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THE SHRINK x SHAWN CARTWRIGHT x JASON KINETIC

"PUMP IT UP"

  • The legendary architects of all‑time anthems "Nervous Breakdown" and "Are You Ready To Party" are back, and this time The Shrink join forces with Bringthenoise heavy-hitters Shawn Cartwright & Jason Kinetic to resurrect another classic for a new era.

  • "Pump it Up" 2026 builds on the melody of the original from 2002, applying a distinctly Germanic, tech‑trance dimension, packed with drive & tension whilst retaining that core "The Shrink"attitude.

THE ARTISTS

THE SHRINK

The Shrink was founded in 1997 and released their first record in 1998 on Dutch label Nutrition. After a sub-licensing to NEO Records UK, the first release “Nervous Breakdown” became a worldwide hit in more than 50 countries. It even reached the UK top 40. 

In 2000 another UK top 40 hit followed with “Are You Ready To Party?” on Dave Pearce’s famous label NuLife/BMG. 

In 2010/2011 The Shrink reached the number 1 for several weeks in the Music Week Upfront Club Chart and all other dance and Club charts in the UK with Nervous Breakdown feat MC Pryme and was licensed to Loverush Digital UK.

The Shrink played around the globe in its glory days. In 2006 The Shrink stopped performing and focused on producing. 

  • SHAWN CARTRIGHT

    Chief Audio Officer of Bringthenoise// Recordings and hard dance/trance DJ Producer.

    His productions have not only landed on Tidy Trax compilations, but have also been released across some of the most respected labels in the hard dance world, including:
    Mohawk, Cheeky Trax, Audio Abuse, Bring The Noise, Hit The Deck, B2T, CN Recordings, Hard As Nails, and more.

    Shawn’s music has earned major support from across the scene, including plays and recognition from: BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Amber D, Tidy Boys, Lisa Pin‑Up, K90, Brisk, General Bounce, Criostasis, and many more.

  • JASON KINETIC

    Owner of Bringthenoise// Recordings and long-standing tech-trance DJ Producer.

    Jason's tracks have seen support from Judge Jules on Radio 1, Marcus Schulz, Sean Tyas, Scott Bond, DJ Choose, Graham Gold, Jan Loper, Suzy Solar, Scot Project, Agnelli & Nelson, Systematic Parts, Sean Tyas & more.

    Jason has DJ'ed across the UK and Ibiza for brands including Xstatic, Bringthenoise//, Passion, Tidy Weekender, Genesis, Escape, Noise Addicts, H4z3d, Nyce1 Unleashed, Affinity, Ibiza Trance Event & more, alongside artists such as David Rust, Anne Savage, DJ Choose and Andy Farley.

DJ SUPPORT

PUMP IT UP COMES WITH GLOBAL SUPPORT FROM

K90 (UK)
Brisk (AU)
Suzy Solar (US)
DJ Panda (IT)
R3boot (DE)
DJ Enchanted (NL)
Criostasis (PL)
Rocco Jonsson (SE)
Louk (UK)
Dean Zone (UK)
General Bounce (UK)
2mindS (UK)
Big CMV (UK)
Hayes & Harker (UK)
Paul Mendez (UK)

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