Junkie XL

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- Radio JXL: A Broadcast From The Computer Hell Cabin
- Released 2004

- Booming Back at You
- Released 2008

- Music From SSX Blur
- Released 2007

- Booming Back At You
- Released 2008

biography

The big-beat electronica project Junkie XL was largely the work of Amsterdam-based remixer Tom Holkenborg, previously known for his work with acts like Nerve and Fear Factory. Beginning his career at the age of 14, Holkenborg initially played in area funk and reggae units, later switching to alternative rock; while working in a music store, he first began experimenting with synthesizers and technology, and in 1996 won the Grand Prix of the Netherlands as best house music producer. After completing Junkie XL's 1997 debut LP Saturday Teenage Kick, a blend of electronica and rock, he enlisted rapper Rude Boy (an alumnus of Urban Dance Squad), DJ Frankie D, drummer Baz Mattie, and guitarist Renee van der Zee to transform his one-man studio project into a working band. Big Sound of the Drags, released in 1999, was the first record from the lineup. More than two years later, Holkenborg masterminded the first (legal) remix of an Elvis Presley song, "A Little Less Conversation" (as heard in a Nike commercial to coincide with the 2002 World Cup). Released as a single, it hit number one in Britain by June. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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- - Jukie XL interview
  - - By Ichigo Sage
    - 11/23/2008 21:16:19
  - I'm a huge Junkie XL fan and recently interviewed him!
    
    http://beetstro.com/music/beetstro-interviews-junkie-xl/
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- - Great artist
  - - By rickyyo
    - 7/7/2008 01:12:26
  - His old stuff is more "organic" and his new stuff is video gamey and hipster-ish but still fantastic. Then again he works on a lot of video game material now for EA.
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- - JXL in Seattle on 24-04-2008
  - - By dannyvv
    - 5/6/2008 23:13:34
  - Junkie XL gave a kick ass performance at the Last Supper Club in Seattle Thursday the 24th of April 2008. If he plays in your area, you should definately check him out live. If not, just download his albums, they all rock!
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