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
No matter the medium, passion is the artist's calling card and Kevin Durante is above all others in realizing this. Through releases on numerous worldwide record labels, such as Anjunadeep, W&O Street Tracks, Earthly Delights, Lovely Age and Openers, his music has captured the interest of listeners all around the world. With more than a decade of creativity, exploration and discovery behind him,... read full bio
Joy Orbison, one of the most renowned figures in the London club scene, has continuously won praise for both his innovative creations and his captivating DJ sets. His tunes are intensely percussive bangers that combine elements of U.K. garage, techno, house and breakbeat hardcore. They are both suspenseful and uplifting. He made his name with the post-dubstep single "Hyph Mngo," which... read full bio
Jim-E makes sounds that he enjoys hearing and listening to a song by Jim-E Stack is like getting to know him. Real name, James Harmon Stack, grew up in San Francisco's Inner Richmond, where he developed a love for music that led him to play in garage rock bands and school jazz ensembles as well as create beats influenced by Burial, Daft... read full bio
Kevin Christie, known professionally as "Majestic", is a renowned house producer, garage MC, and resident DJ on Kiss FM. Born and raised in north London, Majestic began his musical career at a young age, performing as an MC on the local nightclub circuit when he was only 15 years old. He quickly gained recognition on pirate radio stations and online... read full bio
In Reykjavik, Jofriour Akadottir started her musical career by founding Pascal Pinon with her twin sister and two friends. A delicate combination of warm sorrow and dreamy optimism served as the group's fuel for their sparkling folk music. The sisters, who were raised by a music-obsessed mother and a composer father, were exposed to everything from György Ligeti and John... read full bio
Ivy Lab, a highly sought-after London band, came together due to a shared love of bass music experimentation in the UK. The group has claimed the area where leftfield bass, halftime and hip-hop collide, which is where London and Los Angeles first began to merge. Ivy Lab formed their 20/20 LDN imprint, which houses and supports hip-hop infused abstractions, in an... read full bio
Although Honey Dijon was reared in Chicago, the birthplace of house music, she has lived in NYC for a considerable amount of time. She developed a liking for music after listening to her parents' soul and r&b songs at home, like many others in the movement. When they had parties in the family basement, she soon wanted to be the... read full bio
Canadian band Holy Fuck has always been content to blaze their own trail. They have played by their own rules for the past 15 years and five albums, never wanting to chase fame or jump on any bandwagon that may be passing. Because of this, they have emerged as one of the best and most significant exports from the nation, with... read full bio
