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".
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]
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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 nominationsedit
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2022 Best Original Score - Phenomena
APRA Awardedit
2009 Songwriters of the Year (shared with Julian Hamilton)[15]
^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.
^ abBernard Zuel, 15 September 2012, The Presets: 'We are in this for life', Retrieved 17 October 2013
^"ARIA Awards winners by artist – The Presets (Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes)". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 17 February 2010.
^Thursday, 24 May 2012, Winners for the 2012 APRA Music Awards Archived 31 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine announced, Retrieved 17 October 2013
^Max Willens, An Interview with Kim Moyes (a.k.a. KIM) of the Presets
^iTune preview, Released 27 October 2009, Selected Jerks (2001–2009) Kim
^Jan Bunny, October 2006, System Breakdown 12" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved 17 October 2013
^Added 1 May 2010, Sarah Blasko 'Hold on My Heart' (The Presets Remix)
^Added 18 October 2010, Kings of Leon – Closer (Presets Remix)
^Added 11 December 2007, Architecture in Helsinki – Heart it Races (Presets Remix)
^Scott Fitzsimons, 14 October 2013, THE PRESETS KIM MOYES PRODUCING NEW JACK LADDER ALBUM
^Adam Curley, 18 March 2013, Are You Comfortable?: The Question Of Kirin J Callinan, Retrieved 17 October 2013.
^"DMA's: "We've got that British influence we wear on our sleeves"". Red Bull. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
^"Live In The Tank". Bandcamp. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
^"Phenomena (Original Score)". Bandcamp. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
^"Kim - Selected Jerks 2001-2009". Modular People. Archived from the original on 3 December 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
^"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.
^"MTK015 KIM – KLOSER". Motorik!. Retrieved 24 July 2021.