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Techno Legend Adam Beyer

September 12, 2021 by PrimeEV

Techno Legend Adam Beyer

Swedish techno legend Adam Beyer is an underground icon. His 27-year career began in 1993 and is just where he wants it to be. He’s graced the stages of the industry’s biggest festivals and dance floors worldwide. His music stretches throughout Europe, North and South America, Asia, the Far East, and the Middle East.

“This is the most exciting it’s ever been – I’ve finally ended up where I was trying to get,” he explains. “As a techno DJ, it’s never going to happen overnight. It’s a long road to walk to get to that point where you have earned the respect and loyalty of the industry and the fans.”

Many advocates of the genre preceded Adam, but few have held a presence as respected and long-serving. A DJ, first and foremost, life as a producer saw Beyer gradually hone and perfect a sound that would seemingly fill a void within the modern musical landscape. Adam’s mantra of respect for the music maintains its integrity and gradually pushes the limits to serve two functions. First, he honors his predecessors. Second, he builds his signature sound as a mason builds a wall one brick at a time. As such, a connection between the past, present, and future maintains.

Drumcode

Drumcode is the techno record label founded by Adam in 1996. With his mantra, as mentioned above in mind, Drumcode is techno DJ centric. Drumcode the name has grown beyond a record label and into a world-renowned musical identity trusted by fans. Drumcode has earned the loyalty of techno enthusiasts, which allows it to feature well-known DJs and showcase future talents.

Continuing the evolution, Drumcode grew into a branded night, and radio show airing in more than fifty-three countries. Imitated but never duplicated, Drumcode’s longevity stands as a testament to its integrity. While others bend in the winds of changing tastes like saplings, Drumcode stands strong as an oak.

Behind the decks, there are many different forces to be experienced from Beyer. Be it an international festival headline spot or a more intimate club show, his solo sets adapt and evolve to fit the various moods of his globetrotting tour schedule. Alongside partner Ida Engberg, looser afterhours sets can focus on songs that have become a favorite across the international club circuit.

Whether it’s on record, behind the decks, or under the reliable Drumcode umbrella, Adam Beyer continues to unravel a unique success story for the global underground circuit.

Metalstep Bass Lord Excision

January 22, 2019 by PrimeEV

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Metalstep Bass Lord Excision

Metalstep Bass Lord Excision, also known as X, was born Jeff Abel on April 29, 1986, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Kelowna means “Grizzly Bear” in Okanagan. This area is just over four hundred miles from British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains, which is known for its dinosaur fossils. Interesting to note, Abel wanted to be a paleontologist when he was younger. One explanation may lie in human geography, the study of human interaction with the earth across locations.

Excision summed up his core philosophy behind his music in a straightforward sentence,

Bass is meant to be felt, that’s why I have it so loud.

Pure Sensory Overload

An Excision affair is like no other; his productions utilize immense sound systems and massive visuals. He explains the evolution of his stages in an interview with Insomniac. One should expect the sound to be deafening. He recommends earplugs, which he sells at cost. Not only is he immensely talented, he genuinely cares about his fans. The raining bass impales your chest, and you lose your breath.

Excision designs and oversees the construction of the stage productions. The reason for this is that Excision feels a responsibility to his fans and wants everyone to get what they expect.

The Dubstep Record Labels

Excision founded Rottun Recordings in 2005. Its first release was ‘The Launch’ EP Part 1. In the last fourteen years, Rottun has nearly one hundred fifty releases to its credit. Rottun specializes in dubstep and monster bass.

In 2012 Excision, Downlink, and KJ Sawka formed the live dubstep supergroup, Destroid. They also created their independent dubstep label, Destroid Music. Not only is the bass apocalyptic and the visuals stunning, but they also perform it wearing futuristic robot suits.

Excision’s latest label is Excision Music. The first release on this imprint is a dubstep collaboration between he and Illenium titled, Gold (Stupid Love) featuring Shallow. A Lost Lands 2018 compilation followed. Finally, Excision released the album, Apex. The Apex Tour 2019 is in full force, and you can see the dates below.

The Festivals

For ten years, Excision graced the decks of the Shambhala Music Festival. His Shambhala mixes are folklore in the world of dubstep. His final Shambhala appearance in 2017 was a commencement of sorts. One chapter ended and another began. The new beginning’s title is ‘Lost Lands Music Festival.’

Not only does Lost Lands provide some of the best in dubstep and bass, but they also have DINOSAURS! Three days in prehistoric Legend Valley, Thornville, Ohio.

Lost Lands 2019 tickets are available.

In 2018, Excision announced the inaugural sister festival to Lost Lands on the west coast. ‘Bass Canyon’ debuted on August 24 – 26 at The Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington.

Apex Tour 2019

Metalstep bass lord excision

Tech Trance Producer Vlind

January 21, 2019 by PrimeEV

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Tech Trance Producer Vlind

Tech trance producer Vlind, born Juan Francisco Rendon is one of Mexico’s rising stars in the trance world. He began his education at the age of fifteen, studying music production at G. Martell. His ten-year career has been a steady rise not only releasing tracks and remixes but also sharing stages with some of the best talents in trance music.

Vlind’s music is characteristically high energy, covering the spectrum from trance to tech trance and psytrance. He has released tracks on imprints such as,

Monster Tunes
Discover
Kearnage Recordings
Solaris Recordings
SoundEvolution Records
Proxos
Couture
Only Trance Records
DragMusic
Outburst Records
Grotesque Fusion
Aerys Records
Pharmacy Plus
Perfecto Records
Black Hole Recordings
Who’s Afraid of 138?!

Vlind’s music received support from some of the titans of trance music, which include

Armin van Buuren
Paul Oakenfold
Aly & Fila
Sean Tyas
Reaky
Solarstone
John Askew
Bryan Kearney
Mark Akhn
Mark Sherry
Agnelli & Nelson
Manuel le Saux
The Thrillseekers
Menno de Jong
Alex Morph
Heatbeat
Sneijder
Orjan Nielsen
Simon Patterson
Indecent Noise
Azax Syndrom
Hallucinogen

Milestones

In 2009 Vlind remixed two tracks for Solarstone’s Solaris Recordings. After which, Solarstone referred to him along with Brenden LaBonte and Daniel Muhaud as his producers of choice in 2009. He described their work as

… have recorded some fantastic remixes and tracks for my labels recently.

In 2011 Bryan Kearney released the EP ‘Stealth Bomber’ (Eurofest 2011 Anthem). The EP had the original mix of ‘Stealth Bomber’ by Bryan Kearney, but also two remixes. Kearney retained Vlind for one of the remixes, Vlind Remix. Kearney also invited Vlind to appear on his radio show, Kearnage.

In 2012 Vlind released ‘Hidden’ on Only Trance Records. It subsequently placed third on ASOT’s Future Favorite. Paul Oakenfold released ‘Audio Madness’ and chose the Vlind Remix to appear on his ‘Four Seasons – Autumn’ compilation. Vlind went on to remix work from John Askew, Adam Ellis, Allen Watts, Jonathan Carvajal, and Lyctum.

In 2016 Vlind released the tech trance track, ‘Elements’ on Outburst Records. It later appeared on Armin van Buuren’s, A State of Trance three times. ‘Elements’ also earned the Tune of the Week and Future Favorite.

Vlind’s latest release is ‘Fallen Angel’ released on Outburst Records. It is a beautiful composite of trance and tech trance with a divine choir breakdown.

House Grooves Duo Adriatique

May 26, 2018 by PrimeEV

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House Grooves Duo Adriatique

House grooves duo Adriatique are Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer. They met in 2008 while DJing at the 90’s in southern Germany. Two unique individuals with kindred spirits, each seeming to possess the qualities the other lacks. They are talented individuals, but together they are phenomenal. Shala’s house music is an excellent fit for Schweizer’s minimal techno style.

Two Individuals

Adrian Shala grew up in the western part of Austria. His cousin Patrick Bo was a house music DJ. His style was a deep afro-house. Shala’s earliest influence was listening and watching Patrick make a mixtape. He accompanied Patrick to a house party that he wasn’t supposed to attend. The vibes of the underground dance scene left an indelible mark. He commented,

I felt like I had been born a second time.

Shala honed his skills at home, and by the time he was seventeen, he played his first gig, the youngest guy in the club! As success begets success, he went on to concerts in Austria and southern Germany through 2008. , but we were both impressed with each other’s set and found we had a connection with each other. From there, we became friends.

Adrian Schweizer’s first foray into electronic music was with trance in 2002. He received a pair of 1210s; we’re assuming Technics 1210 turntables. From 2002 to 2005 he practiced his newfound love. In 2005, his dream of spinning in nightclubs came true. For the next three years, he selectorized in Swiss nightclubs.

One Duo: Adriatique

As Providence would have it, both Adrians booked at the same time in the same place. In 2008, they brought their respective styles to the same dark DJ booth. They met and respected each other’s set, a reciprocal connection felt, and a friendship was born. This mutual respect for each other’s music would be the foundation for the subsequent launch of their label, Siamese Records.

Adriatique began producing music in 2009. Neither Adrians produced music as solo artists. In describing their sound, Shala is at somewhat of a loss for words. There isn’t a plan to deliver house or techno. They bring to the studio their ideas and fuse them together. Shala’s soulful vocal house sound with Schweizer’s techno.

The break out year for them was 2012. From the energetic atmosphere of Diynamic beach at Off Sonar to their six performances at Neon Nights in Ibiza. The release of their two EPs ‘Bodymovin’ on Diynamic and ‘Face To Face’ on Culprit.

Siamese Records

Eights years of friendship and collaboration saw the birth of their label, Siamese Records in 2016. Their imprint releases their music as well as music of other producers. While first and foremost a music label, SIAMESE does not want to limit itself to the art of music. A typical label night includes musical artists from that label and their music is showcased. A Siamese Records night includes the creative encounter of audio and visual.

The music isn’t the only component. Adriatique’s love for the art as it encompasses the event as a whole. As well as the DJ Producers, the visual and performance artists are collaborators and spotlighted as well.

Norwegian Electronic Artist Boom Jinx

May 17, 2018 by PrimeEV

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Norwegian Electronic Artist Boom Jinx

Norwegian Electronic Artist Boom Jinx was born Øistein Johan Eide in Bergen, Norway on September 10, 1974. He is a music producer, composer, audio technician, sound designer, and DJ.

In 1989, Boom Jinx started making music with SoundTracker developed for the Commodore Amiga computer. Making music soon became his passion, which led him to ignore elementary school somewhat. His skills developed and in 1991 worked as a freelancer for a US game developer. He subsequently built a career over the next six years in advertising, video game, TV, and film.

In 2005 he turned to electronic dance music. Boom Jinx’s productions became known for his intricate details and subtlety. His imprints garnered support from industry leading producers such as Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk, and Ferry Corsten. He released tracks on some of the hottest labels in dance music, which include

Anjunabeats
Anjunadeep
Armada Music
Enhanced Music
Intricate Records
Distinct’ive Records

Tours

Since 2009, Boom Jinx graced stages on the continents of North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Sharing event billings with titans of trance Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, Sander Van Doorn, and Gabriel & Dresden. He solo toured the USA in 2010, 2013, and 2014. Two Indian tours in 2011 and a Russian tour in 2012. He joined Andy Moor’s AVA Takeover of WMC 2012.

No Answers In Luck

His first solo artist album was ‘No Answers In Luck’ released on Anjunabeats on October 30, 2015. He included the uplifting vocals of Meredith Call on ‘Bring Me Back Around,’ ‘The Dark,’ and ‘Ahead of the Storm.’ Aruna brought her sultry voice to the downtempo ‘Light As A Feather.’ Dance music supergroup Fatum joined Boom Jinx and Katrine Stenbekk for the emotional trance track ‘Coming Home.’ Soundprank applied his melodic complexity alongside Kerry Leva’s sensual vocals to ‘Don’t Let Me Go.’ Soundprank infused jazz piano with the seductive vocals of Janai on ‘Running Away.’ ‘We Know’ has a chaotic jazz theme along with the vocals of Katrine Stenbekk. Norwegian duo The Blizzard bring their progressive trance sound to ‘Senja.’ Justeen Suissa lends her unmistakable voice to ‘Half the Man.’ Thomas Bergersen’s orchestral skills were brought to bear on ‘Forgotten September’ and ‘Ahead of the Storm.’

EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin

April 16, 2018 by PrimeEV

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EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin

EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin has given fans a stunning collection of original music. Born Elizabeth Anne Larkin, Betsie is well known for her uplifting vocals and lyrics. She is not merely a collaborator she is also a solo artist and entrepreneur.

Betsie released tracks with the titans of trance, and progressive, which include the following

Armin van Buuren, ‘Safe Inside You’ and ‘Again.’
Paul van Dyk, ‘Love Is.’
Ferry Corsten ‘Made of Love,’ ‘Not Coming Down,’ ‘Stars,’ and ‘Feel You.’
ATB ‘A New Day.’
Gabriel & Dresden ‘Play It Back.’
Andy Moor ‘Love Again’ and ‘Not Afraid.’
Mark Sixma ‘Invincible.’
John O’Callaghan ‘Save This Moment’ and ‘The Dream.’
Solarstone ‘Breathe You In.’
Dennis Sheperd ‘Let It Rain.’
Bobina ‘You Belong To Me’ and ‘No Substitute For You.’
Lange ‘Insatiable.’
Giuseppe Ottaviani ‘Toys.’
Super8 & Tab ‘All We Have Is Now.’
JD and Sydney Blu ‘Nightlight.’
Sied van Riel ‘The Offering.’

The remixes of Betsie’s collaborations are more numerous than the originals. The remixers include Maor Levi, Tom Fall, Andrew Rayel, Roger Shah, Tenishia, Sean Tyas, Ferry Corsten, Daniel Wanrooy, Ken Loi, George Acosta, Lange, Serhio Vargas, Gareth Emery, Dash Berlin, and Joseph Areas. This list is by no means exhaustive either.

Betsie’s collaborations lead to a DJ and Productions career. She has an hour long mix show called Larke Radio on Digitally Imported, Music Choice, iTunes, and Soundcloud. Her DJ debut occurred at San Francisco’s Pure Lounge. She performed all over the world at clubs and festivals on the continents of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Betsie’s career began at Boston University while earning her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She wrote songs in a rock band in Boston, as well as with songwriters in Los Angeles and New York. One of her original demos fell into the hands of Alan Stewart, who was Ferry Corsten’s manager. He, in turn, shared it with Ferry, which leads to their subsequent collaborations. Betsie credits Ferry with her entry into dance music. Their track ‘Made of Love’ soared to the Top 40 pop charts in Europe.

Betsie released her first DJ album, ‘Angels, Humans & Robots, Vol. 1’ in February 2016 on the label, Magik Muzik. ‘Angels, Humans & Robots’ presents her work in mix comp form, adding a whole new perspective to an artistic experience the likes of which only Betsie can bring.

The grass can’t grow under Betsie’s feet. Not only does she have an incredible career in dance music, but she is also an entrepreneur as well. She launched ‘Honeylove’ in 2015, an apparel company for busy women on the go in need of beautiful garments that perform.

Croatian Deep House DJ Producer Solomun

March 5, 2018 by PrimeEV

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Croatian Deep House DJ Producer Solomun

Croatian Deep House DJ Producer Solomun born Mladen Solomun in Travnik, Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1975. He performs under the alias Solomun. He founded record labels Diynamic Music and 2DIY4. He has two brands, Solomun+1 and Solomun+Live. He hosts his radio show, Diynamic Radio.

Early Life

Solomun found his passion for music when he was ten years old. His cousin gave him a live disco mixtape. The music was funk, disco, and 80’s style. He was impressed with this new music. This music was nothing like he heard on the radio. He collected vinyl records and played his first gig when he was sixteen. The music was a mix of funk, hip-hop, new jack swing, and 80’s stuff. He hosted his parties and transitioned to house music.

Solomun began producing music in 2005 and founded Diynamic Music with Adriano Trolio the same year. In 2010, he launched the more experimental label, 2DIY4.

Solomun plays a significant role in redefining European house music. His productions, remixes, and DJing deftly reconstruct the building blocks of house music and add a modern twist. He was a respected underground DJ and producer long before he was famous. His meteoric rise in popularity went into hyperdrive in 2012. That same year Mixmag Magazine voted him as ‘DJ of the Year.’

Solomun began his Solomun+1 brand at Pacha, Ibiza in 2013. This Sunday night party instantly became the island’s go-to event. The Solomun+Live brand started in 2015 at Pacha’s luxury outdoor performance space, Destino Hotel Resort. The famed producer shares the stage with a live guest act. This Thursday daytime party begins under the sunshine and ends under the stars.

Solomun loves working in the studio. Solomun’s passion for DJing and performing is evident to anyone who has seen him play anywhere around the world. Intertwined in his style of music are vigor, deepness, and emotion. A deep love for music motivates him to curate all of his musical endeavors, from productions, labels, residencies, and radio shows.

His infamous Boiler Room set from early 2015 is the fastest growing Boiler Room video of all time, with around 18 million views – and counting. He is not afraid of taking the audience on a journey.

His advice to rising talent as told to Irina of The Ibiza Way,

I really don’t have any advice. The only advice I can give is not to go to other people, not to look at how other DJs work, no matter how successful they are or how big they are. Always rely on yourself and look at what you do. Do your homework and one day it will happen, success will come. If this is your profession in the future and if you love what you do, your time will come.

Accolades

2016
Best DJ: #1 (Deep House, public vote) // Beatport
Best DJ: #5 // Resident Advisor
Best DJ: #1 // DJ Mag Italia (IT)
Best Night: “Solomun+1″ (Sundays at Pacha) // DJ Mag Italia (IT)

Best Remixes // DJ Mag Italia (IT):
– Whilk & Misky – Clap Your Hands (Solomun Remix)
– Ost & Kjex – Queen of Europe (Solomun Remix)

Ibizas most shazaamt summer hits:
– #2 Whilk & Misky – Clap Your Hands (Solomun Remix)

2015
Best DJ (Deep House) // DJ Awards Ibiza (ES)
Best DJ: #1 // DJ Mag Italia (IT)
Best Night: “Solomun+1″ (Sundays at Pacha) // DJ Mag Italia (IT)
Best DJ: #13 // Resident Advisor
Best Tune of the year: Solomun – Zora // Pete Tong @ BBC Radio 1
Best Set of 2015: Diynamic @ The BPM Festival // Be-At TV

2013
Best Deep House DJ // DJ Awards Ibiza (ES)

2012
DJ of the Year // Mixmag Magazine (UK)
Best Producer // DJ Awards Ibiza (ES)
Best DJ International // Cool Awards Brazil (BR)
Best International Tour // Rio Music Conference Award (BR)
Best Producer // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best Label: Diynamic // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best DJ #03 Solomun // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best Track #04 Kackvogel // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best Producer #6 // Faze Mag (DE, AT, CH)
Best Label Diynamic #5 // Faze Mag (DE, AT, CH)
Best Track #14 Kackvogel // Faze Mag (DE, AT, CH)
Best DJ #22 // Resident Advisor (UK)
Best Compilation #05 (Watergate 11) // DJ Mag (UK)
Best Compilation #05 (Watergate 11) // Mixmag Magazine (UK)

2011
Remix of the Year- Around (Noir & Haze) // Resident Advisor (UK)
Most Charted Artist #04 // Resident Advisor (UK)
Best Remix #02 – Around (Noir & Haze) // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best Remix #03 – Let´s Go Back (Kraak & Smaak) // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best Producer #02 // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best DJ #03 // Groove Magazine (DE, AT, CH)
Best DJ #05 // De:Bug Magazine (DE, AT, CH)

UK Bad Boy of Dance Ben Nicky

February 3, 2018 by PrimeEV

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UK Bad Boy of Dance Ben Nicky

UK bad boy of dance Ben Nicky is a DJ and producer from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, United Kingdom. Born Benjamin Nikki Reginald Wederell, Armin van Buuren nicknamed him,

the bad boy of dance.

Ben is without a doubt the standout on the global trance scene. He catapulted himself into the limelight to transcend the genre. Not only is Ben talented behind the decks and in the studio, but also has a formidable digital media prowess. Consequently, he made his mark by outselling his peers to become one of the most sought-after artists on the globe.

Ben’s success lies in his adoring fanbase. His fans are young, excitable and full of energy. When he arrives in their cities, they flock to his shows. Consequently, his shows sell out worldwide from the UK to Argentina, Asia to Australia, and the United States. The fans are the reason he has catapulted past his contemporaries.

We alluded to Ben’s digital presence. His viral videos from these encapsulating performances rack up millions of views online. They are shared across all social media platforms so that he is ever present on your timeline.

Ben’s well-constructed DJ sets keep his audience locked in. He fuses classics with current drops in his unique ‘Headf**k mashups. He adds twists and turns in his musical journey, but also making it very dancefloor friendly. As a result, he appeals to the masses turning each set into a unique audio experience. Hailing from the trance scene, Ben is never content to stick to just one style. Having diversified his sound to cover a diverse range of styles within his sets including his ‘Headf**k Xtreme’ sets and ‘Techf**k’ sets. His musical range flow from techno to trance up to the harder styles.

With his itinerary undoubtedly the busiest in the trance scene, 2017 saw Ben perform at every major festival. Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, and Creamfields. Scheduled at notable venues including Marquee in Sydney and Las Vegas, Avalon in Hollywood, Amnesia in Ibiza, Zouk in Kuala Lumpur and Ministry of Sound in London. He spun at his first solo arena show at the SSE arena in Belfast Northern Ireland to over 9000 people in October. Ben has already surpassed many household names to take command of new territories in the likes of Northern Ireland, Australia & Malaysia where he has become an icon to his young fanbase, bringing waves of new generations into the scene!

Ben released singles on some of the most prominent labels in the industry. The names include Ultra, Spinnin, Armada, VANDIT Records, Andy Moor’s AVA Recordings, and Who’s Afraid of 138?!

Artist Profile

Techno Legend Adam Beyer

Techno Legend Adam Beyer

Drumcode

Metalstep Bass Lord Excision

Metalstep Bass Lord Excision

Pure Sensory Overload

The Dubstep Record Labels

The Festivals

Apex Tour 2019

Tech Trance Producer Vlind

Tech Trance Producer Vlind

Milestones

House Grooves Duo Adriatique

House Grooves Duo Adriatique

Two Individuals

One Duo: Adriatique

Siamese Records

Norwegian Electronic Artist Boom Jinx

Norwegian Electronic Artist Boom Jinx

Tours

No Answers In Luck

EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin

EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin

Croatian Deep House DJ Producer Solomun

Croatian Deep House DJ Producer Solomun

Early Life

Accolades

UK Bad Boy of Dance Ben Nicky

UK Bad Boy of Dance Ben Nicky

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