Another Sibling Rivalry are: Ray Beez & Vanbraun

January, 1999

After discovering the power of digitally composed music, two brothers from the small city of Sherbrooke, Quebec spent 4 years learning and experimenting. After 4 years of finetuning their skills, using nothing more than home computers, the two decided to combine their efforts, working off each other's strengths.

The Sibling Rivalry formed in 1998, with the battle beginning in earnest, in September of 1998, with "Doper's Rage - Overdose Mix". Created for an intense action scene in a short film produced in Montreal, the power of these opposing brothers was unleashed.

Both brothers were fans of early pioneers like Yello, Kraftwerk, and Art of Noise. Vanbraun's recent influences are electronic, dance, and bands like Crystal Method. Ray Beez's influences are darker, such as underground favorites Covenant, Leather Strip, and Lords of Acid. With a vast array of unreleased experimental compositions to draw inspiration from, the two nonetheless are forward looking, creating amalgamations of dark electronic energy mixed with dance-oriented anthems. The results are club-friendly with an attitude.

In November 1999, the decision was made to modify the band name, resulting in "Another Sibling Rivalry" (or "ASR").

Ray Beez is based in Toronto, Ontario, while Vanbraun is based in Montreal, Quebec. ASR epitomizes the very essence of the cyber music revolution: Their work is 100% digital, and they collaborate strictly via internet communications.

A demo cd will be available to the public in late 99 or early 2k. Early demo CDs for club and radio play are available now to select DJs. Please contact us with your name, name under which you spin, and what club(s) or radio stations you spin at. Donations are also welcome to help with our production costs. (Payable to: "VanRay Entertainment")

 

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