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With only just a handful of releases, Australian DJ and producer, Hook n Sling (Anthony Maniscalco) has cemented himself in the up-and-coming producer elite. It was Vegas Heat in early 2006 that made people sit up and listen to this new energy on the scene. Smashed by James Zabiela, it also received multiple airplays on Radio 1, Kiss FM and Triple J Australia wide.

Earning strong acclaim for his production style, Hook n Sling’s release He Doesn’t Love You, heralded the distilled sound that is uniquely his. Firmly in the boxes of Deepdish, Fontaine and Coburn, this remix for high profile Australian rock queen Sarah McLeod, was snapped up for release in October 2006 by Renaissance. Since its release, He Doesn’t Love You, has become an ARIA Club Chart No. 1, going on to top sales charts internationally.

Hook n Sling’s talent behind the decks alongside his energetic production style have helped Anthony step up and play extensively throughout Australia/New Zealand and perform two UK tours, always a crowd favourite.

Late 2006 was a busy time for Anthony. His five forthcoming tracks, all due for release in the next few months, include new original work and remix collaborations with Who Made Who, Stanton Warriors, Tonite Only, SubSource and Kid Kenobi. These will support an ever-growing group of compilation appearances including Renaissance – The Sound of Ibiza, three tunes on the Ministry Of Sound Annual 2007 and more recently, three appearances on the Ministry Of Sound Clubber’s Guide to 2007.

Hook N Sling plays Hobart’s Halo on the 22nd of September.