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Anna Lunoe

Anna Lunoe

Hailing from Sydney, Anna Lunoe continuously breaks boundaries as a DJ, radio host, producer, vocalist & curator in the dance scene. Starting as a radio host on Australia’s FBi community radio, Anna quickly rose to prominence on the airwaves and soon emerged as one of the best DJ’s amidst Australia’s burgeoning dance scene. She released her debut Anna Lunoe & Friends EP, establishing herself as not only an exceptional DJ, but producer as well. From there she bounced one club banger to the next releasing on Fools Gold, Mad Decent and OWSLA while simultaneously becoming a crowd favorite in the USA live circuit, appearing at Coachella, Lollapalooza, & EDC Las Vegas, where she was the first solo female at to play the main stage.
Babyface Mal

Babyface Mal

Babyface Mal is the newest, trending artist to work with 66 Records. Unlike anything the world has ever heard before, the 23-year-old Australian-born Turkish Egyptian rapper/songwriter has a unique sound. When asked about what inspires his artistry, Babyface Mal explained: “I’m an observer, I get my inspiration from everywhere. I’m into different types of music, cultures and lifestyles.” Further illustrating his diverse taste in music, Babyface Mal says he’s a huge fan of Biggie Smalls’ rapping, Michael Jackson’s stage presence, and Whitney Houston’s vocal ability. The young gun has been writing songs as long as he can remember and recorded his first released track with one of his childhood friends john nelson (Co-founder of 66Records) at 17 years of age. Determined to have his music heard more widely, Babyface Mal started attending a Fitzroy community centre in 2017 to share his tracks with other local artists, including founding members of 66 Records(AB & Jnelly). In 2020 he released his second mixtape - Time Out - under the guidance of 66 Records. The mixtape has generated hundreds-of-thousands of streams, including more than a quarter-of-a-million on his hit-single “Sknoway” (feat. Lil Sknow). Babyface Mal was A&R’d and developed by 66 Records and said he was looking forward to having “more voices to bounce ideas off”. His first release under the label’s guidance - Superhero (feat. Nerve) - already has hit more than quarter million streams online. In an extra boost to the young artist’s hopes of blowing up, he was recently mentioned in the “A1’s to watch” Spotify Music Australia and New Zealand podcast. Going forward, Babyface Mal intends to release more fresh music to his growing fan-base, hinting that it “will include lots of creativity, styles and vibes”. 66 Records is confident Babyface Mal will become a well-known name in the Australian music industry, with hopes of ultimately sharing his music with an international audience.
Badrapper

Badrapper

Sydney local Badrapper is a producer and DJ that’s occupying a unique space amongst the new wave of Australian talent. On tour he’s one of the most exciting electronic acts in the country and in the studio he’s fast becoming one of Australia’s go to producers in Hip Hop. The crowds at his performances have been compared to some of the craziest metal shows in Australia filling rooms of 1000+ people and his distinct brand only fuels that energy - and as COVID took him away from touring he stepped further into the production side and executive produced the forthcoming Chillinit album. Producing since the age of 16, he has honed his skills to display a signature sound that encompasses forward-thinking sound design, crunching drum patterns and an innate ability to take listeners on a cinematic journey.
Beauz

Beauz

Blastoyz

Blastoyz

Kobi Nigreker, known by his stage name Blastoyz, is an Israeli Psy-trance producer, musician and DJ. He has released on labels such as Nutek Records, Alteza, Armada Music, Dreamstate, and Spinnin'. His tracks are frequently played in numerous sets and on top-rated radio shows by Armin Van Buuren, Hardwell, R3HAB, Gareth Emery and Sander Van Doorn. His music is often on Beatport's top charts and racks up millions of streams worldwide. In his rich musical career, he counts collaborations with Seven Lions, Vini Vici, and David Gravell and constantly tours in Europe, Asia, the US and South America, having performed at festivals such as 'Tomorrowland', 'A State of Trance', 'Creamfields', 'Ultra Music Festival', 'Electric Daisy Carnival', 'Dreamstate', 'Sziget',' Transmission' and 'Airbeat One.
Boys Noize

Boys Noize

BOYS NOIZE (Alex Ridha) builds worlds, then builds bridges between them. Propelled by an infatuation with the sonic invention, Ridha has developed a peerless sound that transcends all categories. Embraced by the underground and adored on the main stage, the non-conformist German-Iraqi artist, DJ, producer and subcultural oracle has forged a a distinctive path through the world of electronic music, all on his terms. Crisscrossing the globe with masterfully anarchic performances at major festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury, he still plays annually at techno mecca Berghain. Few other artists have achieved Ridha's level of success while still maintaining such critical respect. The new decade kicked off with a bang for BOYS NOIZE with a 2020 GRAMMY nomination for "Midnight Hour" alongside Skrillex and Ty Dolla $ign and a 2021 GRAMMY win for Lady Gaga's "Rain On Me ft. Ariana Grande". The success builds on years of momentum, ranging from productions for Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky, and Mark Ronson to collaborations with Bon Iver, Chance The Rapper, Snoop Dogg, Rico Nasty, Tommy Cash, and Francis and the Lights. Ridha's multifaceted output also includes remixes for Daft Punk, Depeche Mode, Rammstein, N.E.R.D., and David Lynch, the soundtrack for Oliver Stone's movie Snowden, and the first musical release from designer Virgil Abloh, accompanied by the OFF-WHITE x BOYS NOIZE's MAYDAY clothing capsule collection.
Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris

Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin Harris stands as the figurehead for modern dance music, having broken world records and dominated the charts. He has over 35 billion combined audio and video streams in his career history, making him one of the most viewed artists on YouTube and one of Sony Music's biggest streaming artists. Calvin has collaborated with global artists including Frank Ocean, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott to name a few. His work has garnered a number of top music awards and nominations, including 14x MTV VMA nominations and 2x wins, 5x Grammy nominations and a 2013 Grammy Award win in the Best Music Video category for “We Found Love”.
Chace

Chace

Choomba

Choomba

There's always something fresh in the waters of Australian dance music, and cousins Christian & Tim of party-starting tag-team Choomba are no exception. Straight out of the gate with a debut EP that stormed into the notoriously competitive Top 5 Beatport Release Chart, earning them support from global heavyweights like Claude Von Stroke, the boys have gone on to define the let-your-hair-down brand of Aussie dance music taking over the world. With two high rotation singles under their belt, the massive 2020 anthem ‘La Luh’ and latest melter ‘Say It’ achieving the ‘Triple J Most Played’ status this past March, the duo have established themselves as one of the countries most exciting exports in house and techno. The sold out ‘Pack Your Bags’ tour solidified them as dancefloor movers, and a must-have for major festival bills across the country. In recent news, Choomba have been announced as the replacement to Ashton Shuffles 11-year stint on Triple J’s widely popular Friday night dance show.
Cosmic Gate

Cosmic Gate

GRAMMY ® nominated trance legends Cosmic Gate aka Nic Chagall and Bossi have proved to be a matchless musical union. The last 20 Years set them on the course to becoming Germany’s most enduringly successful electronic music duo. Smashing the biggest festivals and road-blocking clubs worldwide, got them highest climber on DJ Mag’s Top 100 chart and racked up plentiful other awards & nominations along the way. Numerous Singles like ‘am2pm’, ‘Fall Into You’ and ‘Falling Back’, countless Remixes and 9 Artist Albums, including scene-defining classics like ‘Be Your Sound’, ‘Fire Wire’ and ‘Exploration of Space’, their star on dance music’s walk of fame has long since been laid.
Don Toliver

Don Toliver

If Don Toliver pulled up in a spaceship, nobody would question it. His music might also be its own solar system with otherworldly hip-hop, smoked-out R&B, ambitious pop, and a little rock in a planetary orbit around the multiplatinum singer, songwriter, and artist. It might seem like he hails from some far-away galaxy, but he calls Houston, TX home. Forged in the fires of his hometown’s darkest corners, he ground out a visionary style in underground shows, elevating the post-genre grime and grit of his city into mainstream focus during 2018. Within three years, he gathered billions of streams, scored platinum plaques, and received praise courtesy of everybody from High Snobiety to Interview Magazine. However, it’s all a part of his life—as chronicled on his 2021 second full-length album, Life Of A DON [Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records]. “This is UFO music,” he grins. “I’m on alien-type shit. I sprinkle a little of R&B, rap, rock, and everything else. I’m like a hitchhiker because I pick up different vibes along the way. I mess with it until I can’t anymore. Then, I find another ride. For Life Of A DON, I had my thumb out on the side of the road. When this ride’s over, I’m getting on the next one to wherever I’m going.”
Franky Rizardo

Franky Rizardo

Franky Rizardo – DJ, producer and label boss. With a solid foundation of 15 years of 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 and packed-out clubs. Establishing a brand is no easy feat, yet Franky's FLOW concept has become a recognisable icon in the house music landscape. Beginning with a weekly radio show on Holland's national SLAM! FM hosted by Franky - the FLOW radio show has 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 FLOW festival. His work ethic knows no bounds. Franky's recent music output has flourished into a fully polished album set for release in 2021 on his label LTF Records. The debut album showcases an in-depth look at Franky's musicality's diversity. Next to the multi-genre album, several EPs are planned on high-tier labels, keeping Franky's well-known connection to the dance floor. The Dutchman's versatility and refreshing sound have toured him through the landscapes of Australia, the USA and Asia, to name a few. His commitment and passion for music led him to play across Europe at Tomorrowland, Fabric London, Elrow and Ants Ushuaia Ibiza. This determination and respect for his craft have propelled Franky to be one of house music's most dynamic individuals.
Green Velvet

Green Velvet

This music industry legend, trailblazer, and currently one of the hottest DJs and producers on the underground electronic music scene, Green Velvet, came into existence more than 25 years ago. In 1993 Green Velvet launched Relief Records, and he's been a constant and revered presence in the industry since that time. When eccentric, green Mohawk-wearing Green Velvet emerged, he sent shock waves throughout the House and Techno music scenes. However, what was even more intriguing was his background. Born in the southern suburbs of Chicago, IL, he has always been an active athlete and focused student determined to follow his dream of becoming a chemical engineer. While he excelled scholastically, he was socially introverted but always committed to finding ways to share his enthusiasm for living. Even today, more than 25 years later, it isn't easy to go to an electronic music festival or set and not hear music from Green Velvet/Relief Records. Crowds everywhere sing along when notable hits like: Bigger than Prince, Flash, La La Land, Lazer Beams, Live Stream, Preacher Man, Shake and Pop, Sheeple, Suga, and Voicemail, are blasting across the airwaves.
Haliene

Haliene

Rising from the world of trance and melodic dubstep, HALIENE is defining a new type of artist. Her angelic voice soars through the noise, capturing millions of hearts with her profound lyrics and heavenly melodies. With collaborations spread across the who’s-who of the DJ world with the likes of Armin van Buuren, Illenium, Gareth Emery, Tritonal, Excision, Seven Lions and singles topping the charts from Billboard to Beatport, she’s become dance music’s newest superstar — and she’s just getting started. Her genre-bending solo releases bridge the gap between song-driven poetic masterpiece and melodic dance music styles, garnering millions of streams and setting many firsts across the industry. HALIENE is so much more than just a vocalist, she is the female artist the world of EDM has been waiting for.
John Summit

John Summit

Hailing from a city steeped in house culture, Chicago’s John Summit has quickly become the hottest name in dance music worldwide. His feel-good floor-fillers take the pumping grooves of his hometown’s classic house music, add a healthy dose of melody, and top it all off with 2020s studio polish. Summit’s prolific output has resulted in the accumulation of 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, the top-selling artist across all genres on Beatport in 2021, and a #1 track on US Dance radio with his record ‘Human’. In 2022 he’s set to tour across the globe with key festival plays at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, Bonnaroo, Parklife, and more. With the announcement of his new label/event brand ‘Off The Grid’, Summit is displaying no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Key4050

Key4050

As many of the world’s truly outstanding clubs have a habit of doing, Dublin’s Temple Theatre became a lightning rod for embryonic electronic music talent. Post-millennium, it acted as a beacon for a new emerging wave of Irish DJs, who - congregating in the former church’s Space and Crypt club floors, were musically schooled by a succession of superstar DJs. A temple in every sense, it was there, in 2002 that the paths of local Dublin lad Bryan Kearney and John O’Callaghan from up the road in Navan first crossed. An instant musical connection made, after hours, the pair would regularly head to John’s makeshift studio at his apartment in the city’s south inner city. To gain access to that apartment complex, a gate code was required. That code was Key4050. Key4050’s musical lineage was influenced by several producers, but none more so though than Mauro Picotto and his inimitable BXR sound. “Like a god” is how John describes the genre-fusing Italian, and his productions were regularly dissected by the duo in the post-Temple hours. In 2003, at the peak of the Temple’s success (“the best clubbing experiences of my life”, attests O’Callaghan), restoration costs calamitously pushed it into closure. Whilst mourning its loss, conversely, it also spurred an impetus in a new wave of rising DJ/producers. They went on to recast Irish electronic music in their image. With the club playing the most fundamental parts in fomenting their careers, John and Bryan long looked for a way to pay dues to it. The solution lay on hard drives, some dating back over a decade. There, amongst dozens upon dozens of demos, ideas, half-completes, and all-but-there works lay the musical essence of their Temple experiences. So Bryan and John went to work finishing a job that - at the time – they didn’t even know they’d begun.
Laura King

Laura King

Laura King marches to the beat of her own drum and for the last five years she has been creating the uproar of a good old classic dance party all over Australia and beyond - her signature high energy sets combine contemporary hard dance, old school tribal hard groove, psychedelic techno and all things fast, quirky and fun!! She has well and truly become an integral part of Australia’s techno scene.
Len Faki

Len Faki

Few musicians in the underground scene have had the same impact that Len Faki has had during his career spanning over two decades. As an original Berghain resident, he's risen to become one of the most in-demand artists on the circuit, playing in every corner of the world. His performances are an audio-visual adventure where he is not only playing to the crowd but rather performing for and with them. As a label-head, he's released over 130 records on his Figure imprint, giving a necessary platform to predominantly emerging artists. As a producer and, most importantly, an artist, his creative flair knows no bounds, with his sound constantly evolving and never losing the same vibrant, unique energy and passion he puts into his sets. It has been an incredible journey for the Stuttgart native, who moved to Berlin in 2003. It didn't take long for him to establish himself in Germany's burgeoning techno-capital. Having played at Ostgut a few times, he was one of the first residents of the newly formed Berghain, playing the opening night many years ago. Still, not knowing the significance of such a moment at the time, there was a feeling that they were onto something special. His affiliation with Berghain is truly special; there's no other place he's played more, and the club set-up is second nature to him and is where he often tests out new material. The characteristics of an extra long DJ set in what he calls his "living room " inspire him to vary in tone and fully roll out his style to explore and further deepen his mastery of turning a DJ set into a bona fide musical journey.
Luude

Luude

Australian electronic producer LUUDE has quickly risen to the forefront of the scene with his unique take on dance music - effortlessly crossing through genres to great effect. Continuing his upward trajectory in 2021, LUUDE recently released a dynamic debut EP “6AM” via Sweat It Out, fusing his forward-thinking electronic production with tasteful drum and bass elements and for only his first foray into Drum and Bass - the release has already seen support from gatekeepers within the genre such as BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges, Mollie Collins at KISS FM, Pendulum, Fred V & Graffix and Hospital Records and received Triple J rotation with lead single Wanna Stay. Also recognised as one half of the well-respected Australian duo, Choomba, who have been endorsed by tastemakers such as The Magician, Claude Von Stroke, Richie Hawtin, Claptone, Riva Starr, and Erick Morillo. Most recently, the production powerhouse released ‘Say It feat. LP Giobbi & Blush’ko’, which had the heavy support of triple j and dance music icons, Martin Jensen and Benny Benassi! LUUDE talks about refining his sound, “I always want to be making stuff that feels exciting - and I’ve been working on this next phase for LUUDE for a while, just trying to find the right elements, so while Choomba was doing its thing last year I’ve been really refining the LUUDE project and I’m excited to return to touring with this new direction, the shows and plans we have are really exciting.” With only a handful of releases under his belt, LUUDE has scored over 30 million streams across his catalogue. Moreover, his singles have also caught the attention of tastemaker outlets Stoney Roads, Pilerats, DJ Times and This Song Is Sick. On the touring side, The Tasmanian-born, Perth Raised Gold-Coast-based artist quickly took hold of the local club circuit, becoming an in-demand name across Australia. From there, the local talent sold-out shows around Australia and New Zealand as well as peak time festival appearances across the country
MaRLo

MaRLo

Australian star MaRLo has been electrifying crowds worldwide with his own style of melodic and tech-driven music for more than a decade. Having been voted in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll 4 times, MaRLo has grown a global following thanks to a string of white-hot releases that include ASOT's tune of the year 'Lighter Than Air' and 'This I Vow' - a collab with Armin van Buuren. Alongside an impressive repertoire of shows at festivals like Tomorrowland, EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, A State of Trance, Transmission and many more. Another string to MaRLo's bow is his own hard ticket "Altitude" concert shows, which have spread worldwide, from Australia, to Malaysia, Indonesia and China. In his home country of Australia over 50,000 fans join him for the Altitude events each year, with over 15,000 attendees at one single show in Sydney this year. Constantly armed with new music, MaRLo proves why he is so alluring as a producer and DJ, and is in such high demand with dance music fans worldwide.
Nifra

Nifra

The profession of a DJ is privileged, with the endearing reward of connecting with others worldwide through the love of music. This feeling is shared by many on the circuit. Still, very few can also proudly be responsible for the changing conversation and attitudes towards females in the industry and for the better. A role embraced to the fullest on a decade-long journey for Nifra. Today, she finds herself at the forefront of international star Markus Schulz’s management and booking agency Schulz Music Group and a critical player in IDMA nominated Coldharbour Recordings. Thanks to her particular flavour of power-driven melodic trance and her warm and blissful personality, it has captivated her to a legion of followers, with many tipping her to be a key player for the current and future generations. As well as continuing on the production front and touring, she entered the world of radio, initially with Be Progressed and now monthly with the established Rebel Radio on Digitally Imported’s trance channel. Connecting the world with a talent as infectious as her smile; and inspiring females to follow in her footsteps in the DJ world, Nifra takes it all in her stride.
Nina Kraviz

Nina Kraviz

Internationally renowned Siberian electronic music artist Nina Kraviz is the most successful woman in her field: headliner of the world's largest music festivals, acclaimed producer and the founder of two record labels трип (trip) and Galaxiid. Famous for an eponymous artist album and two critically acclaimed DJ mixes for fabric and DJ Kicks, Nina has become one of the foremost curators of electronic music today. In 2017 she was declared 'DJ of the Year' by Mixmag, cementing her status within the global music community. Nina reaches wide, deep and further back in search of cosmic and inspirational sounds: she performs at the world's most unusual locations, including the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China, and tears up underground club parties. In 2021 Nina released the long-awaited new singles "Skyscrapers" and "This Time", which were praised by the press, peers and fans worldwide. More new music is on the horizon, and we will see Nina uncover her talent as a singer and performer while showing her unexpected yet fresh crossover side. Nina's authentic, creative and strong personality, unique music style and constant pursuit of deeper feeling make her one of the most outstanding music talents worldwide.
Nora En Pure

Nora En Pure

Globally renowned and adored for her cinematic soundscapes and ethereal performances, South African-born, Swiss-based Queen of deep house Nora En Pure has spent the last few years working relentlessly to reach the pinnacle of the dance music scene. Proving her eminence with every performance, playing stand-out shows at the likes of Coachella, Burning Man, Tomorrowland and Panorama NYC, Daniela Di Lillo is a true force with an unbeatable work ethic and an eye for immaculate detail. Nora En Pure’s name has become synonymous with organic instruments, emotive piano leads and enchanting melodies, and seemingly connecting disparate sounds and styles. Nurturing her Purified brand with expert precision, Purified Radio blossomed into a weekly show, premiering every Saturday evening on SiriusXM Chill with an hour-long dose of the finest deep, melodic, tech house music. Celebrating her 200th episode of Purified Radio in June 2020, Nora En Pure treated fans to a spectacular extended set filmed in the Swiss mountains of Gstaad. Perfectly pairing the soundtrack to the majestic landscape, the set has amassed almost 6 million streams on YouTube alone. Winning the award for Best Female Artist (House) in the IDMA Awards in 2019 and 2020 and receiving a nomination for Best Podcast/Radio Show for Purified 2019, she entered the DJ Mag Top 100 in 2020 at #73 and #10 in the DJ Mag Alternative Charts powered by Beatport. Keeping momentum high in 2021, she climbed to #59 in the DJ Mag Main Chart and maintained her position at #10 in the Alternative Charts. With the return to live events in 2021, Nora En Pure reconnected with fans and hosted sold-out Purified shows at New York’s Brooklyn Mirage and Echostage in Washington, DC. Putting her passion for wildlife into action, Daniela announced her long-term partnership with the leading Ocean Conservation Non-profit Organisation by releasing her nature-infused track ‘Aquatic’. With a steady stream of original gems, including ‘Thermal’, ‘Oblivion’, ‘Won’t Leave Your Side’, ‘Life On Hold’, ‘Tantrum’, ‘Luscious Rain’, she also delivered an official remix of Swedish pop sensation Tove Lo’s smash hit ‘Cool Girl’. Entering 2022 emphatically, she produced two official remixes of Claptone & Dizzy’s ‘Queen Of Ice’ and her club-ready original ‘Reminiscing’. Working tirelessly on her label, radio show, and own releases, this critically acclaimed artist continues to soar further into a league of her own.
Prospa

Prospa

Prospa are a rising electronic duo, Harvey Blumler and Gosha Smith. The Leeds natives broke on to the scene, playing at Creamfields and ADE for BBC Introducing. Prospa’s unique reimagining of classic dance is exactly why the duo are so hotly tipped by tastemakers such as Annie Mac, The Black Madonna, Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Monki, Mixmag, and Data Transmission.
Sub Focus

Sub Focus

Throughout a 16-year career, Nick Douwma, aka Sub Focus has risen through the ranks of the underground jungle to become a global dance music superstar. First, building a reputation around air-punching, dancefloor-dismantling drum & bass, he now draws from all corners of the electronic landscape - epitomising the 'anything goes' mantra of today's scene. His journey began in 2003, when he signed his first tunes to drum & bass' biggest label Ram Records, off the back of a CD:R handed to label boss Andy C by one of his friends whilst drunk. Despite this inauspicious introduction, the legendary DJ was so impressed by the content that he duly signed every track and invited Douwma to join the Ram family. Sub Focus' tunes - expansive, fiercely creative, but made with the scientific precision of a military warhead - immediately stood out from the crowd and were soon being rotated by every major DJ in the scene, garnering airplay on mainstream radio and drawing fans from throughout the globe. The next logical step was an album. But as he's shown throughout his career, Douwma wanted to push himself further and create something more encompassing than the often insular confines of drum & bass. Drawing on his love of all strains of dance music, from 80s synth pioneers Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre, through dance leviathans The Chemical Brothers to futuristic house and techno acts like Lindstrom and Matthew Dear, his eponymous debut album released in 2009 featured not only drum & bass but dubstep, old-school breakbeat, bumping house and lashings of electro and rock, all brought together in a taut collection that could only have been made in the 21st century. It was an instant hit. Rather than taking his foot off the gas, the decade since has been similarly successful for one of dance music's enduring stars. Sophomore album Torus was released in 2013, channelling a dancefloor-focused, floor-filling vibe. The 13-track release included 'Endorphins' and 'Turn Back Time', singles that both made it into the UK Top 10, whilst three others made it into the Top 40. Douwma has spent the past few years perfecting his stunning, immersive live show, joining Pendulum on tour, wowing the bulging Glastonbury crowds and selling out Brixton Academy on two occasions. Sub Focus and Dimension's 2018 single 'Desire' has clocked up over 30 million global streams, signifying a new chapter in the story. Moving into 2019, the release of double-single 'Solar System' and 'Siren' conveys an artist who's stayed true to his musical roots throughout his long career.
Sunset Bros

Sunset Bros

With their crisp production, infectious melodies and a penchant for tasteful selection, it’s no surprise that the Sunset Bros have carved a reputation as a pioneering act in their field. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, the duo has filled dance floors worldwide with their distinct sound - a fusion of NRG, house, techno, and trance made them a household name in modern dance music. Throughout their 15-year career, the Sunset Bros have released a slew of remixes for acts such as the Black Eyed Peas, Fedde Le Grand, Vengaboys, Bob Sinclair and Cascada.
Taglo

Taglo

Some artists make music to sell records; some artists make music to be famous, some artists make music because they’re good at it... as for Taglo, he makes music to illustrate himself. Having always had a strange allure to music, Taglo found himself drawn to soundscapes from an early age. His experience of growing up living all over the world exposed him to a wide array of music across different cultures. When he discovered artists like Axwell, Tiesto and Deadmau5, he decided to pursue his fascination for music into something more. His journey began in the cosmos of trance, and over the years, he began to slow things down to evolve into a deeper, progressive sound. Talgo's soundscaping is emotive, melodic and meaningful – there’s meaning to his melodies, and there’s drive. Taglo has supported heavy hitters including Above & Beyond, MaRLo, Dirty South, Cosmic Gate, Jody Wisternoff and more. He’s played at some of Australia’s most prestigious festivals, including Elements Festival, Circus Paradise and Babylon Festival. With years of experience under his belt, this Gold Coast artist is no amateur, and it shows with notable releases on labels Alter Ego, Freegrant Music, Skyfall Records, Silk Music and a release out on Anjunadeep in 2021. Taglo holds residences at some of Queensland’s biggest venues, including Platinum, Family and Capulet, whilst running the prominent Eden events in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Tchami

Tchami

As we move firmly into the new decade, Parisian producer and DJ Tchami has built a loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic with his genre-defying sound and unique brand of spiritual house music. Widely known as the founding father of the Future/House genre, Tchami changed the dance music scene forever with era-defining tracks including 'Afterlife,' 'Adieu' and 'Promesses' -- with the latter catapulting him into dance-music royalty, racking in over 50 million streams across platforms. Since then, Tchami has generated over 475 million global streams, toured alongside superstars like Skrillex, Diplo, DJ Snake and Malaa, and performed at world-renowned festivals Coachella, Lollapalooza, Creamfields, Ultra and Tomorrowland, to name but five. Tchami has been supported by key tastemaker publications, including Billboard, Complex, Rolling Stone, Forbes, VICE and Variety, while also gracing the cover of Spotify's most notable playlists, including MINT, New Music Friday, Cratediggers and more. A versatile producer with an appeal far beyond the dance floor, Tchami caught the eye of pop-icon Lady Gaga, who enlisted him to co-produce her latest album CHROMATICA. Tchami is credited for working on four singles from the album, including her first release 'Stupid Love,' a collaboration with Ariana Grande's Rain On Me,' '100 Doves' and 'Babylon.' A long-time producer and friend of Lady Gaga, Tchami has also worked on her earlier hits 'Applause' and 'Sexxx Dreams' from her 2014 album Artpop, cementing his status as one of the industry's most sought-after producers. Following the release of his debut album Year Zero, conceived in LA, Paris and London, Year Zero exudes renewal, a creative rebirth. Drawing on musical culture and various experiences, Year Zero remains very personal regardless of its genre. Amongst the album tracks are standout double-single releases 'Born Again' / 'Buenos Aires' and 'Proud' / 'Ghosts,' as well as collaborations with US grammy-nominated rapper Gunna and singer ZHU. As we head into the new year, Tchami will continue to spearhead his successful label Confession as he braces for the return of global touring in support of his new album.
Tyson O'Brien

Tyson O'Brien

Australian DJ and producer Tyson O'Brien has unveiled his new single “Bunny”, out now via Good Company Records. A bouncy, high-energy tech-house anthem that pairs pulsating synths with soulful, disco-tinged vocals,“Bunny” is a track that was crafted with the dancefloor in mind. Having previously remixed Halsey’s monster hit “Bad At Love” and Dillon Francis’ heater “Hello There”, his latest single “Tony” was the debut release on his label You Do You. A staple of the Las Vegas circuit with his Hakkasan Group residency, Generik made Europe his summer launchpad, completing two Ibiza residencies at Ushuaïa and Pacha alongside Calvin Harris, Duke Dumont, Martin Solveig, MK and Disciples and making his UK debut at Creamfields. Following a performance at Oliver Heldens & Friends at Amsterdam Dance Event, Generik spoke on a panel alongside Jonas Blue, Martin Jensen, and Riton. He then keeps the never-ending summer going as he heads back home for three shows in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane for Festival X at the end of November.
Wilkinson

Wilkinson

Hailing from the leafy suburbs of South West London is one of the UK's best-known electronic artists… Wilkinson. His first insight into making music came aged 9 when his parents bought him a drum kit. Mark 'Wilkinson' joined a few bands playing at venues as far as the Birmingham NEC and as close as the local old people's home. This swiftly ended at 14 when Wilkinson discovered his passion for dance music. Fast forward a few years, and Wilkinson has cemented himself as one of the most successful stars in dance music. Following his club anthems 'Tonight', 'Take You Higher', 'Too Close' and countless others… Wilkinson released 'Half Light' charting #20, Dirty Love, which peaked at #10, 'Hopelessly Coping' peaking at #23 on the UK Top 40 and 'Afterglow' which became a top 5 hit on the UK Chart, selling 1.2million copies, racking up over 200 million streams and is certified Platinum. To date, he's sold a mighty 3 million singles and racked up over half a BILLION streams! His debut album 'Lasers Not Included' went to number 1 on the iTunes Dance Chart in 10 countries, and he's toured across the globe performing everywhere from Glastonbury, SW4, Reading & Leeds to EDC Las Vegas, his Ibiza residency at Amnesia and festivals from New York to New Zealand. He's gone on to build a fierce live reputation with his band over the last 5 years, selling out London's Electric, The Forum and Roundhouse, and remarkably the iconic Brixton Academy twice! Not to mention headlining international festivals including Snowbombing, Pukkelpop and Sziget.

Anna Lunoe

Anna Lunoe

Babyface Mal

Babyface Mal

Badrapper

Badrapper

Beauz

Beauz

Blastoyz

Blastoyz

Boys Noize

Boys Noize

Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris

Chace

Chace

Choomba

Choomba

Cosmic Gate

Cosmic Gate

Don Toliver

Don Toliver

Franky Rizardo

Franky Rizardo

Green Velvet

Green Velvet

Haliene

Haliene

John Summit

John Summit

Key4050

Key4050

Laura King

Laura King

Len Faki

Len Faki

Luude

Luude

MaRLo

MaRLo

Nifra

Nifra

Nina Kraviz

Nina Kraviz

Nora En Pure

Nora En Pure

Prospa

Prospa

Sub Focus

Sub Focus

Sunset Bros

Sunset Bros

Taglo

Taglo

Tchami

Tchami

Tyson O'Brien

Tyson O'Brien

Wilkinson

Wilkinson