ / Producer TREi has risen to the heights of New Zealand's flourishing Drum'n'Bass scene. Now, having caught the attention of the best Drum'n'Bass luminaries on earth, TREi is emerging as a global Drum'n'Bass force.

TREi has developed a solid reputation as a leading club DJ and music maker on the New Zealand dance circuit;known for his seamless mixing and infectious dance-floor vibes, TREi is a regular at some of the country’s best known Drum’n’Bass sessions including New Zealand’s longest running club night Bass Frontiers; and has played all around New Zealand and overseas in his own right as well as with some of the biggest acts in the international arena including Andy C, Hype, Pendulum, Zinc, Friction, Concord Dawn, Digital, and Mampi Swift.

TREi's production talents match the mixing, with his music featuring regularly on the playlists of top Drum'n'Bass DJs including State of Mind, Bailey, Marky, Logistics, Black Sun Empire, Digital, Sigma, Klute, Friction and Andy C.

In 2006, TREi released his first 12” ’Catscratch‘/’Big Mouth’ on Random Recordings and since then has worked up a solid catalog of releases including the highly anticipated release of ‘Day Away’ on Black Sun Empire’s Obsessions Label and breakthrough track ‘Valium Express’ (w/Dose & Menace) on Commercial Suicide which featured in Andy C’s Cover mount CD for Mixmag’s December 2007 Edition.

Collaborations with the likes of State of Mind, The Upbeats, and Dose have also transpired over the past year, as well as numerous solo tracks due for release in the very near future.

Now with forthcoming releases on Critical Music, Shogun Ltd, Commercial Suicide, Samurai Music, Incite Recordings, Syntax Audio, Revolution Recordings and Marky’s Innerground all receiving huge support from some of the biggest names in Drum’n’Bass, along with big plans in the pipeline for 2008, TREi is set to launch his sound to a global level.