We Are One with Andy Van and Cassie Van from Super Disco Club

MFA caught up with Andy Van and Cassie Van from Super Disco Club on release eve for ‘We Are One’

Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for Music Festivals Australia in what I’m sure is an extremely busy week with the release of your first original song ‘We Are One’, which has been described as ‘instantly attention grabbing’. Are you nervous for the release and how your song will be received?

Not so much nervous but very excited to have some new music coming out as we’ve been working on this project for a while.

‘We Are One’ already has two remixes ready to drop. The first by Sgt Slick and the second from Birdee. Will these also be released this week? What are you anticipating the reaction to these will be from the club scene?

 Yes they are both also released this week. Sgt Slick has delivered a hot remix that will go off in clubs and Birdee’s is a little more underground disco style.

Your music has been labelled a ‘Step away from the current trend of cut and paste’ reworks, that must be very satisfying feedback?  Do you think this a reflection of your experience as both producer and artist?

We try and be as creative as we can and make music that we love so it’s always nice to hear that sort of feedback. I’m lucky that I DJ and own a record label also so I’m always in touch with what’s going on musically.

Andy, you co-founded Vicious Recordings with John Course many moons ago, with your forte being the discovery of future anthems and anthem makers and future superstars.  Who has been among your favourites to have worked with over the years?

I discovered Avicii when he was first starting out as we did a show in Sweden for his manager. I knew as soon as I met him and heard his music he was destined for big things, so we signed him to Vicious for 8 singles. Another favourite is James Ash who we’ve worked with for years (including the start of Rogue Traders) and of course Sgt Slick is a legend.

Cassie, You also have an extensive background in performing. From dancing for some of the best, to singing on a host of ‘Vandalism’ songs and you were even in an all-girl disco cover band before forming SUPER DISCO CLUB, safe to say not only music but disco especially has always been something that made you groove?

Oh yes I have loved disco since I first played my mum’s Boney M album over and over on her record player. It just makes me want to smile from ear to ear, put my most sequined outfit on and get up and dance till I can’t feel my feet any longer.

Andy, you have played at such iconic events such as CREAMFIELDS, LOVE PARADE and MINISTRY OF SOUND (UK) , That’s quite an impressive resume. What has been your favourite event to perform at or person you have performed with?  What’s been the highlight in your career so far personally? And why?

The Love parade at Leeds in the UK playing to 300,000 people was pretty epic and is always at the top of my list. We also did a lot of the Party in the Park festivals in the UK  with Kylie Minogue during the Madison Avenue days to huge crowds and I always loved DJing in Ibiza especially at Manumission.

Is there anyone you would like to perform or collab with?

Nile Rogers would be amazing. His knowledge of Disco and his musical talent is awe inspiring.

In your journey as a performer/dj/producer have you changed?  Is life much different for you from when you started out? 

We are definitely more seasoned performers now, ha ha! And we know what we love and what works for us. Life is definitely a lot more busy for us now as we have two small children also.

2020 was a year full of uncertainty and change and for some the year came as a blessing for some a curse. How do you rate your 2020?

It was certainly different that’s for sure right!! In so many ways it was a blessing as we got to slow down and spend more quality time with our kids. And we got more time to write in the studio which is always a plus. But it was hard not seeing our friends and extended family for so long.

Are you glad to be getting back to performing in front of a real crowds?

Oh yes it’s amazing and we appreciate it even more now. I think everyone has that extra appreciation of just being out there and living life and being free to do the things we love.

What's next for you? What can we expect in 2021 and beyond?

We’ve got three singles being released in the next few months. Our second single has a fun collab with a famous singer from the 80s . We’ll being doing a lot of great activities on our TIK TOK and Instagram accounts also including some live DJ sets so tune in to those @superdiscoclub

Interview by Michelle Symes May 2021