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ADIN, spearheads the forefront of a flurry of talented techno producers to come out of the Netherlands. But unlike a large wealth of his native counterparts, Adin’s story has seen the DJ craft his unique sonic style through a colourful past, and amalgamation between the dark and light of his life.
Making a rapid and far-reaching impact on the electronic music scene over the course of his double-decade career, it was the move from Ajdin’s war-torn birthplace of Bosnia to a Rotterdam record store in his youth that marked the first stepping stone on his eventual ladder to success. Taking early inspiration from iconic producers such as Masters At Work, Roger Sanchez and Erick Morillo, it was his dub mix of Sandy Rivera’s ‘Freak’ on Simon Dunmore’s Defected Records that was championed all over the scene.
By 2007, Ajdin had become one of the most in-demand artists in the business, touring worldwide with a schedule of more than 30 shows per month. A technical wizard on the decks, his obsession with house, techno and multiple sub-genres shone through immediately. Stepping things up a notch, it was a meeting with Pasquale Rotella that changed the course of Ajdin’s future as he switched the melodic sounds of his EDC NY set to more dark and industrial tones half-way through the performance. The brave and somewhat adventurous gamble was wholeheartedly rewarded, with Ajdin’s performance ranked as one of Rolling Stone’s “25 raviest moments of EDC.” Always one to go with the moment rather than to meticulously plan out sets, it is this party-ready approach that saw him become a key member of Insomniac’s events early on, playing further sets at EDC Orlando, Mexico, Japan and the Las Vegas showpiece event. Now firmly established as one of Holland’s finest techno exports, Ajdin has also performed at Mysteryland, Sensation, Creamfields, Elrow, the iconic Womb Tokyo venue, Free Your Mind Festival and Free Your Mind with Sasha and John Digweed.
Having honed his craft on vinyl long before his 2004 debut in the production studio, ADIN has amassed universal plaudits via his insatiable back catalogue, vibrant track selections and instinctive ability to read a crowd. Making incredible music that resonates further than just the confines of gruff dancefloor beats, Ajdin’s ADIN alias has garnered a reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking producer & DJ, fusing his driven tones with an emotional blend of melodic techno. Carving a niche signature sound which has seen the Dutch artist amass the support of the finest names in the underground scene, including Joris Voorn, Nic Fanciulli, Maya Jane Coles, Richie Hawtin, Hot Since 82, and Josh Butler, ADIN is also the founder of his own ADIN Records imprint.
With the label playing host to his sumptuous mix of warm underground music, including tracks like ‘Fargo,’ ‘Adria’, and ‘Alive’, ADIN’s infectious devotion to house and techno has found a true calling after many years spent spreading his powerful production prowess across the studio, with deep influenced records that resonate broadly with a respective nod to the producer’s past.
Diversifying his musical output through a combination of atmospheric tracks, ADIN faces 2018 and beyond with a fresh impetus, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the career of the revered producer. Amassing a reputation as an important purveyor of international techno that resonates broadly, ADIN has established himself as a passionate contributor to the scene, cementing his place as one of the genre’s premiere names.
ANDREW RAYEL has been alternately referred to as “the modern day Mozart,” “the next Armin van Buuren,” “the pride of Moldova.” Considered a rare talent even in the highly competitive field of tech-savvy global DJs and producers, RAYEL is a classically trained pianist and musician whose soaring melodies and original compositions have the power to move all who listen. Possessing an otherworldly talent that draws fans from beyond the world of electronic dance music, RAYEL is also a workaholic, constantly striving to master his craft.
As a DJ, ANDREW RAYEL exudes an unbridled enthusiasm for the music he plays and his onstage performances are electric and filled with physical energy. Drenched in a well-earned sweat after every set, RAYEL earns his position as the band-leader of the crowd before him, stirring up their passion as much with his music selection as with his bodily vigor.
He has DJ’d the world’s biggest festivals, including: Ultra Music Festival in Miami; TomorrowLand in Belgium and TomorrowWorld in Atlanta; Stereosonic in Australia; Global Gathering in the UK and other countries; Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas; Electric Zoo in New York; Transmission Festival in various countries; Ministry of Sound in the UK; Dreamstate in San Bernardino; Electronic Family in Amsterdam; Zoukout in Singapore; and Together Festival in Thailand.
RAYEL is also a regular on the lineup at various ASOT stages around the world. Nightclub residencies see ANDREW RAYEL onstage at superclubs including: Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub in Las Vegas; Marquee and LAVO in New York; Ushuaïa Beach Club in Ibiza; Zouk in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur; Escape in Amsterdam; and Ministry of Sound in London.
A guiding light. A common language. A connection. All those things epitomize AVIRA’s approach to dance music and the effect he has on his global following. Tickling the sweet spot between left-field melodic techno and genuine dance floor appeal, his music exudes a sense of purpose that appeals to casual listeners and purists alike, making the Canadian creator one of the most exciting acts in dance music today.
Born in Kuwait, raised in Egypt and bred in Canada after moving there when he was eight years old, AVIRA wasn’t remarkably obsessed with music throughout his formative years. That is, until he got tasked with creating a short-movie soundtrack as an assignment in high school and discovered Tiësto’s ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ series on a local radio station in Toronto. The combination of those two things struck a chord in him, pushing him to sit down at his computer and spend every bit of spare time on his new-found interest. He hasn’t gotten off that computer since.
“Music completely changed my life”, AVIRA explains. “As I started taking more and more steps into this amazing new world, I began to understand the effect music can have on people’s lives. And to me, that’s exactly what music is about. It’s about emotional release, about making an impact. It’s the perfect medicine for the mind, and I feel like everyone in the world needs a little bit of that. If I can get as many people into a room as possible and have them open up to my ideas, it can be a healing experience that brings people closer together.”
Recent tracks such as ‘The Worship’ (feat. Diana Miro) and ‘Hollow’ (with Armin van Buuren), which AVIRA singles out as his best work to date, are built on that notion. “With these two records, I feel like I’m finally finding my voice. I’ve been making music for almost two decades now, and I’ve had my records played on A State Of Trance as Assaf for nearly eight years. Coming from that background, I feel that my records will always bear a hint of Trance euphoria, and shifting the focus from Assaf to AVIRA has allowed me to connect with an even wider audience. What matters to me is that I can be the person they go to when they want to feel something, that I can be the captain to their musical journey and a global ambassador for dance music. And if my music can inspire them as others have inspired me, if it can help them find their way just like it helped me find mine, I’ll have fulfilled my own purpose as well.”
It takes little to recognize that Armin van Buuren has been one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers in electronic music for over twenty years. His life-long dedication to the scene has earned him a Grammy® nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ (feat. Trevor Guthrie) and critical acclaim for global hit singles such as ‘Blah Blah Blah’, ‘Great Spirit’ (with Vini Vici), ‘Leave A Little Love’ (with Alesso) and ‘Music Means Love Forever’ (with Steve Aoki). Additionally, he claimed the number one spot in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for an unprecedented five times, contributing to the twenty consecutive top 5 spots to date (the most recent being a #3 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll of 2021).
His two-hour radio show, A State of Trance (ASOT), is broadcast weekly from his own radio studio in the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries, as well as online via audio and video live stream on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. ASOT, which surpassed the milestone number of 1000 episodes in January 2021, has grown from a small radio show into a complete dance music brand with stages and events across the globe.
Armin van Buuren has launched several ‘Armin Only’ world tours throughout the years, including the ones based on his albums (‘Imagine’ in 2008, ‘Mirage’ in 2010, ‘Intense’ in 2013 and ‘Embrace’ in 2016) and ‘The Best Of Armin Only’ in 2017. In 2022, two years later than originally planned due to the Corona pandemic, Armin van Buuren will play his most personal and intimate live shows yet through four sold-out shows in the Ziggo Dome: ‘This Is Me’.
In addition to all of this, Armin van Buuren is the co-founder of Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world. The Amsterdam-, NYC- and London-based record label, which was founded in tandem with Maykel Piron and David Lewis, is acclaimed internationally for releasing music across the electronic music spectrum, was voted #7 in Mixmag’s “Label Of The Decade” poll in 2017, and is the six-time winner of “Best Global Record Label” at the International Dance Music Awards in Miami, the sixth of which was won in 2018.
As a performer, Armin had headlined countless shows at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies at Hï Ibiza, in Las Vegas and numerous others.
On December 16, 2019, Armin van Buuren joined forces with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to motivate millions of people to join the movement and fight against plastic pollution. As a Global Oceans Ambassador, Armin will contribute to the worldwide #BeatPlastic campaign: www.arminvanbuuren.com/beatplastic.
To date, Armin has seven full-length artist albums to his name: ‘76’ (2003), ‘Shivers’ (2005), ‘Imagine’ (2008), ‘Mirage’ (2010), ‘Intense’ (2013), ‘Embrace’ (2015) and ‘Balance’ (2019).
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Blastoyz (Aka Kobi Nigreker), is one of the leading artists in the psytrance scene over the past few years, he has been hitting the dance floor since the age of 16, and has created a unique style with an uplifting music production, which has further developed with his strong devotion to music. Year after year, Kobi continues to grow and further his reputation as an in-demand producer and charismatic DJ, loved by his fans. He is known for his hypnotic bassline style and melodies which has become his signature sound.
Romanian native BOg is steadily forging his reputation as a DJ, Producer, Label Owner and Artist with tremendous taste, style, integrity and execution. Currently based in Paris his unique musical vision creates special dance-floor moments across the globe every weekend, whether it’s through his DJ sets that take audiences on a real journey .. or through his music featuring regularly in playlists of renowned peers and DJs at the forefront of the underground scene.
Not one for trends or musical fashions BOg’s understanding of people is key: what they sense, what they feel, what they want to imagine, is a part of what distinguishes him from other DJs and producers. Building an increasing and loyal fanbase BOg is well versed in the art of entertaining the more discerning dance music fans. Layering sounds to help set the mood for long journeys in sets that explore the depths and boundaries of creativity.
Serbian born artist Coeus is undoubtedly one of electronic music’s most exciting prospects. Rising in notoriety at an exponential rate through releases on some of the world’s best-known digital imprints, he continues to make strides with his raw and defined sonic signature.
Renowned for his enriching approach to sound engineering, flooding his productions with deep and intrinsic melodic structures, Coeus has built a refined acoustic identity that has garnered support from some of the biggest names in the business.
His work finds itself at home on many of the most
revered labels in the global electronic dance
music space. Releases on Afterlife, Atlant, Oddity and many more have provided a suitable platform for Coeus to share his musical vision with the world, which has been widely embraced and well-received by electronic music lovers around the globe. Receiving regular support from Tale of Us, Solomun, Adriatique, Ame, Dixon, Innellea, Eelke Kleijn, Kevin De Vries and Fideles, among others – is a testament to the quality and ever-growing capacity of his work.
Outside of the studio, Coeus has dazzled with an array of unforgettable performances. Performing across club spaces and festival stages worldwide regularly, he has flawlessly translated a tangible representation of what he strives to achieve through his production work. This approach has seen him perform alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, with 2022 looking to be his busiest year to date.
With his unrelenting approach to telling every chapter of the Coeus story, he continues to strike a resonant chord with the electronic music world through ceaseless artistic perception and emotional connection through sound.
Although Collé may seem like a newcomer, his experience certainly isn’t. With years of production of many different music styles, his involvement and interest in people and cultures ensured that he developed a unique sound, with a lot of emotion and depth. It feels like a new way of expressing himself through his music. In 2018 he took the scene by storm with his track Owami, one of that year’s anthems. Solomun, Âme, Bedouin, and Black Coffee are just a few of the well-known artists who heavily supported the song.
His music to date has been significant, including releases on labels such as Anjunadeep, Stil vor Talent, trueColors and Balance to name a few.. Collé is one of the creative minds behind the label Point in Time. This imprint focuses on a vocal electronic music direction, being mindful to steer clear of clichés, all the while reaching a wider audience with its unique releases.
The first single on Point in Time was Collé’s own ‘Losing Time’ featuring singer and songwriter Kauf. Losing Time was one of Dixon’s secret weapons that year, entering the Beatport Top 100 and Tale of Clubs “Best of 2020”. Always looking for a sound that is timeless yet original, Collé has exciting plans for the near future!
From a young age, Coone has been mesmerized by music in all its different shapes and forms. The creation of his successful label Dirty Workz was a huge step in this young man’s carreer, allowing him to take his music beyond even his own expectations and also giving new talents within the Hard Dance scene a respectable platform to launch new and exciting sounds into the scene.
y the age of 24, Coone was able to lay down an almost impossible feat; completely selling out one of Belgium’s largest venues with over 10.000 Hard Dance fans for an exclusive event – Coone & theGang. The event has certainly become one of Coone’s most memorable moments, a clear pillar in his life which marked the beginning of big things to come and completely opened the Hard Dance scene in Belgium, boosted by national tv and media coverage. As collaborations with some of Hardstyle’s biggest names rolled in, Coone was able to impress the world with his unique sound within Hardstyle, imprinting a distinct signature sound into hisproductions. His experience has lead him towards a new “Challenge”; to create an album in 30 days including collaborations with some of the Hard Dance scene’s superstars. The album was met with great support in the scene, catapulting Coone to new heights.
Coone’s success within Europe has opened up many doors for him as his eyes are fixed on the horizon, towards the international Hardstyle scene in countries such as Australia and the United States, with a World Tour already in the making.
Without a doubt, Coone lives and breathes Hardstyle. His passion shared by thousands of like-minded souls all over the world, each speaking a universal language. Music. A binding force uniting us all.
Fedde Le Grand is considered to be one of the most defining figures in the fast evolving genre of House music. His influence is felt continually throughout the electronic landscape; Fedde’s beats, grooves, melodies and rhythms surround us all and have done for many years. He’s been credited countless awards and remixed the biggest artists around – from Coldplay, Madonna, will.i.am, Robbie Williams, Everything But The Girl, Fatboy Slim, to Shakira, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Faithless, and his own all-time musical inspiration Michael Jackson. He’s featured the top half of the acclaimed DJ Mag Top 100 for well over a decade and has just returned to an incredible #22 after first entering at the same position all the way back in 2007. Le Grand is here, to stay.
When it comes to solo records ‘Put Your Hands Up For Detroit’ brought him to global attention, but tracks like ‘The Creeps’, ‘Let Me Think About It’, ‘Back & Forth’, ‘Metrum’, ‘So Much Love’, and ‘Sparks (Turn Off Your Mind)’, confirmed him as a versatile powerhouse in the global Dance music industry. Building to his already impressive musical resume are titles like ‘Long Way From Home’, ‘Rockin’ N’ Rollin’, ‘No Good’, ‘Where We Belong’, and ‘Don’t Give Up’, to more recent additions like ‘Love’s Gonna Get You’, ‘Keep On Rising’, ‘Coco’s Miracle’ and a little trip down memory lane with miss Ida Corr joining next to Shaggy on ‘Firestarter‘ as well as the massive ‘Let Me Think About It’ Celebration rework. While enough to dazzle many, both of his albums ‘Output’ (2009) and ‘Something Real’ (2016) include even more smash titles like ‘Cinematic’, ‘Feel Good’, ‘Give Me Some’ and the massive ‘Rhythm Of The Night’. Establishing him as one of the foremost creative forces in electronic music, Le Grand shows no signs of slowing down. Kicking off 2018 with the releases of ‘Bump ‘N Shake’, ‘Monsta’, ‘You Got Me Runnin’, ‘Flex’ featuring General Levy, ‘Hit The Club’, casually adding three free downloads for charity (icw BBIN x DJ Mag) – ‘The Gaming Beat’ featuring Kris Kiss, ‘You Lift Me Up’ and ‘Scream Out Loud’ – while leading into his thankfully received remix for The Chainsmokers’ ‘Side Effects’.
Millions have witnessed him at the world’s biggest festivals and most legendary dance floors: Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Untold Festival, Parookaville, Sunrise Festival, Coachella, EDC, STORM Festival, Medusa, Big Slap Festival, Exit Festival, Global Gathering, Creamfields, Electric Zoo, Sziget, Palmesus, SW4, Airbeat One and Sensation to name but a selection, while even more tune in to his Darklight Sessions radioshow each week. Continuing to break boundaries Le Grand ventured into the creation of his own genre-defying show concept, combining live theatre with dance, this show truly is The Next Level In Dance. Developed and only seen in The Netherlands thus far, this show is about to create a shockwave as it hits the rest of the globe.
A touchstone, an inspiration and a true pioneer of sound, he is simply Fedde Le Grand.
Franky Rizardo – DJ, producer and label boss. With a solid foundation of 15 years evolving in the dance scene, Franky continues to prove himself as one of Holland’s finest music exports. Demonstrating a production career with releases spanning multiple top labels like Defected, Do Not Sleep Ibiza and Rejected whilst pushing himself as a DJ with a distinctive style that works across the big stages as well as packed out clubs.
Establishing a brand is no easy feat, yet Franky’s FLOW concept has established into a recognizable icon in the house music landscape. Beginning with a weekly radio show on Holland’s national SLAM! FM hosted by Franky – the FLOW radioshow has currently evolved into being aired weekly to over 70 stations to a million wide audience garnering a loyal fanbase. This blossomed into curating international FLOW club nights and hosting stages at festivals like Tomorrowland next to his own FLOW festival. His work ethic knows no bounds. 2015 saw the start of his very own LTF Records – a platform intended to release his own works, alongside supporting emerging artists from Holland’s underground house scene.
Franky’s recent music output has flourished into a fully polished album set for release in 2021 on his label LTF Records. This debut album will showcase an in depth look in the diversity of Franky’s musicality. Next to the multi-genre album, several EP’s are planned on high tier labels, keeping Franky’s well-known connection to the dance floor.
The Dutch-man’s versatility and refreshing sound has toured him through the landscapes of Australia, USA and Asia to name a few. His commitment and passion to the music has led him play across Europe at the likes of Tomorrowland, Fabric London, Elrow and Ants Ushuaia Ibiza. It is this determination and respect for his craft that has propelled Franky to one of house music’s most dynamic individuals.
Since bursting onto Anjunabeats with his debut solo release back in 2012, London-based producer ilan Bluestone’s whirlwind journey through the international dance music scene has been nothing short of monumental. With a string of recent hits such as ‘Will We Remain?’, ‘Let Me Know’ and ‘I Believe’ under his belt, he now has an impressive array of career live performances at prestigious venues including London’s Wembley Arena, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, EDC Las Vegas and New York’s Madison Square Garden to boot.
In the past year, ilan released his highly anticipated debut studio album ‘Scars, with subsequent world tour, and performed at some of the biggest festivals worldwide including Tomorrowland, Ultra Europe and EDC Las Vegas with his performance at ABGT300 in Hong Kong with Above & Beyond still to come. His productions continue to be a staple in Above & Beyond’s DJ sets, and gain frequent support from other international DJ’s including Armin van Buuren, Axwell and Seven Lions.
To Joachim Pastor, music isn’t about the hypes, trends or the weekly special. The French DJ, producer and Hungry Music founder has been casting aside music world mania in favor of a timeless sound since first breaking into the scene, and the upcoming release of his debut album sees the recent Armada Music signee push into a new chapter with that exact trademark.
A true perfectionist when it comes to the quality of his product, Joachim Pastor studied at the Versailles conservatory between the ages of 4 and 15.
Near the end of his time at the conservatory, when his hopes of playing guitar in a band had started to grey out due to the sheer impracticality of it all, he started downloading music software with the intention of creating his own virtual band to play guitar with.
That one thing led to another, and Joachim Pastor’s music has been sporting an electronic edge ever since. Inspired by the works of seminal artists such as Daft Punk, Sonata Arctica and Jean-Michel Jarre, Joachim Pastor’s melodious brand of electronica offers a sense of sophistication not easily found in today’s music world.
Designed to make listeners feel with every fiber of their being, his music is an expression of emotion with a danceable twist, endorsed by hundreds of thousands of fans on Spotify alone as well those who witnessed his performances at the likes of Dour, Tomorrowland, Paleo, Olympia, Solidays, DGTL, Pleinvrees and more. Now on the verge of presenting his first-ever album, Joachim Pastor continues to produce the music he wants to.
And if the initial response is anything to go by, that album provides exactly the kind of music that will withstand the test of time.
At just 22, rising Dutch star Justus (aka Justus Schipper) looks set to have the world at his feet. The talented music producer and DJ has been touted by the likes of Tiësto, David Guetta, MORTEN, Afrojack, DVBBS, Carnage, W&W, Steve Aoki and many more. Now as he confirms rumours of a record deal with none other than Spinnin’ Records, the path looks clear for him to capitalise on his early promise and rise through the ranks to the highest levels of electronica.
As with any artist who manages to break through into the A-list elite, Justus’ success is in equal parts down to musical talent and laser-focused, at times dogged, determination to forge a career in dance music.
An all-ages Afrojack show at Amsterdam’s legendary Ziggo Dome in 2014 opened the eyes of a then 14-year-old Justus to the explosive energy of an all-out, topflight electronic artist in full flow in front of a crowd of thousands. Mastering the DJ booth, Justus moved on to the studio, a natural affinity for music production backed up by six years’ practicing the drums. In 2017, the teenager took a bet on himself, leaving school behind and putting himself 100% into his music.
As his sound starts to naturally mature and develop, Justus is absolutely hitting his stride as a producer and a performer, diving into a new vein of rhythm and groove that sits somewhere in the space between Tiësto-style Trance and Amelie Lens’ brand of Techno. With much, much more in the pipeline for 2022, it surely is an exciting time for fans of this talented Dutch youngster.
The Brazilian DJ and producer Kiko Franco is ready to soar higher than ever in 2021. Alumni of the London School of Sound, Kiko is one of the Top Streaming Electronic Music artists on Spotify and has now surpassed over 100 million streams on all digital platforms. His music has been featured on many viral Spotify playlists around the world, including countries such as Brazil, Mexico, United States, Belgium, France, and many others.
His latest release Love Tonight (Remix) reached #1 on the Beatport Afro House Charts in 2021 and was picked as the Summer Anthem of 2021 by BBC RADIO 1, one of the most well-renowned electronic music radios in the world. It was also the #1 Most Heard Tracks on 1001 Tracklists of 2021. Since its release, the remix has been a highlight on Kiko’s live sets; worthy of mentioning his special appearance on Alesso’s gig at the prestigious LIV club in Miami and his upcoming gig at the ‘Together Again’ Festival in Los Angeles.
On that note, Franco has also played on the best clubs and festivals in North America, South America, Central America, Europe, and Asia. He took the stage of the “5x Nº1 Club in the World” Green Valley in Brazil, and at the clubs VIP Room and Bâoli in France, the Volar in Hong Kong, and the Barcode in New Jersey/USA; and was on the line up of major festivals such as Kings of House (Africa), Isla Pasión Experience (Mexico), and Burning Man (USA).
In 2020, he became the first Brazilian DJ to release an official remix of the Swedish producer Alesso. His successful journey over the years led him to be invited by the very own to remix his song ‘Midnight’ featuring Liam Payne, which was a hit in Brazil. It put him even more in the spotlight after getting recognition for his remix of ‘Desire’ (Bob Moses & ZHU) with Vintage Culture.
Besides that, Kiko ranked #1 on the Beatport Charts with his remix of ‘Mi Gente’ by J Balvin, Willy William in 2018, and has been producing some fresh new music that will keep him on the charts for a very long time.
Kiko has strong worldwide DJ support of his music from Alesso, Black Coffee, Claptone,
Acid bass lines, silky pads, swinging hats & a cheeky vocal have propelled Litmus into the limelight this year. His groovy take on minimal house has landed him releases on PIV, Pathway Traxx, Sukhumvit Records, Dailycid & No Art. Holding down regular appearances at some of Australia’s most esteemed haunts of house (think the likes of SASH, Breakfast Club & Goodbar) Litmus’ funky flavour and technical prowess in his DJ sets are just as alluring, with never a dull moment, as each track finds its way into the next through an unstoppable groove.
This all-in-one Dutch talent MARF is trying to shake up the music industry. With his boyband look & appearance, he writes, produces and sometimes even sings his own songs: this guy has the full package. After spending the last few years in his studio, MARF’s career started officially when he wrote, produced and sang the track ‘Wasted’ together with De Hofnar. In the summer of 2020 MARF released ‘Sweet Mistake’ together with KAAZE on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. Sweet Mistake had a combined reach of 8.3M playlist followers and up till now more than 6 million streams. His latest release is also his biggest succes so far.
‘Miss You’ together with Tungevaag & Sick Individuals got released on Spinnin Records and is currently hitting the radio charts in multiple countries across Europe and the U.S. It’s also the most airplayed song on multiple radio stations in those countries. With an entire backpack full of quality festivals & clubs in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Thailand and China; MARF is ready for a touring life after COVID. No festival or club is safe with MARF behind the decks. With his energetic shows combined with his voice and very commercial sound, he can make anyone escape reality. MARF is supported by: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Mike Williams, Lost Frequencies, Lucas & Steve and many more.
Max Kilian is a 19-year-old artist born in the countryside of the Netherlands, heavily influenced by the Dutch electronic music scene he started producing and playing at the age of 10. After a few years of steadily crafting his skillset, he got admitted to the Dutch Herman Brood Academy where he is now preparing himself for a bright future.
His sound is based upon a futuristic approach on tech-house, where a steady groove serves as the heartbeat of his tracks. With his energetic tracks, he managed to get some attention from the bigger artists in his game resulting in his debut release on the Generation Hex label by Dutch head honcho Don Diablo.
Australia’s number 1 DJ, MaRLo has become synonymous with a sound and a feeling that has electrified crowds worldwide. Dutch-born and Australian raised, the globally in-demand DJ and producer has constantly evolved his own “MaRLo sound”, cementing his reputation as a genuine musical powerhouse. As well as his number 1 ranking in Australia’s Inthemix voting competition, He was also ranked #49 in the DJ Mag 2016 poll.
Over the last few years MaRLo has really stepped it up a notch, He started his own concert style events named “Altitude” which have sold out in all 9 cities he has brought the shows to. Every year around 15000 people attend the Altitude events, and plans are in the works to expand them to bigger venues and in more cities around the globe. In combination with the massively popular events, He also launched his own label “Reaching Altitude”, a sub label of the legendary Armada Music, and is dedicated to recognising and nurturing the next generation of talent.
For a superstar who has done it all, the future holds the most excitement and it’s that drive to always progress that has made MaRLo a global name. He has one of the busiest touring schedules of any artist, playing extensively throughout the world at events like Tomorrowland , A State Of Trance, Ultra Music Festival, EDC, Creamfields, Transmission, Waterzonic, Springwave, Summersonic, Electronic Family and Beyond Wonderland.
Ranked as the #1 Australian DJ by InTheMix, now effectively holding the title in perpetuity, MaRLo is also ranked in the top 50 DJs globally by DJ Mag, an accolade that recognises the one-of-a-kind energy that characterises a MaRLo show. His remixes are also in high demand with global trance heavyweights like Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Dash Berlin, W&W, Gareth Emery, Emma Hewitt and many more having been remixed with the MaRLo sound.
At just 24 years of age, Maurice West has unquestionably solidified his name among some of the most promising producers in the dance music space. Maurice found his musical upbringing in a household of talented musicians and quickly took to the piano, guitar and drums. At an early stage in his career, the Dutch native caught the eye of veteran duo W&W and was immediately taken under their wing with a deal on their Mainstage Music imprint. His instantaneously recognizable bigroom and progressive sound has led to countless releases alongside some of the industry’s most in-demand names over the years, including Tiësto, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, KSHMR and D-Block & S-Te-Fan.
2018 was another unmistakably banner calendar for Maurice West, as his official Cascada remix with Hardwell for ‘Everytime We Touch’ and ‘Rhythm Of The Night’ single were two of the most widely-supported productions throughout the entirety of festival season. He graced the stage at both Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland where he made an appearance on its glorious mainstage for the second consecutive year. Maurice proceeded to cap off 2018 with an anthem for the ages on W&W’s Rave Culture with ‘The Kick’ and has remained a notable staple across an extensive list of DJ performances.
Looking to somehow top the previous 12 months, Maurice ignited 2019 with his take on Planet Perfecto Knights’ iconic trance production ‘ResuRection’, which was immediately supported by the legend Armin van Buuren during ASOT. If the multitude of chart-topping releases weren’t enough to convince listeners of his ability to hold his own in the studio, he recently completed the notorious SLAM! Studio Challenge where he was tasked with creating a full production in just one hour. The Dutch talent is now fresh off the release of his highly-anticipated W&W collaboration ‘Matrix’ as he continues to pick up an impressive amount of momentum as another summer of festivals rapidly approaches.
since starting production in 2018, Nathan Alzon, who was previously known as Blasique has been making his rounds in the Taipei underground music scene. Though a new name in the game, the young artist has already garnered a wealth of support from the likes of Sirus Hood, Luuk Van Dijk, ANOTR, Toman, Rich NxT, Archie Hamilton, WaFF, Butch, Litmus, Demarzo, Jaden Thompson, and many more. And with his new release “Looking at you” EP on ANOTR’s No Art imprint, the French Taiwanese looks set to become an emerging name to watch across the rest of 2021.
With both European and Asian roots and a worldwide spread of taste, this multicultural artist promises a taste of original music. Nothing will stop his dedication to create a unique experience of house music, and it’ll be clear to you too, once you spend a sweaty minute on the dancefloor with Nathan Alzon behind the decks.
Pauline Herr, a 24-year-old singer/songwriter and producer based Los Angels, CA.
It was 2019 where she independently released 6 of her first solo-produced, written, and recorded tracks.
As of march of 2020 she put out her debut EP with Lowly Palace, being the first female artist to release an EP with them. Her ultimate goal is to make authentic music that speaks to your soul and to help continue to pave the path for female producers.
Pauline’s unique production is influenced by Hip-Hop, Pop, Wave, and Trap), but each track is unique and her songwriting is vulnerable, raw, and unlike anything you’ve heard!
Synthesizing the landscape surrounding him, Statement! Music!’s Ruben De Ronde keeps his progressive, trance and chilled out mind set in overdrive- striking a signature musical balance.
Owning a tune in all he surpasses, the celebrated Dutchman takes his studio to the crowds from his Armada residency to festivals, and A State Of Trance tours with Armin Van Buuren around the globe.
DJ, producer and label owner, Ruben has all bases covered, taking his genre spectrum to the next level- always.
In the studio, he is no victim to the genre black hole, breaking the mold across the prolific trance and progressive domes while taking the chilled out tips for a ride.
His global recognition has tainted dance floors of the ASOT world that he embarks on with solo efforts, while collaborating with acclaimed artists like Tenishia and singers like Shannon Hurley, Nanje Nowack, Victoria Ray and Aelyn. Following with remixes for Aly & Fila, Cosmic Gate and Above & Beyond, his studio barely rests.
A milestone in itself, the soundscape album ‘From Sao Paulo To Sofia’ has gone from the ASOT600/650/700/750 tour to the hands of Hardwell where it’s been featured in the I Am Hardwell AND United We Are World tours while shining in the fellow Dutchman’s documentary also.
In tune, Ruben’s track ‘Stoer’ walked into the hands of Joris Voorn’s Rejected Records where it saw the tech driven artist embrace its entrance.
A highlight back in 2015 was, without a doubt, creating the official anthem song for the world largest outdoor trance festival, Amsterdam’s ‘Electronic Family Festival’.
Stepping outside the studio and Ruben De Ronde unleashes in the clubs and upon the stage, dominating bill spots across Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Dance valley, Nature One’s main stage, Kazantip, A State of Trance live events and gracing half a million people welcoming in Hanoi’s new year.
As DJ Mag’s trance reviewer in Holland and crowned boss of ‘Sound of Holland’ weekly radio sessions on Afterhours FM and Sirius XM, Ruben hits a nerve within the electronic music industry, also taking a firm stand as host on ‘Tomorrowland Radio’ and ‘Armada Night Radio’.
Based in San Francisco, 24-year-old visionary Spencer Brown creates forward-thinking dance music that defies quick-shifting industry trends, carving his fresh take on the progressive space by creating earworms that incorporate authenticity with accessibility.
After Above & Beyond discovered Spencer through his graceful 2014 debut release “Chalice EP” on Avicii’s LE7ELS (garnering over 1.5 million listens), a string of successful EPs on their legendary Anjunabeats label led to his chart-topping iTunes #1 2018 debut album “Illusion of Perfection,” presented in a continuous mix. This mix-album journey was Spencer’s creative response to the modern era of pumping out saturated radio-edited singles, something from which Spencer shies away. Spencer’s darker follow-up, “Windows 95 on Acid EP,” was released on deadmau5’s mau5trap label and caught the eye of countless techno tastemakers.
Having received diverse DJ & radio support from Avicii, Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Sasha, Pete Tong, Don Diablo, Hardwell, Danny Howard, Adriatique, Paco Osuna, Dubfire, John Digweed, Getter, Seven Lions, Gareth Emery, and more, Spencer continues to showcase the diversity of his productions ranging from house to techno, trance to deep house, all the while encapsulating his unique progressive flow.
Outside of the studio, Spencer is no stranger to the road. After making his live debut at Avicii’s 2013 Hollywood Bowl show, Spencer was invited to tour across North America on Avicii’s True Tour in stadiums such as Barclay’s Center, TD Garden, and Rogers’ Centre. This extensive touring was done while studying Electrical & Computer Engineering at the prestigious Duke University, where he graduated with distinction in 2016 after publishing a 47-page thesis on omnidirectional loudspeakers.
With over 10 years of DJing under his belt, Spencer’s live brilliance is rooted in his renovation of the classical ideology focusing on reading the room and defiance of premade sets to create an unparalleled journey mostly comprised of his original material. Following up his opening for Above & Beyond’s colossal 2018 Common Ground tour (in venues such as the LA Convention Center), Spencer embarked on his own mammoth international headline “Illusion of Perfection” tour to support his mixalbum, packed with 3 to 6 hour sold-out extended and open-to-close marathon sets. After proving himself on the previous North American Above & Beyond tour, they invited him to join for the entirety of both their Australian and European tours to finish off 2018.
His passionate, ever-growing fanbase has opened the door to playing at top festivals around the world, such as Tomorrowland Belgium, EDC Las Vegas, Electric Zoo NYC, Global Dance Denver, Ile Soniq Montreal, Dreams Fest Toronto, Electric Festival Helsinki, Creamfields UK, and many more. In addition to the festival circuit, Spencer has been invited to play some of the most renowned clubs in the world, such as Output Brooklyn, Echostage DC, Space Miami, and Hï Ibiza (invited by Armin van Buuren).
Spencer recently launched a new concept of parties called “Extended Sunsets,” where he plays open-air extended sets beginning a couple hours before sunset and playing into the darkness, creating an organic experience in harmony with the beauty nature. In the future, these parties may be held on rooftops, in forests, on beaches, or anywhere else with a beautiful sunset backdrop. The first installment, held at Hotel Via Rooftop in San Francisco, completely sold out in 4 hours.
Spencer’s relentless work ethic and production prolificacy, crystal clear vision, extensive A-List DJ support, and forward thinking compositions forecast a breakthrough as he continues to deliver ambitious performances that can stand the test of time.
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano are not your usual house duo. With a long-standing background in house music, they have the knowledge of the genre and its roots at their core, and this foundation informs their eclectic sounds. Blending elements of house, tribal, techno, electro, Latin flavours and more into their productions and DJ sets, theirs is a sound which looks both to the past and to the future with plenty of groove at its heart.
Cutting their teeth on the Dutch scene, they rose to became one of the country’s most dependable and in-demand house music DJs, amassing a huge fanbase which would serve us a vital springboard for their now-burgeoning international career. The two have been friends for life, Sunnery with a more outgoing demeanour and Ryan the more reserved one. It’s a dynamic which works in perfect harmony and has ensured their long and successful working relationship.
They have built up their Sexy By Nature brand in hugely impressive fashion, with a weekly radio show broadcast around the world and on their SoundCloud channel and a growing list of stellar parties in destinations from Los Angeles to New York, Miami, Ibiza, Asia and of course Amsterdam. What’s more, in 2017 they launched their very own label, SONO MUSIC, which promises to deliver tonnes of exciting music from their own studio as well their friends.
Regularly rocking all the world’s biggest festivals and clubs like Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnaval, Creamfields, Create Los Angeles, LIV MiamiMarquee New York, Zouk Singapore and Ushuaia Ibiza they continue to be one of the most sought-after acts in the game with a packed-out diary. Watch these two take it to the next level over the next couple of years with their onslaught of new music and plans for world domination.
If you love unlikely collaborations and storytelling, Takis should hold a top spot on your artist shortlist.
The Canadian creator loves bringing together artists who differ stylistically to produce emotion-driven music as he did with ‘Wait For Me’, his debut, an all-Canadian match-up with Goody Grace and Tory Lanez.
Takis’ relatable backstory, charged with conflicting feelings surrounding his hometown, threads through every aspect of his upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ project, a lodestar for aspiring creators dealing with similar, oftentimes discouraging conditions.
Takis has performed on some of the most prestigious stages in dance music: EDC Mexico, Beyond Wonderland Monterrey, ISY Festival China, Ever After Music Festival Ontario, Marquee Las Vegas Nightclub & Dayclub, TAO LV, LAVO LV, Rehab Beach-club LV, LAVO NY, New Gas City MTL, Stereo Live Houston, Time Nightclub OC.
Tempo Giusto is without a doubt one of the hottest acts in the trance scene in 2020. With 14 TOP10 tracks on Beatport and an Emma award nomination for the best electronic dance music artist of 2019, Tempo Giusto has redefined trance and was named ’the new King of Tech Trance’ by EDMSauce. From A State of Trance to Corsten’s Countdown, Tempo Giusto’s tracks are heard by hundreds of thousands of listeners around the world every month and EDM.com estimated Tempo Giusto’s career to keep on skyrocketing in a review in late 2019.
Seen on Beatport’s Best Selling Trance Artists list for five consecutive years, some of Tempo Giusto’s Top10 productions include trance hits ‘Mr. Navigator’, ‘Voodoo’, ‘Benzin’, ’Blacksmith’, ‘Panacea’ and ‘Raindance’. Mr. Navigator made trance history by reaching a million streams on Spotify in its 1st week. Tempo Giusto’s upcoming releases include tracks on Armada Music. Tipped as one of the emerging talents by Markus Schulz, Tempo Giusto has played in numerous countries including UK, Sweden, Russia, Australia, Netherlands, Finland, Canada, Japan and Slovenia among others. He is a resident DJ for Monday Bar in Scandinavia and broadcasts a 60-minute radio show Global Sound Drift monthly on several stations that include locations in Mexico, Netherlands, Canada and Argentina. With Armin van Buuren and Bryan Kearney calling themselves big fans, Tempo Giusto has become Finland’s biggest and best-known trance export.
Inspired by funky sounds and grooves from the 80s yet sculpted into a 21st century unique sound, Thomas Nan is blazing through Spotify playlists and radioshows with his quality productions. Receiving steady support from no other than Martin Garrix, Sam Feldt, Tiësto, Nicky Romero, Hardwell, The Chainsmokers, Laidback Luke and Dutch ra dio stations Radio 538 and SLAM.fm indicate Thomas Nan is more than ready to make his mark on 2021!
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2020 was filled with notable musical highs for the self taught DJ/producer. His twelve (!) releases, varying from an official remix for Lulleaux & Strobe – Limbo (Heartfeldt/Spinnin Records) personal gem Homeless (Mixmash Deep) and the well received remix for Kea nu Silva – Troubles (Mixmash Records) were just a prelude to what Thomas had planned for 2021. His first release of this year was a huge personal milestone: an official remix for Laidback Luke – Dance It Off (Mixmash Records). But, no rest for the wicked since Thomas dropped Don’t Know Me together with Max Vermeulen (Soave Records) a mere month later! All his tracks have a signature sound to them that is typically Nan, but more importantly, they contain an undeniable catchiness you can only hear in Thomas’ relea ses.
– Sam Feldt remix Home Sweet Home
Every tune Nan drops is definitely a step up and a huge opportunity presented itself when Thomas got his hands on Sam Feldt – Home Sweet Home. Sam fell in love with the viby spin Thomas gave to his track and got released as an official Thomas Nan remix on Heartfeldt/Spinnin Records this (March/April/May). Already receiving support from xx and xx this one will surely be heard in playlists and livesets all summer long!
With musical inspiration reaching beyond dance genres, modern day influences from The Weekend and Dua Lipa are mixed with an eclectic grooviness you can only find in the 80s. Blending these influences with Thomas his own creativity creates a sound that is not only main-stage material but also 100% radio ready.
In hindsight, 2019 productions like Neighborhood (+1M plays), Left Alone (+580K plays) – both on Soave Records – or the future house Feel It on Panther’s Groove (+750K plays) already displayed Thomas Nan’s skills in the studio. While his signature sound has evol ved, all tracks showcase stellar production skills and boost that recognisable funky Tho mas Nan flavour.
Making the connection
Thomas got an early taste of what it was like to spin in a big club when he was still in high school. Starting out in Amsterdam’s renowned club De Melkweg his first DJ set was a fact back in 2014. Add to this his most recent appearances in Sam Feldt’s Goodbye 2020 ce lebration and Insomniac pres. Laidback Luke & Friends liveset, it shows that Thomas is enjoying every minute behind the decks. Making an energetic connection with his audien ce is important to him and not only when he is DJing. His online following is a daily gro wing dedicated fanbase who connect and relate with Thomas on a very personal level. These personal qualities define him as an artist making him unique in a very humble and down to earth way.
The first beats
Like many great musical narratives Thomas his story started in his bedroom fooling around with some production programs. Being heavily influenced by his older brother, who listened to Avicii and the Swedish House Mafia, at the age of 14 Thomas quickly rea lised creating music was something else. It sparked something inside him. Regular school assignments seemed useless when there was so much to explore in the realm of music production and DJ-ing. The next logical step? Skip the usual path laid out for boys his age and pursue his musical dreams. Working hard in his home studio got him accepted onto the renowned Herman Brood Academy in The Netherlands. In the years that follo wed he worked on his personal style and skills before eventually graduating in 2020. Hungry for more knowledge, Thomas is now enrolled at the conservatory in Haarlem (NL) which educates him further to become an even more evolved and skilled producer.
What the future holds
When you combine Thomas Nan’s production skills with his creative musical mind and top it off with an engaging personality on and off stage, you look at the future of the dance industry. Receiving huge support from influential colleagues on his releases that boost a unique groovy signature sound, Thomas Nan his story is not just unfolding – it is quickly becoming a pageturner you don’t want to put down!
Tinlicker are the face of contemporary Dutch dance music. Their tracks impressive musical landscapes where dancefloor sensibilities meet dynamic songwriting and forward thinking sound design. Utrecht based duo Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven have been crafting their computerized soul together since 2013. And even during those early days they were no rookies, having individually honed their skills as part of world renowned drum ‘n bass act Black Sun Empire (Heyboer) and as producer, songwriter and music editor for many artists (Van Achthoven).
All this previous experience showed from day one, resulting in an impressive string of highly mature and deeply emotive tracks. Since starting working together they’ve quickly become a household name in the world of electronic dance music with releases on labels such as Armada, mau5trap and Anjunadeep. Jordi and Micha’s productions like their song ‘Because You Move Me’ or dancefloor anthems ‘Lost’ and ‘Less Than A Minute’ have racked up millions of streams. Their reworks of Lane 8, deadmau5, James Zabiela and Reflekt’s iconic ’Need To Feel Loved’ have become indispensable tools for the world’s biggest DJs. The best comprehensive insight into the Tinlicker sound, their first full length artist album This Is Not Our Universe, featuring vocals by Run Rivers, Thomas Oliver and Belle Doron, was released in fall 2019. The album features heartfelt songwriting, wistful house grooves and vibrant progressive interludes – a showcase for two innovative producers operating in the frontline of modern dance music. Spring 2020 saw the releaseof The Remixes, with tracks of the album reworked by Dosem, Joris Delacroix and Grum, shifting the focuseven more firmly towards the dancefloor. Tinlicker performs worldwide and host their own bi-monthly
The Netherlands has long been considered a fertile breeding ground for electronic music, and one man who’s very much indicative of the country’s new era of talent is Toman. Now based in Amsterdam, he moved to the Dutch capital in early 2018 — and has barely had time to pause for breath since.
A producer who boasts an impressively prolific streak, Toman started his musical journey at an early age. More recently, his unique take on house and techno has led him to much-renowned outlets such as We R House, Cyclic, Blind Vision and Inermu, yet Toman’s story is no overnight success. On the contrary, his is one that that’s as attributable to a ceaseless work ethic as it is a supportive. music-loving upbringing as well as an unyielding love of music.
Fascinated by all things percussion, Toman began learning the drums in his early teens, a move that would eventually steer him toward what he considers the “unrestrictive complexities of electronic music”. A producer with an endlessly eclectic palette, Toman cites the likes of Underworld, Minilogue, and Terry Lee Brown Jr as influences, all of whom attest in some way to his own eclectic palette. From minimal to tech-house to house and deeper sounds, Toman’s diverse musical outlook is refreshingly hard to categorise.
In 2017, Toman’s first solo EP arrived courtesy of Mihai Popoviciu’s much-respected Cyclic. An ear-catching release that introduced us to a prodigious young talent, it was an impressive sign of things to come. Looking forward, Toman recently signed his debut vinyl EP to Cinthie’s much-loved we_r house label, with the Broodrooster EP supported by a diverse cast of globally-respected DJs such as Archie Hamilton, Terry Francis, Roger Gerressen, Rossko, Dorian Paic, Traumer, Waze & Odyssey, Alexi Delano and Eric Cloutier.
In between studio sessions, Toman continues to tour as a DJ, with bookings across his the Netherlands including the likes of Awakenings and Straf_werk festival. Outside of his native country he has also thrown it down it esteemed German clubs such as Berlin’s Watergate and Leipzig’s Distillery, in between playing in Zurich, Manchester and Bucharest to name a few. There’s no doubting that Toman is an individual beginning to leave his musical mark on the international scene. Watch out for him in a city near you soon.
The German/Croatian musician Topic started his career as a producer of various artists and then released “Light It Up”, which kicked things off at the latter end of 2014. The track charted almost instantly. His debut album “Miles” entered the German as well as the Austrian charts. His sophomore single “Home (feat. Nico Santos)” easily reached platinum status in Germany and double platinum in Australia. Followed up by „Find You“ which featured Dutch-artist Jake Reese, “Break My Habits” and “Perfect” – a collaboration with Ally Brooke, globally recognized as an essential part of the multi award-winning pop act Fifth Harmony.
He was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards 2016 and the Teen Choice Awards 2018. Topic & Nico Santos brought the successful union back to life in 2020 with the track “Like I Love You”, which is also featured on Santos´ new Album. With his current single “Breaking Me” ft. A7S he sets completely new standards in the genre, which he describes as “melancholic dance music”. The song quickly claimed gold in Australia, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal and the UK; platinum in Ireland, Netherlands and Poland; double platinum in Switzerland, and reached numerous national & international charts, such as the Global Top 10.
Aviram Saharai & Matan Kadosh / Vini Vici (pronounced “Vini Vichi”). “Few acts have such a well-defined signature sound” – quoting none other than trance icon Armin Van Buuren, when asked to describe the Vini Vici duo.
Although the Vini Vici jam is labeled as Psytrance, their cataclysmic, yet authentic & mesmerising sound took them way beyond the psychedelic world spectrum. Propelled by their infinite ambition and childhood dream, the innovative duo mange to shatter the glass ceiling of the psychedelic scene, leading the tribe into a new era.
Voted #72 by “Dj Mag Top 100 Dj’s” (2017) , The No. 1’s / Walla Nightlife Awards ‘Dj Of The Year’ (2017), Beatstats “Best Selling Psytrance Artist” (2015, 2016, 2017), and #12 on “Trance Podium Top 100 Dj’s” (2017), these are merely a part of the accomplishments already under their belt.
A long list of collaborations with some of the world’s leading DJs pays testament to the powerful impact the Vini Vici sound has had on the global electronic music market. Armin Van Buuren, Dimitry Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, W&W, KSHMR, Astrix, Timmy Trumpet… to name but a few.
A glimpse into Vini Vici Tour dates reveals a glittering list of some of the world most desirable events; Tomorrowland, EDC (Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico, India, Japan), Ultra (Miami, Brazil Europe), Dreamstate, ASOT, AMF, Dreambeach, Creamfiled, Electric Love, Airbeat One, World Club Dome, Transmission, Electronic Family, 808, DLDK, Sunburn, Boom, Psy-Fi, XXXperience, Tribe, Mandallah, Alien Trip, Sonora, Insonia, Unity, Psychedelic Experience, Indian Spirit, Burning Mountain, Vuuv……..
Despite their overwhelming schedule (with an average of over 200 shows per year), Vini Vici maintain their high energy pulse in the studio, repeatedly delivering pounding hits like: “Free Tibet Remix”, which is the all-time most viewed psytrance song with nearly 60,000,000 views on Youtube, and the first song ever to make it into Beatport overall Top10 chart (#2).
Following was their already anthem “Great Spirit” – a collaboration with “Armin Van Buuren & Hilight Tribe”, and dancefloor dominator “Chakra” collaborated with W&W, both gaining spectacular success on Youtube, Spotify, Beatport (#3 overall, #2 overall) and positioned as the most played tracks (#1, #2) at Tomorrowland Festival 2017.
Fusion with some of the biggest names in the game didn’t steer Vini Vici away from their underground roots, and they continue producing with a an edgy, psychedelic feel. Where The Heart Is, Veni Vidi Vici, Adhana, Ravers Army, Universe Inside Me, Colors, In & Out, and Flashback depict just a partial list of their forever dominant psychedelic sound.
Beyond all the successes, the most admirable thing about Vini Vici is that no matter how big or far they go, they always maintain their down to earth attitude, positivity and gratitude, proving one thing for sure: good vibes win.
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WILL SPARKS name has forever shaped the global electronic dance music scene.
Pioneering Melbourne Bounce, a sub genre of EDM affectionately named after his Australian hometown; making countless laps around the globe playing the world’s most reputable stages including Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland; finding himself time and time again at the top of the dance music charts with double Platinum records; amassing an inconceivable 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and aligning himself with brands for lucrative sponsorship deals all before the ripe young age of 26, SPARKS knew there was something more to life for him from a very young age, and boy did the industry know that too.
Kicking his career off in 2012, SPARKS was named ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’ in 2013 via leading Australian music publication inthemix, who then crowned him Australia’s #1 DJ the following year at the 2014 inthemix awards. To top that off, SPARKS then scored global recognition as one of ‘Billboard Magazine’s 10 most exciting young talents’ and ranked in DJ Mag’s top 100 DJs in the world for three consecutive years.
The double Platinum producer has shaken up the charts as much as he’s shaken up the streaming world. After releasing his iconic ‘Ah Yeah’, the track shot straight to #3 on Beatport and effortlessly hit double platinum. Still riding the wave of his first release’s success, SPARKS then dropped ‘Bring it Back’, and brought it home again with the single going platinum.
Amassing over 500million+ streams across Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube alone, it’s no wonder SPARKS built independent record label ‘Bourne Recordings’ out of necessity with iconic dance music empire Ministry of Sound Australia (now TMRW Music), and his management and booking agency Lucky Entertainment. Since its inception, the label has humbly claimed multiple Gold and Platinum records and released the likes of TYRON HAPI, LISTER, YROR!, MASKED WOLF, KENYON BROWN and JLEO as well as SPARKS own recordings which have seen countless Beatport Top 10’s and contributed to the millions of streams across all platforms.
SPARKS is moving at a pace that’s synonymous with his sky’s the limit attitude, as he steps into another huge year of international touring as well as his second MTV mini series due for release in the second half of 2020. Don’t blink, because you’ll miss what SPARKS gets up to next.
After meeting up back in 2007 Willem van Hanegem & Ward van der Harst came together to form W&W and they haven’t looked back since. Fusing styles and mixing influences, W&W combine the uplifting and melodic elements of trance with the raw intensity of electro and progressiveness of house to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Infectious, rebellious and highly energetic, their list of productions is championed by the likes of Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta and more for its breadth, diversity and massive appeal to multiple audiences.
From their earlier works like the synth-driven ‘Moscow’ and floor pounding ‘Shotgun’, to later projects like ‘Invasion’, ‘Lift Off’, the embodiment of their multidimensional sound, ‘D# Fat’ with Armin van Buuren, the massive ‘Jumper’ with Hardwell, Beatport #1 smash ‘The Code’ with Ummet Ozcan (which became the most played track of Miami Music Week 2013), their chart topping remix of Armin van Buuren’s ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ and the official Amsterdam Music Festival anthem ‘Thunder’, these tracks have more than 10 million plays on Spotify; it’s clear each of the tunes leaving the W&W studio is a sure-shot of dance floor thrill.
W&W were the first ever dance music act to perform at a Major League Baseball stadium when they took over Philadelphia Phillies Citizen’s Bank Ball Park for a two-hour set. If that wasn’t enough, W&W continues to prove their status as innovators and tastemakers in the scene by also curating music for their Mainstage Music label, which released tracks from Armin van Buuren, Headhunterz, Dash Berlin, 3LAU, Andrew Rayel, Tritonal, Sick Individuals and many more!
They started 2016 with ‘Arcade’ a new collaboration with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and a vocal solo single ‘How Many’. Next to those their special ‘Festival Mixes’ of Justin Bieber’s Sorry and Adele’s ‘Hello’ have also been doing major damage recently, with the former proving one of the highlights of their killer Ultra Music Festival set in Miami. With over 2.000.000 plays on YouTube, their set has become one of the Top 5 most watched of the entire event.
In a world where genres and rule books aren’t part of the plan, you’ll find the Dutch duo Zonderling, comprised of producer Martijn van Sonderen and DJ Jaap de Vries.
Zonderling have created their own version of today’s electronic dance music. Freaky sounds by a headstrong duo working on musical impulses, leading to a streak of powerful releases with a character of their own.
Their sound could be described as unusual but gratifyingly captivating. Whether it’s Don Diablo’s edit of ‘Tunnel Vision’, numerous remixes for the likes of Martin Garrix, Zedd and Sam Feldt amongst others, the housy banger collaboration ‘Lee’ with MOGUAI on Oliver Helden’s Heldeep Records, or their recent collaboration with Belgian producer Lost Frequencies on the hit single ‘Crazy’ (over 126 million Spotify plays at time of writing), Zonderling is getting support from every angle.
So, on the big stage their name shines in bright lights everywhere from Tomorrowland and EDC Orlando to World Club Dome and Sziget. Throw in appearances at venues like Ushuaïa Ibiza, New Gas City in Montreal and Bootshaus in Germany which sees them chalking up some serious club dates during their time, and Zonderling might be rightly punching into the big league in the coming year!
