From festivals to live streams and main stages to living rooms; the music industry has experienced unprecedented changes over the past year. Though it all, the rave community grew closer and the importance of dance music only emphasized. Despite the ups and downs and all the hurdles of 2020, these are the artists that pushed through it all to build momentum heading into 2021.

Based on data pulled from other 2021 Artists to Watch lists, we determined this year’s first 10 picks: Papa Khan, Voltra, Knock2, Phonon, Msft, Speaker Honey, Slang Dogs, Sara Landry, Jinx, and Jon Casey. Crossing various genres and styles, these buzz-worthy acts are on the come up and the dance music community is taking notice.

Based on personal taste, Nightenjin staff narrowed down 10 more of our favorite rising artists: Bleu Claire, Ipsiom, Hellbound!, Ace Aura, Prayer Handz, Rossy, Haus of Panda, Freak On, Farrah, and Slowpalace. These promising names in dance music have caught our attention on their own terms with innovative productions and unmistakeable flair.

Nightenjin has stayed ahead of the curve with Artists to Watch picks in recent years. Names like Lizzy Jane, Jeanie, Cloverdale, Masteria, Nostalgix, and more have graced our lists in the past and now they’re taking over. And let’s not forget our friends of the label, sure to make us proud in 2021 — shoutout Adame, Yøungbløød, Achilles, and the rest of our Nightenjin family!

Until we’re able to dance together again, check out these Artists to Watch in 2021! Follow them, stream them, buy their music — and go!

Update: Check out the Spotify Playlist we curated featuring all the artists mentioned.

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Papa Khan

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Voltra

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Knock2

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Phonon

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Msft

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Speaker Honey

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Slang Dogs

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Sara Landry

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Jinx

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Jon Casey

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Nightenjin Crew Picks

Bleu Claire

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Ipsiom

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Hellbound!

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Ace Aura

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Prayer Handz

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Rossy

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Haus of Panda

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Freak On

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Farrah

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Slowpalace

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Adame

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Yøungbløød

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Achilles

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Kar Pow

KAR POW serves up in-your-face dance music with a bad bitch mentality. This triple-threat DJ/producer/rapper’s work hard play hard attitude, expert mixing skills, and high-energy, genre-defying shows make her a force to be reckoned with.

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Based on data pulled from other 2020 Artists to Watch lists we determined this year’s first 10 picks: Birthdayy Partyy, Control Freak, Effin, Ekali, Kendoll, Lucille Croft, Masteria, Nostalgix, Reaper and Saint Punk. These are the top names taking over lineups and SoundCloud streams everywhere, blowing us away at every opportunity with their distinct, uncompromisable styles. While it’s perplexing as to why Ekali has flown under the radar for so long, he still has yet to release his debut album, so there’s much anticipation surrounding the project this year.

From there, we selected 10 more of our personal favorites: ALRT, Case of the Mondays, Cloverdale, Galo, Hunter, ISOxo, John Summit, Juelz, Lizzy Jane and X&G. These are the artists who turned our heads in one way or another, regardless of status or social followings, or the number of times they appeared on Artists to Watch lists. Nightenjin was built from the underground, which makes our team especially excited to hear where these projects are heading. Shoutout to Lizzy Jane and Galo, who both dropped tracks on our label this past year.

The immediate future of dance music looks brighter than ever in 2020 and these are the artists leading the pack! Listen up!

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Artist to Watch 2020

ALRT

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Birthdayy Partyy

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Case of the Mondays

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Cloverdale

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Control Freak

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Effin

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Ekali

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Galo

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Hunter

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Hunter

ISOxo

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John Summit

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Juelz

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Kendoll

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Lizzy Jane

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Lucille Croft

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Masteria

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Nostalgix

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Nostalgix

Reaper

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Saint Punk

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X&G

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P.S. We could go on all day about the fresh, new talent killing it out there — so we’d love to hear about the artists rocking your musical world. Link us and just maybe we can coordinate a Nightenjin collab. Anything is possible.

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Every year we’re blown away by the insane amount of talented artists in dance and electronic music. There’s a newfound excitement heading into 2019 and one particular trend as far as we can see. It’s not about going with the current anymore — it’s about making waves that are your own.

These are the DJ/producers that live and breathe their work, which we’ve experienced firsthand. These are the artists making their own way, shaking up the scene with their own waves. It’s one thing to have an amazing year, but it’s quite another to build the kind of momentum that the following artists have — some in just a very short time.

Get to know Nightenjin’s Artists to Watch 2019 and be sure to link up, because these are the sounds of the future.

Artists To Watch 2019:

(In Alphabetical Order)

13

Above all else, 13 is about quality production. This is a guy who will lock himself in the studio for days or weeks at a time to achieve the perfect mix. It’s easy to hear precision, even through the sheer madness he’s known to deliver. With two huge collaborations with Rezz under his belt, his style is already instantly recognizable among bass music fans everywhere. As for his originals, they’re out of this world.

Follow 13: SoundCloud | Spotify | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

1788-L

Everything 1788-L touches turns to hype. His debut year in the scene generated a stream of originals and remixes, bringing his dystopian cyberpunk sound to the forefront of dance music. Over this first year, he collaborated with Rezz and provided official remixes for The Glitch Mob and RL Grime. No big deal. Plus, he put out his first EP. 1788-L is more than an artist to watch — he’s a goddamn force of nature.

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Anakim

Anakim, in our humble opinion, is a severely underrated artist deserving of some major recognition. Dark, mysterious underground sounds are the usual bump, with driving rhythms and haunting atmospheres to boot. At times, his ethereal arrangements and melodies sound almost too good to be true. Anakim’s music is something you’ll truly have to experience for yourself to believe.

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Atlast

Listen to Atlast and you’re in for the rail ride of your life. This producer certainly doesn’t shy away from the heavy. In fact, you’ll have a hard time finding a moment to catch your breath. Remixes of legends like Daft Punk, Knife Party, and Boys Noize and collaborations have blown up on SoundCloud, but it’s his originals that keep us coming back for more. There’s no letting up when it comes to Atlast — you were warned.

Follow Atlast: SoundCloud | Spotify | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Black V Neck

The duo’s bio reads “Just a Shirt that makes music…” but we know there’s more to these guys than that. Infectious rhythms and enticing lyrics are the usual recipe for any Black V Neck production. They make straight up house and tech house for anyone who likes to get down and get a little weird. Listen to their song “Black” to get a rundown of all the other things they like black. Plus, check out their latest Slow It Down EP.

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Colin Thomas

He’s one of our most closely associated acts for a reason. Colin Thomas demonstrates an extraordinarily refined taste in dance music, turning heads with his genre-bending house creations, which tend to break rules and push boundaries to the max. Having already made his mark in night clubs, from Detroit to Toronto, it’s time for Colin Thomas. Wanna know his secret? It’s all about the bassline!

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Danny Kolk

Another house pro serving up the heat is Danny Kolk. One glance at his SoundCloud profile and it’s easy to tell he doesn’t take himself too seriously — but we do. He also represents Brazil proudly, with quirky concoctions made to pack out the dance floor. Citing legends Claude Vonstroke, Billy Kenny, and Maximono as his influences, Kolk is well on his way to making them proud.

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G-Rex

G-Rex, another insane producer out of Detroit, finds a well deserved spot on our list. Songs like “Wook Blaster” and “Babatunde” with PEEKABOO have become staples in the bass music scene, absolutely wrecking speakers at every opportunity. His new one with Ghastly, “Heretic,” only further cements his spot in the industry. Get on board and experience the powerful force that is G-Rex.

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Gerry Gonza

Blending any and all influences, Gerry Gonza has mass appeal and years of experience under his belt. At the age of 18, he was already playing his first 2,000 cap club. Flash-forward to now, he’s touring the world and is widely supported by the biggest names in the game. The producer’s diverse back catalog is impressive boasting an entire EP with BIJOU and remixes for Malaa and Destructo. Watch our interview with Gerry Gonza here.

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Holt 88

Rafael Moraes aka Holt 88 brings Brazilian energy to dance music with busting rhythms, exotic lines and a whole lot of 808 bass. Burning up the scene with releases on Dirtybird, Box of Cats, Audiophile Records — you name it — Holt 88 is about to blow up in a really big way. Go down the rabbit hole of releases and let Holt 88 shake your entire soul. Look out for episode two of Nightenjin Radio to hear more of this swiftly rising talent!

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i_o

It’s all about techno — and i_o knows this better than anyone. His swift rise to the spotlight can be attributed to his masterful productions, which tend to rock at high intensity. He’s been releasing music left and right, and we expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future. Hot off an official remix for deadmau5 via mau5trap’s We Are Friends, Vol. 8, this year is already shaping up to be huge for i_o.

Follow i_o: SoundCloud | Spotify | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Lick

To say Lick is an artist to watch is putting it lightly. He’s been leveling up with a stream of heavy-hitting remixes of legendary songs by Skrillex, Virtual Self, and Zeds Dead. Meanwhile, Lick has perfected his own dangerous craft, with originals that thrive in the darkness. Hard work and dedication put him on the map and we can say with confidence that his passion burns brighter than most.

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LSDream

When Brillz announced his tripped out side project, we didn’t know what to expect. Months into this journey and we’re astounded by his presence with LSDream. The productions are synth-filled, dream-like sequences, riddled with bass and distortion. This artist has pushed so many creative boundaries in such a short time, which makes us excited for what the future holds. Listen to LSDream and you’ll know what we mean.

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Nitepunk

If Nitepunk has a motto, it’s probably, “Go hard or go home.” The rising producer’s recent catalog is not for the lighthearted. Unexpected twists on Mark The Beast x Akylla’s “Covered in Roses” to Busta Rhyme’s masterpiece “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” demonstrate his diverse spectrum of sound. Listen to his original “Bound 80” and hear what Nitepunk is all about.

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Noizu

Noizu has the ability to make any party interesting with his unorthodox approach to house music. His breakout track “Lasers” on the HOWSLA compilation turned heads from the start, and the producer has only punctuated his distinct sound since then. Making his way with a style that’s all his own, Noizu continues to impress and we bet 2019 is his year to shine. Can’t wait to hear what’s up his sleeve!

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Peekaboo

This Michigan-made bass music hero hails from Detroit, but his sound can be heard from near and far. The Wakaan artist is making waves that are his own, with a slew of hits that have gone viral. Peekaboo’s work is inventive and downright filthy, which has landed him huge collabs with Liquid Stranger, G-Rex (also featured on this list), and Bassnectar himself. Watch out, because Peekaboo is just heating up!

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Svdden Death

One of our favorite things to ever happen to bass music, particularly dubstep, is Svdden Death. His music is as relentless as his name suggests, but somehow his material still feels welcoming. Packing in hostile growls, untamed synths, and mind-blowing bass on the regular, Svdden Death will stop you dead in your tracks and force you to listen. We’re not mad about it and you shouldn’t be either.

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Swarm

Swarm was already on our radar and that was before he dropped his enthralling and theatrical This Is The End EP this month. He’s one of the main artists paving the way for dark, deadly midtempo with productions that haunt to their very core. His steady releases over the past nine months have been shaking up the scene properly. Brace yourselves for more darkness, because Swarm isn’t letting up anytime soon.

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Two Tails

Two Tails have evolved over the past year, putting out singles with Dirtybird and NV’D Records, as well as their dynamic Evolution EP via Nightenjin. With this guy-girl duo, listeners never hear the same thing twice as they embrace a “genreless” style that knows no limitations. Pause for a moment to get lost in the sounds of Two Tails and we guarantee you’ll fall in love with their deep, boundless creativity.

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VNSSA

VNSSA has all the bases covered when it comes to various genres of house music. This exciting talent has completely immersed herself in the LA scene and has performed at some of the leading venues in the country, supporting Chris Lake, Claptone, Destructo, Nora En Pure, and many more. Above all, her originals will instantly win you over. VNSSA does not exist in the world of music because it is her choice, she exists in it because it is her calling.

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Warung

The entire concept of this duo is built upon the Indonesian term Warung, which means “small family-run business.” Their soul purpose is to be “self-made, the lifeline of the family” with an “ever-lasting legacy to carry forth.” Deep techno and underground vibes drive most of their productions, with unexpectancies waiting at every corner. Warung upholds dance culture — and celebrates it — through rich, hustling flow.

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Wenzday

Wenzday is an artist that grinds like no other, and we have mad respect for her hustle. She’s an Icon Collective graduate and the founder of her own 40oz Cult imprint, not to mention a killer producer. Her taste is incredibly diverse, which is reflected in her own music. No matter the style she goes for, you can count on her tracks sounding squeaky clean and fresh to death at the same time. Every day is Wenzday.

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When talking about the new year, you think to all the new music that will be released, all the new artists that will impress you, to the new sounds that will come and how they will influence the music scene. Quickly making a name for themselves, these are our artists to watch in 2018!

Listed in alphabetical order

Bandlez

Bandlez are “just two kids who met on the bus home from school when Diandre heard Vishal listening to Ghosts n Stuff by Deadmau5”. The duo has got pretty dope sounds, proved by their releases on Firepower Records, as well as the premiere on Nest HQ of ‘Always Wanted You’ remix. They will soon kick off the year with their ‘The BreakOut Tour’, together with Xaebor. We wish them good luck!

Blanke

Australia-native Blanke, 26, is quickly gaining local and international attention. Featured on well-known blogs like UKF and Your EDM, last spring he played around Australia and New Zealand with his ‘Curiosity Tour’ for the homonymous EP. Being supported by big names in the industry like Night Owl Radio (Insomniac) and Deadbeats Radio. His remix of ‘EON Break’ has a pretty dark atmosphere, filled with heavy distorted basses. Keep an eye on this guy!

Gwada

Little is known about Gwada. The Australian trio (Chiefs, Dugong Jr & Fossa Beats) have released their debut single on Elysian Records: ‘Say Yes’, featuring Anuka. Their sound finds a perfect home for your evening activities, relaxing time or solo dancing. Stoked to hear what is coming next!

Holly

Holly is totally everywhere nowadays. The Portugal-based DJ/Producer released probably more than a hundred tracks the last year, on labels like Monstercat, Dim Mak, Buygore. Plus collaborating with the likes of YOOKiE, JVST SAY YES, Jupe, and receiving the support of Bassnectar. Not only, he worked on a sample pack released via Unison and he’s also very appreciated for his sets like the SHAMBHALA 2017 live rip.

HVDES

HVDES is another girl you need to keep an eye on! The 21-year-old, Icon graduated, the LA-based DJ/producer literally exploded after premiering her track ‘Fuck My Nose Up’ at Nocturnal Wonderland 2017, guest of Dr. Fresch. The track has got dirty electro vibes and glitchy sounds who have conquered lots of great feedback, as well as the attention of Nest HQ.

Kompany

Kompany has got a crazy sound design that makes his tracks aggressive forms of bass music. Icon graduate, he’s released on labels like Firepower and Circus. Meanwhile, his last EP ‘Revolt’ (containing collaborations with Far Too Loud and Tascione) went out via Never Say Die. He recently supported Bear Grillz in the ‘American Freakshow’ tour! You definitely should keep an eye on him.

Luude

Perth-based DJ/producer Luude is gaining support from some big names, such as Skrillex, RL Grime, and Borgore. The remix of ‘Forever Young’, his latest work, mixes beautiful melodies with a nice relaxing atmosphere. More shows are coming soon for this Australian prodigy, and we can’t wait to see what is coming next!

Seek N Destroy

Australia has got lots of new great artists coming up! Not only Blanke and Gwada, now its time for Seek N Destroy. His last work, ‘Now I’m Here’, is part of the Kannibalen Records Christmas compilation. Already supported by Joyryde and Black Tiger Sex Machine, this guy from Adelaide played at Defqon.1 last year and is rising in the international electronic music scene with his aggressive-nuclear sounds.

VVN

Vivian aka VVN loves experimenting with all different kinds of genres and sounds. Her most famous work is the remix of ‘Faded’ in collaboration with XAN. Meanwhile, her remix of ‘Dreams’ by Zhu & Nero is our favourite! Her last track ‘Ego’ has a very intriguing feel and hypnotizing synths. Definitely, need to keep an eye on this girl!

Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream is one of those artists who writes, mixes and masters her own music. In the past years, her sounds caught the attention of festivals, blogs and artists. She played at Shambhala, did a mixtape for HSMF17, released via Nest HQ, played around North America/Asia and officially remixed X&G and Josh Pan. Excited to see what she is cooking up!

Honorable mentions:

• Au5
• Devault
• Didrick
• Fisher
• Flamingosis
• I am Sid
• Jeanie
• Kar Pow
• Kyle Watson
• Mad Zach
• MNNR
• MXWLL
• Tascione
• Um..
• Zeke Beats
• Zhena

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There is a total of 26 artists which includes: Bleep Bloop, Bonnie x Clyde, Sullivan King, The Widdler and many more. Featuring everything from Trap, Dubstep, Electronic to Glitch Hop and House.

Just for your listening pleasure we made a Spotify Playlist to enjoy these amazing artists! Check out the playlist here or embed at the end of the article.

Listed in Alphabetical order.

ABSRDST

Genre: Electronic/Videogame
Sounds Like: Grimecraft, Dj CUTMAN
Personal Favorites: Foxsky – “Puppy Parade” (ABSRDST Remix) and Lindsay Lowend – “Gt40” (ABSRDST Remix)
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Adair

Genre: Dubstep/Dance/Electronic
Sounds Like: Nitti Gritti
Personal Favorites: Adair & Esq – “Jama” and Dr. Ozi & Adair – “D.O.G” (De Original Gangsta)
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

AGLORY

Genre: Industrial/Techno
Sounds Like: Gesaffelstein, Boys Noize
Personal Favorites: Mort EP, “6669” and “Nyctophilia”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Bleep Bloop

Genre: Experimental/Bass
Sounds Like: Conrank, G Jones, ZEKE BEATS
Personal Favorites:The EP with 5 Eyes, “Venom”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

BONNIE X CLYDE

Genre: Dance/Electronic
Sounds Like: Badflite
Personal Favorites: Havok Roth & Bonnie X Clyde – “Closer” and “Where It Hurts”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Cherney

Genre: Dubstep/Trap
Sounds Like: Pixel Terror
Personal Favorites: Benasis x Cherney- “Raxx” and Cherney x Pixel Terror- “GERALD”
Music: Soundcloud| Spotify

CloZee

Genre: Electronic/Bass/Glitch Hop/Tribal Trap/Downtempo
Sounds Like: Psymbionic, Soulular
Personal Favorites: Revolution EP, CloZee & Psymbionic – “Biohackers” and CloZee & Cristina Soto – “Ghost of Me”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

DIV/IDE

Genre: House/Trap
Sounds Like: Jauz, Nero, Autoerotique
Personal Favorites: Aylen & DIV/IDE – “Put Em Up” and Aylen & DIV/IDE – Hot Box
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Graphyt

Genre: Dubstep
Sounds Like: KADAVER, Rakket, Trollphace
Personal Favorites: Midnight Madness EP, Graphyt X Sudden Death – “Annihilation”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Hex Cougar

Genre: Electronic (What’s a genre?)
Sounds Like: Said The Sky, Pham, Electric Mantis
Personal Favorites: “YNGBLOOD” and Luna Shadows – “Waves” (Hex Cougar Remix)
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

k?d

Genre: Future
Sounds Like: Mirai
Personal Favorites: Illenium – “It’s All On U” ft. Liam O’Donnell (k?d Remix) and k?d “Show Me” ft. Rahn Harper
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

KRFW

Genre: House/Techno
Sounds Like: Alok, Volac, Shaun Frank
Personal Favorites: “Some Kind of Wave” and “Hazard”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

LUCA LUSH

Genre: Electronic/Trap
Sounds Like: Sam Gellaitry, Graves, Alexander Lewis
Personal Favorites: “ANYTHING 4 U” and MAGGIE ROGERS – “ALASKA” (LUCA LUSH X BISHU REMIX)
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Nati

Genre: Dubstep/Trap/House
Sounds Like: Borgore, Crystalize
Personal Favorites: Colours x Nati – “Contortionist” and “Livin”
Music: Soundcloud

Two Owls

Genre: Deep/Trap/Progressive/Bass
Sounds Like: Ghastly, Adventure Club, SAM F
Personal Favorites: NIGHTOWLS & Sullivan King – “Cardboard Castles” and “Touch the Stars” Ft. Fabian James
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Nitti Gritti

Genre: Trap
Sounds Like: Slander, Quix, Kompany
Personal Favorites: “Let Me Go”, “Put A Little Grit In It” and Adair & Nitti Gritti – “Gin & Juice”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Oolacile

Genre: Dubstep
Sounds Like: Qoiet
Personal Favorites: Expansion, Humanity and Bloodtinge EP’s
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Outlit

Genre: Future Trap
Sounds Like: Creepa, Dabow
Personal Favorites: “Tension (Final Hour)” and “Pupils” (Feat. Sophie Meiers)
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Perkulat0r

Genre: Electronic/Bass
Sounds Like: Of The Trees, DUBVIRUS, CloZee
Personal Favorites: Of The Trees – “6AM” (Perkulat0r Remix) and “Bubbles”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Pixel Terror

Genre: Dubstep/Trap
Sounds Like: Cherney, Marshmello
Personal Favorites: “Evolution” and ARMNHMR & Element ft. Graye – “Wings” (Pixel Terror Remix) Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Phiso

Genre: Dubstep
Sounds Like: Aweminus, 50 Carrot, Samplifire
Personal Favorites: HELP7 – “FROGS” (PHISO REMIX) and PHISO & SAMPLIFIRE – “SACRED FIRE”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Quix

Genre: Trap
Sounds Like: Kompany, Hydraulix
Personal Favorites: JayKode & Party Thieves – “Origin” (QUIX REMIX) and TroyBoi – “Afterhours” ft. Diplo & Nina Sky (QUIX REMIX)
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Space Race

Genre: Trap
Sounds Like: Debroka, Havoc Roth
Personal Favorites: “Akira” and “Times Up”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Sullivan King

Genre: Electronic/Metal/Bass
Sounds Like: Riot Ten
Personal Favorites: Metallica – “Hardwired” (Sullivan King x Whyel Remix) and Riot Ten & Sullivan King – “Fuck It”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

Synoid

Genre: Dubstep
Sounds Like: Code: Pandorum, Soberts, Lord Swan3x
Personal Favorites: “Diary Of Jane” (Synoid Remix) and Synoid – “Duality”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

The Widdler

Genre: Deep Dubstep
Sounds Like: ENiGMA Dubz, Thelem, TRUTH, Durandal
Personal Favorites: “Gas Fella”, “Still Dream” and Durandal & The Widdler – “SpaceCruisin”
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

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Bonus: We would have added these guys but we’re not friends.
Music: Soundcloud | Spotify

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We love DJs and producers that push the envelope and set new trends for others to follow as it brings out the best in everyone. In 2013, we saw many new artists rise to the top with their unique style including breakout artists like Krewella, Dillon Francis, 3LAU, DJ Snake and Martin Garrix to name a few.

Everyone keeps talking about the EDM bubble bursting, but we at Bassdrop believe electronic music is here to stay, as it finally makes an impact in the mainstream as seen this past year. When you look at the past, some DJs just had astronomical years such as Hardwell, who was named #1 DJ in 2013 by DJ Mag. However, looking into the future we’re super excited about a few artists who we think will take their game to the next level, especially in 2014. Here are our nominees for DJs and producers to watch for:

Paris Blohm – Paris is a rising progressive-house star that will make a name for himself this year thanks to early collaborations with Tritonal and more to come this year.

The Chainsmokers – The duo is already off to a hot start in 2014 thanks to their super fun release #Selfie. Having seen them live this past month in Detroit, we expect nothing but bigger hits from them.

Throttle – This man is on another level when it comes to live performance skills as seen in his jaw dropping YouTube videos where he destroys an Ableton Launchpad. Look for Melbourne native to make a statement this year due to his amazing skills.

Dantiez Saunderson – Being the son of a techno pioneer and a 2nd generation DJ, Dantiez has a lot to live up to. The Michigan native has already achieved some amazing success in a short period of time and he’ll for sure have a break through year.

Dzeko & Torres – The Toronto big room duo made a name for themselves this past year playing at multiple festivals. Look for Julian and Luis to continue their upward trend with more killer releases.

SirensCeol – Having started at a young age, SirensCeol is an extremely talented musician. With dubstep taking a back seat to trap recently, not a lot of artists have emerged, but Stephen has the skills to be the next big star thanks to his melodic, powerful, and catchy songs.

Coyote Kisses – It’s hard to pin point what their style is as it doesn’t really fall into any one genre but without a doubt their unique style will make them one of the breakout acts of 2014.

Paris & Simo – The Montreal duo have already played alongside big name producers, but this will be the year for the young producers to make a statement with their progressive-house sound.

X5IGHT – The young duo from Chicago have been hard at work releasing original tracks and remixes to push their own boundaries and that of electronic music. Look for Brandon and Jerry to continue their upward momentum as they mark their sound in the expanding EDM scene.

Henry Fong – We see Henry following in the footsteps of 3LAU this year as the former did this past year. Having already released his first original track “Stand Up” on OWSLA, Fong will only get bigger from here on out.

Milk N Cookies – The twin brothers had a smashing hit with “Mastodon” in 2013 so look for them to continue developing their “Post-Bro” electro-house sound as they make a bigger impact.

Jack&Jordan – 2014 is turning out to be the year of the duos as the British and Scottish natives look to be next in line for a breakout year. Jack and Jordon bring an aggressive progressive sound to the table that sets them apart from the rest.

Tom & Jame – When you’re from The Netherlands and have the support of fellow DJs like Hardwell, Nicky Romero, and Dannic, you know you’re doing something right. Since teaming up in 2012, the duo has been hard at work creating their sound and we think this year they will finally find themselves on the EDM map.

Mutrix – Being a former metal guitarist, you know this guy is loaded with talent. Ever since becoming a producer, he has continued to produce heavy hitting sounds that will for sure make him a standout artist in 2014.

Kasum – It’s really hard to pin point Kasum’s style but his remixes have been stellar, especially all the remixes he has done recently to a few alternative-rock tracks like Ocean Avenue, Move Along, and Thanks for the Memories. We expect him to really gain more support this year and make a name for himself with his banging remixes.

Case & Point – The progressive house duo from Boston combine thick and heavy basslines, which makes their sound more on the heavy side of electro-house. Like many of the other artists on the list they have been together for a few years, but we believe this is the year they finally break through.

Kill Paris – Kill Paris is by far the biggest name on this year’s list, but even then not many know of him. Look for the Colorado native to headline his own shows this year and we expect him to be part of many major festivals as well with his signature electro-glitch sound.

Synchronice – The brothers from New Jersey not only made it to the Beatport top 100, but have been gaining a lot of support from multiple producers. With that being said, things can only go up from here for the duo.

The Two Friends – To round out the duos of DJs to breakout this year is best friends Matt and Eli. These two bring a unique blend of emotional progressive-house with electro, dubstep, and acoustic elements to offer a refreshing experience, which makes them perfect for the ever evolving EDM world.

Kristina Sky – Not only will Kristina have a big year, but we think trance in general will have a break out year as well. Sky has been in the scene for many years now playing at different festivals alongside Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk to name a few. 2014 should be the year the talented trance DJ finally makes a statement.

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