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Melodic Trance Duo Stoneface & Terminal

November 19, 2017 by PrimeEV

Melodic Trance Duo Stoneface and Terminal

Melodic trance duo Stoneface and Terminal, are respectively Matthias Gierth and Henry Nix, from Gorlitz, Germany. They’re famous for their high-energy DJ sets that dominate dancefloors around the globe.

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT RECORDS

In 2004, they founded their label Electric Department Records and brought up tracks like ‘Merkur,’ ‘Sidewinder,’ and ‘Summerscape/Miami.’ Paul van Dyk chose ‘Merkur’ for his exclusive DJ MAG Mix-CD. Their imprint has provided a home for a number of their side projects including Gundamea and Lichtengard as well unleashing a wealth of fresh and talented acts.

COLLABORATIONS

They have a long list of releases and remixes under various aliases, on high profile labels. Some of the most prominent DJs in electronic dance music remix their productions. These names include

Paul van Dyk
Tiësto
Armin van Buuren
Ferry Corsten
Above & Beyond
Markus Schulz
Aly & Fila
Ronski Speed
Gareth Emory
Andy Moor
Cosmic Gate

As a result, they have secured a career which has been on a consistently upward trajectory.

RELEASES

After four releases on their label, Henry and Matthias signed to one of the world’s leading trance-labels, Euphonic and teamed up with Ronski Speed to create ‘Incognition / Drowning Sunlight.’ ‘Incognition’ received support from the elite and became one of the biggest club hits in 2005.

In 2006 ‘Venus’ followed and was chosen by Armin van Buuren for his, “A State of Trance” CD-Compilation + Vinyl-Sampler. Also in 2006, the ‘Earth EP’ was released, and Giuseppe Ottaviani made a remix of ‘Super Nature.’ Stoneface & Terminal have utilized their remixing skills for Bryan Adams, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery, and 4 Strings.

In June of 2007, Stoneface & Terminal released their first artist album called ‘Wide Range.’ On this album, they showed their multifaceted passion for electronic music in full effect. Three vocal tracks graced the album including the voices of Sylvia Brandse, Denise Rivera (both in cooperation with Raz Nitzan & Adrian Broekhuyse), and Alexander Perls. Adding to the package were special versions of their well-known tracks such as ‘Another Day,’ ‘Super Nature,’ and ‘Drowning Sunlight.’ As the album title suggests, ‘Wide Range’ incorporated a musical style floating between different sounds and styles, from relaxing grooves, vocal-focused hits to energy loaded club tracks. In August, Stoneface & Terminal compiled and mixed Volume 5 of the well-known US Compilation, ‘This is Trance’ on Water Music Records.

In 2014 they released ‘Be Different,’ Stoneface & Terminal’s second artist album. Over a year in the making, the album proved once more that two friends from school could go on to create a musical craft. 2014 also marked the year the pair collaborated with heavyweight Paul van Dyk. Released on Ultra, ‘Follow Me’ caught waves of success and showed the duo’s ability to construct high-quality material with the industry’s elite.

Turning up the heat in 2015, Henry and Matthias unleashed an unstoppable collaboration with Aly & Fila titled ‘Universelab’ as well as their ’10 years Stoneface & Terminal’ celebration with a special album which contained some of their biggest hits and recovered mixes. It also marked the year they reactivated their label Electric Department Records. Their side project, Gundamea which gives an outlet for their deeper shades of dance music, was settled here as well. Showcasing more unique qualities to their sound, Gundamea’s remix of Armin van Buuren and Mr. Probz’s ‘Another You’ has made its rounds across airwaves with a spin by Markus Schulz on his Global DJ Broadcast.

Moving into 2016, Stoneface & Terminal’s continued their impressive studio output, with releases on labels including Perfecto Records, Flashover, FSOE -including Beatport Trance #1 ‘Hypogean’- and many more. With a finely picked selection of shows in 2016 taking them to locations such as The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic and the UK, the path of success carries on for Stoneface & Terminal.

Stoneface & Terminal routinely play the most significant festivals and brands around the planet. These include

A State Of Trance
Pacha New York
Ministry Of Sound London
Mayday
Godskitchen
Nature One
Creamfields

Tune in to their radio show Reflected Broadcast, and share in listening to their favorite electronic music and live recorded sets.

Chicago House Music DJ Producer Doc Brown

November 18, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Chicago House Music DJ Producer Doc Brown

Chicago house music DJ Producer Doc Brown has a long-time passion for music that shines through in both his productions and his performances. Experimenting with MIDI programming and sequencing as early as the mid-90’s, it wasn’t until moving to Miami–and getting his hands on his first set of the 1200s–that he was able to link his natural ability to rock a party with his love of creating electronic music in the studio.

With a melodic style firmly rooted in the underground, his unique sound has crossover appeal and is demanded not only by well-informed dancefloors but international tastemakers as well. Doc’s bassline driven productions have come on a who’s who of notable labels. Current releases on Lapsus Music, Xima, and Whartone have gathered acclaim throughout the industry, including two appearances on the DMCWorld Buzz Charts. Previous tracks released on Mutants, Phunk Traxx, Baroque, and Human Garden have all scored charting positions on Beatport. DJ support has come from a spectrum of artists as varied as Tiesto, My Digital Enemy, Supernova, Christian Cambas, and Tocadisco.

With an ongoing Groove Cruise residency and performances at BPM Festival & EDC under his belt, Doc can be found rocking his signature sound at pool parties and nightclubs from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Vegas and worldwide. Working tirelessly to build a reputation for talent, hard work and determination, Doc Brown is undoubtedly one to watch.

Italian House Music DJ Producer Alex Kenji

November 17, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Italian House Music DJ Producer Alex Kenji

Italian house music DJ Producer Alex Kenji, born Alessandro Bacci, is well known the world over for his infectious style of house music. His DJ sets offer an impeccable fusion of house and tech-house, going from deep grooves to techno. He has delighted fans all over Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He is loved in the United States and is often seen in Miami, Florida and Los Angeles, California.

Alessandro has many other aliases he produces under; Yoshie Chandler, Combo, Green Sugar, HouseLovers, D.L.D., Orange Love, Kaiko, and Itchy Bit.

Some of his most celebrated releases are ‘UP,’ ‘A Lot Of,’ ‘Adelante,’ ‘Gimme Five,’ and ‘Pressure,’ all reaching #1 in the Beatport Top 100. Alex has gone on to score an endless stream of over 50 Beatport Top 10 hits. Further testament to his success, ‘Pressure’ won Best Progressive Track at the 2012 International Dance Music Awards. Nominated for Best House Track at the 2012 Beatport Awards was his ‘Get Funky.’

Alex is co-owner with Manuel De La Mare and Marshall of 303Lovers and Hotfingers record labels; these brands have sold more than 300,000 units on music web stores, mostly via Beatport since first launching in August 2007. Alex has overseen collaborations with both independent and major labels including Toolroom, EMI, Spinnin Records, Universal, Ultra and many more.

With over 100 releases to his name, 2 successful record labels and a DJ career that is rocking every corner of the globe, Alex Kenji is ready to make you move!

Chicago House Music DJ Producer Topher Jones

November 16, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Chicago House Music DJ Producer Topher Jones

Chicago House Music DJ Producer Topher Jones is a breakout American DJ Producer poised to take the country by storm and put Chicago back on the map as the house capital of the world. Hailing from the Windy City, Topher’s had originals and remixes on labels such as Ultra, OWSLA, Dim Mak, Garuda, and Spinnin. Not only has he had a Beatport top-10 overall smash, but his tracks receive support from the biggest names in the industry, including Skrillex, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery, Sander Van Doorn, and Chuckie.

Topher’s music seamlessly crosses musical boundaries as it dips and dives between big room house, dirty baselines, and carefully crafted melodies. A songwriter as well as a producer, Topher has a hand in every aspect of the recording process and takes great pride in creating songs with depth and character.

An Indianapolis native who moved to Chicago after college, Topher continues to attack his craft with the same single-minded passion and determination. When asked about his success, he said, “Hard work trumps everything. Be kind, be courteous, be passionate and be grateful. Hard work with that mentality and a little bit of talent can go a long way.” This mindset not only affects his music but also how Topher interacts with his fans and community as he consistently donates time and money to causes in the greater Chicago area.

Topher’s 2013 was full of original music, remixes, collaborations, and a packed tour schedule that included a 30-date tour with Tritonal’s Metamorphic Tour and a bus tour with Morgan Page.

Current Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA

General Manager
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Booking agent
Matt Meyer: [email protected]

Electronic Dance Music Duo Tritonal

November 16, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Electronic Dance Music Duo Tritonal

Dave Reed and Chad Cisneros formed the electronic dance music duo Tritonal in 2008. They released their early works on labels Anjunabeats, Levare Recordings, Alter Ego Records, Stellar Sound, Spundae Music, Garuda, Air Up There Recordings, and Enhanced Music.

Tritonal acquired Enhanced Music in 2013. They had many vital works on Enhanced, but the critically acclaimed Metamorphic EP trilogy may be the most important. Metamorphic featured fan favorites, ‘Follow Me Home’ and ‘Now or Never.’

‘Now or Never’ broke into the top five on Billboard’s Airplay Dance Chart. Three other tracks, ‘Anchor,’ ‘Colors,’ and ‘Untouchable’ also charted in the top 5.

Tritonal’s connection with their fans has ensured that their music resonates with them, whether musical purists or mass crowds. Their successful formula has three components:

compelling songwriting
innovative productions
exuberant performances

With every release, Tritonal transcends their previous works. In March 2013, they released their EP Metamorphic I, which included the progressive house tracks, ‘Bullet That Saved Me,’ ‘Bring Me Home,’ and ‘Deep Into Black.’ In May 2013, Tritonal announced the Metamorphic Tour phase 1 dates. Phase 2 of the tour landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, August 30, 2013.

German Trance Duo Kyau & Albert

November 16, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Emotional Dance Music Duo Kyau and Albert

Emotional dance music duo Kyau and Albert formed their partnership in 1996. Ralph Kyau started his electronic music career in 1990 spinning his tracks in underground techno parties. He released his first album, ‘Modulation Experiments’ in 1993. Ralph founded Harmony Recordings record label in 1994 with DJ Shandy. Their first signed artist was Mirco de Govia. As a result, Ralph met Steven, who was also experimenting with electronic music production.

Through 1995, they realized they both had similar interests in music and went on to perform live as a duo. These live performances naturally led them to form ‘Kyau vs. Albert’ in 1996. They released their first single, ‘Let Me In.’

By March 1997, they combined their studios and formed the record label ‘Euphonic.’ Ronski Speed and Sonorous were their first signed artists.

They continued producing music and performing live which built their foundation in their native Germany. Their work caught the attention of Paul van Dyk who invited them for an interview on his radio show in 2001. The increased exposure led to more of their music charting and to even more performances.

In 2006, they modified their name to ‘Kyau and Albert.’ The name change did not adversely affect them. In 2007, Euphonic celebrated its Tenth Anniversary.

They released the romantic album, ‘Nights Awake’ on February 25, 2013. One fan described the album as

very romantic, optimistic and full of life

Kyau & Albert promoted the album with their Nights Awake Tour, which landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 2, 2013.

Aussie House Music DJ Producer Hook N Sling

November 15, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Aussie House Music DJ Producer Hook N Sling

Aussie House Music DJ Producer Hook N Sling is one of the hottest house music DJs in Australia. He is a world-renowned platinum-selling record producer and is in worldwide demand.

Anthony Maniscalco, aka Hook N Sling reached notoriety in 2007 with an ARIA Music Awards nomination for his production of ‘The Bump.’ He earned a set at We Love Sundays opening party at Space, Ibiza. He also earned a top 5 placing in Australia’s ‘inthemix’ dance music awards.

‘The Bump’ earned accolades from James Zabiela and led to a compilation mix for British label Chew the Fat. DJMag described the compilation as

hooked on this DJ/producer¹s house and breaks collision

He went on to remix ‘Shake It Up’ from Stanton Warriors, which their fans loved. When asked about the remix, Stanton Warriors said ‘Shake It Up’ (Hook N Sling Remix) gets the most significant reaction from their fans,

Booty house – works every time.

A Most Busy Year

In 2008, Anthony completed the ‘Clubber’s Guide to 2008’ for Ministry of Sound. The compilation went Gold which led to a packed production schedule, new music and remixes for Lid Lickers, The Potbelleez, and The Cobra Dukes. He continued a busy touring schedule in his native Australia, as well as extensive dates in the UK, North America, Europe, and again at ‘We Love Sundays.’

In the following years, Anthony’s career continued to blossom, with more singles, remixes, and collaborations, as well as a more frequent touring schedule.

Anthony joined his Aussie brethren The Stafford Brothers on their ‘Aussie Invasion Tour’ in 2013.

Aussie EDM DJ Producers The Stafford Brothers

November 15, 2017 by PrimeEV

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Aussie Electro House Music Duo The Stafford Brothers

Aussie electro house music duo the Stafford Brothers are the hottest DJ team to hit the US electronic dance music party scene. Brothers Matt and Chris Stafford were immersed in music at a young age with Matt learning guitar while Chris learned both guitar and piano. Both have university business degrees and split their duties; Matt handles the administrative tasks leaving Chris free to focus on their creative side.

The Stafford Brothers reached international heights after establishing a solid foundation at home. They produced, mixed, remixed, and toured which led them to the upper echelon of dance music in Australia.

In 2007, they signed with Ministry of Sound and mixed their first ‘Electro House Session’ CD that went Gold and to number one and stayed there for three weeks. They subsequently mixed two WILD compilations on Central Station Records.

They did not rest on their early successes. The brothers toured the world playing at festivals and nightclubs all over the globe. They moved to Los Angeles and collaborated with some of the biggest names in music. This move led them to become one of the hottest electronic crossover acts to date. Their productions and the afore-referenced collaborations led to millions of records sold.

The Stafford Brothers toured North America in 2013, dubbed the ‘Aussie Invasion’ tour. They started in Pennsylvania, hit Canada, Mexico, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and New Jersey.

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COLLABORATIONS

RELEASES

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