Andi Durrant

Andi Durrant
Born (1981-09-08) 8 September 1981 (age 43)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Radio presenter, company co-founder, disc jockey, record producer

Andi Durrant (born 8 September 1981) is an English radio presenter, company co-founder, disc jockey and record producer from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Durrant currently hosts The Dance Music Archive radio show on Kisstory in the UK[1]

Radio presenter

He is most notable for his support of electronic and dance music on British and international radio - having presented long-standing programs on Kiss, Capital, Nova FM Australia and previously Galaxy.[2] Durrant has received three Sony Radio Academy Awards and been nominated for three Arqiva Radio Awards for "Best Specialist Program". Durrant joined Galaxy FM aged 16 in 1998 as one of the UK's youngest radio presenters, and took over Friday and Saturday nights on the new Capital FM national network in January 2011.

He left Capital in September 2013 to launch his production company This Is Distorted and joined the new Kiss FM network, KissFresh, in March 2014. His Electrik Playground radio show was broadcast every Sunday at 9pm on Kiss Fresh and the Nova network in Australia, and was syndicated to stations in New York, Florida, Boston, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, Egypt, Canada, Ireland and Cyprus.

He has conducted interviews and made one-off specials with the Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Example, Faithless, Calvin Harris, Groove Armada, and Daft Punk.[3]

In 2021 Durrant launched the Dance Music Archive [4] - an online archive website and social media community.

The Dance Music Archive radio show was launched in September 2021 and currently airs at 7pm on Sunday on Kisstory

Other presentation roles

Durrant was the presenter of Tidy TV, the regular TV programme from British dance music brand Tidy. He also presents (uncredited) "Transmission Radio" [5] - the networked radio show of Transmission, and BClub Radio in Barcelona.

Executive producer

Andi Durrant has acted as executive producer and co-writer of a number of other radio shows:

Awards

Year Awards Category Result
2007 Sony Radio Academy Awards Music Broadcaster Of the Year Silver
2008 Sony Radio Academy Awards Music Broadcaster Of the Year Gold[6]
2009 Sony Radio Academy Awards Best Specialist Music Programme Silver
2011 Arqiva Radio Awards Best Specialist Music Programme Bronze
2013 Arqiva Radio Awards Best Specialist Music Programme Bronze
2015 Arqiva Radio Awards Best Specialist Music Programme Silver

This Is Distorted

Durrant co-founded UK production company This Is Distorted in 2013 with long-term business partner Nick Riley. The company produces and syndicates international radio shows and podcasts for electronic artists and brands such as deadmau5, Don Diablo, Defected Records, Paul Van Dyk, Chicane, Claptone, MK, Nora En Pure, EDX, Alok, Sister Bliss, Sirius XM and British Airways,[7] alongside podcasts from Owen Jones, Roger Sanchez, Cafe Direct, Clint Boon and the NHS.[8]

DJ and record producer

Durrant has produced 130 tracks and remixes for a wide range of recording artists including Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Jacques Lu Cont, Chaka Khan, Plan B and Will I Am.

As part of Riley & Durrant, Durrant held residencies at Privilege and Amnesia Ibiza, Ministry of Sound in London and at Gatecrasher in Sheffield, where they met behind the DJ booth in 2002. Through their Electrik Playground and Nu Breed club nights, record labels and radio programs, Riley & Durrant have been influential in playing and promoting underground electronic music on UK radio.[9]

In 2012, Durrant became the resident DJ and host for Ibiza Live at Eden Ibiza and Mallorca Live at BCM in Magaluf, playing weekly alongside Example, DJ Fresh, Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J and Professor Green.[10]

Durrant has also worked with Steve More remixing more pop and commercial artists such as Plan B, Flo Rida, The Saturdays, Jennifer Lopez, Vato Gonzalez, Lethal Bizzle, JLS, Lawson, Will I Am, Far East Movement and Paul Van Dyk and has produced album tracks for Avril Lavigne.

Discography

Official remixes

Artist Title Remix Release Date
Hold On Lola Oversight Andi Durrant Remix January 2016
Chicane Still With Me Andi Durrant Remix September 2014
Levels Feeling Your Love Spin City Remix August 2014
The Saturdays 808 Spin City Remix July 2014
A3 Snow Melts In To Rain Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2014
The Vamps Somebody To You Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix June 2014
A3 Redemption Durrant & More Remix May 2014
Appassionata Dirty Edges Andi Durrant 174 Remix May 2014
Jennifer Lopez I Luh Ya Papi Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix May 2014
Scarlett Fever 6 Foot Woman Andi Durrant Remix April 2014
Alla Ray The Race Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix March 2014
Gia Bombs Away Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix February 2014
Audio Playground Hands Up In The Air Durrant & More Remix February 2014
Patrik Remann Ready For The Night Andi Durrant Remix January 2014
Silverland Golden Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix January 2014
Union J Loving You Is Easy Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix November 2013
Kamaliya Love Me Like Andi Durrant Remix September 2013
Ayo Alive Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix September 2013
Alex Metric & Jacques Lu Cont Safe With You Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix August 2013
Chicane One More Time Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix August 2013
Jolyon Petch & Jotheo 2 Soldiers Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix August 2013
Kristine W So Close Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix August 2013
K Cat Take You You Heaven Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix August 2013
Curtis Moore Lipstick Andi Durrant Remix July 2013
Avril Lavigne Here's to Never Growing Up Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2013
Havana ft Tyga Like Magic Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2013
Temara Melek Karma's Not Pretty Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2013
Paul Rudd ft Sam Calver Wake The World Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2013
Thunderbird Gerard T.R.O.U.B.L.E Andi Durrant 174 Remix June 2013
James Woolfe No Danger Andi Durrant Remix June 2013
Chaka Khan It's Not Over Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix June 2013
Kady Z Crush Gone Wrong Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix May 2013
Nabiha Never Played The Bass Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix May 2013
Ayala On My Way Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix May 2013
Jewel Two Hearts Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix April 2013
Silverland ft Baley Hang Up Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix April 2013
Amelia Lily Party's Over Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix April 2013
Kady Z Crashing Down Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix April 2013
Jenn D You Keep Giving Me Love Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix March 2013
DJ Paul Rudd ft Amanda Wilson Trust in Me Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix March 2013
Shockolady Hello Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Feb 2013
Platinum Love You Tomorrow Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Feb 2013
Blaise Thunderstorm Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Feb 2013
Beth Sherburn Ordinary World Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Jan 2013
Vato Gonzales ft Lethal Bizzle & Donaeo Not A Saint Andi Durrant Remix Jan 2013
Unicorn Kid Feels So Real Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Jan 2013
The Chozen Sell My Soul Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Dec 2012
Priyanka ft Will I Am In My City Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Dec 2012
JLS Hottest Girl in the World Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Nov 2012
Lawson Standing in the Dark Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Nov 2012
Far East Movement ft Sidney Samson Change Your Life Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Sept 2012
Kamalyia Butterflies Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix Sept 2012
Karen Ruimy Come With Me Riley & Durrant Remix August 2012
Blaise Attitude Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix August 2012
Ex Senators Angel Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2012
Trey Songz Simply Amazing Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2012
Lonsdale Boys Club Ready to Go Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix July 2012
Flo Rida Whistle Andi Durrant & Steve More Remix June 2012
Sulpher vs Riley & Durrant Tomorrow Original June 2012
Plan B Ill Manors Andi Durrant Remix April 2012
Paul Van Dyk Eternity Riley & Durrant Remix March 2012
Chicane Thousand Mile Stare Riley & Durrant Remix Nov 11
Kerli Army of Love Riley & Durrant Remix / Dub June 2011
Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki & Lil John Turbulence Riley & Durrant Remix April 2011
Sarah Atereth Without You Riley & Durrant Remix March 2011
Backyard Orchestra Smiling Faces Original and Riley & Durrant Mixes July 2011
K Klass Capture Me Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 11
Felix Leiter vs Dario G Sunchyme 2010 Riley & Durrant Remix Nov 10
Moog Daddies Gucha Riley & Durrant Remix July 2010
Hannah I Believe Riley & Durrant Remix June 2010
Scott Mac Damager Riley & Durrant Remix April 2010
Chicane Are You Listening Riley & Durrant Remix April 2010
68 Beats Are You Listening Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 10
Snow Patrol Just Say Yes Riley & Durrant Mix October 2009
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Under The Water Riley & Durrant Mix October 2009
Blue Pearl Naked in the Rain Riley & Durrant Mix Sept 2009
Origin Unknown Valley of the Shadows Riley & Durrant Mix Feb 2009
Just Jack Embers Riley & Durrant Mix Feb 2009
Sylvia Tosun ft Loverush UK 5 Reasons Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 2009
DJ Antoine This Time Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 2009
Juan Kidd Putayn Riley & Durrant Mix Aug 2009
Cube Guys Baba O'Riley Riley & Durrant Mix Jun 2008
Richard Coleman Haymaker Riley & Durrant Mix May 2008
CNTRL ALT DLETE Hit My Stix Riley & Durrant Mix May 2008
Brother Brown Under the Water Riley & Durrant Mix April 2008
Nicky C Seasons Riley & Durrant Mix April 2008
Mark Brown & Sarah Cracknell The Journey Continues Riley & Durrant Mix Feb 2008
Utah Saints What Can You Do For Me Riley & Durrant Mix Feb 2008
Congress 40 Miles Riley & Durrant Mix Sep 2007
Jes Heaven Riley & Durrant Mix May 2007
Arno Cost & Arias Magenta Riley & Durrant Mix April 2007
Alex Gold & Phil Oakey LA Today Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 2007
Tall Paul & Dave Aude Common Ground Riley & Durrant Mix May 2006
Scott Mac It Must Have Been A Dream ATCR Riley & Durrant Mix Oct 2005
Cosmic Gate I Feel Wonderful Riley & Durrant Mix Aug 2005
Airbiscuit Lately Zenith Cafe Riley & Durrant Mix May 2005
Way Out West Don't Forget Me Riley & Durrant Mix March 2005
Hiratzka and Kazell Venice Dawn SR2 Riley & Durrant Mix Feb 2005
Armin Van Buuren Burned With Desire Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 2005
Lustral Every Time Riley & Durrant Mix June 2004
Space Brothers Wings Across The Universe Riley & Durrant Mix April 2004
Space Brothers One More Chance Riley & Durrant Mix Jan 2004
Sinéad O'Connor Troy Andi Durrant Remix May 2003

Artist albums

Artist Title Label Year
Riley & Durrant Research & Development Newstate Records 2007

Singles

Artist Title Label Release Date
Riley & Durrant Femme Retrospectif The Gallery August 2012
Sulpher vs Riley & Durrant Tomorrow Whte Label June 2012
Hauswerks vs Riley & Durrant Bellydancer 303 Lovers June 2010
Riley & Durrant ft This Morning Call All I Leave Behind Electrik Playground May 2010
Council Estate Supermodels ft Riley & Durrant Keep Smiling Electrik Playground April 2010
Riley & Durrant vs Juan Kidd Da Bass CR2 Feb 2010
Riley & Durrant Jagerbomb Electrik Playground Nov 2009
Riley & Durrant Remote Control Nu Breed Music Jun 2008
Electrik Playground Electrik Playground Nu Breed Music Jun 2008
Riley & Durrant Aurora Newstate Music Jan 2008
Riley & Durrant with Hauswerks Experiment No. 2 Newstate Music Jan 2008
Riley & Durrant ft Gina Dootson Hollow Newstate Music June 2007
Riley & Durrant Neon Eyes United March 2006
Riley & Durrant Home Blackhole Jan 2006
Riley & Durrant The Code Blackhole Jan 2006
Riley & Durrant Suddenly Monster Nov 2005
Riley & Durrant Exile Distorted April 2004
Riley & Durrant Candesco Recover May 2003
Andi Durrant The Rabbit Hole Devolution July 2002

Producer packs

  • Riley & Durrant Progressive House Producer (2009 Loopmasters)
  • Riley & Durrant Progressive House Producer 2 (2010 Loopmasters)

Compilation albums

  • Electrik Playground Ibiza: Mixed by Riley & Durrant (2008 Newstate Music)
  • Quest for Trance 2: Mixed by Riley & Durrant (2005 United Records)
  • Gatecrasher Russia: Mixed by Riley & Durrant (2004 Gatecrasher)

References

  1. ^ "Radio Show". Dancemusicarchive.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  2. ^ "About | Andi Durrant". Archived from the original on 6 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Daft Punk Open up About the "Convenience" of Wearing Their Masks - Audio". Capitalfm.com.
  4. ^ "About". Dancemusicarchive.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Transmission festival". Transmissionfestival.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Sony radio award winners". TheGuardian.com. 13 May 2008.
  7. ^ "Production & Syndication". Thisisdistorted.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Start a Podcast". Thisisdistorted.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Riley And Durrant op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
  10. ^ Scarth, Greg (28 June 2012). "Radio DJ - Andi Durrant". Attackmagazine.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.