Dyko

Great Dyko – as musical critics have come to call the relatively recently emerged German electronic duo of young enthusiasts. "A professional innovator's passion for 70s-80s electronics created an interesting synth-new-wave project." The project was conceived by John Barrie Dyke, an Australian drummer from Melbourne now living in Frankfurt, and his colleague Chris Jost. The musicians were united by their love of Kraftwerk, Human League, Depeche Mode, and Iggy Pop. Immediately after its formation, Dyko captured the attention of the club elite and press, performing at such rare venues as Schick & Schon, Stereo Bar, Rotari, Moschee, and Frankfurter Kunstverein (an association dedicated to arts promotion) and twice (2004 and 2005) served as headliners at the annual Frankfurt Museumsfest festival. Beyond numerous interviews, Dyko appeared on radio stations including You FM and HR1. The project's debut album was recorded with the participation of Michael Wulf, sound producer for Nina Hagen. Dyko's live performances literally electrify audiences with their electronic instruments, an effect further amplified by video projections featuring abstract graphics and hyper-realistic visual effects. Songs like Lokfuhrer, In Ordnung, Rollerdisco, and Wellenanlage became hits on the electronic music scene. Among those captivated by Dyko was Wolfgang Flur, the legendary electronic drummer of Kraftwerk.