“The Young Punx are all about upsetting the applecart in any way possible” – Clash

“Infamous audio terrorists” – Eddy Temple-Morris, XFM

“Talented beat alchemists… Exhilarating stuff” – Music Week

The Young Punx, a gang of musical miscreants, are a collective welcoming contributions and input from all sides. With electronica firmly at the core they amalgamate it into the next level of mash-up culture music, both original and resolutely accessible. Owners of maybe the only studio where a speed metal guitarist, a leading underground dance producer, a top US rapper from Memphis, a brit-punk singer, an opera singer, a brass band and a couple of DJ’s all meet, make music together and enjoy a drink afterwards.

Spokesman and glue of the group, Hal Ritson, describes The Young Punx sound as “Mashpop and Punkstep” and this is the name of their second album, due out early next year. Starting life as producers, remixers and DJs, The Young Punx have developed a reputation for pioneering new sounds and not being afraid to break the rules – one minute producing filthy electro, the next recording a twenty piece live brass section and then cutting and mashing it up in the studio. Fans have learnt to expect the unexpected from The Young Punx and their fresh approach and wit has won them a strong and loyal global following.

Their pop culture mentality has seen them catch the headlines in mainstream media as diverse as The Sun, The Mirror, La Stampa and even the BBC’s Newsnight! Coverage spear-headed by a flurry of media interest around their remix of the BBC Shipping Forecast, and a video starring The Mighty Boosh’s Mike Fielding (Naboo) as break dancing fisherman. The track created such a stir that it was even featured on Newsnight and on Radio 4 helping to raise the groups profile ahead of their 2007 debut album ‘Your Music Is Killing Me’.

Much more than just pop culture commentators, The Young Punx debut album further cemented their reputation as go-to men for innovative, boundary-crossing music, the videos clocking up millions of hits on YouTube and tracks providing the backing in TV shows ranging from Eastenders to Bionic Woman.

Universal appeal is something The Young Punx have always demonstrated, with their music finding a welcoming home in a number of unusual places. Forthcoming single ‘Ready For The Fight’ is the entry music of choice for IBF Middleweight World Champion boxer Arthur Abraham, they have the computer game world on lock down with appearances on the likes of The Sims and FIFA and they have recently presented American Dance Idol Season 4 on Japanese TV!

Live Work
On the back of the success of ‘Your Music Is Killing Me’ The Young Punx live band, which includes, Guthrie Govan (Guitarist of The Year in Guitarist magazine), Simon Bettison, Tiffany Gore, Nathan Taylor, Laura Kidd and Phonat (considered one of the most exciting new producers to emerge in recent years), have toured Europe, USA and Japan, including an appearances to tens of thousands at major global festivals including Glastonbury and Japan’s Summersonic and Nano Mugen Festivals.

The Young Punx DJ
The Young Punx DJ duo of Nathan Taylor and Hal Ritson, are in demand worldwide and have clocked up global dates in the worlds largest clubs, including gigs supporting Tiësto at Privilege in Ibiza, exclusive performances at Pacha in Ibiza for Erick Morillo’s Subliminal Sessions, Ministry of Sound, Womb and AgeHa in Tokyo, Onzieme in Osaka and dates from LA to Shanghai, Moscow to New York. Their mixes are as in demand as their shows, eccentric frontman Hal has also recently found time to help develop the new DJ Hero game on Playstation®3, and that’s before we get into his work on other projects…

Presenting
With over 10,000 loyal regular listeners and growing all the time, The Young Punx podcast, ‘The Young Punx FM’, is proving that Hal, Nathan and Simon are a force to be reckoned with. Also with TV presenting stints on Flaunt TV and recently in Japan presenting 23 episodes of American Dance Idol Season 4 on Fox TV in Japan and the Punx are in great demand for their professional style and irreverent humour.

Other Projects
… Eric Prydz’s number one hit ‘Call On Me’, ‘Shine’ by the Lovefreekz, The Utah Saints’ ‘Something Good’, Sonny J’s ‘Can’t Stop Movin’ and tracks for The Sugababes have all been touched by the magical Ritson hand. While Hal’s vocals feature on the top 5 hit ‘Tell Me Why’ by Supermode and he co-wrote three tracks on the platinum selling David Guetta album ‘Pop Life’. Perhaps the most high profile hook up for the band in recent times though has been with Dizzee Rascal, Hal and Guthrie working on four tracks for his ‘Tongue N Cheek’ album. A creative bond was formed with The Young Punx becoming Dizzee’s backing band for live shows, most notably at this year’s Electric Proms for the BBC, for which Hal also took on the role of Musical Director. [ read more and watch video footage ]

Han Hoogerbrugge
The final member of The Young Punx clan is acclaimed Dutch cult animator Han Hoogerbrugge, whose darkly comic cast of characters have become stars of the unique videos, cover art and live visuals and a major part of The Young Punx brand. Han’s Young Punx videos alone have received over a million views on YouTube, and become a regular feature of his own exhibits.

Recent News
Closing 2009 with a Remix EP featuring work from the likes of Black Noize and Riva Starr and double A-side single ‘Simple Pleasures / Like Dat’, The Young Punx look towards 2010 with a number of exciting projects under their hats. The new album ‘Mashpop & Punkstep’ and the release of exclusive Kneissl Young Punx skis being just two of them, and demonstrating once again the creative range and appeal of this band. Don’t try and second-guess their next move, just watch this space…

“Talented beat alchemists… Exhilarating stuff” – Music Week
“The new kings of dance music” – Hard to Find Records
“My latest discoveries” – Annie Nightingale, BBC Radio 1
“Brilliant!” – Judge Jules, BBC Radio 1
“Chunky, cheeky, and damn near essential” – Lewis Dene, DJ / Update Magazine
“Skilled cultural pirates” – Front Row, BBC Radio 4
“Their shit’s the bomb! I really like what they do” – The Utah Saints
“The sorta record Fat Boy Slim should have made to follow up ‘We’ve come a long Way Baby’. It’s phat, funky, quirky and in-ya –face and above all fun… expect this totally absorbing debut to make its mark on the end of year ‘best of listings’ - Update
“The Young Punx debut album “Your Music Is Killing Me” is winning plaudits and redefining musical cool” – EQ Magazine
“Breaks, pop, glam rock, disco, drum & bass, opera, and surf are all thrown in to create a giddying bombardment that doesn’t let up once throughout… a good-time party soundtrack ” – IDJ