Mosquito News

Mosquito in Battle Of Big Thinking!

2011-01-07T11:54:00.007Z

November 2010

Mosquito were commissioned by Haymarket magazine's "Campaign" to produce and film, a 3 camera shoot, and subsequent edit of their prestigious event, "The Battle Of Big Thinking". http://www.bobtvideos.com/ Held at the British Library, it featured " a diet of provocation, new ideas, neat and nickable observations, all served up in a great mixture of presentations and performance by the brightest people in the business."

Call On Mosquito!

2011-01-07T11:30:00.005Z

November 2010

Mosquito were commissioned by "Done and Dusted" to create a mix for "T4: Stars of 2010" for a section featuring Keith Lemmon of "Celebrity Juice" fame and Deanne Berry of "Call On Me" video fame. The dynamic duo performed an "energetic" aerobic routine to a bewildered Earls Court audience!

Mosquito TV Cover Printweek Power 100!

2011-01-06T15:10:00.008Z

July 2010

Mosquito were commissioned by Haymarket magazine's "Printweek", to film, produce and edit coverage of Printweek's Power 100, a countdown of the big players in the Print industry, and attended by the great and the good from that industry. Held at Stationers Hall in the heart of the City of London, the event was a huge success, and Mosquito TV were proud to capture the nights events for the magazine.

Mosquito On The Beach!

2011-01-06T15:03:00.004Z

July 2010

Mosquito were commissioned to do special sound design arrangments of popular 2010 Hits for Done and Dusted's "T4: On The Beach", for a music quiz featuring JLS. The segment was a big success and nearly stumped the lads.

Warner Bros Licence Mosquito Track For "The Mentalist"

2010-06-10T13:42:00.010+01:00

May 2010

Mosquito were thrilled to find out one of their tracks, "You Move Me" featuring the amazing vocals of Rob Elliott, has been licenced by Warner Bros for their hit show, "The Mentalist", broadcasting on CBS in the US, Five in the UK and all over the World. The episode is entitled "Rose-Colored Classes", and "You Move Me" features in the High School Reunion scene at the
top of the show.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

2010-03-11T14:59:00.008Z

March 2010

"Away you go!" Mosquito's rearrangement of the classic TV theme "We Are The Champions" is on air now as Sport Relief kicks off.

See it all this week (08/03/10) on the CBBC channel at 4.30 pm, or all next week mon to fri (15/03/10) on BBC1 at 4.30. It features Paddy McGuiness as Host, with a whole range of Sports stars as celeb guests, including Amir Khan.

To watch on BBC iPlayer, click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/cbbc/episode/b00rblyt/Sport_Relief_Does_We_Are_the_Champions_Episode_1/

FA "Respect" Campaign

2010-03-11T14:44:00.005Z

February 2010

Mosquito were asked to undertake the sound design for two new adverts for the FA's latest "Respect" campaign, aimed at players playing at all levels of football, including Children.

The adverts were officially launched at Wembley during England's International friendly against Eygpt.

To see the ad, and hear Mosquito's work, click here: http://www.thefa.com/Leagues /Respect.aspx

"Pet Squad" Vocal Arrangement

2010-03-11T14:26:00.005Z

January 2010

Mosquito have been asked to do the vocal arrangement for an upbeat big band style title song for Darrall MacQueen's latest 52 part animated series entitled, "Pet Squad". Looks like it will be a quirky, fun show! Watch this space.

We Are The Champions!

2009-12-18T12:02:00.004Z

November/ December 2009

Mosquito have been commissioned to update and do a re-arrangement of the classic Children's BBC theme tune for "We Are The Champions", as originally broadcast in the 70's and 80's, but returning for a week as part of BBC's Sport Relief.

It's been a great honour and great fun working on such a recognisable theme tune, and can't wait to hear it being sung by a whole new generation of kids.

"My Favourite Things" With Myleene Klass...

2009-10-15T12:24:00.003+01:00

October 2009

Matt Mosquito was recently approached by Cartoonito (SKY channel 619) to help arrange and produce a new version of The Sound Of Musics', "My Favourite Things" featuring the lovely Myleene Klass on Piano, and lots of working Mums and toddlers singing.

It's for a shiny new Promo featuring on the Cartoonito channel, and also got a mention in yesterday's "Sun" newspaper, in their TV Biz section.

To check it out and have a good ol' singalong, go to: http://sing.cartoonito.co.uk/sing/

Mosquito Compose for Disney...

2009-10-15T12:07:00.005+01:00

September 2009

Matt Mosquito has composed and produced 3 songs for Playhouse Disney, for their new Bedtime show, "Snuggle Time".

Matt was proud to work alongside Dot To Dot Productions, to provide some upbeat singalong songs to sing before bed, including "Brusha Brusha" and "Jiggle Wiggle". To join in and singalong go to: www2.disney.co.uk/DisneyChannel/playhouse//bedtime/

Enjoy!

Dot to Dot...

2009-08-19T12:45:00.004+01:00

August 2009

Mosquito Music have just been commissioned by award winning Children's Production Company, Dot to Dot, to compose and produce music for an exciting new TV project. Watch this space for more news!

Dean Lennon Showcase Success

2009-08-19T12:24:00.007+01:00

June/ July 2009

Finally the wait was over, and Dean Lennon performed his first solo live performances to two appreciative audiences. A headline slot at Electroqueer's night at Zigfried Von Underbelly, followed by Dean's showcase at 93 Feet East. Dean was supported by the hottest girl group in town, The Dolly Rockers, and by all accounts Dean's future looks bright. Check out the response from Raj at Electroqueer, and watch out for future gigs, well worth seeing!

The Cameleonz "Should I Stay" (Mosquito Remix)

2009-05-13T13:50:00.005+01:00

May 2009

Mosquito have been asked to do a remix of The Cameleonz, "Should I Stay"which gets a full chart release on June 22nd 2009. The Cameleonz are touring the UK as we speak, and will also be touring with Leon Jackson, winner of X Factor, and Same Difference this summer.

For a sneak preview of the video, the mixes, and tour dates check out: www.thecameleonz.com

Dean Lennon EQ Interview

2009-05-13T13:44:00.005+01:00

May 2009

Future Electro Pop Sensation tm "Dean Lennon" has his 1st exclusive interview with leading Pop Blog "Electroqueer". See what he says about working with me, Matt Mosquito: www.electroqueer.com

Also check out Dean's Myspace page for Live shows coming soon: www.myspace.com/deanlennonmusic

That's all folks!

"Here On My Own"

2009-05-13T13:18:00.005+01:00

March 2009

Matt and long time friend, Mitch Stevens, a top vocalist who has toured with St Etienne and Dannii Minogue, and provided lead and backing vocals for numerous chart hits, have begun a songwriting partnership, and there first song together is called "Here On My Own".

It's a Pop ballad, and Matt is now working on a number of versions. The track has already had interest from A&R, with it's chart friendly sound.

Please visit: www.mosquitomusic.com to take a listen.

"I'm Gonna' Get You"

2009-05-13T12:35:00.004+01:00

February 2009

Mosquito enter the studio with Angie Brown of Bizarre Inc fame, (UK Top 40 Number 2, "I'm Gonna' Get You").

Along with meldodic Pop songwriter, Joe Page, they co-write "Rely On Yourself" with Angie. Matt is currently working on a number of different mixes for the Dance/ House/ Electro crowd. Watch this space!

Dean Lennon - Electro Pop Lift Off Has Commenced

2008-11-05T11:26:00.006Z

November 2008

Matt and Mosquito are proud to announce the launch of "Dean Lennon", Electro Pop sensation heading to a Dancefloor and Radio near you soon!

Matt has produced and Co-written Dean's tracks, and "See Through" is currently Number 2 in the Electroqueer charts... Watch this space for more exciting news.

Dean has already done a number of interviews, and the tracks are going down a storm! Check out what people are saying...

Fizzypop Interview

http://myfizzypop.blogspot.com/2008/11/pop-potential-dean-lennon-on-digital.html

Electroqueer Blog

http://zxlcreative.blogs.com/electroqueer/2008/11/dean-lennon-is-out-of-the-box-listen-to-see-through-and-trapped-now.html

Mosquito TV Launch

2008-10-21T12:20:00.006+01:00

October 2008

Matt Thomas launches Mosquito TV, sister company to Mosquito Music, and Digital Media content providers for the future of the Web.

Mosquito TV's first prestigious project is produce the video content for Haymarket's Marketing magazines, Virtual Fair.

www.mosquitotv.tv

Splenda Brown Sugar Radio Ad

2008-10-21T11:41:00.006+01:00

October 2008

Mosquito compose and produce a jazzy, laid back number for "Splenda Brown Sugar" adverts featuring on the Capital Radio Network, starring top Chef Anthony Worrall Thompson, and a number of delicious recipes.

Listen in at 95.8 FM...

Cartoonito Hi5 Promo

2008-10-21T11:39:00.009+01:00

October 2008

Mosquito compose and produce Cartoonito's Hi5 song and webspots for the new UK series of Hi5, which will be airing as a Promo on Cartoonito (Sky channel 619) for the next few months.

Matt composed and produced the song, the promo was shot at Teddington Studios, and then post production was completed at Wildtracks in Soho.

Featuring the vocal talents of the UK cast, Emma, Cat, Jenny, Luke and Chris who Matt has been working closely with as Musical Director for the series.

Billiam Hit No 23 in UK Top 40

2008-06-26T10:49:00.004+01:00

June 2008

Boyband "Billiam" reach No 23 in the UK Top 40 with "My Generation", featuring Mosquito's radio friendly remix. The first new boyband to hit the charts in a long time, so well done to the boys!

An album is to follow featuring Mosquito produced tracks. Watch this space...

It's a Hi 5 For Mosquito!

2008-06-26T10:39:00.004+01:00

June 2008

Mosquito chosen as Music Director and Producer of the UK version of popular Pre-school Pop show, "Hi 5", already a big hit around the World. Featuring a brand new UK cast, Matt will be working on a number of catchy Pop songs for the show.

Watch this space for news, but Hi 5 will be hitting TV screens this autumn.

Billiam on tour with Girls Aloud

2008-05-07T10:20:00.008+01:00

May/ June 2008

Boyband "Billiam", with remixes and tracks produced by Mosquito, are currently on tour around the UK with Girls Aloud.

"My Generation", follow up single to their top 40 hit "Beautiful Ones", gets an official release on June 16th, featuring the full Mosquito Remix.

Mosquito Compose "Comedy Sketchbook" Titles

2008-05-07T10:03:00.006+01:00

April/ May 2008
Mosquito compose Titles and incidental music for "Comedy Sketchbook", BBC1 Wednesday nights at 10.40pm.

Comedy Sketchbook hosted by one of Britain’s best comedic talents, Angus Deayton, rates well averaging over 2.2 million viewers.

Mosquito/ Samuel Reynolds, "Fugitive"

2008-01-09T00:02:00.000Z

December 2007/ January 2008
It was a productive end to 2007 for Matt, and Mosquito. Having met up-and-coming New York Singer Songwriter, Samuel Reynolds through Professional Music website, "Song Tank", Matt and Sam recorded together late December 2007. The track Sam chose to sing on their first night of working together was "Fugitive".

Matt was immediately taken by Sam's soulful, heartfelt vocal, backed by a melodic acoustic guitar, and set about producing a track that he hoped would do Sam's song justice.

Please take a listen, (along with the video), we hope you like it...

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 11

2007-10-30T22:37:00.000Z

24th October 2007

Mosquito produced vocalist Elliott plays 1st gig at Bullet Bar, Kentish Town.

Tracks played: Painting By Numbers, I Will Have You, I'll Miss You, Space, Sunshine. Rob's beautiful vocals seem to go down well.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 10

2007-10-30T18:09:00.000Z

9th September 2007

First airing of Mosquito's titles and incidental music for CBBC's classic Art show, "SMart", airing on Wednesday's BBC1 and Sunday's BBC2, presented by Mark Speight.

August 2007

Mosquito's Club favourite "Get Dirty" featuring Rob Elliott, is chosen for Five's Promo campaign for Courtney Cox's US hit "Dirt". It features for 2 months on Five most nights.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 9

2007-10-30T15:56:00.000Z

10th May 2007

Happy and exciting news, Matt and Mosquito Music sign with BDi Music Publishers, Worldwide media publishing company. Matt's work will now be looked after by the wonderful Sarah Liversedge.

April 2007

Mosquito open Indiestore in UK for all their latest tracks and downloads.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 8

2007-10-30T15:44:00.000Z

30th March 2007

First airing of Mosquito's incidental music for "Totally Dr Who" CBBC's spin off show from the World famous BBC show "Doctor Who" starring David Tennant.

Matt's incidental music can be heard throughout the show on Friday evenings on BBC1.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 7

2007-10-30T12:27:00.001Z

31st January 2007

Mosquito Music is heard all over the World quite literally, as Matt composes the title theme and incidental music for Emirates Airlines in flight entertainment channels, on all their flights.

December 2006

Mosquito open Spreadshirt store with Tee Shirts, Sweatshirts and other goods featuring the funky Mosquito logo designed by Rod Hunt.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 6

2007-10-30T12:11:00.000Z

November 2006

Matt begins a long term collaboration with young and talented soulful singer, Dean Lennon, firstly composing and producing a number of tracks for a boyband called "Digital" featuring Dean, along with Baz, Josh, Charlie and Ian.

"Digital" and Mosquito's 1st success is the placement of "Digital's" Electro 80's reworking of "San Frandisco" on CD Pool's November Dance compilation, alongside Madonna and Janet Jackson's latest tracks, and the hottest underground Club cuts.

The Digital boys go on to perform successfully at Popshow, a showcase of new Pop acts at the Soho Revue Bar, London, and across the UK. Unfortunately they disband due to personal issues as management and record labels show an interest.

The collaboration between Matt and Dean continues.

September 2006

Mosquito chosen as finalist in the X-Press 2 "Kill 100" remix competition, and given a Web release of their version. With Combined download sales, Mosquito, help X-press 2 reach No 6 in the UK Dance chart.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 5

2007-10-30T12:04:00.000Z

25th August 2005

First airing of Mosquito's cutting egde, sound design, title theme for "Blast Friday", a youth Arts show on BBC2. Producer Gilly Longton wanted a piece of music that didn't adhere to a conventional musical form, and Matt enjoyed the freedom this gave him.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 4

2007-10-30T11:34:00.000Z

10th March 2006

First airing of Mosquito's title theme and incidental music for ITV2's "Testdrive My Girlfriend". Matt was asked to compose a 50's Kitsch sounding title theme, and called upon the vocal talents of Mitch Stevens. Mitch is a top vocalist who's toured with amongst others, St Etienne, Dannii Minogue, and provided vocals on many well known tracks.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 3

2007-10-30T11:25:00.000Z

24th September 2005

First airing of Mosquito's title theme and incidental music for "Jordan and Peter: Marriage and Mayhem". The show gains 1.5 million viewers, ITV2's highest ever viewing figures.

Airs for eight weeks, eventually transfers to ITV1 for entire series, and is then sold to E Entertainment Channel in USA.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 2

2007-10-25T12:58:00.001+01:00

26th June 2005

DJ Eddy Temple Morris features Mosquito's "(Who's) Watching Me" on XFM's "The Remix".

"Brilliant, very good work from newcomers to The Remix." Eddy Temple Morris

3rd July 2005

"(Who's) Watching Me" gets a repeat play on The Remix, and discussions start about releasing it on an independent label.

Mosquito - The Story So Far - Part 1

2007-10-25T12:25:00.000+01:00

15th November 2004

The Pringles Christmas advert featuring Mosquito's "San Frandisco" showcasing the soulful vocals of Rob Elliott, airs on ITV for first time.

16th November 2004

Renowned Dance label "Champion Records" expresses an interest in signing "San Frandisco"

19th November 2004

Al Jamieson of "Ambush Management" part of the 19 Group decides to take on "San Frandisco" to gain record deal

10th December 2004

Pringles ad airs to 16 million viewers during live final of "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here"