PHONIQUE 2008 TOUR.

After moving to Berlin in the mid 90’s, Michael Vater a.k.a Phonique was on the go like few others in Berlin. His successful parties and club nights got much love and paved him the way to become one of the nice guys in Berlin’s nightlife.

Traveling the world and playing clubs in Sao Paulo, Helsinki, Paris, London, Marseille, Vienna, Brussels, San Francisco, Prague, Tel Aviv, just to name a few destinations, Phonique never forgot his Berlin base. Just like his residencies at Tresor and Pfefferbank (among others), where he brought his ‘Club Paris’ evening to life, with guests like Pepe Bradock, DJ Deep, Jori Hulkkonen and I:Cube.

His first two 12" were released on Martin Landsky’s Intim Recordings, and from then on Phonique released on labels like Komfort Musik (Berlin), Seasons (USA), Brique Rouge (Paris) and Crosstown Rebels (London), but mainly on Steve Bug’s own Poker Flat and Dessous.

2004 then was a very successful year for Phonique. His second 12" on Dessous "The Red Dress" climbed on top of the official German Club Charts (DCC), "The Red Dress" became one of the hottest tracks being played by almost every key DJ in Europe. He worked on Erlend Oye’s incredibly successful DJ-Kicks (!K7) in technicals, mixing and consulting and actually played several tour dates with Erlend all across Europe.

In Autumn 2004, his debut album "Identification" for Dessous was released, featuring collaborations with Paris The Black Fu, Erlend Oye, Alexander East (Minneapolis), Ian Whitelaw (Glasgow) and Dixon (Sonar Kollektiv). With amazing international feedback, even a number one chart entry on Itunes’ dance download charts it turned out to be Phonique’s breakthrough success.

Also the single "For The Time Being" with remixes by Alexkid and Motorcity Soul received massive positive feedback, followed by a remix by Sasse (Moodmusic), even leading to a future collaboration with Rodney Hunter (G-Stone) as they found out that their creativity combined would go beyond the framework of a remix and demanded proper recognition, as on a track for the next album.

Phonique mostly works with Alex Krüger (Dub Taylor / Korsakow / Tigerskin) for his productions/remixes, but from time to time he is cooperating with other artists or musicians like Steve Bug, David Duriez & Phil Weeks, Martin Landsky or Meitz.

Right now, besides playing a busy tour schedule from Tokyo to St.Petersburg and everywhere in between, Phonique is working on the follow up to groundbreaking "Identification", to be expected in spring

In 2006 he had already been recognized internationally as one of the leading forces behind deep and forward thinking club music and commercial productions alike, this one will take it to the next level.

During 2006 and 2007 he released a swag of hits that further established his position in the upper echelon of deep house. The singles River, Causualties, John, Bang and of course his critically acclaimed album Good Idea, featuring collabrations with Erlend Oye, Richard Davis and Steve Bug.

In 2008 he was crowned as the deep house producer of the year by Beatport.

Tour dates.
Fri July 4. Brisbane, Bar Soma 
Sat July 5. Sydney, Chinese Laundry
Fri July 11. Auckland, Coherent
Sat July 12. Melbourne, Likes Of You. Click Here to Buy Tickets