The Circus Records cofounder and multi-instrumentalist first grabbed our attention with the 2011 megahit “ I Can’t Stop,” which crossed over into pop culture in the film The Great Gatsby and video game SSX. An amalgam of surprises waits on the LP, which features collaborations with the legendary Soulsonic Force, Matthew Koma, RiFF RAFF and more. If you like Flux Pavilion, check out Jackal, Party Favor and Bro Safari Flux Pavilionįresh off the release of his new album Tesla, Flux Pavilion is bending genres and pushing boundaries in all things bass. Get a taste of the team-up live from EDC Las Vegas this year. Listen to this: Green Velvet and VonStroke are no strangers to sharing the decks.
He’s the mastermind behind such rave anthems as “Coffee Pot (It’s Time for the Percolator),” “La La Land,” “Flash” and “Lazer Beams.” dirtybird label boss Claude VonStroke is the master at twisting tunes into groove-inducing house, such as his recent takes on Disclosure’s “Omen” (featuring Sam Smith), the Chemical Brothers’ “Go,” and Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money,” plus new originals like “Make a Cake” and “Baarump.” The uninitiated may not realize how much Green Velvet they know. Why we like them: Green Velvet and Claude VonStroke have amassed their individual underground fan bases, but when their powers combine? From deep to tech-y, expect a master class in all things legit house. Releases on: dirtybird, Toolroom, Relief Records Listen to this: We’d be remiss if we didn’t provide you with the aforementioned “Jack.” Settle into the wonderful wonkiness.įollow Breach on Facebook | Twitter Get Real: Green Velvet & Claude VonStroke Not a one-trick pony, the producer born Ben Westbeech is a talented cellist, pianist and vocalist, and his musicality shines through. With a hook you could hold on to-“I want your body, everybody wants your body, so let’s jack”-a bassline that hits your core, and fun nuances, the track was an essential in DJ crates across the world. Why we like him: The moment we heard Breach’s breakthrough track “Jack” in 2013, we fell in love. Releases on: dirtybird, Naked Naked, Strictly Rhythm Listen to this: Hot Since 82 woke up the scene with his 2013 remix of Green Velvet’s “Bigger Than Prince,” earning him a Beatport #1.įollow Hot Since 82 on Facebook | Twitter Breach Though he nabbed a Cream Ibiza residency in 2006, it wasn’t until a chance music failure where he had to improvise with an unreleased track on his iPhone that really made the mark and sparked the switch to Hot Since 82 in 2011 with “ Let It Ride.” As a young, 17-year-old lad, he was already playing marathon sets in his hometown, cementing his ability to lure partiers to the dancefloor for upwards of 12 hours.
Why we like him: Daley Padley, best known as Hot Since 82, has his finger on the pulse for deep and tech house. Releases on: Knee Deep in Sound, Suara, Noir Music His latest, “Opus,” is the perfect example of the tension he builds in his tracks and sets. Prydz doesn’t bang it out he massages the set into a climactic journey. Whether it is under his real name or his Pryda and Cirez D monikers, you can be sure he’ll deliver a unique perspective on house and techno music. If you like Eric Prydz, check out Hot Since 82, Breach and Get Real: Green Velvet & Claude VonStroke Eric PrydzĮric Prydz is one of those old-school DJs who stays true to himself, refusing to compromise or play the typical Beatport Top 10-just don’t mention or request “ Call on Me” around him. To add a little variety to your life, here are some related DJ sets you may dig. Sure, you’ve gotta see your faves, but one of the best parts of festivals is discovering new artists deserving of your fandom. As you prepare your costumes for an onslaught of crazy clowns at Escape: Psycho Circus 2015, it’s also necessary to get your music schedule in order.