MAYAVANYA
Introducing production duo MayaVanya: Croatian-New Zealand-Australian sisters and one of the most exciting new prospects in electronic music.
Taking influence from their eclectic upbringing (spent between Europe and New Zealand) where their parents exposed them to the likes of Talking Heads, Afrika Bambaataa, Gloria Gaynor and Gipsy Kings, MayaVanya come equipped with an extensive musical arsenal. In more recent years, they have both been drawn to varieties of global electronic music – House and R&B.
Their output as MayaVanya manages to soak up all of these influences and produce cohesive, forward-thinking music. With one eye on the dancefloor, the aesthetic is still distinctively moody, restrained and seductive. Perhaps not surprising for a duo that cites artists like Moodymann, The Weeknd, Jamie xx, Nicolas Jaar and PartyNextDoor as current inspirations. Sophisticated in its simplicity, MayaVanya’s sound is as progressive as it is satisfying. The now Melbourne based duo latest single, ‘Caffeine' released on Mushroom Group’s Illusive imprint has reached over 300,000 online listens within the first month of release as well as rotating on New Zealand's top electronic radio stations (ZM and GeorgeFM).
Their previous single 'Rockets' also released on Mushroom Group’s Illusive imprint reached over 700,000 online listens as well as radio play throughout New Zealand's GeorgeFM Radio. MayaVanya's other two singles, 'Run' and 'Turn Me Out with P Money' commercially received critical acclaim, hitting number #16 in New Zealand's Top 40 Singles Charts, a feature on Mexico's top dance compilation 'VTMNA 03' alongside Avicii, Caspa, Nervo. As well as a premium feature on VEVO, MTV and NME. They have created music soundtracks and playlists for fashion shows and videos for the likes of Karen Walker, Taylor Boutique, Showroom 22, NZ Fashion Week, The NZ Fashion Festival, Nespresso, Audi, Zoe & Morgan, Starship Kids as well involvement in representing top line brands such as Gucci, Prada, Adidas Originals, Nike, Karen Walker, Top Shop, Vans, Dr Martens, Coop and Ruby Boutique.
They were first introduced to the global music platform when they were announced the winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer, DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate 'Next Generation DJs.
PREVIOUS EVENTS / FESTIVALS & SUPPORTS
They have had strong international interest and tour schedules - playing in the UK, Europe, North America, Canada and Hong Kong; which included events such as Creamfields UK and Cream at Amnesia Ibiza supporting acts such as Deadmau5, Laidback Luke, Eric Prydz, Ms Dynamite, Annie Mac, DJ Zinc; Avalon in Hollywood LA supporting Major Lazer & Wolfgang Gartner; Mad Decent label party, Steve Aoki's Dim Mak at Cinespace, Volar HongKong.
They played at the annual Miami Winter Music Conference for parties such as DJ Mag, Beatport Beach Party, Ultra Records Industry Party, Set Nightclub where they played alongside acts such as M.A.N.D.Y, Sharam, D.Ramirez, Dennis Ferrer, Steve Lawler, Macy Gray, Swedish House Mafia, Pete Tong, Afrojack, Chris Lake, Riva Starr, DJ Craze, Diplo, Joris Voorn, DJ Sneak.
Their output as MayaVanya manages to soak up all of these influences and produce cohesive, forward-thinking music. With one eye on the dancefloor, the aesthetic is still distinctively moody, restrained and seductive. Perhaps not surprising for a duo that cites artists like Moodymann, The Weeknd, Jamie xx, Nicolas Jaar and PartyNextDoor as current inspirations. Sophisticated in its simplicity, MayaVanya’s sound is as progressive as it is satisfying. The now Melbourne based duo latest single, ‘Caffeine' released on Mushroom Group’s Illusive imprint has reached over 300,000 online listens within the first month of release as well as rotating on New Zealand's top electronic radio stations (ZM and GeorgeFM).
Their previous single 'Rockets' also released on Mushroom Group’s Illusive imprint reached over 700,000 online listens as well as radio play throughout New Zealand's GeorgeFM Radio. MayaVanya's other two singles, 'Run' and 'Turn Me Out with P Money' commercially received critical acclaim, hitting number #16 in New Zealand's Top 40 Singles Charts, a feature on Mexico's top dance compilation 'VTMNA 03' alongside Avicii, Caspa, Nervo. As well as a premium feature on VEVO, MTV and NME. They have created music soundtracks and playlists for fashion shows and videos for the likes of Karen Walker, Taylor Boutique, Showroom 22, NZ Fashion Week, The NZ Fashion Festival, Nespresso, Audi, Zoe & Morgan, Starship Kids as well involvement in representing top line brands such as Gucci, Prada, Adidas Originals, Nike, Karen Walker, Top Shop, Vans, Dr Martens, Coop and Ruby Boutique.
They were first introduced to the global music platform when they were announced the winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer, DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate 'Next Generation DJs.
PREVIOUS EVENTS / FESTIVALS & SUPPORTS
They have had strong international interest and tour schedules - playing in the UK, Europe, North America, Canada and Hong Kong; which included events such as Creamfields UK and Cream at Amnesia Ibiza supporting acts such as Deadmau5, Laidback Luke, Eric Prydz, Ms Dynamite, Annie Mac, DJ Zinc; Avalon in Hollywood LA supporting Major Lazer & Wolfgang Gartner; Mad Decent label party, Steve Aoki's Dim Mak at Cinespace, Volar HongKong.
They played at the annual Miami Winter Music Conference for parties such as DJ Mag, Beatport Beach Party, Ultra Records Industry Party, Set Nightclub where they played alongside acts such as M.A.N.D.Y, Sharam, D.Ramirez, Dennis Ferrer, Steve Lawler, Macy Gray, Swedish House Mafia, Pete Tong, Afrojack, Chris Lake, Riva Starr, DJ Craze, Diplo, Joris Voorn, DJ Sneak.
MAYA VANYA NEW RELEASES
LISTEN TO CAFFEINE HERE
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LISTEN TO DIVING BOARD HERE
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VIDEOS
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SINGLES / RELEASES
MayaVanya - Caffeine Feat Maribelle (Mushroom Group)
MayaVanya - Rockets Feat. Tali (Mushroom Group)
MayaVanya - Diving Board Feat. Chelsea Jade (Mushroom Group)
MayaVanya - Run Feat. Mars (Warner Music Group)
Turn Me Out w/ P Money (Original) (EMI Music Group)
Ricki Lee - Burn It Down (Remix) (EMI Music Group)
How It Goes (Original) (Sweat It Out Music)
Ruby Frost - Porcupine (Remix) (Universal Music Group)
Hot Nights feat. Bulletproof (Original) (EMI Music Group)
Hot Nights EP (EMI Music Group)
Turn Up The Bass w/ HoneyClaws (Original) (HoneyClaws Music)
Hey Vah w/ Anthony Ross (Original) (Get Down Recordings)
Don't Need No One w/ Magik Johnson (Original) (Neat Recordings)
Kokos Fiesta w/ Magik Johnson (Original) (Sweat it Out Records)
B-Side (Original) (Sweat It Out Music)
Betty Harris (Original)
Panama (Original) (RCRDLBL)
Panama (Club Mix) (RCRDLBL)
Panama (LOL boys Remix) (RCRDLBL)
MayaVanya - Parachute (Original)
MayaVanya - Amelie (Original)
Swick - Broccoli (Remix) (No Brainer Records)
Andreas Hennenberg - Bilongo Gringo (It Began in Africa Remix) (Kittball Records)
Round Table Knights - Say What (Remix)
MayaVanya - Rockets Feat. Tali (Mushroom Group)
MayaVanya - Diving Board Feat. Chelsea Jade (Mushroom Group)
MayaVanya - Run Feat. Mars (Warner Music Group)
Turn Me Out w/ P Money (Original) (EMI Music Group)
Ricki Lee - Burn It Down (Remix) (EMI Music Group)
How It Goes (Original) (Sweat It Out Music)
Ruby Frost - Porcupine (Remix) (Universal Music Group)
Hot Nights feat. Bulletproof (Original) (EMI Music Group)
Hot Nights EP (EMI Music Group)
Turn Up The Bass w/ HoneyClaws (Original) (HoneyClaws Music)
Hey Vah w/ Anthony Ross (Original) (Get Down Recordings)
Don't Need No One w/ Magik Johnson (Original) (Neat Recordings)
Kokos Fiesta w/ Magik Johnson (Original) (Sweat it Out Records)
B-Side (Original) (Sweat It Out Music)
Betty Harris (Original)
Panama (Original) (RCRDLBL)
Panama (Club Mix) (RCRDLBL)
Panama (LOL boys Remix) (RCRDLBL)
MayaVanya - Parachute (Original)
MayaVanya - Amelie (Original)
Swick - Broccoli (Remix) (No Brainer Records)
Andreas Hennenberg - Bilongo Gringo (It Began in Africa Remix) (Kittball Records)
Round Table Knights - Say What (Remix)
BOOKINGS/MORE INFO
JAZ KAPOW / FENELLA STRATTON
E: jaz@twicethehype.co.nz / fenella@twicethehype.co.nz
P: +64 21 128 7475 / +64 21 054 0699