All About Hybrid
Hybrid: Making it fit
by barkus on December 11th, 2006
ITM’s Barkus spoke to Chris Healing from Hybrid about the new album, new direction and what its all about. “The main idea with Hybrid is fusing things together that aren’t supposed to be together… almost making music that wasn’t supposed to work.” [more]
Hybrid: How to break beats and influence DJs
Ahead of the group's upcoming performances as part of the Gatecrasher Summer Sound System, Hybrid's Chris Healings spoke candidly about touring in the rain, the group's forthcoming follow-up to the massive 'Wide Angle', and the birth of a nasty, nasty remix. [more]
After 4 long years in the wilderness, Hybrid's legions of fans around the globe can finally make their way in from the cold, with their brand spanking new long player having just hit shelves. Can you tell I'm just a little bit excited? Big Kev's got nothing on this poor schmuck. [more]
So what exactly do Hybrid get up to behind the decks? Carefully crafted layers of aural bliss? WRONG!! These guys have just one thing in mind and that's having a party. [more]
Darkbeat presents Hybrid
Musical geniuses and extraordinary electronic producers, Hybrid are back again in June, playing for Darkbeat on Friday 6 June (the Queen's Birthday Long weekend) at Brown Alley. [more]
We Love Sounds main event now onsale
The We Love Sounds main event in Brisbane is now onsale, and with all signs pointing towards this being one of winter's hottest events you should get in quick to secure your tickets! [more]
Hybrid's Australian tour; the real dates!
Idle forum chatter on dates Hybrid had posted on their MySpace page took place last week, with details emerging they would be heading to Australia in late May and early June for another national tour. [more]
Winter Warehouse full lineup announced
Canberra's Winter Warehouse Music Festival is gearing up to be the biggest party of the freezin' season, with first release tickets selling out within 48 hours! [more]
Hybrid reveal Soundsystem 01 tracklisting
Set to visit our shores for the We Love Sounds tour, progressive breaks duo Hybrid are also readying the release of Soundsystem 01 - their first mix-CD since 2004’s Y4K. [more]
With such a build up surrounding We Love Sounds 2008, Brisbane’s version of the winter festival, big things were expected from the Family and the vast line-up of 24 artists across three rooms in nine hours. [more]
For those that don’t know the Welsh based duo of Hybrid, then it’s time you became acquainted with them. Their futuristic, melodic breaks have filled the record boxes (or should that be CD cases) of the world's greatest DJs for well over a decade now [more]
All in all it was a night filled with highs and lows and plenty of exercise after two trips across the city. Pretty much what you can expect from any multi-venued, multi-music styled event really; no big wow factor, just a pretty decent night out. [more]
Since their 1999 debut, Hybrid have been worshipped for creating awesome strings-draped movie themes, and fusing them with the kind of beats that assault our hearts and minds. So how about a 4-hour set at my most favourite club ever? [more]
Fresh on the heels of New Years Eve carousing, Summafieldayze was the perfect veneer to the celebratory seeing-in for 2007. The potential of seeing BK, Freestylers, Mylo, BodyRockers and more, was a booast to my enthusiasm...... [more]
The main stage was an impressive display, with a graphic screen providing accompanying visuals to the music, although perhaps some visuals left a little to be desired in a generation that expects their VJs to provide more than screen-saver league pac [more]
Here’s a formula that works. Put Mike Truman and Chris Healings together and crossbreed it with Break Inn at the Chinese Laundry and voila - you get and an unforgettable night. [more]
After the insane heat of last year's Field Day, punters were approaching this year with a touch of fearful apprehension. But the weather cleared for an event that reminded us why Field Day is still considered one of the city's most iconic parties. [more]
Over the past year the Laundry has hosted just about every single act I’ve wanted to see from all over the world. They’ve had killer lineups week in, week out, and for NYE it was a playlist that looked more like Fabric London than Laundry Sydney. [more]
If you were at the official after party for Summadayze featuring Hybrid at Brown Alley on the wee hours of January 2nd, 2007, you will understand what I’m saying when I point out that this was the New Year that just wouldn’t quit. [more]
Two Tribes 2004, promoted by Mellen Events in conjunction with east coast mob Future Entertainment has consistently been a standout show over recent years with the likes of Tiesto, Junkie XL and Armin van Burren putting their stamp on Perth event history. [more]
Fuzzy and Ten Pound Crew brought the beats to Brisbane with the fresh outdoor festival Parklife. Taking place at the RNA, the line-up featured a collection of both international and local talent. [more]
Fuzzy returns to Kippax Lake with its seventh successful Parklife event. A day full of diverse and quality tunes, beautiful people, perfect sunshine, and damn good times. [more]
Mike Truman and Chris Healings, the UK duo known as Hybrid, returned to Adelaide on Sunday night as part of their national tour. I was intrigued by reviews of their work, which detailed Hybrid's eclectic repertoire where house meets trance meets progressive flavours [more]
Isn't it all about the music? Of course it is. On that note, what you will find here is the most comprehensive review of GCSSS that you will read anywhere. [more]
Everybody wants something for free and at the ITM members parties that's what you get! [more]
Well Two Tribes has come to Adelaide, and it sure left its mark. Despite a low turnout for an event of such calibre bucket loads of fun was had by all. [more]
Two Tribes 2004 hits homebush yet again, bringing with it a slew of international and local DJs over four main arenas including Mauro Picotto, Hybrid, BT, Fergie and many more. [more]
All in all, screw the Grand Prix, TwoTribes2004 was the most entertaining event held in Melbourne on Sunday! [more]
For session 47 we've got a huge podcast of super fresh music, with a bunch of tracks from artists touring over the coming weeks. The perfect way to get into the mood for summer we think! Claude Von Stroke, New Young Pony Club, Aston Shuffle and more [more]
Various Artists - Hybrid Soundsystem _01
The Hybrid boys are back with their first mix compilation in over 4 years. And it's doubtful a wider net has ever been cast to pull together a compilation that at the end of the day, you can't help but respect. [more]
Hybrid - I Choose Noise
Hybrid’s new album has, is, and will, create waves amongst the breakbeat enthusiasts and lovers of beautiful sounds. [more]
Hybrid - Present Y4K (Part One)
UK-based label Distinctive Breaks' ongoing 'Y4K' breaks mix CD series has grown into one of the most respected and acclaimed compilation series in the breaks genre over the last few years [more]
Hybrid - I'm Still Awake
Swansea, UK-based progressive breaks outfit Hybrid's latest longplayer 'Morning Sci-Fi' showed them shifting into a more band-oriented configuration, pushing the guitars, live bass and vocal contributions of touring singer Adam Taylor to the forefront. [more]
Welsh production duo take the Y4K series on their own deep and dark ride through the world of dark and progressive breaks. [more]
Though producing another album identical to their 1st would perhaps say too little about the creative geniuses behind this name, Hybrid have produced an album that has instead left behind the best of their recent history and travelled down an altogether different road. [more]
"Live Angle" is "Wide Angle", live, in Sydney and after a few listens, I'm regretting not seeing them at Arc earlier this year. Hybrid have selected nine tracks from "Wide Angle" (and thrown in a few surprises) to showcase what they can do live, and it's rather impressive. [more]
'Higher Than A Skyscraper' is the second 12" to be released from Hybrid's second album 'Morning Sci-Fi', which saw the Swansea-based production duo moving away from 'straight-out' dance tracks towards a more dense, string-filled and band-oriented approach. [more]
Hybrid - live in Seattle 2006 DJ Mix
Get ready for Hybrid's Aussie tour at New Year with Mike and Chris doing both DJ and live dates across the country in support of their new production album "I Choose Noise" which is out now on Stomp EQ! [more]
Hybrid live @ Friction, Lot33 5th March 2004 part 1
Recorded LIVE in Canberra. Hybrid produced one of their most stunning DJ performances ever! [more]
Hybrid
A long time favourite of Australian audiences, Hybrid were on tour and took time out of their busy schedule to go 1-on-1 with ITMers, talking in depth about their new album and plans to bring their live show to Australia! [more]