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Kim Moyes
Moyes at Piper Lane Studio 2018
Born
Kimberley Isaac Moyes

(1976-09-15) September 15, 1976 (age 48)
Sydney, New South Wales
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
  • composer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
RelativesKris Moyes

Kimberley Isaac Moyes is an Australian musician, producer, mix engineer, composer, songwriter, DJ and one half of the Sydney-based electronica duo, The Presets.[1] Moyes provides synthesizers and drums, as well as engineering, production and songwriting. The Presets have released two EPs and four full-length albums (Beams, Apocalypso, Pacifica and Hi Viz). Moyes also records and performs as a solo artist under the aliases K.I.M. In 2018, Moyes launched his own vinyl and digital record label called "Here To Hell".

Early life and education

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Born on 15 September 1976 in Sydney, New South Wales, Moyes attended the Conservatorium High School for his final school years 11 and 12, before going on to a Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium Of Music (majoring in classical percussion).[2]

Career

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Main article: The Presets

During his studies at university Moyes formed the instrumental band "Prop". They released one full-length album, a remix compilation and limited edition Japanese only 7". Prop enjoyed a cult following and toured as main support for 90's heavyweight bands such as Sonic Youth, Stereolab and Tortoise. They were invited to curate a performance at the Sydney Opera House entitled "Prop & Friends". [2]

As a member of The Presets Moyes has enjoyed considerable success: 12 ARIA Nominations (of which they have won 7),[3][4] APRA's Songwriters of The Year 2012, as well as many other awards for Best Live Band, Band of The Year and Album of the Year.[5]

Outside of The Presets, Moyes has released many recordings of his own. Through Cutters records he released "System Breakdown" in 2005, followed by the 12-inch single "B.T.T.T.T.R.Y" through Bang Gang in 2006.[6] In 2007 and 2008 he released a consecutive series of 12-inch records through Modular Recordings: "Wet'N'Wild", "Party Machini" and "Fistogram". Many of these tracks were to be featured on Selected Jerks 2001–2009, a double-disc album of original recordings and remixes throughout 8 years.[7] Selected Jerks was preceded by a Japanese only mini-album, System Breakdown, released in 2006 via Rallye Records.[8]

Throughout his time as The Presets, Moyes has remixed many artists, both as The Presets and under his K.I.M. or (KIM) moniker, including acts such as Kings of Leon, Sarah Blasko and Architecture in Helsinki.[9][10][11] He has also worked extensively as a session musician and as a producer. His production credits include albums for Kirin J Callinan, Jack Ladder, Beni and DMA's.[12][13][14]

Awards and nominations

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Melbourne WebFest

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  • 2022 Best Original Score - Phenomena

APRA Award

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  • 2009 Songwriters of the Year (shared with Julian Hamilton)[15]

Discography

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Albums

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Live Albums

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List of albums
Title Details
Live In The Tank
  • Released: 28 Nov 2023 (AUS)[16]
  • Label: Here to Hell (HTHLP004)
  • Format: DD

Score Albums

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List of albums
Title Details
Phenomena
  • Released: 12 May 2021 (AUS)[17]
  • Label: Here to Hell (HTHLP003)
  • Format: DD

Compilation Albums

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List of compilation albums
Title Details
Selected Jerks 2001–2009
  • Released: 30 October 2009 (AUS)[18]
  • Label: Modular (MODCD117)
  • Format: CD, DD

Mini Albums

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List of mini-albums
Title Details
System Breakdown
  • Released: 14 October 2006 (Japan only)[19]
  • Label: Rallye / Klee (KLCD007)
  • Format: CD

EPs

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List of extended plays
Title Details
Kloser
  • Released: 8 August 2014 (AUS)[20]
  • Label: Motorik! (MTK015)
  • Format: DD

Singles

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List of singles
Title Year Album
"System Breakdown" 2005 System Breakdown
"B.T.T.T.T.R.Y." 2006
"Wet 'n Wiild" 2007
"Fist O Gram" 2008 Selected Jerks 2001–2009
"Party Machini"
"Shake Your Brains" 2019 Non-album singles
"Ghost Town" (featuring Connie Mitchell) 2021

Remixes

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List of remixes, showing year released and original artists
Title Year Original artist(s)
"Flamingo" (KIM Remix) 2007 Tomboy
"Rock Number One" (K I M Remix) Cassius
"This Boy's in Love" (K.I.M Edit) 2008 The Presets
"Music More Than a Passion, a Drug" (KIM Remix) 2009 Dinamics
"Turbo Love" (K.I.M. Remix) Bag Raiders
"What You Need" (KIM Remix) 2010 Tiga
"Someone Out There..." (KIM Remix) AKA JK
"Fields" (KIM Remix) Via Tania
"Vital Signs" (KIM Remix) Midnight Juggernauts
"Body Heat" (KIM Remix) 2011 Toni Toni Lee
"Run" (KIM Presets Club Remix) Charge Group
"The Edge" (Kim Remix) 2012 Yuksek
"Techno Music 2013" (KIM Remix) 2013 Australia
"Midnight Man" (K.I.M Remix) 2017 Flash and the Pan
"Boredom" (K.I.M Remix) 2018 The Drones
"I'm Hot" (K.I.M Remix) Ajax
"Trust in Me" (K.I.M Remix) 2020 Rinse
"The Island" (K.I.M Remix) 2021 The Lazy Eyes
"Devotion" (K.I.M Remix) 2022 Horror My Friend
"Rasta" (K.I.M Remix) Kinder (feat. Gold Fang)
"Motorcycle" (K.I.M Remix) Lady Jane Beach

Production, mixing, writing and musician credits

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  • Véronique Serret - Migrating Bird (2024) [producer/mixer]
  • Mazy - So Excited (2024) [mixer]
  • Véronique Serret - Topsy Turvy World (2024) [producer/mixer]
  • Sachi - My Tempo (2024) [co-writer]
  • Véronique Serret & William Barton - Carbon Footprint (2024) [producer/mixer]
  • Jack Ladder - Tall Pop Syndrome (2023) [co-producer/mixer]
  • Shady Nasty - G-SHOCK (2023) [producer/mixer]
  • Aleesha Dibbs - Comin For Me Now (2023) [mixer]
  • Jack Ladder - Game Over (2023) [co-producer/mixer]
  • Jack Ladder - Home Alone (2023) [co-producer/mixer]
  • Aleesha Dibbs - Conjured You Up (2023) [mixer]
  • Aleesha Dibbs - Battalion (2023) [mixer]
  • Lady Jane Beach - Motorcycle (2022) [co-producer]
  • Aleesha Dibbs - Battalion (2022) [mixer]
  • Shady Nasty - CHEST HEIGHT (2022) [producer/mixer]
  • Kinder - Rasta (feat. Gold Fang) (2022) [co-writer/co-producer/programming]
  • Keli Holiday - KELI (2022) [co-writer/producer]
  • Mazy - Interstella (2022) [mixer]
  • Keli Holiday - Off My Mind (2022) [co-writer/producer]
  • The Presets - You Belong (2022) [co-producer/co-writer/mixer]
  • The Presets - NYE 2021 Midnight Fireworks Soundtrack (2022) [co-producer/co-writer/mixer]
  • Art vs. Science - Sweat (2021) [producer/mixer]
  • Lady Jane Beach - Outback (2021) [co-producer]
  • Moody Beach - Assembly Of The Wild EP (2021) [producer/mixer/drums/synths/co-writer]
  • Keli Holiday - December (2021) [producer]
  • Mazy - Flowers (2021) [mixer]
  • Moody Beach - Plastic Love (2021) [producer/mixer/drums/synths]
  • Keli Holiday - Song Goes On (2021) [producer]
  • Holy Holy - Aftergone (feat. CLEWS) (2021) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • DZ Deathrays - Kerosene (2021) [co-writer]
  • Moody Beach - The Other (2021) [producer/mixer/drums]
  • Keli Holiday - Where You Feel (2021) [producer]
  • Mazy - You Got Me (2021) [mixer]
  • Moody Beach - Why Not (2021) [producer/mixer/drums/synths]
  • Perfect Moment - Perfect Moment EP (2020) [producer/co-writer]
  • Northeast Party House - Shelf Life Album (2019) [co-producer]
  • DZ Deathrays - Still No Change (2019) [co-writer]
  • Kult Kyss - Rituals (2019) [co-producer]
  • The Presets & Golden Features - RAKA EP (2019) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • Slum Sociable - Afterthought (2018) [co-writer]
  • Golden Features - Falling Out (2018) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • The Presets - Hi Viz (2018) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • Zero Percent - Volumes (2018) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • DMA's - For Now (2018) [producer/co-writer]
  • Jack Ladder and The Dreamlanders "Playmates" (2014) [producer/co-writer]
  • Beni – Protect/I Can't Hide EP (2014) [writer/producer]
  • Beni – Love on the Run/Summer's Gone EP (2013) [writer/producer]
  • Kirin J Callinan – Embracism (2013) [producer/co-writer]
  • Forces – Overland (In My Mind) (2012) [mixing]
  • The Presets - Pacifica (2012) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • Beni – House of Beni (2011) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • Beni – Maximus (2009) [producer]
  • The Presets – Apocalypso (2008) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • Digitalism – Pogo (2007) [co-writer]
  • Lost Valentinos – Miles from Nowhere EP (2007) [producer tracks A1/A2]
  • Riot in Belgium – La Musique (2007) [co-writer/mixing/additional production]
  • PNAU – No More Violence (2007) [co-writer]
  • Riot in Belgium – The Acid Never Lies (2006) [co-writer, mixing and additional production]
  • Love Tattoo – Tuff Love (2005) [producer/writer]
  • The Presets – Beams (2005) [co-producer/co-writer]
  • The Valentinos/Lost Valentinos – The Valentinos EP (2005) [producer]
  • Natalie Imbruglia - Satisfied (2005) [drums/glockenspiel]
  • Decoder Ring – Somersault (OST) (2004) [vibraphone]
  • Siena – Sway (2004) [producer/co-writer]
  • The Presets – Girl and the Sea EP (2004) [co-producer]
  • The Dissociatives - The Dissociatives (2004) [additional production/drums/vibraphone/percussion]
  • PNAU – Lovers (2003) [co-writer]
  • The Presets – Blow Up EP (2003) [co-producer]
  • Coda – There Is a Way to Fly (2003) [vibraphone/percussion/writer]
  • Prop – Small Craft, Rough Sea (2001) [co-producer/co-writer/vibraphone/percussion]
  • Powderfinger – The Metre (2001) [marimba]

Touring

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  • 'Selected Jerks 2001–2009' National Launch Tour (October–November 2009)
  • National Winter DJ Tour (June–July 2013)

Other appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara, Paul McHenry with notes by Ed Nimmervoll (2002) [1987]. "Moyes, Kim". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2010. Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.
  2. ^ a b Bernard Zuel, 15 September 2012, The Presets: 'We are in this for life', Retrieved 17 October 2013
  3. ^ "ARIA Awards winners by artist – The Presets". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 17 February 2010.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "ARIA Awards winners by artist – The Presets (Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes)". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 17 February 2010.
  5. ^ Thursday, 24 May 2012, Winners for the 2012 APRA Music Awards Archived 31 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine announced, Retrieved 17 October 2013
  6. ^ Max Willens, An Interview with Kim Moyes (a.k.a. KIM) of the Presets
  7. ^ iTune preview, Released 27 October 2009, Selected Jerks (2001–2009) Kim
  8. ^ Jan Bunny, October 2006, System Breakdown 12" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved 17 October 2013
  9. ^ Added 1 May 2010, Sarah Blasko 'Hold on My Heart' (The Presets Remix)
  10. ^ Added 18 October 2010, Kings of Leon – Closer (Presets Remix)
  11. ^ Added 11 December 2007, Architecture in Helsinki – Heart it Races (Presets Remix)
  12. ^ Scott Fitzsimons, 14 October 2013, THE PRESETS KIM MOYES PRODUCING NEW JACK LADDER ALBUM
  13. ^ Adam Curley, 18 March 2013, Are You Comfortable?: The Question Of Kirin J Callinan, Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  14. ^ "DMA's: "We've got that British influence we wear on our sleeves"". Red Bull. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  15. ^ "2009 Winners – APRA Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 12 January 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
  16. ^ "Live In The Tank". Bandcamp. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  17. ^ "Phenomena (Original Score)". Bandcamp. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Kim - Selected Jerks 2001-2009". Modular People. Archived from the original on 3 December 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  19. ^ "09.26 / KLEE, New Release Information "Klaxons" & "KIM"" (in Japanese). rallye-kanazawa.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2006. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  20. ^ "MTK015 KIM – KLOSER". Motorik!. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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