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DVBBS
File:DVBBS logo.jpg
Background information
OriginOrangeville, Ontario, Canada
GenresElectro house
Progressive house
Big Room House
Years active2012–present
LabelsUniversal Music Canada
Kanary
Doorn Records
Spinnin' Records
Showland Records
MembersAlex Andre
Chris Andre
Websitewww.dvbbs.com

DVBBS (pronounced “dubs”) is a Canadian electronic music duo formed in 2012, composed of brothers Chris Andre (born Christopher van den Hoef, January 1, 1990) and Alex Andre (born Alexandre van den Hoef, October 17, 1991).[1][2] They are most famous for their joint international hit with American producer Borgeous titled "Tsunami".

History

Career

The Andre brothers are natives of Orangeville, Ontario.[3] They have also spent part of their childhoods in the Netherlands and Greece.[citation needed] They are currently based in Los Angeles, California,[3] and are signed with Josh Herman at STRVCTVRE Artist Management.

DVBBS spent two months recording their debut, Initio, released in March 2012.[1][4] The EP features influences from a variety of genres, including house, electronic, dubstep and reggae.[5][6]

Their greatest hit came with "Tsunami". At first the authorship of the track was not revealed. The single had been popular at festivals for months prior to its official public release. It had been promoted by Dutch DJ Sander van Doorn, although he denied being the producer.[7] Also the tracks shows some similarities to music made by Blasterjaxx, but there is nothing known about that either. The song was confirmed by Pete Tong to be the work of DVBBS and Borgeous when Tong played the song on his show on BBC Radio 1 on August 16, 2013.[8] It was officially released on Sander Van Doorn's label Doorn Records on August 19, 2013.[7][9] The song charted worldwide on iTunes, reaching #1 in the Netherlands, also charted in Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Canada and Germany.[10] It also reached #1 on the Beatport 100.[11]

Live performances

DVBBS has performed with Tiësto, Steve Aoki, MSTRKRFT, LMFAO, Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, Dragonette, Far East Movement and others.[6][3] In 2013 they joined Adventure Club for their North American fall/winter tour,[12] and will be performing at numerous music festivals.[13]

Awards

Discography

EPs

Singles

Year Album Peak positions
CAN BEL
(Vl)
[14] 		BEL
(Wa)
[15] 		DEN
[16] 		FRA
[17] 		GER NED SWE
[18] 		SWI
[19] 		UK
2013 "Tsunami" (DVBBS & Borgeous)
(Doorn Records / Spinnin' Records) 		90 1 1 9 3 18 1 3 17 -
"Stampede" (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, DVBBS & Borgeous)
(Spinnin' Records) 		 – 30  –  –  –  –  –  –  – -
Others
  • “We Know” (2013, Showland Records / Spinnin’ Records) – with Swanky Tunes and Eitro
  • “We Are Electric” (2013, Kanary / Universal Music Canada) – featuring Simon Wilcox
  • “Love & Lies” (2012, Universal Music Canada)
  • “DRVGS” (2012, Universal Music Canada) – featuring Hayley Gene
  • "Stampede" (2013, Universal Music Canadada) - featuring Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Borgeous

References

  1. ^ a b c Sean Plummer, “Toronto brothers Chris and Alex power DVBBS,” MSN Entertainment Canada, October 5, 2012.
  2. ^ “DUBBS Shocks the House,” MuchMusic, November 22, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c Jordan Nunziato, “Orangeville natives DVBBS to headline town’s 150th celebration,” Orangeville Citizen, June 13, 2013.
  4. ^ Bill Tremblay, “DVBBS headlines eclectic birthday bash,” Orangeville.com, June 27, 2013.
  5. ^ Cristina Almudevar, “Who is DVBBS?” The Cord Weekly, November 28, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Greg Belasco, “DVBBS – Initio,” Earmilk, March 13, 2012.
  7. ^ a b Zel McCarthy, “Sander van Doorn’s ‘Tsunami’ Mystery Almost Revealed,” Billboard, August 16, 2013.
  8. ^ “Avicii World Exclusive, Ray Foxx, Felix Da Housecat, DJ W!ld & Chris Malinchak,” BBC Radio 1, August 16, 2013.
  9. ^ “DVBBS & Borgeous – Tsunami (Preview),” DJ Magazine, August 16, 2013.
  10. ^ "Dvbbs Worldwide iTunes Performance," kworb.net, as of September 18, 2013.
  11. ^ Sean Lewis, “DVBBS and Borgeous storm the Beatport 100 with ‘Tsunami’,” Beatport, August 26, 2013.
  12. ^ “Adventure Club Announces Phase One of Superheroes Anonymous Tour,” youredm.com, August 20, 2013.
  13. ^ Katie Moran, “DVBBS & Borgeous hit us with ‘Tsunami’,” The DJ List, August 19, 2013.
  14. ^ "DVBBS discography". ultratop.be/nl/. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 September 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  15. ^ "DVBBS discography". ultratop.be/fr/. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 September 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  16. ^ "DVBBS discography". danishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  17. ^ "DVBBS discography". lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  18. ^ "DVBBS discography". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 September 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  19. ^ "DVBBS discography". hitparade.ch. Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
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