From the Ground Up: A Chat with Max Dean

Max Dean

Inside the Claude VonStroke Mentorship of Dirtybird Discovery Nala

Nala

Unpolished Melodies: Nala's Exploration of Indie and Punk

5 of Nala's Most Cutting Vocal Features

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Jaden Thompson Makes the Dance Floor 'Shimmer' with Effervescent New Groove

Jaden Thompson

Matroda: Blazing a Trail in House Music with Classical Roots and Mastery in Beats

Matroda

City Airport

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AJ Christou

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Riva Starr

United Kingdom

Italy

How Jaden Thompson Scored a Residency at Iconic London Club fabric

Jaden Thompson's Label Midnight Parade Extends His Sonic Footprint

How Bastian Bux Earned Money as DJ Before Ever Touching Turntables

Bastian Bux

5 Bastian Bux Tracks You Should Know

Bastian Bux Nearly Quit Music for Good

How a PlayStation Game Sparked Career Ambition for Bastian Bux

Max Dean Unveils Highly Anticipated Summer ID 'Future Looks Bright'

Croatia

San Pacho

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Spain

United States

Tara Brooks

OCHO is back Saturday, March 18th, from 4 pm - midnight ET. Hosted on SiriusXM’s Diplo’s Revolution (channel 52), Gray Area programmed eight of our favorite artists from around the world to drop hour-long mixes of carefully crafted house music. So, get your Saturday night going right by joining OCHO for eight straight hours of dance music delight.

Contagious

, the rising star out of Manchester who has made his name through high-level selections and productions in the world of minimal tech house. He got his start with a residency at the legendary club Sankey’s, before relocating to New York, where he secured a deal with Cuttin’ Headz, the label of The Martinez Brothers. His sets are smooth and intoxicating, and his releases have received support from Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Franky Rizardo, Solardo, and more.

About Us

, is among the select few resident DJs for the iconic party brand elrow. He is a trusted selector with the privilege and honor of performing at and setting the stage at elrow parties worldwide. From minimal to deep house to techno, Bastian knows exactly what vibes to play and when to play them.

Only One

One of, if not the hottest, young acts out of the UK right now, 

 is exceptional. He started with an early residency at the legendary London club fabric, and quickly began to receive support from artists like Seth Troxler (whom he collaborated with) and The Martinez Brothers. Not one for splashy marketing campaigns, Jaden lets his music do the talking with two massive singles already under his belt: “Only One” and “Closer.”

Gimme Some Keys

 has undergone a serious journey to arrive at his current sound. He made waves early in his career for unique, genre-bending bass house music. As he grew and progressed as an artist, however, his preferences delved deeper. As a result, the last few years for Matroda have seen the Croatian wonderkid transition into tech house, bringing his unique stamp to the genre.

Future Looks Bright ft. Mr V

The 22-year-old DJ from London has had a hot start to his career, to say the least. One of his most popular releases to date says as much, “Future Looks Bright.” 

 is your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ. A listen through his catalog is a playlist of major DJ’s best IDs. We cannot wait to see what is next for the young prodigy.

Not About You

 cultivates has made her a standout in house music since the release of her Dirtybird debut, “Red,” with Steve Darko in 2021. Her follow-up solo EP, 

, further cemented her unique voice as one of the few in dance music that has something to say with her music. And now she’s struck out on her own with 

, a record label and femme-dominated platform.

This Is The Sound

There is not enough room on the page to describe the career of 

. The Italian DJ has been building himself up for decades, with smash release after smash release, crafting a sonic narrative as an artist who never disappoints. Simply sit back, listen to him spin, and enjoy.

Apotholite

A refusal to conform to any one genre makes 

 a fascinating and compelling artist. Coming from California, she’s built herself up through carefully selected performances on the biggest stages in the world. After catching the eye of 

, she has made his label, Bedrock, a home, releasing numerous impactful singles and EPs. Her soundscapes are rich and emotional, and one can expect to fully embark on a sonic journey as she plays.

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