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Where are you currently based?
Currently living in Greater Geelong. Grew up here and am living here currently as my Dad isn’t in the best of health, so being near family (and the beach) is great but I really miss Melbourne, especially the local Thornbury music community where I lived in 2019.
How did you first start playing music?
Classical piano lessons were forced upon me as a kid, I called quits many times only to find myself writing my own songs, then wanting singing lessons, and then returning to lessons again. I really do value the skills I obtained from learning classical music. I always played music at high school in an array of different bands and projects.
What’s been happening recently?
It’s been amazing to have been able to ‘get the band back together’ so to speak. During lockdowns I didn’t really play much music, but earlier this year decided I should see if I could find someone local, especially to play my new material. Shoutout to Rael, who has been rocking up to practices these last six months, and of course my amazing bassist and main Tetris packer of 5+ years, Simon. He never lets me down. I really like playing as a three piece, but think we need a live guitarist too.
We also played in Ballarat at Volta on Thursday 3rd Nov and the feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive, which was such a relief! It was a good feeling especially for our first launch show.
Your latest single ‘Bloom’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Artists such as Broods and Lorde really influenced ‘Bloom’ itself. It’s definitely on the more pop side, but I find my songs generally fit across multiple genres, including indie and alt rock. It just depends how I’m feeling!
How did you go about writing Bloom?
‘Bloom’ was born from an impromptu jam, if I recall Simon was actually playing drums and I was on keys. Think this sometimes gets me pumped up a little more than if we were both playing melodic instruments.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
Produced and recorded in July 2019 – feels like a lifetime now to be honest with the wonderful Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe).
What or who influenced the concept for the music video?
Video concept was a tricky one; I really wanted to steer away from flowers (this was definitely not what I was going for from the early inception of the song) and there are a few songs with the same title already.
Who did you work with to create the music video?
I sourced a local Geelong company called True South Film and it was directed by the wonderful James Duggan. He was very efficient and I felt really comfortable working with him. I knew from the beginning he was going to come up with something really special from seeing his previous work, as I really struggled with the visual side of things!
Please tell us about the most challenging and rewarding aspects of creating the music video?
I hadn’t made a clip in a really long time, so I felt a little rusty! Iit was a freezing night, and we finished really late. I really love the colours and the vintage lenses they used. Aiden Mair (DOP) is also very talented and could see how much he loves his work.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I saw Hayley Mary live recently in Queenscliff and she blew me away. I already knew how great she was, but I am loving her solo stuff. I may have fangirled a bit at the merch bar. I am also loving a few Italian artists I’d dare say you’ve never heard of (Pinguini Tattici Nucleari/Mahmood); I really want to improve my Italian as I wish to travel (and perform there) as soon as possible as I have friends and family in Milan and in Tuscany. I have to say I am also digging Sam Smith’s new track with Kim Petras.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
We’ve got a hometown show at the Door Gallery Café on November 19, but I am hanging out to play in Melbourne again, most likely in the new year. Please keep an eye out as I plan to drop another track ready to drop early 2023, so there will be more shows to play then too!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
My favourite all time food is a bowl of gnocchi with a bangin’ ragu. If I could choose anywhere to hang out it would be in Brisbane with my Brisbane babes Bri and Amelia whom I met at Bigsound in 2017 in an elevator to the then Rooftop bar 11. I’m really glad I took that wrong turn or the friendship may not have ever occurred!!!!
BELLA DEER ‘BLOOM’ LAUNCH SHOWS
Saturday 19th November Door Gallery Cafe Fyansford
BLOOM is out now.
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I’m based in Eora (Sydney) and work out of my studio in Marrickville.
How did you first start playing music?
I started learning piano when I was around 8 and would sing and play old Billy Joel and Elton John songs. I picked up guitar a bit later and started playing in rock bands which really solidified the passion. I haven’t really stopped since.
It’s so easy. She gets my vision and always has ideas on top of mine that bring it to the next level. I’m a very visual person, but find it hard to explain what I see in my head (I do that better with sound). So I really trust her with the jnr. brand; my aesthetic is definitely a blend of both of us.
I do a bit of everything. I love melody so much that when I’m producing I usually help out with the topline as well. But I’ve been working mainly with artists I meet online or through other people. Most recently, I co-produced and co-wrote Corrj’s latest single ‘Lie To Me’, which is a 00’s RnB-trap song (catch me on the ad libs as well). When there’s less pressure on me as a vocalist to perform in the studio I get to really dig into the production and experiment with new sounds that may not necessarily work for jnr.
The rest of the year is going to be finishing off songs that I want to put out next year, and working with more people outside of my circle. Lots to expect.
Harry’s House and Being Funny In A Foreign Language have been on rotation.
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The talented Australian singer-songwriter, entertainer, and record producer BEHANI is ready to take the world by storm with her debut single, “Let Me Know” produced by powerhouse producer Scott Storch and released on her independent label, Stormness Records.
The fearless songstress brings a signature style in which upbeat R&B and sensuous pop with Afro-centric vibes blend perfectly in a crisp sound with a global appeal. With an effervescent melody and a timeless vibe, the energy of “Let me know” is pure pop gold. Released just last week to commercial radio, the track is already garnering support in the UK market and hit #33 on the Shazam Top 200.
Born in Melbourne into a family with Persian and Italian roots, BEHANI is naturally destined to become a global artist. She understands what it means to be open to exploring different sounds and create a very personal yet appealing style.
With BEHANI’s vocals at the forefront, “Let Me Know” delivers a shimmering stream of dancefloor sounds, showcasing a soothing and unique vocal style backed by solid song writing and world class music production provided by legendary producer Scott Storch at Miami’s iconic Circle House Studio.
“Let Me Know” is the debut offering from BEHANI who is currently collaborating with award-winning producers worldwide, including Africa, the United States, and Europe, and names as prominent as Ne-Yo, French Montana, DJ Khaled, and more.
BEHANI’s tenacity and perseverance after years of dedication to music make her debut single a steppingstone in what is set to be a promising career. “Let Me Know” hints at what’s to come in 2023 from this talented young artist as she embarks on her journey into the global pop music scene.
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In celebration of the launch of Kraken Black Mojito, Kraken Black Spiced Rum is bringing the depths of the underground music scene into the light to present Subterranean Summer, a live music showcase on Thursday 1st December, with tickets on sale now. The event will showcase emerging and ground-breaking Aussie artists whose music is challenging stigmas and cultural norms.
Sydney’s hardcore band SPEED are one of the headline acts along with Melbourne’s hip hop duo Posseshot, with support acts including DJ F*KH*D, Mulalo, Histamine and Ptwiggs. The line-up features Australia’s rising countercultural talent and will be the first time the artists will perform on the same stage.
Hayley Dixon, Proximo Spirits Specialist, notes: “Australia has an incredibly talented and diverse music scene, from the underground hardcore growing its fanbase over the past few years to the hip-hop space that continues to evolve across the nation. We’re thrilled to create an event that celebrates such a diverse mix of talent and supports Aussie’s rising countercultural artists.”
Subterranean Summer is being held at the Inner-West institution, The Great Club in Marrickville, with tickets including free trial of the new Kraken premix Black Mojito throughout the evening. Recently launched in the Australian market, Kraken Black Mojito is a dark and fiercely refreshing twist on the classic mojito, boasting the taste of Kraken Black Spiced Rum mixed with natural flavours of mint and lime, topped with soda.
Jem Siow, SPEED frontman, says they can’t wait to hit the stage and share their hardcore music with a wider audience. “Subterranean Summer is gonna be a hectic show. Stoked to play with Posseshot for the first time in Sydney with a mad mixed bill.”
Dixon encourages all music lovers to “grab your mates, book your tickets and kick off summer with an epic alt-summer music showcase like no other.”
Event details
· Location: The Great Club, Marrickville
· Date: Thursday, 1st December (first day of summer)
· Time: Doors open at 6pm, through to 12am
Individually we all have roots in music here and there. Some of us started playing music before having a full set of teeth, and some of us started a little later. We all met while studying music at university and formed a band there; Some of our stuff is still recorded there and we love coming back to our roots.
A LOT of things have been happening. Let’s see, we released Something Else in April which got some fantastic radio play around the country. We threw that single a release party at the Tuning Fork and had our biggest headline show yet. Then we jumped on tour with our mates Skram from Wellington, to celebrate their fresh album. We only just wrapped up the tour when we dived straight back in the studio to record this new single Better Days. That’s now been mixed and mastered and we’re sending it around Australia and Aotearoa to make sure it lands in the right ears.
We’re putting on a release gig at the Tuning Fork with some killer support acts to celebrate this new single on November 19 so our brainspace is very occupied by all the logistics around the release.
Straight out of the tour with Skram we dove into the studio to record the Drums for Better Days. At this point we already had pretty decent guide tracks to give our drummer, Max Earnshaw, a really good energetic mix in the headphones, with the idea that it would make Max play more energetic as well. We then made those drums sound even better with some nice plugins and even nicer outboard hardware, and Jonathan Meyer tracked the bass simply directly into the pre-amps. After that, guitarist and singer Koen Aldershof layered about 4 different guitar parts over multiple tracks, to get that popular indie-pop-rock sound, similar to Half-Alive, Grizfolk, Great Gable, The Happy Fits; the list is endless.The gang vocals in the chorus are what really makes this song stand out for us. It was quite fun, we asked our Instagram following if anyone wanted to sing along on our new single and we had an overwhelming response. We had a lot of musical and non-musical friends and followers sing along to the chorus lyrics “Higher and higher and higher” which created this huge wall-of-sound kind of vocal effect. It really sounds like there’s a small army of people singing and shouting the key song lyrics. Phew, so the song is done, recorded anyway, and in only 3 weeks. At this point we sent the song off to our previous lead guitarist and good friend Luan Meaker who mixed the song beautifully. Chris Chetland from Kog Studios, (who’s worked with some ridiculously amazing artists) mastered the single and in our opinion, the song is one of the best ones we’ve ever produced.
The recording of Better Days actually came about super quickly. We were a little pressed for time, not to mention exhausted, coming out of the tour across the North Island if we wanted to push a single out before the end of the year. We thought, it’s better to release it in November because as soon as December rolls around, nobody is going to listen to anything but Mariah Carey’s jingle bells. So we got stuck in, the way we always do, starting with drums first. If anything, we put less pressure on this single than we have done for previous tunes and I think it made for a really easy and relaxed way of getting the recording done.
Favourite food, hahaha, what a random question. I mean, Lasagna always slaps, although you can’t beat a good plate of sushi. The best meal would be a potluck to nibble on a bunch of different flavours and cuisines and hang out with mates. Speaking of hanging out, anyone who hasn’t heard of Movespace needs to head over to their socials and follow them. It’s definitely our favourite place to hang out! It’s a creative space with room for co-working during the day but hosts gigs in the evening, both inside and on their rooftop venue. They’ve recently built a recording studio with the most incredible vibe and it’s THE space to meet cool like-minded people.Of course, we can’t go past our favourite venue, The Tuning Fork! It’s THE place to catch some of the up-and-coming kiwi acts and establishing overseas acts. We’re playing our second show at the Tuning Fork on November 19th and we can’t wait to be back on that beautiful stage!
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Want some more Sum 41 in 2022? Along with joining The Offspring on the sold out national Australian tour this December, the Canadian punk rock juggernauts are thrilled to announce an intimate club show at Northcote Theatre in Melbourne on Tuesday 6 December.
Hitting Australia next month alongside the equally formidable punk lords The Offspring, Sum 41 will treat Melbourne fans to a special headline show while they’re down under, with Adelaide duo Teenage Joans and Melbourne alt-rockers Terra set to raise the roof at the Northcote alongside the Ontario icons.
Having sold over 15 million records worldwide and scoring a Grammy Award nomination, two Juno Awards, a Kerrang! Award and multiple Alternative Press Awards in their storied career, Sum 41 are undeniably one of the most prolific and hard-working live acts. From the ongoing endurance of their breakout singles Fat Lip, In Too Deep and Motivation to their reputation for performing (pre-COVID) hundreds of times per year, it’s little wonder Sum 41 have been routinely hailed as one of Canada’s most successful and exciting exports; and absence has only made the heart grow fonder, with the band bringing their bigger and better than ever before live prowess down under to close out 2022.
Also hailing back to high school days, Adelaide two-piece Teenage Joans took out the triple j Unearthed High crown back in 2020, with the duo going on to release a continuous flow of beloved tunes, appear onstage at festivals including Summer Sounds, Mountain Goat Valley Crawl and Yours & Owls Festival, while also touring alongside the likes of Violent Soho, Ruby Fields, The Hard Aches, Clowns and many others.
Beginning life in high school before forays into busking and YouTube covers, a pop rock cover of Vanessa Carlton’s A Thousand Miles cemented the ongoing and resounding adoration for Melbourne five-piece Terra. Since then, the group have gone on to showcase their fresh and immersive take on the alternative and pop-rock realms, with their 2022 EP Reverie firmly flexing the band’s sonic diversity and sharpened songwriting chops.
SUM 41
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
TEENAGE JOANS
TERRA
TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE
216 HIGH STREET, NORTHCOTE
Tickets on sale now at www.destroyalllines.com
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Tickets for the third annual OFFBEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL in Eumundi are on sale today, Friday 4 November, with a line-up that brings some of Australia’s top acts to Eumundi for the first time ever and confirms that live music is back and it is better than ever.
The festival will take place on Saturday 25 March from 12noon, with two stages and a first announcement line-up that boasts Thelma Plum, Gretta Ray, Electric Fields, Clews, and Brisbane based Clea, alongside local favourites Blues Arcadia and a stack of fresh acts like bogan-funksters Playlunch and indie rockers Eastbound Buzz and Tommy Gun.
“We are thrilled with this first announcement line up and with limited ticket numbers to this boutique event, we are pretty excited to get tickets on sale.” says Festival Director Alice Jones.
“Without the assistance of the Federal Government’s RISE grant, acts like Thelma Plum, Gretta Ray and Electric Fields would not be seen in Eumundi, we are very lucky,” Alice says.
Alice says OFFBEAT promises to be just that. “A little offbeat, a bit quirky, a little off the beaten track, and a bit of the unexpected,” she says.
The weeks ahead will see the announcement of further OFFBEAT events that will form part of the Offbeat Music Festival weekend running from Friday 24 March, through to Sunday 26 March in various locations throughout the village of Eumundi.
“OFFBEAT will offer the best of what locals hold dear” Alice says, “A weekend of incredible music, great vibes, and creativity, all set in the beautiful town of Eumundi”
For travel and accommodation ideas, go to: https://www.
The 2023 Offbeat Music Festival is proudly supported by Restart investment to Sustain and Expand Fund (RISE) – an Australian Government initiative and is an 18+, Covid safe event.
Offbeat Music Festival
Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
1 Etheridge St, Eumundi
TICKETS: $95 + booking fee via Oztix.
| The Phase 3 Announcement also includes star-studded names like Alle Farben, Haftbefehl, Hugel, LNY TNZ, Noisecontrollers, Zatox, and many more, set to take the stage on December 16 and 17 at the MERKUR-SPIEL ARENA in Düsseldorf. |
| The gift giving season has started early, as BigCityBeats’ infamous WORLD CLUB DOME treats fans around the world to Phase 3 of this year’s Winter Edition lineup, led by the headlining performance of Swedish house maestro, Axwell. The global superstar joins the ranks of fellow headliners like Robin Schulz, Don Diablo, Reinier Zonneveld, Timmy Trumpet, James Hype, and Boris Brejcha, each set to takeover WORLD CLUB DOME’s monstrous Main Stage on December 16 and 17 at the MERKUR-SPIEL ARENA, transforming the stadium into the biggest Christmas pre-party in the world. |
| See the full lineup and purchase tickets for the event here. |
| Returning for the first time since 2020, the much-anticipated Winter Edition is expected to be one of the rare opportunities for German audiences to see the Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell perform live, putting this year’s festival atop holiday lists across the country. Joining Axwell in the Phase 3 announcement is a who’s who of regional and global electronic music talent, including Alle Farben, Andhim, MADDIX, LNY TNZ, Hugel, Zatox, and SEVEK, who’s known by fans around the world for his dazzling club single “Move Your Body.” |
| As a multi-genre event, the WORLD CLUB DOME has worked to define itself as a platform for all genres and forms of club music. Accordingly, rap and hip-hop artists are also highlighted in the billing of this year’s Winter Edition, with some of the countries’ biggest names such as Luciano and Haftbefehl. As an absolute highlight, CRO is set to make its premiere in the “biggest club in the world,” where the infamous panda mask will perform hit after hit, including “Blessed,” “Once Around the World,” “Du,” and “Easy”. |
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| About BigCityBeats Label, radio shows, event and festival agency, merchandise distributor, live entertainment – BigCityBeats has been one of Europe’s most successful event brands for over 17 years. Bringing you the sound of the metropolises, BigCityBeats has quickly established itself as a global music platform following its catapult launch at the beginning of the new millennium, revolutionizing event experiences and redefining event production. From the big city to the world, and from the world to the universe, BigCityBeats has traveled from Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf, Asia, the Caribbean, Hollywood, and ultimately into space – where BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME founder Bernd Breiter built the 1st “club” in space together with the ESA. |
| About WORLD CLUB DOME WORLD CLUB DOME is the creation of BigCityBeats, the long-running German label, radio show, event and merch company that has been at the heart of the country’s dance scene for nearly two decades. Having grown from small beginnings to create one of the world’s biggest festivals, they have come a long way with a burning passion for music always at their heart. The return of BigCityBeats should not be missed! |
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SIDE A of the album heralds a mature sonic direction for Joji through wistful and contemplative ballads accompanied by lush production that blooms within each song. SIDE B, largely produced by Joji himself, digs deeper into the lo-fi and off-kilter sounds that hark back to his experimental beginnings as an artist.
Since its release in June, the album’s debut single, ‘Glimpse of Us’, reached the #9 spot on Mediabase’s Top 40 chart as his first-ever top 40 radio record. The song received an RIAA platinum certification in the US, Australia and Canada with over 784 million global streams to date and is Joji’s highest-ever Billboard Top 100, peaking at #8. It also made significant debuts on Billboard’s Top Streaming Songs and Global 200 charts and remained in the Top 3 on the Spotify Global and U.S. charts for over a month.
‘Glimpse of Us‘ is nominated in the 2022 ARIA Awards ‘Song of the Year’ category and its Dan Streit-directed video won ‘Best Editing’ at the UK Music Video Awards. ‘YUKON (INTERLUDE)‘, the following single off the record, saw similar success and praise for its psychedelic and mind-bending music video directed by the visionary duo and longtime collaborators BRTHR (pinkpantheress, Lana Del Rey, The Weekend).
SMITHEREENS LP is out now via 88rising, buy/stream it here.
SIDE A
Glimpse of Us
Feeling Like The End
Die For You
Before The Day Is Over
Dissolve
SIDE B
NIGHT RIDER
BLAHBLAHBLAH DEMO
YUKON (INTERLUDE)
1AM FREESTYLE
TOUR DATES
Sat 3 – Sun 4 Dec – Head In The Clouds Jakarta – Jakarta, ID
Thu 8 Dec – Thunderdome – Bangkok, Thailand
Fri 9 – Sat 10 Dec – Head In The Clouds Manila – Manila, PH
Mon 30 Jan – Laneway Festival – Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, NZ
Sat 4 Feb – Laneway Festival – Meanjin / Brisbane, AUS
Sun 5 Feb – Laneway Festival – Eora / Sydney, AUS
Fri 10 Feb – Laneway Festival – tarntanya / Adelaide, AUS
Sat 11 Feb – Laneway Festival – Naarm / Melbourne, AUS
Sun 12 Feb – Laneway Festival – Boorloo / Perth, AUS
Title: Dance With Me
Label: Arkade
Kaskade is back to flex his underground style with his track “Dance With Me,” a collaboration with Dutch up-and-comer Justus. “Dance With Me” features minimal but heart-pounding bass and dynamic, hollow synths spiced with a catchy vocal hook, all in all, making for a record that’s simply meant for playing in dark warehouses and clubs. As a longtime veteran and icon in electronic music, Kaskade continuously evolves his sound and explores previously untrodden paths, proving again and again that he’s staying on top.
As a household name in electronic music for nearly two decades, Kaskade needs no introduction. His list of achievements is a mile long: 12 studio albums, 7 GRAMMY nominations, the first solo electronic dance artist to sell out both Navy Pier in Chicago and the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the first DJ to ever secure a Las Vegas residency, and the first electronic artist to headline Coachella. Having worked on collaborations with, e.g., Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, and Meghan Trainor, he has the unique talent of creating his signature sound in any genre. Additionally, he has been one of the electronic artists leading the charge into the gaming world and, to date, is the only musician to conceptualize and create an entire season of music for video game giant Rocket League. In 2021, Kaskade came out of quarantine swinging as the first-ever solo headlining musician to sell out and perform for a public event at LA‘s SoFi Stadium. Most recently, in 2022, he teamed up with deadmau5 to form Kx5. Kaskade‘s influence on dance music has shaped the culture for generations of listeners, continuing to wow longtime and new fans alike with every new release.
At just 22, rising Dutch star Justus looks set to have the world at his feet. The talented music producer and DJ has been touted by the likes of Tiësto, David Guetta, MORTEN, Afrojack, DVBBS, W&W, Steve Aoki, and many more. With his productions winning him rave support from titanic names like Tiësto, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, and more, it came as no surprise to fans and industry tastemakers alike when Spinnin’ Records confirmed their exclusive deal with Justus. The signing was yet another stamp of confirmation, one more indication that Justus is on a clear trajectory to the top. As his sound starts to naturally mature and develop, Justus is absolutely hitting his stride as a producer and a performer, diving into a new vein of rhythm and groove that sits somewhere in the space between Tiësto-style Trance and Amelie Lens‘s brand of Techno. With much, much more in the pipeline for 2022, it surely is an exciting time for fans of this talented Dutch youngster.
Title: Back To Where We Started
Label: Protocol Recordings
Two Dutch electronic music powerhouses join forces in the form of Nicky Romero and Afrojack‘s new track “Back To Where We Started.” The release seamlessly fuses both Romero‘s and Afrojack‘s styles, making for a banger of a track with elements of big room and progressive house. “Back To Where We Started” opens with energetic beats reminiscent of EDM‘s heyday in the aughts, and it becomes clear that veteran fans and new ones alike will be served a dose of nostalgia. It climbs into a breakdown that builds up heavy anticipation before a hard-hitting drop that’s simply meant for the festival or club scene. This is the very first time that Nicky Romero and Afrojack have collaborated after a long history of remixing each other’s works, such as Romero‘s remixes of Afrojack‘s “One More Day” and “Hero,” and Afrojack‘s interpretations of Nicky‘s “Okay” and “Rise.” This time, “Back To Where We Started” was created for the opening of their “Two Is One” b2b set during ADE‘s Amsterdam Music Festival, and both have played the record in several sets already around the world. We’re hoping that this will be one of many collaborations between these two.
“After many years of friendship and remix work back and forth on each other’s imprints, it was time to finally level up in the form of our first official collaboration ever. Super happy we found a way to blend both styles into one hybrid club tune.” – Nicky Romero
“Nicky and I have been friends and worked together for many years, and we had a great time finally making our first official collaboration and performing it together during our back-to-back set at AMF this year!” – Afrojack
Nicky Romero
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as “Legacy” with Krewella and the #1 single “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve, and with his annual “Nicky Romero & Friends” ADE showcase and the launch of Monocule alter-ego, he keeps proving his ability to turn into gold everything he touches.
Afrojack
As one of the most innovative and sought-after artists, GRAMMY Award-winning producer and electronic dance music icon Afrojack continues to shatter boundaries that push music in bold new directions. Since making his breakthrough with the multi-platinum-selling single ‘Take Over Control‘, the Dutch-born musician has lent his production skills to tracks that bend genres and laid the foundation for major hits for artists such as Beyoncé, Pitbull, Will.i.am, and more. In the last few years, Afrojack was named one of the 50 Most Important People in EDM by Rolling Stone and placed on the Forbes ’30 Under 30′ music list. In 2010, he was one of the first DJs to secure a Las Vegas residency and continues to entertain global audiences as a headlining resident artist for the Hakkasan group. In 2010, he won his first GRAMMY award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remix of David Guetta & Madonna‘s song ‘Revolver.’ In 2011, he nabbed two more GRAMMY Nominations for Best Rap Song for his part in Chris Brown‘s “Look At Me Now” and for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remix of Leona Lewis & Avicii‘s ‘Collide‘. Afrojack travels the world performing at the biggest clubs/festivals while producing new music with his label Wall Recordings. In 2020, his song “All Night” (feat. Ally Brooke) reached number 1 on the US dance radio chart through amassing an impressive 40+ million streams to date. His most recent worldwide hits, such as “Anywhere With You” with Lucas & Steve and DubVision and “Up All Night” with Hard Lights and VINAI, add to an impressive repertoire spanning over a decade as a global performer and multi-platinum selling artist. In 2021, Afrojack received his fourth GRAMMY nomination, this time for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for his inspiring dance-pop crossover Summer song “Hero” with David Guetta.
Title: Ain’t Got No Worries
Label: Warner Music
French superstar duo Ofenbach teamed up with multi-platinum R3HAB to create a feel-good, dance-pop record – “Ain’t Got No Worries.” Sitting sonically on the crossover of the two genres, the new release showcases both Ofenbach‘s melodic sound and R3HAB‘s dynamic and lively production style. Opening with harmonious melodies and accompanying dreamy vocals, the track then gets a dose of a deep and organic bassline. Ofenbach and R3HAB build up the energy into a groovy drop that’s perfect for the premise of having a good time even if things are going wrong in a part of your life. “Ain’t Got No Worries” follows Ofenbach‘s previous hits from 2022 including “4U,” “Let Me Know,” and on R3HAB‘s side – “One Last Time” with VIZE, “Weekend On A Tuesday” with Laidback Luke and “Worlds On Fire” with Afrojack, and more.
Ofenbach
Ofenbach is today the most streamed French duo/band in the world. With 2 Diamond, 22 Platinum, and 21 Gold certifications, they’re still young and at the beginning of what is going to be a long and successful career, with already more than 2,5B streams and 500k followers on Youtube. These are the incredible numbers that sum up the Parisian dance duo Ofenbach. Being on stage is their playground and touring the world is their day-to-day lifestyle. They’ve already performed more than 250 shows with 3 European tours, 2 US tours, and 1 Asian tour. In 2022, after a +50 dates summer tour, their collaborations like “Ain’t Got No Worries” are indicative of their dynamic style and willingness to break genre boundaries.
R3HAB
Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 8B streams to date, including 1.1B in 2021 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 200 most streamed artists, ranked #13 on prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 70 Gold and Platinum certificates. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.