Some might know Cirez D better by his given name, Eric Prydz, but they’re far from the same artist. While Cirez D is simply an alternative moniker for Prydz, the music is a stark contrast. Fans of the music popularized by the producer’s given name may be surprised by what they hear at a Cirez D set. Instead of the shimmering melodic house Eric Prydz is known for, Cirez D skews towards the dark underbelly of techno and house.

The Swedish producer Prydz began performing under the Cirez D moniker in May of 2006, not long after he appeared under his own name in 2004. Darker in nature, Cirez D plays stripped-back, dark techno meant for seedy warehouses and long after-parties that carry you deep into the night. Though it’s not what Prydz initially became known for, it's a space where he thrives.

While his namesake project was ascending the charts, his black sheep alter-ego didn’t trail too far behind. His astonishing productions landed him performance spots at famed music festivals around the world. Tomorrowland, Loveland, Creamfields, and Ultra Music Fest have all hosted the great DJ over the past decade.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Prydz created Mouseville Records–one of his four imprints–in 2002. The label is fed almost entirely by Cirez D releases, beginning with “Control Freak” in 2004. Nearly every future release from Cirez D would be released to Mouseville Records. Most notably, his 2010 single “Glow” is a sprawling 9-minute epic with a hypnotic beat and soft flourishes.

As a popular fan of multiple aliases, Prydz is able to create a unique story around each of his projects. As a hugely popular producer, using different aliases allows Prydz the freedom to play what he wants, without inherent pressure and expectation. No matter what name he uses, fans of Eric Sheridan Prydz can always expect flawless tracks that hit hard and light up the night.

Sweden

progressive house

Cirez D

dark techno

minimal techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

brazilian techno

electra

ANNA

Germany

high-tech minimal

Ann Clue

United States

tech house

Azzecca

melodic house

Ben Böhmer

german house

german techno

Boris Brejcha

United Kingdom

house

uk tech house

Carl Cox

detroit techno

outsider house

Carl Craig

Belgium

belgian techno

Charlotte de Witte

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

chicago house

classic house

Chip E.

bass house

electro house

melbourne bounce

pop dance

uk dance

Chris Lake

Claptone

Cloonee

Spain

latin tech house

De La Swing

deep house

Derrick Carter

DJ Hyperactive

DJ Lady D

Italy

deep disco house

italian electronica

melodic techno

microhouse

DJ Tennis

Eats Everything

italian techno

Enrico Sangiuliano

big beat

electronica

Fatboy Slim

Gene Farris

Get Real

Giolì & Assia

future garage

Gorgon City

Hiroko Yamamura

garage house

Honey Dijon

Joseph Capriati

fidget house

Justin Martin

Brazil

Kasablanca

ukg revival

kryptogram

gauze pop

Lane 8

arab electronic

canadian electronic

Maher Daniel

Mike Dunn

neue neue deutsche welle

Moritz

South Africa

swiss pop

Nora En Pure

Öona Dahl

Pan-Pot

spanish techno

Paco Osuna

Chile

Ricardo Villalobos

acid house

Richie Hawtin

Ron Carroll

Palestine

palestinian alternative

Sama’ Abdulhadi

detroit house

minimal tech house

Seth Troxler

classic dubstep

uk bass

Skream

Tini Gessler

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Australia

Wax Motif

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

Union Park

ARC Music Festival

Agents Of Time

Aril Brikha

Arjuna Schiks

Booka Shade

Dave Clarke

Dixon

Extrawelt

Ferro

Inner City

Jamie Jones

Jeff Mills

Jennifer Cardini

Joris Voorn

Juan Sanchez

Klaudia Gawlas

Kollektiv Turmstrasse

La Fleur

Lee Burridge

Lewski

Loco Dice

Luna Ludmila

Magdalena

Ireland

Matador

Mathew Jonson

Mathias Kaden

Milo Spykers

Patrice Bäumel

Croatia

Petar Dundov

Pleasurekraft

Rødhåd

Sasha

France

Sébastien Léger

Solomun

Switzerland

Adriatique

Anfisa Letyago

Benny Rodrigues

Boris Werner

Chris Liebing

Egbert

Ellen Allien

Eric Prydz

Gregor Tresher

Israel

Guy J

Guy Mantzur

Argentina

Hernan Cattaneo

Johannes Brecht

Joyhauser

Karotte

Kevin de Vries

Melon

Michel De Hey

Miss Melera

Nick Warren

Nuno Dos Santos

Olivier Weiter

Ramon Tapia

Remy Unger

Secret Cinema

De Sluwe Vos

Speedy J

Stephan Bodzin

Tale of Us

Terry Francis

Vince Watson

VNTM

Sloterpak

Loveland

Slugg

Melanie Ribbe

Sinopoli

Cirez D

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