Pickup & Rise - My Year In Hard Dance

What's been your biggest achievement of the year?

Getting RiseUp Digital off the ground in the summer. We have been doing our best to bring at least one new track out a week. The supports been fantastic so far, hearing Koko Pop's on Kutski's Radio 1 show made our year.

What moments will you never forget?

Closing B2T Vs Frantic at Gatecrasher on the May Bank Holiday was one of the most enjoyable sets we have ever played. An amazing crowd in one of the countries best venues, with an out of this world lights and lazer display was one of them moments you never forget.

Who's been your favourite newcomer of the year?

Ross Homson is a name that has been getting all over the place. Ive been getting into the productions of his i've heard. Also Leon Allen & Matt Morris have made some quality tracks that have had plenty of support over the year.

Who's been the artist of the year for you?

Dom Sweeton has shown he's always on form with his productions whether on his own or engineering for others. Dave Owens has been churning out plenty of bangers. Ben Stevens has had an outstanding year on the production front.

What's been your favourite label of the year?

Both Fireball & Toolbox have been coming up with the goods all year long.

What do you think has been the best track of the year?

Other than being slightly biased in saying Pickup & Rise Vs Ben Stevens - Koko Pops its going to have to be Karl Davies & Defective Audio - The Electric Bee on Pure Nrg. Top notch track.

What's been your favourite event of the year?

B2T Vs Frantic at Gatecrasher in Birmingham in May or Frantic Presents Hard Disco on New Years Day, too close to call.

What's the funniest thing that's happened to you?

Turning up at Good Greef vs Hi Oktane on New Years Day still in our disco fancy dress from Frantic, we didn't really blend in with the theme in Leeds. Im so glad we didn't get pulled over en route between the two or we would have shocked the police with our outfits.

What do you have planned for the next year?

Keep on pushing RiseUp Digital and hopefully taking a tour on the road. We have also started working on a new series of podcasts, all will be revealed soon :-)

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