Jamie Roberts has spent the last ten years honing his alias, Blawan, both in the studio and on the road and in the process, he's built a world inside techno that's uniquely his own. Roberts was raised in Barnsley, England and from a young age began to carve out his musical path as a drummer—a bygone instrument that shouldn't surprise anyone who... read full bio
Ben Shirken's performance as Beshken gained notice and swiftly developed into a full-time job. In an effort to take back the project from his younger self, Ben finds himself. Ben collaborated with Venezuelan visual artist Pedro Bello to create Mimo, which is Spanish for "mime," an animated alter ego for his project. A cat-like jester, his activities are closely watched as... read full bio
One of the most intriguing new prospects from the constantly blooming Glasgow scene is Denis Sulta, who has grown swiftly. His distinctive sound has been meticulously constructed as a result of earning his stripes and gaining a significant amount of musical education and experience while working at the famed Rubadub record store and playing ongoing performances at the legendary Sub... read full bio
Deeper Purpose is a London DJ and producer who has worked in the music industry for his whole adult life, first as a DJ and more recently branching out into production. Deeper Purpose is making his impact on the music business and bringing his own distinctive style with him and is someone to keep an eye on in the coming years. With acclaim for his... read full bio
A number of years ago, odd black masks, base 64-encoded images, lines of source code, QR codes and physical lockboxes carrying USB flash drives all appeared on advertisements around the nation. Questions arose as soon as people became aware of this strange guerilla tactic. What was inside these lockboxes From where was the source code taken Who wore the masks What did... read full bio
There are plenty of high-caliber songs available for followers of the genre in the era of Amapiano giants like Kabza De Small, Kelvin Momo and DJ Maphorisa. DBN Gogo (Mandisa Radebe) makes a determined effort with Whats Real to join those ranks, with largely positive outcomes. Her hour-and-fifteen-minute debut is a polished work that is certain to light up dance floors... read full bio
James Connolly has had a fifteen-year career and has not only survived the unpredictable world of electronic music, but also actively contributed to its development. Connolly has made an enduring impact on club culture that spans the globe through his releases as both L-Vis 1990 and Dance System as well as his work as the co-founder of the hugely influential... read full bio
Australian electronic/dance music is experiencing a fresh wave and cousins Christian & Tim of the party-starting tag-team CHOOMBA are no exception. The boys have gone on to create the let-your-hair-down kind of Australian dance music that is sweeping the globe after their debut EP surged into the Top 5 of the highly difficult Top 5 Beatport Chart and garnered support from international... read full bio
Under the alias Gem & Tauri, Courtney Simmons and Emma Montalvo, lovers of all house music, have been active in the electronic dance music scene for over ten years, participating in events, supporting artists for Ophelia Showcases at Echostage, Avant Gardner, Mezzanine SF and Miami Music Week, as well as playing underground events. Each week, the two started performing via live broadcast from... read full bio
Only the concept of evolution can adequately capture the arc and course that Gang Gang Dancing has taken since their inception. A musical cooperation between four people who have close ties to the art world and practically limitless creative energy takes on an almost surprising as well as focused direction. Early in the new century, Gang Gang Dancing, which consists of... read full bio
Franky Wah began his musical career in a shed with a laptop "and some garbage speakers" in a very modest recording studio. When he wasn't on the road, he now lives and works in Doncaster, Yorkshire, where he first established his own studio after moving to The Music Factory in Rotherham. He's one of the trendiest and most exciting names... read full bio
The Italian team Daniele Aprile & Mario Roberti are at the forefront of techno music, fusing epic and melodic elements to create sophisticated, modern sounds that have stimulated and electrified dance floors and events all over the world. Some of the biggest names in the melodic house and techno dance genre have taken notice of the duo's music, which draws on... read full bio
Bas Bron, a Dutch producer, has various identities, including Fatima Yamaha, under which he releases subtle electronic dance music with a retro, synth-led vibe. The A Girl Between Two Worlds EP served as this particular project's initial release. For the album Imaginary Lines, Bron brought back the alias. Spontaneous Order came after that, five years later. This pseudonym of Bron's first... read full bio
In true maverick fashion, Theo Keating carved out his own way as the hard-hitting, multi-genre musician known as Fake Blood, who enjoys a cult following unmatched by anyone else. His earlier albums, "Mars" and the "Repair Your Accent EP," which includes the popular club song "I Believe I Like It," received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans, establishing him as... read full bio
Ewan McVicar revitalized the club scene in his home town of Ayr, Scotland and ignited a movement that is still going strong and devoted four years after it was founded. This is typical of Ewan's perspective on the community. Ewan, who is still a relative newbie to the international market, is one of the most promising musicians of his generation thanks... read full bio
The Brooklyn-based musician EVAN GIIA, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, has made a name for herself as one of the Ones to Watch. Her alt-pop sound is enhanced by the distinctive quality of her voice, an opera singer with classical training. Her debut track, "heat of the Moment," received millions of plays and was named BBC Radio... read full bio
Erlend Oye, a composer, musician, producer and singer from Norway is well-known for his solo work as well as his work with Kings of Convenience, The Whitest Guy Alive and the Röyksopp duo. Living in Sicily, he started the La Comitiva project with three local musicians to express his passion of South American music and his inspiration from the island. With the release... read full bio
Elizabeth Cambage, an English-Australian basketball player who won a gold medal in the Olympics and holds the WNBA single-game scoring record, is also attracting attention off the court. Despite having a successful basketball career, her love of music has taken center stage and attracted a lot of attention in the electronic world. Elizabeth's path is dazzling, carrying her persona directly to... read full bio
Ela Minus, a multi-instrumentalist from Colombia with roots in Brooklyn, is a modest uprising against the highly processed, laptop-driven electronic music scene. Ela is a one-woman electronic orchestra made entirely of hardware. She doesn't use any laptops at any point throughout the production process or during live performances since she feels strongly about preserving the spontaneity of improvisation in both... read full bio
Effin, a budding bass music artist, creates cutting edge production by fusing explosive sound design with hard pounding drums. Effin continued to produce top-notch bass music that caught the attention of listeners after relocating to LA and honing his technical abilities at the famed Icon Collective. Effin continues to make his case as a must-watch artist with each new release... read full bio
