Quince is recognized as one of Holland's biggest talents in the techno scene. Since his first release in 2006 on Amsterdam's Delsin label, he impressed with his well produced, warm house sounds.
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From October 22 to 25 our capitol is the stage for its annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) again. Beatfreax has created the ultimate online guide to keep you up to speed with the coolest parties and venues during the event.
Voor het derde jaar op rij organiseert de Melkweg tijdens het Amsterdam Dance Event een avond samengesteld door de succesvolle Brits/Nederlandse dj-producer Dave Clarke. Naast gevierd techno dj is Dave Clarke sinds enkel jaren succesvol radio DJ.
Lars Sandberg aka Funk D'Void is the intergalactic gigolo and spacefunk ambassador of Soma Records. He relocated to Barcelona three years ago, devoting his time to the completion of his second album 'Dos'. This aptly named opus is an aural experience of the highest quality and was released last year. This cosmic collection displays the Funk D'Void sound perfectly, from atmospheric string laden soundscapes to bass-fuelled techno bombs. A great album from a great producer.
The Sandberg story began in Glasgow thirty years ago, his mother is a classically trained concert pianist who still performs regularly. With this musical background Lars has always been absorbed in music. Hip Hop and electro were his introduction to dance music and when the acid house scene kicked off in 1988 his DJ career started. The bodypopping eighteen year old he was one of the first (alongside Slam) in Glasgow to catch the house music bug. Detroit techno was the biggest influence on Lars with Derrick May's 'Nude Photo' being the record that influenced him the most.
A seven year stint as a music buyer at 'Fopp Records' followed where he was exposed jazz, funk and soul. His production career began in 1994 with his friend Ken Sherman recording as `United States of Sound' on Glasgow label Bomba. He hooked up with Soma when label manager and friend Richard brown persuaded him to hand in a demo, he duly obliged with the formidable 'Jack Me Off'. Funk D'Void was born and this seminal tune was hailed as an instant classic with its razor sharp production and cracking jacking beats. The name Funk D'Void comes from the George Clinton character "Sir Nose D'Void of Funk". His debut album 'Technoir' was released on Soma in 1997
With his next Soma release he brought with him his long-time friend Nigel Hayes, together they formed Chaser and produced the unforgettable "Sides Of Iron" EP which again gained massive support from DJ's, radio and music press. Two years later they returned with the infectious "Life in Loisaida", in 1999 they released their stunning debut album "Game On". Nigel has only recently moved to Barcelona as well and the pair of them are working on a Chaser follow up.
Meanwhile, Lars continued with his solo excursions as Funk D'Void. 1996 seen the release of the heavenly "Soul Man" and the massive "Bad Coffee". The latter was intensely remixed by Slam and went on to achieve a place in almost every music magazine's top techno single chart'. In 1997 as the European dates beckoned Lars began a live tour to coincide with the release of his dramatic debut Soma album "Technoir". It received incredible reviews from the entire music press on its release and was described as "highly infectious" and "stunning".
His other releases on Soma have been his jazz-tech homage to Herbie Hancock "Herbie on Rhodes" which came with remixes from Ian Pooley and Scott Grooves. Soma 69 was the revamped version of album cut "Lucky Strike" with label mate Envoy on the remix duties. He has himself completed many brilliant remixes for people including Sterac, Orlando Voorn and Kevin Saunderson. He has also set his own record labels "Dark Knight" and "Silver Knight". Tracks released from the album ‘Dos’ are ‘Barnabeats’ (which was also remixed by Octave One), ‘Desperado’ and ‘To Ya Waistline’. ‘Diabla’ is the next track to be taken, for this release Lars has reworked this into a techno behemoth, his ‘Heavenly’ mix is being hailed as the best techno track of 2001 from the likes of Pete Tong. Remixes of this track came from Kevin Saunderson, Samuel L Sessions and The Hacker.
Lars has also just completed a fantastic remix of New Order’s ‘Someone Like You’ and Slam’s ‘Virtuoso’.
As one of Soma's most prominent artists, Lars is continually in demand for his blistering sets, he now DJ's and plays live all over the world.
Lars Sandberg aka Funk D'Void is the intergalactic gigolo and spacefunk ambassador of Soma Records. He relocated to Barcelona three years ago, devoting his time to the completion of his second album 'Dos'. This aptly named opus is an aural experience of the highest quality and was released last year. This cosmic collection displays the Funk D'Void sound perfectly, from atmospheric string laden soundscapes to bass-fuelled techno bombs. A great album from a great producer. 
