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Fly Eye Records
Fly Eye Records was a record label founded by Calvin Harris in 2010. The label was first launched in May 2010 with the single "Gecko" from Mr Blink, a DJ who served as Harris' opening act. In 2014, the label formed a partnership with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Most of the label's releases belong to the Electronic dance music, EDM genre. The label closed in 2016. History In 2010, Harris decided to create his own vanity label and named it "Fly Eye Records" after his signature fly-eye sunglasses that he handcrafted himself, which feature on the cover of his 2009 album, ''Ready for the Weekend (album), Ready for the Weekend''. The original purpose from the label was to scout other artists that they admire without the contract restrictions of a major label. When Harris established Fly Eye Records he said stating, "My goal for Fly Eye Records is to release the most exciting club music I can get my hands on." Artists * Autoerotique * Bart B More * Bassjackers * Burns (musician), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Harris
Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris (and sometimes under the stage name Love Regenerator), is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'' (2007) was preceded by the singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls (Calvin Harris song), The Girls", both of which achieved commercial success in Europe, as well as in Australia. His second album, ''Ready for the Weekend (album), Ready for the Weekend'' (2009), debuted atop the official albums charts in his native Scotland, as well as in the United Kingdom, and its lead single, "I'm Not Alone (song), I'm Not Alone", became his first song to reach number one in the UK Singles Charts. In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, ''18 Months'', which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, peaking at number 19. In 2014, he rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hard Rock Sofa
Hard Rock Sofa is a Russian electronic dance music duo formed in Smolensk in 2005. Composed of Alexander Shapovalov and Denis Chepikov, they were signed by popular EDM labels like Axwell's Axtone Records and Steve Angello's Size Records. Prior to 2012, they collaborated closely with another Russian EDM trio, Swanky Tunes. Their career was suspended in December 2014, when shortly later Alexander Shapovalov started a solo career under the stage name Shapov. Career Hard Rock Sofa formed as a trio in 2005 between Alexander Shapovalov, Denis Chepikov, and Sergey Zuev (the latter left the band in late 2012). Their breakthrough success came in the form of their collaboration with St. Brothers for the single "Blow Up" on Axtone Records. "Blow Up" was accompanied with remixes by Axwell, Thomas Gold, Hook N Sling, and Goodwill. It peaked at number two in the Beatport Top 100 and was supported by all members of Swedish House Mafia. In 2011 they released "I Wanna Be Your Dog" alongside Sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Not Alone (song)
"I'm Not Alone" is a song by Scottish musician Calvin Harris, released as the lead single from his second studio album, '' Ready for the Weekend'' (2009). The track was first played by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1 as his "essential new tune" on 23 January 2009 and has been described as a slice of euphoric dance. On 12 April 2009, the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, earning Harris his first solo number-one single on the chart and second overall following his 2008 collaboration with Dizzee Rascal and Chrome, "Dance wiv Me". In 2010, Harris received a writing credit on Chris Brown's hit single "Yeah 3x", due to the perceived similarities between the two songs. Background and writing "I'm Not Alone" was written, produced and recorded by Harris during songwriting and production sessions for his second studio album '' Ready for the Weekend'' (2009). He described the song "a big stadium dance tune, somewhere between Snow Patrol, Faithless and Grandaddy". He said in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twoloud
Twoloud, formerly stylized as twoloud, now stylized as TWOLOUD, is the name of a German DJ musical project consisting of members Manuel Reuter (also known as Manian), Alexander Thomas (Alex Castle) along with Dennis Nicholls (aka D-Style). The project was founded in 2013 and are active mainly in the genres of progressive house and big room house. Although the project's anonymity has been revealed in mid-2014, the musicians were asking to be judged only by their music, not faces. The style of TWOLOUD is unique, with the lead sound of the song "Greatest DJ", for example, being strongly linked to that of duo Showtek. Similar comparisons were given to the songs "Drop It Like This", which contains influences by Tujamo, and "I'm Alive" resembling the sound of Canadian duo DVBBS. Their debut song "Big Bang" has a sound connected to Martin Garrix. For a long time, the members of TWOLOUD remained anonymous. In their live performances they appeared in ninja costumes and on their album c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommie Sunshine
Tommie Sunshine (born Thomas Lorello; March 26, 1971) is a record producer, remixer, DJ and songwriter of electronic music from Chicago currently living in Brooklyn, New York. He is known for creating dance remixes to popular rock and alternative songs. Biography Early life Lorello grew up in Naperville, Illinois. During the 1980s he became interested in DJ mixes he heard on the radio and began attending house-music clubs in the city such as Medusa's. In the early '90s, he traveled to New York City to attend the last "Storm Rave" being thrown by DJ Frankie Bones, which lead to him performing as a popular DJ at raves throughout the Midwest. Career Sunshine presently works alongside The Disco Fries and also as a trio with Bart B More and RipTidE under the name Horsepower. In the past he has collaborated with artists such as Felix Da Housecat, Miss Kittin, Marc Romboy, Mark Verbos, Tomcraft, The Aston Shuffle, James Murphy and DJ Hell. In 2006 Tommie Sunshine remixed the hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Gold (DJ)
Frank Thomas Knebel-Janssen (born August 9, 1981), better known by his stage name Thomas Gold, is a German DJ and producer. His first productions were trance-based, which eventually evolved into progressive house and tech house in recent times. He was ranked at number 82 in the Top 100 DJs survey conducted by ''DJ Magazine'' in 2012. Biography When Thomas was seven years old, he learned to play the electronic organ, and his interest in digital synthesizers and his passion for music emerged. At the age of 15 he bought his first piece, a synthesizer Yamaha DX-11. Several international labels have signed or released music by Gold, including CR2 (UK), Ministry of Sound (UK and Australia), Positiva (UK), Nero / Joia (Sweden), Vendetta (Spain), Cyber and Scorpio (France), Time (Italy), Universal (USA), Egoiste (Switzerland). His 2008 remixed version of the classic "Silence" by the group Delerium was successful on the Beatport download list and won the coveted Beatport Music for Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quintino (DJ)
Quinten van den Berg (; born ), known professionally as Quintino, is a Dutch DJ and record producer. Notable releases include a remix of "Rap das Armas," "Selecta," "Go Hard," and "Fatality." In 2019 he was named #25 of the Top 100 DJs list put out by ''DJ Magazine''. Music career At the age of 18, Quintino was discovered by Dutch DJ Laidback Luke, who assisted in developing his career. His breakthrough followed in 2011 with his remix of stairs hit "Rap Das Armas" in the Netherlands, and the release of Epic. That same year Quintino co-produced the Afrojack track "Selecta." In 2013 he worked with DJs Tiësto and Alvaro to produce the anthem of Ultra Music Festival. In August, he launched his radio show on Radio SupersoniQ international station SiriusXM's Electric Area. In 2014, Quintino produced tracks like "Go Hard," "Slammer," "Fatality," "Genesis," and a remix of R3hab & Trevor Guthrie's hit "Soundwave." In 2014 Quintino performed on larger stages, growing from a support ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicky Romero
Nick Rotteveel (; born 6 January 1989), professionally known as Nicky Romero or Monocule, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from Amerongen, Utrecht Province. He has worked with, and received support from DJs, such as Tiësto, Fedde le Grand, Sander van Doorn, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Armand van Helden, Avicii and Hardwell. He currently ranks at number 20 on '' DJ Mag''s annual Top 100 DJs poll. He is known for his viral hit song "Toulouse". Early life Nick Rotteveel was born and raised in Amerongen, Netherlands. He moved to Kingston, Ontario, Canada for a year, and later moved back to the Netherlands to continue his education where he did his final semesters in France. Career Romero signed to Once Records and released the tracks "Privilege" and "Qwerty". It was followed by the track "Funktion One" was released, which was mixed by Azucar (from Madskillz and Gregor Salto) and later added "Hear My Sound". In 2009 he remixed Tony Cha Cha's track "Get on the Floor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mightyfools
Mightyfools were a Dutch DJ, rapper and production duo formed in 2008, comprising Jelle Keizer and Andy Samin. The duo had three successful productions in 2013: "Footrocker", "Put Em Up" and "Go", respectively released through Revealed Recordings, DOORN Records and Wall Recordings. The project was discontinued in 2018, shortly after Andy Samin left the project in the winter of 2017 due to problems connected with depression. After the retirement, Keizer was appointed the A&R of Barong Family. Keizer has continued his career as DJ and house producer under his own name since June 2018. Achievements Mightyfools were supported by Laidback Luke, Don Diablo, Hardwell and Fedde Le Grand, the group occurred on major international festivals such as the Amsterdam Dance Event. Discography Extended plays Other EPs * Feel Good EP (Dim Mak, 2013) * The Legacy EP (Klash, 2018) Singles Charted singles Other singles * 2012: "Drum Fail" (with Jordy Dazz) ysteria Records* 2013: "Ladyki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Hawkins (musician)
Mikkel Kauczki Cox (born 22 May 1991), known professionally as Mike Hawkins, is a Danish musician, DJ and record producer. Hawkins has played with a number of other well-known DJs, including Trentemøller, Sébastien Léger, Ferry Corsten and Marcus Schössow. He has gained support in his releases from Sander van Doorn (whose label, Doorn Records, he has also published on), Ferry Corsten, Faithless, Erick Morillo, Fedde le Grand, Abel Ramos and others. In 2010, Hawkins worked frequently with ''DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJs Marcus Schössow and Daniel Kandi. In 2011, he released tracks on the labels Virgin/EMI and Sony Music, among others. In January 2016, he announced his departure from Spinnin' Records on social networks, along with Julian Jordan. He joined Armada Music soon after. Background Mikkel Kauczki Cox was born on 22 May 1991 in Aarhus, Denmark, where he was raised. In high school, Hawkins thought about creating a rock band with his friends, although the idea faded withi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Woods (producer)
Michael Anthony Woods is an English producer, DJ and remixer of various EDM genres, mainly progressive house, electro house and trance. He is the founder of the imprint label Diffused Music, which was established in 2010 and focuses primarily on progressive house and tech house. He has worked under the stage names of Out of Office, Warrior, Accadia, M1 and M3. Biography Initially known as Warrior, Michael Woods had his first hits in 2000 with the debut single "Warrior" and the follow-up "Voodoo". "Warrior" achieved a No. 1 ranking in the UK Club Chart, and also did well in the top 40, entering at No. 19. "Voodoo" also reached top 40. He also released ambient trance singles on Lost Language under the name Accadia. Woods became widely known for the songs "If U Want Me" (2003), featuring Australian model Imogen Bailey, and "Solex (Close to the Edge)" (2003), featuring vocals by Juliette Jaimes, known best for her Holly Valance cover, "Kiss Kiss" (2002). Both of these singles a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
