Stafford Brothers

Stafford Brothers
Stafford Brothers in 2011
Background information
OriginGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
GenresHouse, electro, progressive
Occupation(s)Disk jockeys, producers, MCs, songwriters, artist managers, entrepreneurs
LabelsCash Money
Websitewww.staffordbrothers.com

Stafford Brothers are Australian DJs and producers from the Gold Coast, Queensland known for blending the genres of house, electro, and progressive house music. Currently based in Los Angeles, California, the brothers were the first electronic dance music act to sign to Cash Money Records - an American record label, in 2012.[1] Stafford Brothers also have their own syndicated network TV show The Stafford Brothers, which ran in 2010 and 2011.[2] Stafford Brothers hosted a weekly radio show on the Today Network.[3] They have released several mixtapes, and Stafford Brothers' 2013 single "Hello" featured Lil Wayne and Christina Milian. They have been ranked as the number 1 DJs in Australia in the ITM Awards.[4][5][6][7] The Stafford Brothers, who are actually native of New Zealand, have relocated from Australia and currently reside in LA

History

Affiliations

The Stafford Brothers have produced club records for a number of labels.[8][9][10] In December 2012, Cash Money Records co-CEO's Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Birdman" Williams announced they had signed the Stafford Brothers.[11]

2011: Real Madrid single

In 2011, Real Madrid C.F. commissioned the Stafford Brothers to reproduce their club anthem ‘Himno del Real Madrid’. 'Everybody (Hala Madrid)’ was released on iTunes along with an official music video featuring famous footage from Real Madrid games.[12][13]

2010–2011: Television series

Main article: The Stafford Brothers

In 2010, FOX8 premiered a six-part documentary titled The Stafford Brothers that followed Matt and Chris Stafford on their European Tour.[14] The second season of the show premiered on 21 January 2011; in its final episode, the Stafford Brothers announced their plans to move to America, to pursue their international DJ career.[15][16]

Radio shows

In Australia, the Stafford Brothers hosted a weekly radio show on the Today Network.[3]

In the United States, their radio programme is hosted by Clear Channel's Evolution Radio on Saturday nights.[17] The show has featured interviews with artists such as Nicky Romero, Thomas Gold, NERVO, Tommy Trash and Krewella.[18][19][20][21][22][23]

2013–2014: Ventures, recent projects

They have been ranked as the number 1 DJs in Australia in the ITM Awards.[4][5][6]

The brothers were the first electronic dance music act to sign to Cash Money Records - an American record label, in 2012.[1]

Stafford Brothers' most successful song is their 2013 double platinum selling single, "Hello" featuring Lil Wayne and Christina Milian.

On 8 June 2013 the Stafford Brothers announced an online DJ training program and website titled DJ Master Course, which was launched in September 2013.[24][25] The Stafford Brothers are also partners in electronic dance music talent group 360 Agency.[26][27]

Discography

Main article: Stafford Brothers discography

DJ mixes

Notable singles

References

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  2. ^ "Episode Guide". Fox 8 Network. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Stafford Brothers start today on Today Network". RadioInfo. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Australia's #1 DJ". Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  5. ^ a b Jack Tregoning. "The 2012 inthemix awards results are in!". Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  6. ^ a b "In the Mix awards 2013". Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  7. ^ Feeney, Katherine (24 January 2012). "Coast DJs want to keep up with the Kardashians". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  8. ^ "Stafford Brothers". Ministry of Sound. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  9. ^ "Come My Way (feat. Frank Stafford)". Tool Room Records. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Stafford Brothers with Dabruck & Klein feat Ollie James". Track it down website.
  11. ^ "Birdman & Slim Sign EDM Duo Stafford Brothers To Cash Money". Steven J. Horowitz. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  12. ^ "Everybody - EP (Real Madrid) - EP Stafford Brothers". iTunes. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  13. ^ "Real Madrid launches 'Legends' digital music album". Real Madrid - Official Website. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  14. ^ "The Stafford Brothers". TV Tonight. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  15. ^ "The Stafford Brothers". Fox TV. Archived from the original on 10 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  16. ^ "The Stafford Brothers: DJ's turned FOX 8". Nova FM. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  17. ^ "Stafford Brothers' #SomethingBig radio show launches this weekend on Evolution". iHeart Radio. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  18. ^ "GoodMusicAllDay.com Presents: Something Big #003 – Stafford Brothers & Nicky Romero". Good Music Daily. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  19. ^ "The Stafford Brothers and Dancing Astronaut present Something Big". Dancing Astronaut. 16 February 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  20. ^ "Stafford Brothers - Something Big #004 Featuring Tommy Trash [Exclusive Mix]". Earmilk. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  21. ^ "FNT Presents – Something Big with The Stafford Brothers & Krewella". Fresh Network Tracks. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  22. ^ "Stafford Brothers present: Something BIG". ITunes. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  23. ^ "#SOMETHINGBIG WITH THE STAFFORD BROTHERS". iHeart Revolution. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  24. ^ "Stafford Brothers DJ Master Course". DJ Mastercourse Homepage. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  25. ^ "Course Description". djmastercourse. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  26. ^ "Agency Homepage". 360 Agency. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  27. ^ "Homepage". Platinium Nightclub. Retrieved 5 October 2013.