The musician known as DJ Seinfeld, Rimbaudian and Birds of Sweden is Armand Jakobsson. You can get expansive emotional cuts, lush dancefloor workouts and deft forays into jungle and breaks under these names. Releases have appeared on reputable labels like Meda Fury, Ectotherm, UN.T.O and Lobster Fury, a joint venture between Lobster Theremin and Meda Fury that was formed specifically to release his... read full bio
The London-based Mo' Wax label's experimental instrumental hip-hop style is largely regarded as having been pioneered by DJ Shadow (born Josh Davis). He first absorbed the heyday of teams like Eric B. and Rakim, Ultramagnetic MCs, and Public Enemy—groups that notably utilized DJs in their ranks—after being inspired by the genre's formative years. In Davis, a NorCal cow-town, Shadow had... read full bio
Grammy-nominated DJ Snake rose to international status with his singles “Bird Machine” and “Turn Down for What”, featuring Lil Jon. Shortly after, he was invited by Diplo to do a live mix on his radio show “Diplo and Friends”, on BBC Radio 1. Snake released a collaboration with MO and Major Lazer, titled “Lean On”. The song received critical acclaim,... read full bio
Born and raised in Los Angeles, DJ Spider has worked tirelessly at developing his craft since he bought his first set of turntables in 1996. DJ Spider’s introduction into the mainstream, however, came when he won the Next on the Decks contest presented by BPM Magazine in June of 2006. Although Spider had already cemented his reputation throughout the L.A.... read full bio
DJ Spinderella is a rapper and a DJ who is known for being a member of the hip-hop group Salt-n-Pepa. Her DJ name is a combination of her skills with spinning records and the fairy tale character Cinderella. DJ Spinderella found a passion for DJing when she would look at her father’s collections growing up. She ended up dating a... read full bio
DJ StoneRokk has developed a style of mixing and matching songs from varying directions, from hip hop to rock to house to funk, creating a potpourri of related sounds, disregarding genre. And the fickle tastes of the nightlife industry has finally caught up with him. Though a cadre of new jack DJs have appeared in the recent past, all claiming... read full bio
Originally from Miami, by way of Jamaica DJ Suga Ray or Raymond Chambers as his parents know him, is famous for being the DJ for all types of events and gatherings. From The Bloomberg Picnic to Matt Damon’s resident b-day DJ to the dive bar in the trendiest parts of any city, DJSR is known for his ability to play... read full bio
The principles of love, acceptance and inclusion are the foundation upon which dance music culture is based and throughout the culture's development, there have been leaders whose music exemplifies these qualities. DJ Susan is one of those leaders in the scene today and his famous DJ performances, chart-topping release library and champion record company, Hood Politics Records, all come from his personal commitment to elevate... read full bio
DJ Tendaji Lathan is a 10-year L.A. club veteran. In 1992, he started DJing in the Bay Area. Tendaji made his presence at LA clubs and events soon after arriving. Tendaji's career took off after he paid his dues in the late 1990s. Tendaji toured with Cedric in 2001. He'd spin a short set to pump the crowd before Cedric. Tendaji... read full bio
Mike Bocek, aka DJ THC Electra, has been DJing professionally since 2004. DJ THC Electra has always prided himself on his vast musical collection, which allows him to comfortably spin diverse and eclectic music to fit any mood or party. DJ THC Electra accepts bookings for weddings, club dates, and private parties primarily in the greater Los Angeles area and... read full bio
One day he was standing on the corner of Ludlow and Rivington in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He was in the middle of telling a story when the singer of Death of Fashion walked by and said, Dont believe a word he says. Hes a story teller--thats why we call him VH1. Thoreau said, Our only true names... read full bio
Win Butler's DJ project is known by its stage name, DJ Windows 98, and he performs under that identity. Butler is a musician and singer-songwriter who was born in both the United States and Canada. He is most known for his role as a co-founder of the alternative rock band Arcade Fire. Truckee, California is where Butler was born, but... read full bio
By now, Youngsta ought to require very little introduction. He has been a mainstay of the scene-defining club night FWD>> for a long time, one of the pioneers of dubstep, and the DJ who played some of the beloved anthems of the genre's early releases. He is still a very prominent player in the genre's growth. The fundamental principles that... read full bio
Zach Sciacca, better known as his stage name DJ Z-Trip, is an American DJ and producer who is best known for being the pioneer of the mashup movement. Z-Trip was born in Queens, New York and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, as a teenager. He began his musical career performing with Bombshelter DJs and rose to fame through his collaboration with... read full bio
Benjamin Pettit, better known as DJ Zinc, is a British DJ and record producer from London, England. He first shot to prominence after the release of his single “Super Sharp Shooter”. From there, he went on to produce music that featured drum and bass, and more recently, UK garage and house music. DJ Zinc mixes together genres such as hardcore,... read full bio
The captivating psychedelic art rock group Django Django, from London, England, has mesmerized listeners with its avant-garde and varied sound. The four members of the group—Vincent Neff, Tommy Grace, Jimmy Dixon, and David Maclean—met at the Edinburgh College of Art, where their shared love of music served as the starting point for their artistic journey. The band's self-titled debut album entered... read full bio
The subject of escape runs throughout Django Django's latest album Glowing in the Dark: from limitations, from hopelessness, from small-town life and in dreams, even from the Earth. The band's entire career has essentially been about avoiding, eluding and evolving beyond things, including situations, sounds, expectations, influences and even their own perspective of themselves. However, that is not something new. The goals may... read full bio
Their debut record had achieved success. These two youngsters in the wind asked, "T'es qui" as they swung with smiles while listening to synthesizer music and rowing afro-style boats on which their French sun poetry was written. Already, the appropriately called DjeuhDjoah and Lieutenant Nicholson charmed listeners with their clever jokes, out-of-the-ordinary voices and contagious pleasure. The second opus strengthens their linguistic... read full bio
Drum & bass producer and DJ, Djinn from Manchester has been fiercely committed to the original, sub-heavy 170 sound and has continued to develop as an unstoppable force in the genre. Djinn has performed at innumerable events all across the UK and abroad for more than 15 years; she frequently represents Europe and tours to nations including Australia, the USA, Canada and... read full bio
Djo is a musical project from actor Joe Keery. Keery is best known for his role playing Steve Harrington in the Netflix original series “Stranger Things.” Keery was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and he has previously earned his BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. After earning his degree, Keery auditioned for numerous roles and appeared in... read full bio
