Dam Swindle

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  Dam Swindle

  It was in 2011 that Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene. Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From deep to disco, tech to soul, they join the dots between the past and the present with their own sense of storytelling and do so in clubs around the world, as well as in their studio. House might be the root of the Dam Swindle sound, but it takes nourishment from a much wider world of music.

  Still now, their breakthrough tunes such as ‘The Wrap Around’ and ‘The Break Up’ receive countless plays on dancefloors all over the world and the duo has made timeless music such as their 2023 disco-house bomb ‘ That’s right’ and 90’s throwback banger ‘Allright – just a tribute’ that became one of the hits of the 2024 festival summer. Dam Swindle has built a trademark sound, while still evolving and maturing their craft in various musical niches. Their landmark 2018 album High Life shows a broad musicality from the duo and this is even more so on their highly anticipated 2025 long player ‘Open’. ‘Open’ features countless collaborations with high-profile artists such as Dutch pianist Joep Beving and New York-based Ethiopian vocalist Haile Supreme, and sees the duo flex their sound from ambient electronica to synthwave, hiphouse and more.

  Since 2013, the pair has also established their record label Heist Recordings as one of the key independent labels for underground dance music, while also releasing music on other underground mainstays such as Aus Music and Classic Music Company. Heist is more than just a label, though - it is a breeding ground for talents old and new; somewhere talent is nurtured and allowed to develop. Label showcases and special projects such as the yearly Roundup EP; where all artists from the past 12 months remix each other after a random selection process, furthers the family vibe and helps Heist stand out from crowd. Artists such as Cinthie, DJ Sneak, Crackazat, Tesfa Williams, Makèz, Pépé Bradock, Matthew Herbert, Ge-Ology, Byron the Aquarius and many more have all contributed, proving that it is a place for unrestrained creatives to be free with their own sonic visions. The label looks as good as it sounds, too, thanks to visual artist Bas Koopmans's standout artwork designs.

  Proof of Dam Swindle's widescreen approach to production is their long and talented list of collaborators, which includes the likes of acclaimed musician Tom Misch, US talent Seven Davis Jr., instrumental collective Jungle by Night, plus Marc de Clive-Lowe, Jitwam and Lorenz Rhode. Next to their own originals, a broad spectrum of artists have asked Dam Swindle for some of their special remix magic: on labels like Strut and Soundway they have reworked the legendary Pat Thomas, aka the ‘Golden voice of Africa,' and gave his single ‘Yamona’ a contemporary electronic edge, as well as The Mauskovic Dance Band’s track ‘Space Drum Machine’ and plenty more artists like Kerri Chandler, Mayer Hawthorne and Tom Misch. As their talent for bridging genres from all over the world continues to attract global attention, high-profile projects keep rolling in from all points on the musical globe.

  Dam Swindle are famously avid collectors of both old and new records, and it shows in their DJ sets, which keep you on your toes as they move freely through the broad world of house music with skillfully blended moods of soulful techno, acid, breaks, disco and more, all to create those special moments that crowds never forget. It is for that reason that their name has become a real stamp of authority and invention in the dance music world. Whatever they do, then, this pair do with irresistible charm.

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  Folamour

  Folamour's musical background is diverse and accomplished. Formally trained on drums,

  bass, guitar and percussion, he has worked with Lyonȇs National Orchestra and been

  involved with projects that range from pop to jazz.

  As a result, his music is always infusedwith a rich musicianship that makes his output romantic, poetic and emotionally lasting.

  His masterfully orchestrated tracks work in many different situations, and have come on a

  fine array of labels from All City to Classic and Church to Glitterbox, as well as his own

  hotly-tipped FHUO Records.

  An artist who draws on the core values of classic house, funk and disco artists while adding

  his own distinctive flair, Folamour came back in 2019 with his new album "Ordinary Drugs",

  following Umami in 2017, and is another impossibly blissed-out affair for the soul that

  comes with a backstory from the artist himself.

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  Gui Boratto

  Born in 1974 in São Paulo Brazil, Gui Boratto, architect, musician, composer and producer initiated his career in the advertising sector in 1993. From 1994 until 2004 he performed various works for countless record labels both national and international, such as EMI, Virgin, Irma, BMG, Edel, Vidisco, ZYX, among others.

  Gui Boratto is A&R and one of the owners, with his partner and brother Tchorta, of the Brazilian independent label, Megamusic, distributed by Trama.

  From 2005 he began to dedicate himself to his own productions and compositions, displaying to the public an authoral and more personalized side to his abilities. With countless licenses with respected European labels, such as Plastic City, Circle, Kompakt, Audiomatique, among others, Gui Boratto has managed to appear in the chart and playlists of people like Michael Mayer, Tiefschwarz, Steve Bug, Phonique, Martin Landsky, Hernan Cattaneo, among others.

  With respect for his talent growing in the world scene, Gui Boratto is a name to look out for on the Brazilian house, techno and minimal scene.¹

  ¹ RA: DJ. Gui Boratto Biography

  http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj-profile.aspx?id=740

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  Beltran
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  Carlita

  Carlita is a Turkish born DJ and producer based in Istanbul. Music is her first love and richest vocabulary. She began playing the cello at young age, and graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London as a teenager. Now, she combines an ever-changing kaleidoscope of sounds and cultures with electronic music. From Israeli pop to 90’s rock, Turkish Psychedelia to Cumbia, she is an audible adventeur exploring obscure expressions. The sonic journey depends on the day, but the destination is always global.
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  Miguel Rendeiro
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  SHIA

  Shia, a native of Porto, Portugal, is a 20-year-old DJ who stormed into the music scene with the aim of giving people the opportunity to embark on a musical journey by blending spine-chilling rhythms and beats with unique vocals.

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  Oxalá