Shades of Gray

The project Shades of Gray is the brainchild of Beef Records managers Michal Ruzicka (dj Schwa) and Nick West. Founded at the end of 2006 the collaboration was developed to reflect Michal and Nick's diverse musical backgrounds and tastes. Their first vinyl release "Simplicity" (released in 2007), drew attention from djs and producers such as Hernan Cattaneo, DNox, Nick and John Dalagelis, Pena, Guy J and more.

Early in 2008, four of their tracks were picked up by Mutekki label founder Juergen Dreissen. These tracks were released on a 12" vinyl with German label Plus Minus (aka Mutekki) and achieved great success reaching the top 10 of the Beatport tech house chart and #3 on decks.de vinyl sales chart. Shades have also shown a talent for remixing. Already cutting edits for some of the bigger names in the business including Ramon Tapia, Moonbeam and Deepchild. This has also been reciprocated with some great remixes by the likes of Alex Kenji, MOS, Hirtenfellner and Moonbeam to name a few.

The Shades of Gray live show is an unusual blend of house, minimal and techno styles. SOG remix their tracks on stage by layering deep grooves with intricate percussion and melody, always keeping the sound fluid by taking the listener to unexpected places.

In 2009, there are more Shades of Gray releases in the pipe line on BEEF records, Mutekki, Flow records, Tribal Vision and other labels.