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Welcome to Spotlight by Gray Area, where our mission is to build a bigger and more united house music community around the World. We are constantly discovering new and exciting Artists, Festivals and Event Brands and sharing their stories and music with a

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    Gray Area Interview: Kerri Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 79:24


    Among Kerri Chandler's many contributions to dance music is his irevokable role as one of the progenitors of the classic deep house sound. And even though his thirty year career is filled with culture-defining moments, he still sees himself as a student. He is excited about the next generation of house producers and remains a gear nerd, adopting new synths and techniques regularly. For the New Jersey-raised artist, house is still everything. Read the full Spotlight: https://grayarea.co/artists/kerri-cha... ▪️Follow Kerri Chandler▪️ Instagram - @kerrichandler Twitter - @kerrichandler Facebook -  @kerrichandlerofficial Spotify - Kerri Chandler Soundcloud -   @kerri-chandler Beatport - Kerri Chandler ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠

    Gray Area Interview: m.O.N.R.O.E

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 27:57


    From his Miami-based studio, Jordan Postrel, aka m.O.N.R.O.E., grins like a child in a candy store as the camera pans across his toys. He has an easy-going yet sharp and witty air, nicely personified by his laid-back body language and "USE HEARING PROTECTION" embossed black shirt. Read the full Spotlight: https://grayarea.co/artists/m-o-n-r-o... ▪️Follow m.O.N.R.O.E.▪️ Instagram -   @m.o.n.r.o.e_music   Facebook -   @monroemusic91  Spotify - m.O.N.R.O.E Soundcloud -   @m-o-n-r-o-e Beatport -m.O.N.R.O.E ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠

    Gray Area Interview: Modern Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 25:44


    After finding individual success, melodic house and techno producer Jonas Rathsman and vocalist Franz Novotny joined to create Modern Tales. Amid the pandemic, the brothers felt driven to collaborate, but rather than drawing on their individual musical backgrounds, they decided to start the project as a blank sonic canvas. Their collaborative musical vision has resulted in a sincere, naturally expressive collection of works. Their music reflects the human experience through beautiful, melancholic vocals and creative production that blurs the line between indie and electronic. Read the full Spotlight: https://grayarea.co/artists/modern-ta... ▪️Follow Modern Tales▪️ Instagram - @moderntalesmusic Facebook -  @moderntalesmusic Spotify - Modern Tales Soundcloud -   moderntales-music Beatport - Modern Tales ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    QRTR on LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Brooklyn Rave Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 10:26


    We chatted with QRTR all about inclusivity before her set at Superior Ingredients in Brooklyn, NY.

    Gray Area Interview: Elkka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 44:43


    Elkka, also known as Emma Kirby, is an award-winning DJ and producer who fearlessly pushes boundaries and redefines her role in the music industry. With a passion for authenticity and a commitment to inclusivity, she has established herself as an important figure in creating a supportive community for marginalized artists through her label, femme culture. ▪️Follow Elkka▪️  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@elkkamusic Facebook - @elkkamusic Twitter - ⁠@elkkamusic Soundcloud -  ⁠⁠@elkka ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Interview: ATRIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 66:25


    ATRIP is a South London-based DJ and producer known for his ability to seamlessly blend elements of club music with dreamy soundscapes and delicate textures to create rousing tracks designed for both dancing and emotional connection. His unique productions have received support from artists like Disclosure, DJ Seinfeld, and Jaguar. ▪️Follow ATRIP▪️  Instagram - ⁠⁠@atripmusic⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠@itsatripmusic Twitter - ⁠@itsatripmusic Soundcloud -  ⁠@itsatrip ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Spotlight: Frameworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 30:33


    Frameworks is a UK-based producer and DJ known for his intricate instrument-led productions. He initially started as a drummer in a band before finding his passion for music production, which led him to leave art school. With a background in live instrumentation, his earlier albums were characterized by a blend of percussion, strings, and haunting vocals, while his recent work has shifted towards a more dancefloor-oriented sound . ▪️Follow Frameworks▪️  Instagram - ⁠@frameworks_UK Facebook - ⁠⁠@frameworksmusicuk Twitter - @frameworks_uk Soundcloud -  @frameworks ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Kyle Watson on Making Music the Family Business, Coachella, and Crafting His Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 40:31


    Kyle Watson has captivated the dancefloor for the last decade with wonky, slippery, soulful, bass-forward house music. He's expressed a unique ability to seamlessly blend playful party starters with dark, sometimes emotional, house music with slick sound design and rich soul-swallowing basslines. Watson's music goes beyond trend-setting, existing in a world of its own. ▪️Follow Kyle Watson▪️  Instagram - ⁠@kylewatsonmusic Facebook - ⁠⁠@kylewatsonmusic Twitter - @kylewatsonmusic Soundcloud - ⁠⁠@kyle-watson ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Spotlight: Yaya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 20:15


    Yaya, hailing from the northern Italian city of Turin, is a prominent DJ and producer known for his contributions to minimal techno, afro house, and deep tech house genres. His musical upbringing, influenced by his father's African heritage and his exposure to the vibrant electronic culture of Turin, laid the foundation for his distinctive sound. With notable releases on labels like Loco Dice's imprint and the establishment of his own label, Tamango Records, Yaya continues to make waves in the global electronic music scene, captivating audiences with his infectious beats and unwavering passion for creating happiness through music. ▪️Follow Yaya▪️  Instagram - ⁠@yaya_tamango Facebook - ⁠⁠@yayamusic Soundcloud - ⁠⁠@yaya_tamango ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Spotlight: Ky William

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 36:58


    Ky William is a NY born and based DJ, producer, label head, and production teacher. The artist is wrapping up the first (of many) headlining tours across the US, solidifying his place as one of NY's brightest rising stars. ▪️Follow Ky William▪️  Instagram - ⁠@kywilliammusic Facebook - ⁠⁠@kywilliammusic Twitter - @kywilliammusic Soundcloud - ⁠⁠@kywilliam ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Pushing Beyond Tech House: How Westend Continues to Evolve

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 45:21


    Two years after our first Spotlight with DJ/producer Westend, we sat down with the artist to catch up and look into how his career has evolved. ▪️Follow Westend▪️  Instagram - ⁠@itsthewestend Facebook - ⁠⁠@itsthewestend Twitter - @itsthewestend Soundcloud - ⁠⁠@itsthewestend ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Spotlight: Born Dirty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 60:05


    LA-based artist Born Dirty has an innate ability to blend his diverse cultural background into his music, creating a innovative and broad soundscape. While the artist grew up in France and began his career in the UK, he's now a well-loved name throughout the US dance music scene. ▪️Follow Born Dirty▪️  Instagram - ⁠@borndirty Facebook - ⁠⁠@borndirtymusic Twitter - @borndirtymusic Soundcloud - ⁠⁠@borndirtymusic ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Spotlight: Emanuel Satie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 54:26


    German DJ/producer Emanuel Satie began his musical career at age 13 as a rapper. 5 years later he would discovering house music for the first time, sparking a new passion for the artist. Now Emanuel travels internationally, sharing his music with the world. He has also released on labels like labels like Defected, Crosstown Rebels, Cocoon, Rebirth, and his collective label, Scenarios. ▪️Follow Emanuel Satie▪️  Instagram - ⁠@emanuelsatie Facebook - ⁠⁠@emanuel.satie Soundcloud - ⁠⁠@emanuel-satie ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠@grayarealive⁠⁠ Tiktok- ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠

    Gray Area Interview: Somewhere Nowhere (Nathan Leong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 25:53


    Somewhere Nowhere is one of the freshest spaces in NYC. This multi-level indoor lounge, nightclub, and open-air rooftop pool sits atop Chelsea's Renaissance New York Hotel and they are now entering their second year of operation. We spoke with Nathan Leong, managing partner, founder, and owner of Somewhere Nowhere to learn all about the space.

    Gray Area Spotlight: Azzecca

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 28:26


    Just a few years into her career, Azzecca is already proving to be a star. Already playing festivals and shows across America, she also made her production debut in 2022 on Diplo's Higher Ground, followed by a release with Gorgon City's Realm. ▪️Follow Azzecca▪️  Instagram - @azzecca Facebook - ⁠@azzeccamusic Soundcloud - ⁠@azzecca ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Facebook - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Twitter - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Website - ⁠https://grayarea.co⁠ YouTube - ⁠@grayarealive⁠ Tiktok- ⁠@entergrayarea⁠

    Gray Area Spotlight: Justin Marchacos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 25:53


    Once a composer for award-winning films and documentaries, Justin Marchacos is now an up and coming name in the New York house and techno scene. With releases on Cocoon and Desert Heart Black, this live set wizard is one to look out for. ▪️Follow Justin Marchacos▪️  Instagram - @justinmarchacos Facebook - @justinmarchacos Soundcloud - @justinmarchacosmusic ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Interview: Avision @ Seismic Dance Event 5.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 13:44


    We chatted with Avision at Seismic Dance Event's 5.0 edition in Austin, Texas. Connect with Avision: Instagram- ⁠@avision Facebook- ⁠@avisionnyc Twitter - ⁠@avisionofficial Soundcloud - ⁠@avisionofficial Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3nGJIfQ⁠⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠⁠ Interviewed by Concert Queen: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@clarissacardenas_cq⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@concert_queen1⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠@atxconcertqueen⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠   / @concertqueenoffi...  

    Gray Area Interview: Mary Droppinz @ Seismic Dance Event 5.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 8:33


    We sat down with US DJ/Producer Mary Droppinz at Seismic Dance event to discuss her recent US tour, highlights of recent performances, and her experience in Ibiza. Connect with Mary Droppinz: Instagram- @MaryDroppinz Facebook- @MaryDroppinz Twitter - @MaryDroppinz Soundcloud - @Marydroppinz Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3nGJIfQ⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠https://grayarea.co⁠⁠ Interviewed by Concert Queen: Instagram - ⁠⁠@clarissacardenas_cq⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@concert_queen1⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@atxconcertqueen⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠   / @concertqueenoffi...  

    Gray Area Spotlight: Jaden Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 21:33


    Jaden Thompson, one of the UK's brightest young stars, first began exercising his interest in music at age 11. At around 16/17, Thompson got to see Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers play (three figures that would become influential to his career). Not long after, he delivered his debut release on Cuttin' Headz, the ‘All Day' EP, and began working closely with Seth Troxler, who is now his mentor. At age 20, Thompson became a resident of the world-renowned nightclub fabric and now, just a few years later, he frequently travels to play for audiences all over the world. ▪️Follow Jaden Thompson▪️ Instagram - @jadenthompson_ Facebook - @jadenthompsondj Twitter - @jadenthompson Soundcloud - @jaden_thompson ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Interview: Low Steppa @ Seismic Dance Event 5.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 10:44


    We spoke with UK artist Low Steppa at Seismic Dance Event 5.0, discussing cold weather, new music, and why he loves house music. Connect With Low Steppa: Instagram - @lowsteppa Twitter - @lowsteppa Facebook - @lowsteppa Soundcloud - @low-steppa Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Twitter - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Facebook - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ TikTok - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Spotify - ⁠https://spoti.fi/3nGJIfQ⁠ Website - ⁠https://grayarea.co⁠ Interviewed by Concert Queen: Instagram - ⁠@clarissacardenas_cq⁠ Twitter - ⁠@concert_queen1⁠ Facebook - ⁠@atxconcertqueen⁠ YouTube - ⁠   / @concertqueenoffi...  

    Gray Area Interview: Innellea @ Seismic Dance Event 5.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 9:23


    We sat down with German DJ and producer Innellea at Seismic Dance Event to talk about the festival, his new album, and why he loves techno. Connect with Innellea: Instagram - @innellea Facebook - @innellea Soundcloud - @Innellea Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea TikTok - @entergrayarea Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3nGJIfQ Website - https://grayarea.co Interviewed by Concert Queen: Instagram - @clarissacardenas_cq Twitter - @concert_queen1 Facebook - @atxconcertqueen YouTube -    / @concertqueenoffi...  

    Venue Spotlight: ARCA (Mauricio Soares)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 32:57


    Known for it's versatility, state-of-the-art technology, and wide variety of events held, ARCA in São Paulo, Brazil is a venue like no other. The almost 100,000 sq ft space has been hosting events since São Paulo Fashion Week in 2018, and regularly welcomes brands like KNTXT, Defected, Time Warp, and more. ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Chapter & Verse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 32:57


    After a particularly inspiring trip to Ibiza in 2017, Chapter & Verse began practicing his skills with DJing and producing. His first release came in 2020, and subsequent 80 have followed in the 3 years since. Chapter & Verse is also becoming a regular name on the US festival circuit, recently playing festivals like EDCLV, Elements, Freaky Deaky, and Groove Cruise. ▪️Follow Chapter & Verse▪️ Instagram - @chapterandversemusic Facebook - @chapterandverseofficial Twitter - @chapterversedj ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Jenn Getz & Alfie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 27:04


    Both Jenn Getz and Alfie grew up in the UK, but it wasn't until they each had a calling to Dubai that this powerhouse duo came to be. The pair has worked diligently to face the gender disparity in Dubai, an effort that has paid off and resulted in a residency at Dubai's #1 nightlife destination, Soho Garden DXB, and a weekly show on the notorious Ibiza Global Radio UAE. ▪️Follow Jenn Getz & Alfie▪️ Instagram - @jennandalfie Soundcloud - @jennandalfie Youtube - @jennalfiedjduo349 ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: YokoO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 52:44


    YokoO is a true embodiment of his music. The yogi, world traveler, and wellness enthusiast incorporates his lifestyle into his production and live performances. YokoO also has his own brand/record label, SATYA, which encourages artists in exploring diversity in their sound. ▪️Follow YokoO▪️ Instagram - @yokoo_dj Facebook - @yokoomusic Soundcloud - @yokoo ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: LEFTI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 44:29


    LEFTI's music career has been quite a journey already. The Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, musician and label head was once a part of the successful band, Cobra Starship, and briefly worked on an anonymous dance music project, GRVRBBRS, before becoming LEFTI in 2016. Nowadays LEFTI works on his production, star-studded collaborations, and his label, Quincy Boy. ▪️Follow LEFTI▪️ Instagram - @leftimusic Facebook - @LEFTImusic Soundcloud - @leftimusic ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: DJ Hanzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 17:08


    Unarguably the biggest star from Düsseldorf, DJ Hanzel is a producer prodigy, commercial jingle writer, and avid skeptic of his mortal enemy, Dillon Francis. Hanzel's new album, anti-everything, is out now, but as the artist insists, the music is not to be heard. ▪️Follow DJ Hanzel▪️ Instagram - @djhanzel Twitter - @djhanzel ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Interview: Groove Cruise (John Porrata)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 18:40


    Entering their 20th year of sailing, the Groove Cruise family is stronger than ever. After selling out Groove Cruise Miami and announcing their 2024 cruise on one of the largest cruise ships around, we sat down with the managing director of Groove Cruise to discuss this exciting and fruitful time for brand. ▪️Follow Groove Cruise▪️ Instagram - @groovecruise Twitter - @groovecruise Facebook - @groovecruise Soundcloud - @groovecruise Website - https://www.groovecruise.com ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Thomas Schumacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 22:50


    A true techno veteran, Thomas Schumacher has been a fan and DJ/producer of the genre for 40 years. As one of the OCs of techno, the German artist has an impressive repertoire of collaborations and has made appearances at events all around the world. ▪️Follow Metatone▪️ Instagram - @djthomasschumacher Facebook - @thomasschumacherofficial Soundcloud - @thomas-schumacher ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Industry Spotlight: Metatone Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 53:52


    Holt Harmon and J. Parker Cohen started Metatone Management in 2018, starting with a small but mighty roster consisting of John Summit and Kyle Walker. The duo have used their skills, prior industry experience, and overall love for the music and their artists to create a mega-successful company, all while maintaining a family-like feel between them and their artists. This approach has proved nothing but successful, pushing John Summit to complete stardom and keeping their other artists like Kyle Walker and Deeper Purpose in close proximity. Always booked and busy, it's clear that Metatone's future will be an exciting one to watch. ▪️Follow Metatone▪️ Instagram - @metatonemgmt Facebook - @metatonemgmt Twitter - @metatonemgmt Website - metatone.com ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: JOPLYN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 43:39


    German artist, JOPLYN, is a singer, songwriter, and producer. Her began releasing in 2017, a journey that has brought her music to labels like Stonefree Berlin, Watergate Records, and most recently Damian Lazarus' Crosstown Rebels and her own imprint, None Of The Above. You can always catch JOPLYN on lineups with some of the best names in the scene, playing alongside artists like Agents of Time, Artbat, and Black Coffee. ▪️Follow JOPLYN▪️ Instagram - @Joplynberlin Facebook- @joplynberlin Twitter- @joplynberlin Soundcloud- @joplynberlin ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Bastidas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 25:07


    Peruvian DJ and producer, Bastidas, has been working on his music skills for over 20 years. As a 15 year old in Miami, Bastidas took every opportunity he could get to DJ and show his passion to the community. It wasn't long until Bastidas was playing arguably Miami's most iconic venue, Club Space. Now, Bastidas uses his talent and drive to help lift other latino artists in the industry, an effort which drove him to found his label From The South. ▪️Follow Bastidas▪️ Instagram - @bastidasmusic Facebook- @bastidasmusic Twitter- @bastidasmusic Soundcloud- @bastidas-music ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: DJ Minx

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 43:53


    Detroit legend DJ Minx is 30 years into one of the most iconic career's to come out of the city. Aside from DJing and producing, DJ Minx is also the founder of Women on Wax, a collective of female DJs from the Metro Detroit area which led to the founding of Women on Wax Recordings in 2001. Minx's career has taken her all across the globe, most recently playing at festivals like BPM in Costa Rica, Berghain in Germany, and Creamfields North in the UK. ▪️Follow DJ Minx▪️ Instagram - @djminxwomenonwax Facebook- @djminx Twitter- @womenonwax Soundcloud- @djminx ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Ardalan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 46:08


    Ardalan's passion for music began at a young age when his travels between Iran and California drove his music tastes towards the sounds of classic Iranian music and Western influences like jazz and rock. In 2006 Ardalan returned to California permanently and his presence in the local music scene would soon lead him to his now-family, the Dirtybird crew. Since his 2010 break-through hit "Mr. Spock" with Justin Martin, Ardalan has released many more projects on Dirtybird as well as releases on labels like Toy Tonics and Play It Down. ▪️Follow Ardalan▪️ Instagram - @ardalander Facebook- @ardalanmusicpage Soundcloud- @ardalann ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Jean Pierre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 25:30


    NYC-born Jean Pierre got his start in music as a young 15 year old living in Columbia. When he returned to NYC 4 years later, he worked diligently to perfect his skills and become a staple name amongst the New York music scene. Now, Pierre lives in Miami, still maintaining his busy touring schedule while also running his record label, Pakate. ▪️Follow Jean Pierre▪️ Instagram - @jeanpierrenyc Facebook- @jeanpierreNY Twitter- @JeanPierreNYC Soundcloud- @jeanpierre ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Klangphonics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 58:03


    German trio Klangphonics have been working together for over 6 years. The group expertly combines acoustic instruments with dance music to create a captivating live experience. You can catch the group on their 2023 tour, with stops in Germany, Hungary and Switzerland. ▪️Follow Klangphonics▪️ Instagram - @klangphonics_ Facebook- @klangphonics Soundcloud- @user-693575886 ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Nakadia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 39:24


    Thai techno star, Nakadia, has been DJing since the early 2000's. You may recognize her from events like Tommorrowland, Love Parade, or ADE, or from her releases on labels like Intec and Set About. ▪️Follow Nakadia▪️ Instagram - @nakadia_music Facebook- @djnakadia Twitter- @nakadia Soundcloud- @nakadia ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Braxe & Falcon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 25:09


    DJ and producer Braxe has come together with DJ Falcon to create french house act, Braxe + Falcon. Collectively the two have decades and decades of experience in the music industry, both previously having worked with legendary duo Daft Punk, and Braxe producing one of the greatest dance music songs of all time, "Music Sounds Better With You". Today, the duo wishes to "reinvent [french disco house] for a new generation of ravers". ▪️Follow Braxe & Falcon▪️ Instagram - @alan_braxe & @iamdjfalcon Facebook- @alanbraxeofficial & @djfalcon Soundcloud- @braxe1 & @djfalconofficial ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

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    Gray Area Spotlight: Deeper Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 35:56


    UK artist Deeper Purpose first made his debut a decade ago playing at Egg London. His popularity grew through the years as he held residencies at Egg and fellow London club, XOYO, and he now has become an international name playing at festivals like CRSSD and EDCLV. ▪️Follow Deeper Purpose▪️ Instagram - @deeper_purpose Facebook- @deeperpurpose Twitter- @deeperpurpose92 Soundcloud- @deeper_purpose ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: ACRAZE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 16:32


    ACRAZE shot into stardom when his 2021 release, "Do It To It" became a staple for artists in every dance music genre to play and remix. He didn't stop there though as his 2022 release "Believe" has almost 16 million streams and his following releases, a remix of Sam Smith and Kim Petras "Unholy" has reached over 12 million. It's clear that ACRAZE will have even more up his sleeve for 2023. ▪️Follow ACRAZE▪️ Instagram - @acraze Facebook- @musicacraze Twitter- @acraze___ Soundcloud- @acraze-3 ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Kyle Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 18:18


    American DJ/producer Kyle Walker has quickly made himself a name to watch out for in the tech house scene. He has recently released on labels like Repopulate Mars, Toolroom, and Glasgow Underground, and his 2022 hit "Strut" has surpassed 2 million streams. ▪️Follow Kyle Walker▪️ Instagram - @kylewalkersongs Facebook- @kylewalkersongs Twitter- @kylewalkersongs Soundcloud- @kylewalkersongs ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: LOVRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 24:20


    Germany's LOVRA has a decade of experience under her belt, touring the globe and releasing on huge labels like Armada and Sony. Now, LOVRA's looking towards a new sound, best represented by some of her recent releases like those on Toolroom and Glasgow Underground. ▪️Follow LOVRA▪️ Instagram - @lovra Facebook- @lovramusic Twitter- @lovra_music Soundcloud- @lovra-music ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Miss Dre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 22:48


    DJ, producer, and vocalist, Miss Dre is a staple in the San Francisco house music scene, but we're quickly watching her grow into a staple name for venues and festivals all across the states. Miss Dre is also a regular on Gene Farris' imprint, Farris Wheel Recordings, and her tracks have garnered support from names like Sofi Tukker and Sacha Robotti. ▪️Follow Miss Dre▪️ Instagram - @missdremusic Facebook- @missdremusic Soundcloud- @miss_dre ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Tim Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 41:16


    Tim Green is the epitome of diversity. From techno to deep house, Tim Green's many projects and aliases have reached many corners of the music spectrum. Most recently Tim has found a home amongst the All Day I Dream Family, regularly releasing on the label and playing ADID events. ▪️Follow Tim Green▪️ Instagram - @timgreen_music Facebook- @TimGreenMusic Twitter- @TimGreen_TG Soundcloud- @timgreen ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Iglesias

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 27:09


    Between traveling the globe, releasing on labels like Toolroom and Mindshake, and running Woodlands Studio, it's easy to say that Iglesias' contribution to music has touched the ears and hearts of fans everywhere. ▪️Follow Iglesias▪️ Instagram - @iglesias_music Facebook- @iglesiasdj Soundcloud- @joeiglesias ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Rose Ringed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 29:51


    Amsterdam native, Rose Ringed, made an impressive debut in 2018 which received immediate support from legendary artist, Kölsch. Rose Ringed has released a multitude of projects in the 5 years since his debut, all released independently, which have garnered more supporters from artists like Solomun and Jooris Voorn. ▪️Follow Rose Ringed▪️ Instagram - @roseringed Facebook- @RoseRinged Soundcloud- @rose-ringed ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: BIJOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 11:01


    G-house artist, BIJOU, has been making waves in the genre since his 2016 release, "Hello" with Dr. Fresch, promptly followed by his NightBass debut "We Don't Dance". BIJOU has since been a regular on NightBass, as well as working and releasing on his own label, Do Not Duplicate. ▪️Follow Bijou▪️ Instagram - @djbijou Facebook- @officialdjbijou Soundcloud- @BIJOU ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Low Steppa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 21:33


    UK DJ and producer, Low Steppa, is a true house music veteran. With decades experience in the industry and over a decade releasing under his Low Steppa alias, he is also one of the select few to be a Defected Records resident and has his own label, Simma Black. ▪️Follow Low Steppa▪️ Instagram - @lowsteppa Facebook- @lowsteppa Twitter- @lowsteppa Soundcloud- @low_steppa ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: San Pacho

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 18:59


    Croatian DJ and producer, San Pacho, is a notable figure in the ongoing tech house and latin house revolution. His hit 2022 track "Amor" has amassed almost 8 million streams on Spotify and his latest EP, "As Long As We Got House" has garnered the support of artists like Claptone, Matroda, and SIDEPIECE. ▪️Follow San Pacho▪️ Instagram -@sanpachomusic Twitter- @sanpachomusic Soundcloud- @sanpachomusic ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

    Gray Area Spotlight: Toyzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 21:21


    Once an aspiring dubstep producer, Toyzz has since found his sound in house music, releasing on labels like Ghetto Ghetto, Bite This! and Techne. ▪️Follow Toyzz▪️ Facebook- @toyzzmusic Twitter- @toyzzmusic Soundcloud- @toyzzx ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

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    Gray Area Spotlight: ATTLAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 106:22


    Since the age of 12 Canadian artist, ATTLAS, has been exploring all corners of music. Learning instruments from piano to trumpet and even pursuing music in college, ATTLAS' dedication to his craft soon paid off when he was signed by deadmau5. He has since released many times on mau5trap, as well as labels like Techne and Armada. ▪️Follow ATTLAS▪️ Instagram - @attlasmusic Facebook- @attlasmusic Twitter- @attlas Soundcloud- @attlas ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https://grayarea.co YouTube - @grayarealive Tiktok- @entergrayarea

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