Swanky Tunes (stylized as SWΛNKУ TUИES) are a

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duo composed of Vadim Shpak and Dmitry Burykin, formed in

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in 1998. Prior to 2012, they have collaborated closely with another Russian EDM duo,

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. They were ranked number 97 of the ''

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'' charts in 2015. The duo owns the label Showland, sub-label

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(2015–2018), and has a weekly podcast of the same name.

Biography

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. Currently, some touches of techno, 80s electro, and progressive contemporary house complement their sound. At its inception, the band has a name in Russian, but in 1999 they decided to adapt to the English language, as it would be a more accessible name for the market. Their debut album, ''Streamline'', was released in 2006 by the Russian label Uplifto Records. In 2006 and 2007, they were named "Best Musical Group" for the Dance Music Awards in Russia. Internationally, its productions and remixes have been released by labels from the likes of MixMash,

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, Refune, Size, Wall, Musical Freedom and Doorn Records. They also had the support from major artists of electronic music such as

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, Dirty South and

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, among others. Very often they releases productions in collaboration

, another Russian musical duo, which one of its members, Alexander Shapovalov is a cousin of a member of Swanky Tunes, Vadim Shpak. In 2011, both groups released an electronic version of

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song, "I Wanna Be Your Dog". In the same year, they collaborated with Dutch DJ R3hab on the song "Sending My Love" with the vocals of Max'C. In 2012, they collaborated with renowned DJ and producer

, production "Make Some Noise", including the record compiled by him, Club Life: Volume Two Miami. In September 2012, they founded their own record label Showland, which was distributed by the Dutch label

, being its first release, the single "Blood Rush". In November 2017, Swanky Tunes released their ''Get Swanky EP'', including four tracks. According to the artists: "Get Swanky EP reveals Swanky Tunes as multi genre producers. It covers not just club music genres, but goes deeper into pop and dance music."

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Singles

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