Spektre is the vision of Paul Maddox and Filthy Rich, who came together through a bond of minimal techno, and a willingness to experiment unmercifully with new sounds. Unsettling any crowd that stands in their way, with their razor-sharp beats and explosive chemistry, their releases and live sets have been menacing dance floors ever since their project was born.

Stacking up an intimidating amount of industry knowledge and skill between them, the Spektre monster is storming from strength to strength, taking no prisoners… Filthy Rich has released countless successful tracks as well as gaining the support of top name DJs, whilst Paul Maddox has been fiercely producing music since the age of 15. Although coming from two very diverse musical backgrounds, their love of minimalism and attraction to cutting edge technology created a lethal combination.

Their sinful sounds draw inspiration from early R&S releases, Joey Beltram, right through to modern masterminds such as M.A.N.D.Y, Plasmik and Trentemoller. They use their combined experiences of minimalism to produce dark sinister sounds mixed in with twisted vocals and unnerving foundations, whilst remaining accessible to the crowds.

Connoisseur of the scene Oliver Huntemann, snatched up Spektre’s early releases for his own label “Dance Electric.” Since then the pair have earnt admiration and support from Sven Vath to Tim Sheridan, Audiojack to Fergie. Championing their sound, tracks such as “A Glimpse Outside” became immediate hits - launched straight onto DJ Mags cover cd. Further successes like “Haze” and “Minimalist Machinist” gained huge popularity in the clubs internationally, played by the likes of Mike Monday and Audiofly and by the legendary Sven Vath. Every track they produce is a sure hit and every party they play is a big blast, that’s why we love them and here we have a little interview with SPEKTRE!

If you had your own chat show, who would be your first guest?
Rich: Until he died last week, I’d have said Michael Jackson.
Paul: Someone off one of those Channel 4 shock docs, the girl with spanners for hands or something.

If you could time travel, what would be your first stop?
Rich: I would go into the future…..get the lowdown…and maybe a couple of lottery results!
Paul: Live Aid to see Queen – I’d come back before the Boomtown Rats came on though.

Who would you most like to punch and why?
Rich: Harry Hill…most annoying and unfunny man on television…post Jeremy Beadle.
Paul: Ulrika Johnson but John Fashunu beat me to it!

What DJ’s and producers are doing it for you these days?
Rich: Ones to watch: Uto Karem, Alex Niggemann, &ME, Alex Tepper!
Paul: Producers we love: Martin Buttrich, Paul Ritch, Umek, Jamie Jones, Steve Lawler & D Nox & Beckers!

If you could have anyone remix any of your tracks, who would it be and why?
Rich: Prodigy….for obvious reasons!
Paul: BT….nuff said!

What are you most proud of in your life?
Rich: Not joining the rat race!
Paul: Being able to do something I love doing for a living.

Who do you admire most?
Rich: Anyone who is the best at what they do.
Paul: Yuri Gagarin….original balls of steel!

Ibiza or London?
Rich: Ibiza any day of the week!
Paul: Gotta be Ibiza.

And finally, how would you define yourself in three words..?
Rich: Geek come good!
Paul: Lazy but trying!

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