As the late Oscar Wilde once said: “life is too important to be taken seriously”, an ethos that Justin Martin is sticking with despite achieving soaring success over the last six years as a producer and international DJ. Justin initially pricked the ears of the electronic music community in 2003 with his first record ‘The Sad Piano’ on Ben Watt’s Buzzin’ Fly label. Feeding off the energy of the San Francisco underground, Justin was intrinsically involved with the development of Dirtybird records, appearing on its first four releases. Justin was soon ready to take flight, releasing a string of solo EPs that flaunted a very unique sound and garnered further respect among fellow DJs and heavyweights of the scene. Music journalists typically describe Justin’s sound as ‘melodic and tough’ with his music encapsulating both melody and emotional depth yet always with enough undeniable ass-shaking properties to translate to the floor. “I’m always trying to find music for my DJ sets that rattles sound systems, but still has enough melody and interesting texture to expand your mind even if you’re sitting at home on a snowy or rainy day.”

In 2020, Justin launched his new label ‘What To Do...’, kicking things off with his first single ‘Needs’. The label focuses on his distinctive sound and include special collaborative works, diving deeper creatively and pushing the limits of his sound - music with emotional depth combined with raw dancefloor grit.

ARC After The Lake: Justin Martin

The spacey lo-fi house of DJ Boring – moniker of Tristan Hallis – is really anything but. Based in London, the Australian DJ pairs blurry beats with industrial bass on his 2017 EPs Sunday Avenue and Different Dates. Gaining attention on YouTube in 2016 with ‘Winona’ – an atmospheric slow-burner revolving around a fuzzy sample from a ’90s interview with Winona Ryder – Boring’s energetic Boiler Room sessions (which have blessed Belfast and Sydney) see his synths bounce from Belgian techno to funk house.

Official July 4th Weekender After-Party: DJ Boring

LF System are a Scottish production duo consisting of Conor Larkman and Sean Finnigan who have been injecting dancefloors with high-energy, joyful electronica.

Official July 4th Weekender After-Party: LF System

Never Dull is the Boogie Maestro bringing soul back to the dancefloor. Fusing 70s disco and house he blends iconic grooves with modern energy. BIG DISCO ENERGY isnt a throwback...its a revival. A bold, bass-driven anthem reviving the feeling in dance music. Its not nostalgia. Its a movement pushing disco into overdrive for a new generation.

Never Dull: Big Disco Energy Tour

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A name quickly emerging from The Netherlands’ rich house landscape, Utrecht-based DJ and producer Wesley Endeman, aka Locklead, is fast becoming a favourite for many as he steps out into the spotlight in style.

Known for serving up sharp-edged material via Slapfunk, Pleasure Zone, Dungeon Meat and Up The Stuss, the home of his debut album, plus remixes for the likes of Dutch legend Michel de Hey on Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse, his innate ability within the studio has lead to a wealth of support from across the scene, establishing him as one of modern house music’s go-to emerging names. However, with age and maturity comes new sounds and styles. Recent explorations have welcomed a slight shift with the Dutchman taking things deeper and more expansive, showcasing his rich studio talent and wide-reaching influences via his evolving yet signature sound.

A versatile and accomplished selector, delivering tough, heady cuts through to silky house sonics, Locklead can be found in the booth across a multitude of lineups and events series – from dark, sweaty basement raves to slick, relaxed beach parties, and of course, Slapfunk’s legendary events at Amsterdam’s iconic Bret where he features as a regular.

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Chaos In The CBD are back in Chicago and they have an album to celebrate. The New Zealand duo are house-music favorites and after a growing discography of singles for the likes of Rhythm Section, Mule Musiq, and their own in Dust we Trust label, as well as their Fabric compilation, they finally add a long player to their catalogue. A Deeper Life is out May 9th and we're excited to have them as part of their album tour in September

Chaos In The CBD: A Deeper Life Album Tour

Brazilian DJ/Producer RODDY LIMA is a name that has been standing out in the Brazilian electronic scene thanks to his productions that have caught the attention of names like Vintage Culture, Cloonee, Mochakk, PAWSA, and many other giants across the genre. With an energetic live show, Roddy transposes his musical arsenal that stems from his inspirations in funk, soul, and minimal, deep tech productions.

Roddy Lima

Angrybaby is an Asian-American producer/DJ from San Francisco, CA who broke onto the scene in 2023 with his debut EP REGULARITY, released through TH3RD BRAIN Records, Angrybaby’s music has captured the attention of fans and industry giants alike, leading to viral moments and chart success, including his single "HOLD YOU" landing on both electronic airplay and Spotify Viral 50 charts.

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