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Their first single is called ‘Nothing Needs To Be Perfect’ and it’s an exquisitely produced “perfect” composition. Recorded at the renown Damien Gerard Studios on the Central Coast, NSW, and produced by ExPat Producer/engineer Andrew Beck (Paul Kelly, Kate Miller-Heidke), who started out in Seattle and LA studios. The single from the forthcoming album is the “perfect” taster of what’s to come with its deceptively simple yet lush sounds referencing the golden age of quality songwriting and recording, given a modern edge.

Michael Peter & The Company is a band growing from the underground of
The Central Coast, NSW.
The music is infused with a mixture of real instruments, made up instruments, years of friendship, thoughtful lyrics and a very dry sense of humour.
All four members collaborate and explore the studio space together; however, none can remember what instruments they exactly played on each track for every song.

The debut album JUNE, will be released at some point but probably not in June.
Please enjoy irresponsibly.
Your biggest fans,
Michael, Andrew, Anthony & Jeff

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What Happened To Love? is a conversation between a couple in conflict and a relationship that has seen better days.
It is about feeling trapped, wanting to escape but having nowhere to go. The song’s ‘call and response’ is like a battle of pettiness, highlighting how years of building tension can cause ridiculous and melodramatic overreactions to the most trivial of issues.
This was a really fun track to record and is even more fun to perform. The soaring harmonies at the end of each chorus really showcase the fabulous vocal chemistry within the band and the jazz/funk groove lets the backline funk out.

The track was recorded at home using vintage (old and cheap) equipment to get an authentic, earthy and organic sound, and was expertly mixed by Aria Winner Russell Pilling and Mastered by Andrew Beck (Damien Gerard Studios).

The DK Effect are an original 9-piece soul, funk and RnB band known for their four powerhouse vocalists, rich storytelling, melodic harmonies, and the passionate, polyrhythmic ‘call and response’ vocal synchronicity inspired by gospel music.

Their debut album, ‘Moving Time’, showcased their diverse repertoire. The album spent two months in the TOP 10 of the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts.

Recording at the iconic Frying Pan Studio was a unique and amazing experience for the band. The studio offers stunning views of Berriedale Bay and Kunanyi (Mount Wellington), creating a relaxing and inspiring environment. There is a viewing window into the studio, allowing museum visitors to watch and listen (via headphones) to the recording process. For the band, it was fun being an ‘exhibition / performance artist’ during the recording process – almost like a live recording.

The band has performed at numerous Tasmanian venues such as MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Altar, The Moonah Arts Centre, Kickstart Arts, Salamanca Arts Centre, The Clarence Jazz Festival, The Playhouse Theatre, The Taste of Tasmania Festival, Rektango, the Uni Bar, Street Eats Franko, and the Republic Bar.

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