Richard Kayvan (Avatars, The Pines, Dogzilla, Blanco Diablo)
Influences
Ministry, Depeche Mode, Aphex Twin, Nirvana, Helmet, The Pixies, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Interpol, The The, The Cult, Young Gods, The Sisters of Mercy, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Radiohead, Spiritualized, Antti Man, Bohren Und Der Club Of Gore, Duran Duran, Massive Attack, The Sandals, Tool, Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Green Velvet, The Beach Boys, Kyuss, Cabaret Voltaire, Aha, Foreigner, Smashing Pumpkins, Mogwai, Sigur Ros, Tom Waits, Paul Van Dyk, Brian Eno, Rick Rubin, Flood, Alan Moulder, Andy Wallace, Dave Bottrill, Tchad Blake, Mark ’Spike’ Stent, Bill Hicks, Derek and Clive.
Richard Kayvan is a music producer / engineer / writer. In terms of production, Richard is currently working with Tim Brownlow on his debut EP. The dark, futuristic folk has been described as 'beautifully haunting'. Tim will be playing gigs across the country in 2008 with Richard accompanying him on piano.
2007 saw the completion of City Reverb's new album '(Lost City Folk And The) Grace Reunion. The band is fronted by legendary chill-out spinner Chris Coco and ex Bearskin Rugs singer Micky Buccheri. City Reverb's first single, 'Everything' will be out in early 2008... Watch out for gigs coming up - Keep an eye on the City Reverb Myspace page.
Other projects include Belasco’s second album ’61’ which he also engineered and mixed. He produced and engineered McQueen’s debut album ‘Break The Silence’ which was mixed by QOTSA / Tool producer Joe Barresi and himself. In June / July 2006 he mixed Judas Priest's Live DVD in surround-sound together with their original producer, Tom Allom. It received excellent reviews around the world and is the only DVD to ever get 10/10 in Terrorizer Magazine. 2006 also saw Richard producing two new albums for the blues-infused, country troubadours, Hey Negrita. A slightly bizarre yet rewarding moment of 2006 saw him working with Antti Uusimaki recording psychedelic rock band 'Shora' in a nuclear bunker in Switzerland.
Richard got his first music industry job at the legendary Great Linford Manor Studios as assistant / tape-op. Here, he was lucky enough to work with (and learn from) producers Owen Morris (The Verve, Oasis), Stuart Staples (Tindersticks), Simon Dawson (The Stone Roses), John Cornfield (Muse, Supergrass), Tony Platt (AC/DC) to name a few.
After a year at Great Linford Manor, Richard came back to London and began writing his own material. He was introduced to Simon Belofsky of Serious Records who gave him a job in his studio as engineer / programmer and the world of dance music began to open up in front of him. At Serious, Richard worked with Chris Coco (mixing/remixing), Sonique (writing), Darren Tate (mixing) and Judge Jules (programming/mixing/remixing). And of course having been introduced to Simon Patterson by Judge Jules, 'Dogzilla' was born.
Dogzilla has achieved notable success over the past few years. In 2006 'Without You' achieved cult status in club-land and appeared on over 20 compilations world-wide. It was hailed as dance track of the year by Paul Van Dyk and received countless radio plays. Their first single, the self-titled 'Dogzilla' has recently appeared in the TV show 'The O.C.' and cult British film 'The Football Factory'. 2007 will see Richard and Simon performing more Dogzilla live shows.
What's up man? Long time no talk. Hope you're well and that you got some deep & dark dance tracks in the work. The world needs the Dogz back too! Been too long.
Hey how are ya? When you have a chance please check out the new Rocked-Out remix of "Change of Season" by Studio L.A.G. I would love your feedback. Thanks & enjoy a great day:-) Elo-Kin
Hey there, how are you? Please stop by and check the remix of my track "I Don't Mind" done by Rawside Ent. I'd luv to know what you think. Thank you & Enjoy a sweet day:-) Elo-Kin
Hey there, we're hoping you may like what we're doing, album 'Lost City Folk' is released 18th August 2008 on CD & Digital Download via amongst others, iTunes.
I just wanted to say thank you for being a friend of mine. I posted 2 new songs and a few new pictures. When you get a moment please go to my page and check them out. I love all feedback so leave a comment and let me know what you think. Also check back daily because there are tons of new things that will be posted shortly. Thanks again.
Hey how are you? I hope well. When you have some time please stop by & check out the remix of (I Don't Mind) done by Groove Syntax. I'd like to know what you think. Thank you for the friendship & support I really appreciate it. Elo-kin
Will we be seeing ya at this month's Red Eyed & Blue on Tuesday March 11th? We sure hope so! It's taking place at the Hawley Arms' brand spanking new music venue The Wilmington. We've got a crackin' lineup with Adrian Crowley, Trevor Moss & Hannah Lou, The Snakes and DJ sets from the Truckin' Lauras and DJ James Steel.
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Richard Kayvan is a music producer / engineer / writer. In terms of production, Richard is currently working with Tim Brownlow on his debut EP. The dark, futuristic folk has been described as 'beautifully haunting'. Tim will be playing gigs across the country in 2008 with Richard accompanying him on piano. 
After a year at Great Linford Manor, Richard came back to London and began writing his own material. He was introduced to Simon Belofsky of Serious Records who gave him a job in his studio as engineer / programmer and the world of dance music began to open up in front of him. At Serious, Richard worked with Chris Coco (mixing/remixing), Sonique (writing), Darren Tate (mixing) and Judge Jules (programming/mixing/remixing). And of course having been introduced to Simon Patterson by Judge Jules, 'Dogzilla' was born.
