Kryoman: Half Man, Half Machine

Andrew Moore, also known as Kryoman, has been in the electronic music industry for over 15 years.

He has witnessed the evolution of dance music since it first came about. Kryoman started out during the early warehouse rave days, and has continued to amaze fans and ravers as the industry grew and rose from the underground.

Kryoman is half man and half machine. He has come to be known as a robot, and is the brains behind both the audio and visual aspects of many EDM artist sets and tours around the world. Kryoman has designed a number of technological aspects that are going into the "Aokify America Tour", including the arc, the claws, the 3D robots and Aoki's show jacket. The arc is an archer's bow wrapped with high-powered multicolored LED that shoots CO2 out of the bow.

The claws are two hands that are loaded with high-powered multicolored LED that also shoots outs CO2 for over 40 feet. The 3D robots are concealed as pieces of the staging and look like four stacked towers.

However, they come alive during the set as transformers and walk around the stage shooting clouds of freezing gas.

Lastly, Steve Aoki's show jacket is a high collared leather vest covered in high-powered multicolored LED with his tour logo on the back.

While on tour with Steve Aoki, Empty Lighthouse had the opportunity to interview Kryoman at their stop in Columbus about his background, upcoming plans and more. We also had the opportunity to witness the amazing set - read on!

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: How did you get your start in music?
KRYOMAN: I have been heavily involved in electronic music for 15 years, but got my first real break when I started to collaborate with David Guetta four years ago.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: How did you come up with the name "Kryoman"?
KRYOMAN: It's very Marvel and comic book style set up - the word "cryo" derived from our use of cold gas effects in our performances and then man as kind of like a super hero "Batman" for instance.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: Who do you consider your musical influences?
KRYOMAN: The Prodigy, Daft Punk and Chemical Brothers have all inspired me throughout my career.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: In spare time, who are some bands and artists you listen to?
KRYOMAN: So much man, the list would go off the page. I listen to everything.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: What has been your most memorable experience while touring?
KRYOMAN: Opening the American Music Awards with Nicki Minaj, that was an amazing experience.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: Tell us about recently working with Paris Hilton and Lil Wayne!
KRYOMAN: Those guys rock! Paris is an amazing girl, we have been friends for a while and I love having her a part of the EDM movement.

She is loved and respected by all the big names in EDM.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be and why?
KRYOMAN: I have an upcoming collaboration with Akon and I am really looking forward to that.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: If you could invent anything in the world, what would it be?
KRYOMAN: I would like to invent a method of harnessing the true power of stem cells technology to cure all diseases, including aging.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you want to have with you?
KRYOMAN: My fiancee Carly, my iPhone and a solar charger.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: What advice would you give to young people looking to succeed in the industry?
KRYOMAN: Dream big - believe in yourself - be yourself.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: When you hit a creativity block, what re-inspires you?
KRYOMAN: Movies, double espresso and meeting interesting people.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: What are your upcoming plans in regards to more touring, recording and releases?
KRYOMAN: Releasing my track "Crowdfucker" for free download on November 15th with a new movie featuring Steve Aoki and the Aokify America Tour. We are also designing a new show for Steve Aoki in 2014, which is top secret.

I am also remixing Par Hilton's "Good Time" to be released at the end of the year hopefully. I will also be doing a collaboration with Akon, and some other top secret project.

EMPTY LIGHTHOUSE: Anything else you would like to add?
KRYOMAN: Yes! To everyone reading this, come and find us, get involved. We love our fans and people intrigued by what we do. Let's come together!

For more information and news on Kryoman's recent tour dates and releases, visit http://www.kryoman.com for constant updates, and be sure to download his newest single "Crowdfucker", available on November 15th on BeatPort.