# Lo-Key Fu > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lo-Key_Fu > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lo-Key_Fu.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo-Key_Fu > Source revision: 1324753722 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Lo-Key Fu** is an Australian [breakbeat](/source/Breakbeat) producer, performer and [remixer](/source/Remix) based in Perth, who performs his own original music as a live electronic act. His music has appeared on solo releases, soundtracks and [compilation albums](/source/Compilation_album). ## 2000–2003: *Lincoln Street Switch* & *Rollerskates* Main article: [Rollerskates (band)](/source/Rollerskates_(band)) In 2000, Lo-Key Fu formed *Lincoln Street Switch* with [drum and bass](/source/Drum_and_bass) producer Scope (John Bamford), named after Lincoln Street in [North Perth, Western Australia](/source/North_Perth,_Western_Australia). The duo released their debut self-titled EP in 2000. Later that same year, Lo-Key Fu joined local original band *[Rollerskates](/source/Rollerskates_(band))* as a live samplist, second keyboardist, hip-hop [MC](/source/MC) and vocalist. He remained key songwriter, graphic designer, and contributory member of this outfit until December 2003. Due to his extensive live performance schedule with both [Rollerskates](/source/Rollerskates), and as a solo performer of live electronic music, Lo-Key Fu was received multiple nominations at the 2002 Western Australian Music Industry Awards, known locally as the WAMIs. As a result of this exposure, he was then selected to appear on the cover of the inaugural edition of [Inside Magazine](/source/Inside_Magazine), a locally produced glossy publication, covering news and views of the Perth electronic music scene. In 2003, Lo-Key Fu entered an original composition titled "A New Breed" into the National MusicOz song competition. This entry was selected as a finalist and placed as the National Runner-up for the Dance Music category.[1] ## 2004–2007: *Itchy Techno Finger* & "Gung-Ho" The debut solo album titled *Itchy Techno Finger* was released through QStik Records and launched to a capacity crowd at Ambar Nightclub (Perth, Western Australia) in July 2004. This album subsequently received national air play on [Triple J](/source/Triple_J), [FBi](/source/FBi_Radio), [4ZZZ](/source/4ZZZ), [RTRFM](/source/RTRFM), [Twin Cities FM](/source/Twin_Cities_FM), Base FM and Pulse FM. After supporting Lee Coombs and [Meat Katie](/source/Meat_Katie) with a live performance at Breakfest 2004, Lo-Key Fu was nominated for *Best Live Electronic Act* and won the title for *Best Electronic Producer* at the annual [WAMi](/source/West_Australian_Music_Industry_Awards) Awards in 2005.[2] In June 2006, Lo-Key Fu won The Contender,[3] an international song competition held by Title Fight Recordings[4] and Bijou Breaks[5] for his original track "Gung-Ho" that included recorded vocals from singer Paula Graham. The 12" vinyl format was released internationally on 17 September 2007 featuring both the winning track, and a collaborative remix from Title Fight label owner Klaus Hill and label manager Dopamine. Both versions of the song were then released in digital format on 24 September 2007 exclusively through [Beatport](/source/Beatport). ## 2008: "Style of the Rising Filter" After supporting [nu skool breaks](/source/Nu_skool_breaks) forefather [Rennie Pilgrem](/source/Rennie_Pilgrem) at Perth winter festival Major Break, Lo-Key Fu's signed with [Bristol](/source/Bristol) label Dead Famous Records. On 22 August 2008, he released the [double a-side](/source/Double_a-side) single "Tech-Resurrection" and "Style of the Rising Filter".[6] and Juno Records[7] Following the relative success of this release, Lo-Key Fu performed an original set at the Perth leg of Parklife – a nationally reputed spring festival – along with acts such as the [Plump DJs](/source/Plump_DJs), [Soulwax](/source/Soulwax), [Blackalicious](/source/Blackalicious), [Dizzee Rascal](/source/Dizzee_Rascal), Slyde and [Goldfrapp](/source/Goldfrapp). ## Discography ### Albums Title Details On The Fly (Lo-Key Fu Live) Released: March 2003 Label: House of Fu (HOF01) Itchy Techno Finger Released: July 2004 Label: QStik Records (QS013) Sharp End of the Dog Released: October 2012 Label: House of Fu (HOF02) ### Singles Title Year Release Record Label "Crystal Queen" 2003 Crystal Queen by Lo-Key Fu House of Fu "Forty Forty" 2005 Forty Forty by Lo-Key Fu & MC Skatter House of Fu & Deuce "Gung-Ho" 2007 TFBB01, Gung-Ho by Lo-Key Fu & Paula Graham / Remix by Dopamine & Klaus Hill Title Fight Recordings & Bijou Breaks "Someone Like You (Lo-Key Fu Remix)" 2009 PCDCOM46, Someone Like You by The Inertia Projekt Trans:Com Electronica "Style of the Rising Filter" / "Tech-Resurrection" 2010 DF14, Double A-Side Release: Style of the Rising Filter by Lo-Key Fu & Tenielle Ashton, Tech-Resurrection by Lo-Key Fu Dead Famous Records "Head Stereo (Lo-Key Fu Remix)" 2012 BXR006, Head Stereo by Growler Box Set Records "Bubbling (Lo-Key Fu Remix) 2013 VIMBREAKS207, Bubbling by Crab DJs VIM Breaks ## Awards ### West Australian Music Industry Awards The [West Australian Music Industry Awards](/source/West_Australian_Music_Industry_Awards) (WAMIs) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on annually by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM).[8] (wins only) |- | 2005 | Lo-Key Fu | Best Electronic Producer | |- |} ## References 1. ["MusicOz.org"](http://www.musicoz.org/). 13 December 2003. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20031213111739/http://www.musicoz.org/) 13 December 2003 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 August 2021. 1. [2005 West Australian Music Industry Award Winners](http://www.wam.asn.au/wamifest05.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070927230402/http://www.wam.asn.au/wamifest05.htm) 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine 1. [":: BijouBreaks.com :: We're All About Breakbeat!! :: View Forum – Title Fight & ::BB:: Present THE CONTENDER Competition"](http://www.bijoubreaks.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=42). 28 September 2007. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070928065139/http://www.bijoubreaks.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=42) 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 1. ["intro"](http://www.titlefightrecordings.com/). 14 August 2006. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20060814093446/http://www.titlefightrecordings.com/) 14 August 2006 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 1. ["Atlanta Bijou Construction Depot | Home Improvement"](http://bijoubreaks.com/). *Bijoubreaks.com*. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 1. ["Chemical Ltd – Records | CDs | MP3s | Clothing | DJ Equipment"](http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/). 13 September 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080913150144/http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/) 13 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 1. ["Juno: Vinyl, DJ equipment and studio equipment. Low prices and super fast delivery."](https://www.juno.co.uk/). *Juno.co.uk*. Retrieved 24 August 2020. 1. [2005 West Australian Music Industry Award Winners](http://www.wam.asn.au/wamifest05.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070927230402/http://www.wam.asn.au/wamifest05.htm) 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Lo-Key Fu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo-Key_Fu) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo-Key_Fu?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.