| AUX-88 | |
| Origin: | Michigan |
| Instrument: | Vocals, Synthesizer, and Drum Machine |
| Genre: | Electro |
| Years Active: | 1993-Present |
| Label: | [DIRECT BEAT and ELECTROSTATIC] |
| Associated Acts: | Rx-7 Sight Beyond Sight |
From the eastside of Detroit Michigan, AUX88 is anelectronic band composed of the duo TOMTOM (TommyHamilton) and POSATRONIX (William “BJ” Smith). The group originally included members Keith Tucker andAnthony Horton, who left the group to pursue otheropportunities.
AUX88 has released numerous records,primarily on 430 West and Direct Beat Records, including“Direct Drive,” “My Aux Mind,” “I Need to Freak,” “Shake it” and“Play it Loud.” Their debut album “Bass Magnetic” was releasedin 1993, followed by “Is It Man or Machine?” in 1996. From 1999to 2005, AUX88 would go on to release a CD in the “ElectroBoogie’’ series of mixed albums, their self-titled, third album“AUX88,””Xeo-Genetic,” ”Black Tokyo’’ and “Mad Scientist.”
AUX88 contributed to Detroit techno as well as to the global electronicmusic scene. As recognition for their contributions, AUX88 wontwo Detroit Music Awards in 1999 for “Outstanding Electronic/Dance Artist/Group” and “Outstanding Electronic/DanceRecording” for “Play It Loud,” as well as being awarded with aSpirit of Detroit Award in 2022.