Biography highlights: Originating in Milan, Crookers started as a duo (Phra and Bot) and continued as a solo act after Bot left in 2012. The project blends electro house with ghetto-house and dance-punk influences, yielding high-energy club tracks and diverse collaborations. Phra has steered Crookers through a prolific catalog, critical acclaim, and mainstream crossovers.
Discography (recent to older) – Sixteen Chapel (2015, Dim Mak / Ciao Recs); From Then Until Now (2012, Southern Fried); Dr Gonzo (2011, Mad Decent); Tons of Friends (2010, Southern Fried); Tons of Remixes (2010, Southern Fried); Crookers Showcase (2009, Avex Trax).
Top hit – Day N Nite (Kid Cudi vs Crookers), a crossover club favorite that reached UK charts and high placements on US charts, cementing Crookers in the global dance canon. Crookers has also earned notable recognition, including the Beatport Music Award for Best Indie Dance / Nu Disco remix in 2009 and a major-label signing with Interscope Records in 2010. Pitchfork and other outlets highlighted Sixteen Chapel for its critical reception.
Upcoming 2025 tour dates in Italy include No Fun in Cadeo (Sep 19, 2025), Distilleria Indie in San Pietro in Campo (Sep 20), Badafest in the Forlì-Cesena region (Sep 21), and Festa Campestre Vidulis near Udine (Sep 27). If you\u2019re chasing a high-energy live set or a club-focused performance, Crookers delivers with the same relentless energy you\u2019ve come to expect from the project.
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