Hook N Sling

Anthony Maniscalco (born 12 November 1977), better known by his stage name Hook N Sling, is an Australian record producer, songwriter and DJ, currently residing in Los Angeles, California.

Musical career

In 2007 he received an ARIA Music Awards nomination, a DMC Buzz Chart No. 1 and several Pete Tong plays for his breakout tune "The Bump". Hook N Sling has played at venues and festivals across the world including Pacha, Space Ibiza, Global Gathering, Future Music Festival and Stereosonic.

In 2011 he toured the United States and played with Wolfgang Gartner at the infamous Music Box in Los Angeles. He also claimed a Hype Machine number one with the track "Take You Higher" with Goodwill.

In February 2012 he set off on a tour across the United States, Dominican Republic and Canada.

In 2014 his single "Tokyo by Night" was released with a remix from Swedish DJ Axwell on his label Axtone. The remix premiered on 18 April 2014 and gained BBC Radio 1 support from Danny Howard. It topped the Beatport charts the week after its release.

Discography Extended plays

Singles YearTitleRelease dateLabelNote2007 "The Bump" 2007 Hussle Recordings 2008 "The Best Thing (2008)" 21 July 2008 No. 27 ARIA Singles Chart 2009 "Working Kings Cross" (with Adam K) 20 July 2009 2010 "Gotta Make a Move" (featuring Snob Scrilla) 7 February 2010 Astrx 2011 "Diamonds in the Sky" (with TV Rock featuring Rudy) 18 March 2011 Flamingo Recordings No. 12 DMC Ade Buzz Chart "Edge of the Earth" (with Richard Dinsdale and Sam Obernik) 12 July 2011 Stealth Recordings "Take You Higher" (with Goodwill) 28 July 2011 Astrx No. 1 Hype Machine, Gold Sales in Belgium, No. 1 iTunes (Main Singles Chart) in Belgium, No. 1 iTunes (Electronic Singles Chart) in Italy2012 "Surrender" (with Evermore) 25 June 2012 Spinnin' Records No. 7 Beatport (Progressive House Chart) "Reason" (with NERVO) 7 September 2012 No. 2 Beatport (Main Chart), No. 4 Hype Machine2013 "Don't You Know" 26 April 2013 No. 3 ARIA Club Chart, No. 9 Beatport (Progressive House Chart) "Magnet" (with Chris Willis) 5 August 2013 2014 "Celebrate" (Hook n Sling Remix) (vs. Empire of the Sun) 25 February 2014 Capitol Records "Tokyo by Night" (Axwell Remix) (featuring Karin Park) 28 April 2014 Axtone Records No. 1 Beatport (Main Chart) "Tokyo by Night" (featuring Karin Park) 20 October 2014 Diversion Recordings "Momentum" 10 November 2014 Doorn Records No. 1 DMC ADE Buzz Chart (16 October 2014) 2015 "Break Yourself" (featuring Far East Movement and Pusha T) 14 August 2015 Polydor 2016 "Love on Me" (with Galantis) 30 September 2016 Big Beat Records 2017 "Open Your Eyes" (with Sam Feldt) 24 February 2017 Spinnin' Records "If You're Hearing This" (with Parson James and Betty Who) 30 June 2017 RCA Records "Arms Around Me" (featuring Digital Farm Animals) 25 August 2017 Hook Industries Inc. 2018 "Shoot Down The Sun" 13 April 2018 "Turning Me On" 23 November 2018 Spinnin' Records 2019 "Superstars" (featuring The Loose Cannons) 6 September 2019 2021 "Break My Heart" (featuring Nico & Vinz) 26 November 2021 Universal Music 2022 "Afterparty" (with Loud Luxury) 2 December 2022 Armada Music

Music videos

Remixes

Mix compilations 2008 Clubbers Guide Ministry of Sound 2009 Progression 2 (Ministry of Sound) 2010 Clubbers Guide Ministry of Sound 2011 The Annual Ministry of Sound

Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

Berlin Music Video Awards The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international music festival that promotes the art of music videos.