CLMD

CLMD
CLMD
Background information
Birth name	Martin Alexander Bjercke
Also known as	Martin Danielle, Martin Braph
Born	(1988-01-22) 22 January 1988
Origin	Snarøya, Norway
Genres	Progressive house, Electronica, Pop
Occupation(s)	DJ, record producer, remixer
Instruments	Music sequencer, synthesizers, drum machine
Labels	UPNORTH Recordings / Sony Music (2012–present) Ultra Music (2012 -present) Axtone SIZE Records (2011-2012) Trice Recordings/ Armada Records Rising Music Strictly Rhythm TriCircle Recordings
Associated acts	Bruno Mars, Estelle, Madonna, Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Swedish House Mafia, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Eric Prydz

Members	Martin Danielle

Past members	Carl Louis, Martin Danielle (2009 -2014)

CLMD - is a Norwegian music producer.

CLMD is a project and concept driven forward by Martin Danielle, with the vision of creating an audio and visual experience where creativity, art, music and pop-culture all blends in fusion of electronic music. The idea of blending visual art, avant-garde and pop-culture, along with blending the inspiration of true Norwegian nature into the process of music creation, makes you not only want to listen to the music, but rather experience it—with more than just one of your senses involved.

Early life

CLMD started as a project between Carl Louis and Martin Danielle. Carl & Martin first met at the age of 6, and have been close friends ever since. During their high school years, they got introduced to house music and the art of dj'ing. They are often quoted saying that C-Mos - "2 Million Ways (Axwell Remix)" was the track that got them into electronic music.

Career

CLMDs first international recognized hit was "The Message" under the artist name Carl Louis & Martin Danielle. The track was picked up by Chris Lake and his Rising Music Label and charted by Axwell in 2010. It also went top 10 on Beatport Top 100. This sparked the interest from many big labels, among others Atlantic Records, Big Beat. For Atlantic, Carl and Martin got the opportunity to do official remixes for Bruno Mars (Just The Way You Are) and for Estelle (Fall in Love). The duo then decided to sign with Steve Angellos' SIZE Records, where Carl & Martin released their debut EP, "Little EP" in 2011.

In 2012 Carl & Martin re-branded themselves as "CLMD", started their own label, "UPNORTH Recordings" and signed a worldwide distribution deal with Sony Music. The first release on UPNORTH was the smash hit "Black Eyes & Blue". The song sold to platinum in Norway and was the 3rd most played song on Norwegian radio in 2012. "Black Eyes & Blue" was also the opening track for The Ultra Music Festival 2012 Official After Movie. Their release "The Stockholm Syndrome" sold 6x platinum in Norway.

As a DJ act CLMD have played all over North America and Europe. Some of their major shows includes; Support for Madonna on her MDNA tour (Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway) Roseland Ballroom (w/Thomas Gold), Size Matters (Governors Island, NY, NY and Fontainebleau, Miami FL,) Club Life (w/Tiesto, Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway)

As of the summer 2014, Carl decided to leave CLMD to focus on his solo career. Martin Danielle is now continuing CLMD as a project and brand. Their release "Wild Men" feat. Sirena is the last release as a duo. The last show as a group where the both played together was at Tulinløkka, Oslo.

In 2015 Martin released three tracks under CLMD. "Keep Dreaming" featuring the vocals of Jared Lee on Ultra Records/Sony Music was released in January. The video featured Playmate Amanda Cerny, which brought additional attention to the track and which lead to Martins US TV debut on The Morning Show on Playboy TV.

2016 started with the release of the most selling CLMD release to date, "Dust" featuring Astrid S. Martin has also revealed plans to release an album in the spring of 2016

Awards and Nominations

Accolades
Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Recipient/Nominated Work	Result
2013	P3 Gull	Newcomer of the Year	CLMD	Nominated

References

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