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From Dubstep to Disco and Back: Skream Stays on the Forefront of Dance Music

There’s obviously a great deal of talent in dance music, but Skream stands out in his prodigy. Not only does the UK-born and based DJ/producer (real name Oliver Jones) boast a prolific discography spanning genres and generations, Skream was one of the early and most influential hands in the development and popularity of the dubstep genre.

Jones’s love for music started early, through an introduction by his older brother, Hijak. It was a natural fit, and by the time he was 11 he decided to try his hand behind the decks for the first time. By 15, he was making music.

Listening to his 2006 debut album, ‘Skream!,’ the early sounds of modern dubstep and bass music clearly rise to the surface: eerie melodies, dark low-end frequencies, and unexpected samples. It’s clear that many of today’s bass music heavyweights are still plodding the same trails that Skream blazed in the early 2000’s.

After making his mark on the bass music world, Skream pivoted his focus to house, techno and disco, releasing influential tracks like “Rollercoaster” feat. Sam Frank and his remix of Duke Dumont’s “Need You.” Around this same time, in 2013, Jones closed his label, Disfigured Dubz, and minted a new imprint, Of Unsound Mind, soon after. With this imprint, Jones focused on shining light on industry newcomers and members of Skream’s own community.

Still a young man in all considerations, Skream is a wild card, still shaking the industry up and releasing tracks that are somewhat undefinable. He still recognizes his past—through throwback sets like his 2019 B2B with RUSKO at EDC Las Vegas—but it’s fair to say with some certainty that the dance music world just doesn’t know quite what future holds for Skream. As for the future of dance music, he might just be helping to make it.

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Sweden

Adam Beyer

Cirez D

ANNA

Germany

Ann Clue

United States

Azzecca

Ben Böhmer

Boris Brejcha

Carl Cox

Carl Craig

Belgium

Charlotte de Witte

Netherlands

Chelina Manuhutu

Chip E.

Chris Lake

Claptone

Cloonee

Spain

De La Swing

Derrick Carter

DJ Hyperactive

DJ Lady D

Italy

DJ Tennis

Eats Everything

Enrico Sangiuliano

Fatboy Slim

Gene Farris

Get Real

Giolì & Assia

Gorgon City

Hiroko Yamamura

Honey Dijon

Joseph Capriati

Justin Martin

Brazil

Kasablanca

kryptogram

Lane 8

Maher Daniel

Mike Dunn

Moritz

South Africa

Nora En Pure

Öona Dahl

Pan-Pot

Paco Osuna

Chile

Ricardo Villalobos

Richie Hawtin

Ron Carroll

Palestine

Sama’ Abdulhadi

Seth Troxler

Tini Gessler

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

Melé

Lee Foss

DJ Seinfeld

Dusky

Prospa

CINTHIE

Eskuche

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Mikey Lion

Canada

Tiga

DJ Holographic

Desert Hearts

The Torch - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Desert Hearts Festival 2023

Jamie Jones

East End Dubs

Chris Stussy

Hot Since 82

Enzo Siragusa

Richy Ahmed

Archie Hamilton

Amnesia Ibiza

Paradise

Deeper Purpose

Mary Droppinz

Electric Zoo Festival is an annual electronic music event held over Labor Day weekend at Randall's Island in New York City since 2009. Renowned for featuring top-tier EDM artists, the festival is distinguished by its elaborate stage designs, light shows, and themed environments, offering attendees a vibrant and immersive musical experience.

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