Artists
Shortly after Mark befriended Derrick Carter in 1988 at a record store in Chicago, his passion for House music, and sharing it with the world, exploded. Mark experimented with a deeper style, dropping De La Soul, disco classics and other … Continue reading
At 14 years of age most young people are starting to realize their potential. this was no different for Doctor P back in 2000 when he discovered the music world. At the age of 14 he started to play instruments … Continue reading
The name itself presents a terrifying image- a mangled, forced extraction, quite literally “removal by cutting”. It should come as no surprise that the sounds behind this name are just as filthy, brutal, and unforgiving as the namesake suggests. Excision … Continue reading
NOISIA (who took their name from the word VISION inverted on an upside down VHS tape) are Nik Roos, Thijs de Vlieger and Martijn van Sonderen, hailing from Groningen, The Netherlands. Influenced by an eclectic range of artists, from The … Continue reading
For more than two decades, the world has known Paul van Dyk as one of Germany’s most successful musicians and as one of the ultimate superstars of electronic music. As an artist, DJ and producer, Paul has surpassed various milestones … Continue reading
They say that fortune favours the brave. For Eric Prydz, a bold musical agenda and an unrivalled ability to combine commercial success (3 x Top 2 UK hit singles) with underground notoriety (fastest selling release ever on cult download store … Continue reading
Armin van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ MAG Top 100 poll four times in a row, as the first DJ in the history of the DJ Magazine and an indication of his prolific output over … Continue reading
The last two years have been a whirlwind of success for up-and-coming Artist Anthony Attalla. During this timeframe not only has he shown personal growth in the studio as a producer and on stage as a performer, but he has … Continue reading
Dallas Koehlke better known as DallasK started producing dance music when he was only 15 years old. Now 20 years old he is quickly becoming one of the most talked about young producer/DJs. His first Beatport top 10 “Front/Back” and … Continue reading
It is sometimes hard to believe that the Grammy nomination for Nadia Ali’s “Fantasy” (Morgan Page Remix) is only one of many milestones marking her musical achievements. Nadia’s career exploded as a member of “iiO” with the massive 2001 hit, … Continue reading
Bass fiend Nick Suddarth has been playing electronic bass music for well over a decade, but it’s been in only the past few years that his production skills have shot him to the top of the US dubstep scene as … Continue reading
Multi-platinum award winning producer and international artist Darude has to date sold over 5 million records worldwide and is recognised by many as one of the most influential artists to emerge from the dance scene in the past decade. Hailing … Continue reading
John 00 Fleming is an artist who has achieved international success in a career spanning over 20 years without dishonouring his musical essence or fans. With over 10 million album sales and 30 produced mix compilations, John’s a proven musical … Continue reading
Winner of ‘DJ Times America’s Best DJ’ award and “Best American DJ” at the IDMA’s, Christopher Lawrence is recognized worldwide as one of the World’s top DJs and producers. Dubbed “A Superstar DJ” by the US’s URB and “One Of … Continue reading
For the past six years, Chris Lake has been living the dream. As a DJ he’s travelled the globe. As a producer, he’s topped industry charts over and over again. As a lover of music, he continues to chase down the freshest beats around. … Continue reading
Born and raised in the musically historic city of Manchester, England, Marc and Allister Blackham, also known as the EC Twins, began their career in the House Music scene in Edinburgh, Scotland at age 16. They quickly evolved from “flyer … Continue reading
Hard Rock Sofa is a popular Russian duet famous all over the world. They are great DJs and producers whose tracks always blow up the dancefloors of clubs, fests and raves. Their unique sound and style achieved by hard work … Continue reading
The Juggernaut is a name quickly on the rise in today’s dubstep scene. From their inception in 2008, this Orange County duo has already released tracks on labels such as Play Me records, Chronos, Badman Press, and have garnished the … Continue reading
This charismatic one-man sonic assault on your senses, draws on a steadfast determination to dance to his own beat, while creating an undeniably unique hybrid of musical styles. Not only blurring the lines between genres, but in fact smashing the … Continue reading
Adroa started DJing in 2007, producing in 2008 and quickly fell in love with the sound of dnb and dubstep. After spending many hours in the studio pushing his skills further in audio engineering and sound design, he signed Decimation, his … Continue reading
Productive and successful for more than a decade, Italian native artist, producer, DJ and multi-talent EDX first hit people’s radars in 1994 with various mix tapes that within weeks had circulated around the globe. With his new found fame, EDX … Continue reading
Respected by fans far and wide in the Electronic Music/Dance community, Messinian‘s commanding voice and stage presence have brought countless club and festival goers to expect the unexpected. A natural at fusing genres and uniting the masses, Messinian brings a … Continue reading
A shared interest in great music brought the two girls together. Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick not only reign Sweden’s club scene, they have become icons for a whole generation of Swedes and represent what hard work combined with talent can do. In … Continue reading
Michael James’s unique style and dynamic sets have earned him significant respect from the dance music community across North America. He has been invited to perform at many of the nations top club nights including BED Miami, NIKI BEACH Cabo, … Continue reading
John Dahlbäck is further testament to the theory that when it comes to overly talented musical homelands, there could indeed be something in Sweden’s water. Born in 1985 in a small village near Stockholm, he landed his first record deal … Continue reading
2011 was an incredible year for LAZY RICH. At the start of the year he was seen as the underdog to watch for, but by the end of it he not only proved that right but also accomplished what is … Continue reading
Robbie Rivera, born in 1973 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, had his first encounter with music when he was only 10-years-old. Buying records from acts like New Order, Depeche Mode and U2, it wasn’t long before he started spinning records. … Continue reading
Known as one of the most skillful masters of the decks to ever debut upon the international electronic dance music scene, LuJan has quickly risen to the ranks of excellence. The start of LuJan’s career saw him playing to millions … Continue reading
Thomas Gold is a Berlin-based DJ and producer who within the last couple of years has released a string of smash singles, played the planet’s foremost clubs and festivals, remixed some of the biggest pop acts in existence, and garnered … Continue reading
Bingo Players (Paul Bäumer & Maarten Hoogstraten) have been left gasping for air after a seriously hectic year with bookings in the Netherlands and abroad. Outgrowing local bingo halls to play with the big ballers of the game has been … Continue reading
Myon & Shane 54 were voted 62 in the 2010 DJ Mag Top 100 after two years of amazing achievements. This massive success is down to their mix of incredible talent and work rate. Their iconic chart topping productions and … Continue reading
From underground phenomenon to emerging star of the world’s biggest dance floors: the hottest fresh face of international dance music hails from Italy: Congorock. In only two years, with the single Babylon, the remix of Somebody to Love (Boy George/Mark Ronson), and One (Swedish House … Continue reading
2012 marks an important year for Felix Cartal, as the first single off his sophomore album has demonstrated, his sound has matured into simply put: memorable music. This single, titled, “Don’t Turn On The Lights”, featuring a vocal from Ultra … Continue reading
They don’t care about genres. They don’t care about smartness. They don’t care about the things you care about. Dada Life just want to make you jump up and down. Then make you crash into a wall with a smile … Continue reading
Schossow is a very rare individual. He shines at whatever he throws his hand to, and whether that’s performing to thousands or producing for the masses he’s on a mission to reinvent dance music. He went off to a flying … Continue reading
Austrian duo Reinhard Rietsch and Markus Wagner, otherwise known as Camo & Krooked have quickly become one of the hottest production outfits in Europe. Working together since 2007 they were soon being hailed as “one of the biggest talents in … Continue reading
The Mayans spoke of transformative events in 2012 and many now expect this prophecy to come true in the form of Arty. Having been tipped as one to watch in 2011 by peers and tastemakers across the industry he has … Continue reading
As dubstep production duo Mt Eden (formerly Mt Eden Dubstep), Jesse Cooper and Harley Rayner are truly putting New Zealand – and dubstep as a genre – on the map. You could write that off as industry hyperbole, but in … Continue reading
From his early beginnings in the music industry, Victor Dinaire has embraced hard work and dedication as the road to success. Immersing himself in every facet of the industry – from handing out flyers to packing mailers as a record … Continue reading
The hottest new electronic act to emerge in 2010, Dirtyloud can count David Guetta and a slew of headline DJs among their fans, as they continue to kick out the jams from their studio in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Their jacking, … Continue reading
Born and raised on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in Australia, tyDi has a background of classical theory and contemporary styles, as well as a university degree from the prestigious Conservatorium of Music. “People ask me why I would bother studying when … Continue reading
Jules took to the decks in 1987, launching the career that has easily notched up millions of miles, a legacy of spins of the decks and countless gigs in far-flung destinations, as well as the odd dirty warehouse thrown in … Continue reading
Pierce Fulton’s love for music was apparent in the earliest days of his childhood. He was labeled somewhat of a prodigy and mastered every instrument he could get his hands on. Born with a guitar in his hands, Pierce has … Continue reading
Martin Solveig has sharply risen from being a well-respected DJ, to one of the most formidable producers and performers in the world. His music has sold well into the millions, his music videos are renowned as by far the best … Continue reading
Ralph Kyau and Steven Moebius Albert are known to the EDM world as Kyau & Albert – possibly one of the most original DJ/Producer duos in the modern day Electronic Dance Music circuit. The two Germans have produced such massive club … Continue reading
Ability, originality and accomplishment. In Michael Woods’ short career he has managed to touch on every cornerstone, leaving proof of his musical competence at producing big room, progressive and tech-house tracks, along with a discernible motivation to better the quality … Continue reading
Cookie Monsta aka Tony Cook is a producer and DJ from Nottingham, UK who represents the loud and grimy side of dubstep. “If you crave the downright nasty dubstep then Cookie Monsta’s your guy. Packing a recipe of face-slapping snares, … Continue reading
In 2010 Dutch dynamo Laidback Luke is so supercharged and all over your body that it hurts. Blasting your bassbins with blockbuster beats, making your heads spin with his hybrid house styles, even cramping up your hands as you scroll … Continue reading
If you’re not an avid follower of dance music but are tuned into popular culture at all you’ve likely experienced music touched by the hands of John Digweed. Originally hailing from England but having clearly arrived on the global scene … Continue reading
‘Without a shadow of a doubt Eddie Halliwell is a legend, a hero and a massively popular DJ worshipped by many’ DJ Mag Eddie is a DJ legend to rank among the best of them, so make some noise for … Continue reading
“Electronic dance music is something I have loved all my life. I was raised on the sounds of Disco. When I’m mixing in the studio or on the decks, if the music is right, it completely takes over. I feel … Continue reading
Ian Carey. He’s sold over a million records across every format; has dj’ed in over 50 countries, produces the biggest house anthems AND runs his own label – GFAB Records. His discography, label associations and partners read off like a … Continue reading
Born into a family with a musical taste steeped in rich Mexican culture, Victor Hugo Ramos was born with rhythm in his veins. At the pivotal age of 16, he would sneak into house and techno clubs in Tijuana to soak in … Continue reading
The popularity of bass-heavy dance music is spreading like wildfire across the world, with many producers crafting their own styles of dubstep, grime and garage. In the humble city of Pittsburgh, PA DJ/producer Kastle has cultivated his own style of bass-heavy beats with a soulful twist … Continue reading
Emerging from relative obscurity in early 2007, in just a few short years Tritonal has become one of the most recognizable names on the modern trance and progressive world stage. Both exceptional talents in their own right, Chad Cisneros and … Continue reading
Like the mythological 12th Planet (popularized by controversial author Zecharia Sitchin), our 12th Planet flies perpendicular to the system. His beats are off axis and his subsonic frequencies send you into your own orbit. America’s first king of dubstep is … Continue reading
Ireland is known for many things: Guinness, shamrocks, and now – John O’Callaghan. Firmly established in the A-list trance elite, John O’Callaghan is set to continue his journey further up the ladder of electronic dance superstardom. John’s high- energy trance … Continue reading
Producer. DJ. Pioneer. Innovator. Visionary. He’s the man that singlehandedly initiated a revolution in a dance musicgenre -one that’s long since touched everycorner of the globe. Having designed the Dutch trance sound, he propelled it into the clubbing consciousness and … Continue reading
Of all the exciting new house sounds coming out of the East these days, Swanky Tunes ranks among the most noteworthy. The group formed in 1998, experimenting with different electronic styles in pursuit of their own sound. At first, there … Continue reading
“I have to make something that’s never been made before; have to make the best thing that I’ve ever done in my life – otherwise it gets stagnant or worse,” says producer/DJ Wolfgang Gartner. Whether or not his progressively more … Continue reading
A new signing to Ultra Records, the Swedish based producer Adrian Lux will release two singles “Can’t Sleep” and “Strawberry” on the award winning independent label in the Spring of 2010. A brief background on Adrian Lux tells us that … Continue reading
Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano, two notable personalities with a single goal: to entertain as many people as possible with their deep and funky house sound. As a DJ duo, they are irresistible. Put them in a DJ booth together … Continue reading
When, New Orleans-born L.A.- based producer, Trent Cantrelle scored Essential New Tune at WMC 2005, with his smash rock hybrid “Runaway”, he was clocked by Pete Tong as “One of the hottest dance talents from the US”. The instant hit was licensed in over 10 countries and carried on … Continue reading
As a seven year old boy, Sidney started playing the guitar. From there on he knew that he wanted to make music for the rest of his life. After seeing a couple of DMC mix championships, his interests were going … Continue reading
Grammy Award winning artist, remixer, and producer Benny Benassi goes out of this world on his third full-length solo album, Electroman. Due out June 7, 2011 via Ultra Music, Electroman embraces a myriad of styles including electro, house, pop, R&B and hip-hop. In … Continue reading
DC and Hooks are Zeds Dead. They first hooked up in 2004 and formed Mass Productions. Influenced by the digging in the crates sampling school of hip hop, Mass Productions released one independent album in the summer of 2007 entitled … Continue reading
To put it lightly, what Avicii and his manager Ash has managed to achieve in just a few years is truly astonishing. Commencing his dizzying journey at the tender age of 18, the self-taught, fresh-faced Swedish luminary has unquestionably amassed … Continue reading
Zedd (aka Anton Zaslavski), being born into a family of musicians, began playing the piano at the age of four. After several years of learning to master the piano, Anton began playing the drums in a band, and composed and … Continue reading
With their jaw dropping mixing style, phenomenal production skills, easily recognizable look and unique sound, Scooter and Lavelle, are quickly climbing the dj ranks. Yes they are award winning dj’s unto themselves, but when they spin together on 4 turntables … Continue reading
Sydney Blu continues to establish herself as one of the top female electronic producers and Dj’s in the world. Her passion for success, hit singles on the Beatport charts, extensive globally touring, and musical creativity has Sydney at the top of … Continue reading
Often referred to as one of the most passionate DJs and Producers in the business, DJ Tranzit has entered the next level. Introduced to music at a very early age; Tranzit spent the last 15 years perfecting his technique at … Continue reading
Satoshi’s music career began at an early age when his parents encouraged him to study the piano. He trained for an admirable ten years, developing a distinct passion for Jazz. Soon after the sound of Hip Hop provoked him to … Continue reading
Madeon is self-described as an “electro-pop-house-whatever producer from France”. At the age of just 16 he achieved creditable recognition by becoming a joint-winner of Pendulum’s The Island remix competition, and also being praised by the likes of Skrillex and Pendulum … Continue reading
Spencer & Hill is currently one of the highest acclaimed dance-electro projects within the international club scene. The impressive amount of national and international dance chart toppers like e.g. “Housebeat“,“Right On Time“ and “Cool“, within the last decade makes them … Continue reading
Green Velvet, initially created by house don Cajmere (AKA Curtis Alan Jones) as an outlet for his non-vocal productions and frequent DJing gigs, grew to become even more popular than the man himself, thanks to club singles like “Preacher Man,” … Continue reading
Kleinenberg is not only an artist who declines to stick to a single, easily defined sound, he also utilizes more than one medium to create a night out. Long at the forefront of integrating video imagery and other visuals in … Continue reading
“One of the most promising artists for 2011″ as described by MTV, Max Vangeli has grabbed the attention of Electronic Music fans worldwide. With an upcoming debut album featuring collaborations with heavyweights Steve Angello and the UK’s Example amongst others, … Continue reading
The phrase ‘keeping it in the family’ is sometimes a double-edged sword. Sure, you get to work with siblings you love and trust – but what if they’re (whisper it) not very good? Thankfully, that couldn’t be further from the … Continue reading
After a blistering rise to prominence, it’s hardly surprising that Alessandro ‘Alesso’ Lindblad enters the Top 100. From only a handful of singles and EPs, the producer and DJ has built up a huge fan-base for his infectious brand of … Continue reading
A boy, who takes his love for house music very serious, is step by step and gradually becoming a leading figure amongst the younger generation of DJs. Though Hardwell could never have dreamed what lay ahead of him when starting his … Continue reading
Bart van der Meer, a.k.a. Bart B More, has quickly become one of the brightest stars in the international electronic music scene. He has consistently been crafting dancefloor destroyers that have received massive support from prominent DJ’s around the world. Combining … Continue reading
Introduction Over 11 boundary-pushing years, Nic Chagall and Bossi have developed Cosmic Gate into one of the most creative and highly-sought-after electronic music acts on the planet. Revered uber-producers, their combined musical acumen has made them evergreen favourites of trance … Continue reading
Rising Dutch DJ and producer R3hab has established his name in the international dance scene in a short period of time. His producing skills and love for electronic music have made him one of the highest requested remixers in the … Continue reading
If you think of Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr area you might perhaps think of closed coal-mines, football and beer in the first place, but these regions have far more to offer. Especially the electronic music scene between Düsseldorf and Dortmund is very … Continue reading
James first expressed his love of music through jamming with his schoolmates, taking his energetic and aggressive drumming style from death metal as well as being heavily influenced by happy hardcore and jungle, growing up to a background of Helter … Continue reading
Since his discovery in Amsterdam international DJ and producer, Chuckie, is fast becoming a global phenomenon. He has played in almost every continent of the world, developed his own massively popular “Dirty Dutch” club concept and masterminded killer tracks such as, “Let The … Continue reading
SHOWTEK have always been instigators of musical debauchery, the brothers that hit hard and clean. Since their inception back in 2007, brothers Wouter and Sjoerd Janssen have been single handedly annihilating dancefloors and sound systems with their aggressive brand of hard dance music. … Continue reading
