Borgore at Senator Theatre
Project 46
Project 46 made an undeniable impact on the progressive house scene this year, on a meteoric rise that started when their breakthrough Monstercat release Reasons featuring vocals by Andrew Allen went straight past Tiesto to the #1 overall spot on Beatport.
Living at opposite ends of the country has not slowed down the steady flow of productions from the Project 46 studios, as Ryan and Thomas find time to post new tracks on their Soundcloud page at least weekly. Their refreshing mixes of originals, remixes, bootlegs, and mashups have kept fans engaged and drawn massive support from followers across the globe.
Fast forward a few months, and releases on SPINNIN and Manufactured Music combined with their solid studio output and touring schedule earned Project 46 a well deserved placement on the Top 100 DJs list, squeezing in at #100, joining Richie Hawtin and Deadmau5 as the only Canadians to make this year’s poll.
Topher Jones
Topher Jones is a breakout American DJ poised to take the country by storm and put Chicago back on the map as the house capital of the world. Hailing from the Windy City and signed to a major deal with Ultra Records, Topher’s current release schedule has been slammed with massive originals and remixes on the likes of Ultra, OWSLA, Dim Mak, Garuda, and Spinnin.
His hit single, ‘Brohammer’, was called a ‘beast of a track’ by EDM legend Gareth Emery and featured on his ‘Best of 2012 Mix,’ hit the top 10 overall on Beatport, and received support from DJs across the globe. Also featuring a Nari & Milani remix, ‘Brohammer’ continuously smashed sets and was one of the biggest tracks of 2012.
Topher’s music has been played by DJs across musical genres, from Tiesto to Skrillex, Armin van Buuren to Knife Party, Gareth Emery to Deadmau5, Above and Beyond to Afrojack. His records seamlessly cross musical boundaries as they dip and dive between big room house, dirty basslines, and carefully crafted melodies. A songwriter as well as a producer, Topher has a hand in every aspect of the recording process and takes great pride in creating songs with depth and character.
An Indianapolis native who moved to Chicago after college, Topher continues to attack his craft with the same single-minded passion and determination. When asked about his success, he said, “Hard work trumps everything. Be kind, be courteous, be passionate and be grateful. Hard work with that mentality and a little bit of talent can go a long way.” This mindset not only affects his music, but also how Topher interacts with his fans and community as he consistently donates time and money to causes in the greater Chicago area.
2013 has started out with a bang for Topher. His first release of the year, a remix of Tritonal & Kaeno’s ‘Azuca,’ jumped 40 spots on the Beatport Electro House chart in less than a week. 2013 also saw the launch of Topher’s “Hello North America Tour,” an ode to his Windy City anthem ‘Hello Chicago’ with Amada. This year will continue to be full of more original music, remixes, collaborations, and tour dates.
So be ready, the future of American house music is here.
Meltdown Music Festival: Morgan Page and Zomboy Mashup!
If you clash the sound of artists Morgan Page and Zomboy, you might end up with a zombified young man dancing to soft, melodic strings. Or you might get a glitched-out whispery female vocal who’s had another night out on another dance floor, but smells a little “undead.” No matter how different the two Meltdown artists are, Morgan Page and Zomboy have both made a great impact over the span of their contrasting careers and we cannot wait to see each of them perform on our stages.
Morgan Page
Morgan Page has been making electronic music since the age of 12. Years later, when he finally had the courage to, he sent in demo cassette tapes to a local college radio station, WRUV 90.1 FM at the University of Vermont. Both the DJs and listeners loved the tracks and they ended up playing the low-fi tapes, even with the grainy, 8-bit sound. Later, Morgan would go on to mail a demo tape to 99.9 FM “The Buzz” to production managing DJ Jason Steeves who hosted an electronic specialty music show. The tape received weekly airplay and Page continued to move forward.
Known for hits like “Fight For You,” “Longest Road,” and the anthem featuring Deadmau5, “Move For Me,” Page has left an indelible mark on dance music today. We can’t wait to shout his memorable lyrics at the top of our lungs as he performs on the stage for this year’s Meltdown Music Festival. You can sing along with us too, buy your tickets today!
Zomboy
The half zombie and half boy, may have a background in traditional sound engineering, which included running his own recording studio, but it wasn’t until he moved to Guildford, England to study Music production at the Academy of Contemporary Music that Zomboy discovered a new admiration for dance music. And it was a good thing too, since his debut EP Game Time was in the top 5 of Beatport’s dubstep chart for over eight weeks. Within six months, tracks were being licensed on eight music compilations on various labels like Warner Music and Ministry of Sound. Known for his filthy and grimy take on dubstep, you can see the undead producer Zomboy for this year’s Meltdown Music Festival, but only if you buy your tickets now!
Hey DJ! Win a Slot and DJ Live at Meltdown Music Festival!
Our theme of “We are all Together” rings ever-so-true as there are many ways you can be involved with Meltdown Music Fesitival this year. Disco Donnie Presents, Full Access, and Prototype Industries are excited to announce a very special DJ contest that could put you in front of the Meltdown audience.
Our friends over at Mixify are hosting an online competition where the winning DJ will not only earn a 1-hour slot at the official Meltdown Music Digital Pre-Festival on Wednesday, April 24th, but will also will get to perform LIVE at Meltdown Music Festival in Dallas on Saturday, April 27th.
To enter, you must host a one-hour event on Mixify, whether it be live or uploaded from your computer between Monday, April 8th through Sunday, April 14th at 11:00 PM (EDT). You must include at least one original production, including original tracks, bootlegs, or remixes in your set, but keep in mind, mash-ups will NOT count. The ten DJs who bring the highest number of unique attendees to their Mixify event will go on to the finals. Finalists will then must submit a one-hour mix by April 16th, which in turn, will be voted on by the fans. The grand prize winner will be the one with the most fan votes, selected by Friday, April 19th.
So what are you waiting for? Mix on and melt down your way to Meltdown Music Festival. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve got!
Rules
- DJs must host a 1-hour event on Mixify (live or uploaded mix) between Monday, April 8th – Sunday, April 14th (11 PM EDT) and incorporate at least one (1) original production (original track, bootleg, or remix – mashups do not count) in their set
- The ten (10) DJs who bring the highest number of unique attendees into their Mixify event will advance to the finals
- The ten (10) finalists will be notified via e-mail, and then must submit a 1-hour mix by Tuesday, April 16th to be voted on by the fans
- The finalist submitted mix must also include the one (1) original production (original track, bootleg, or remix) with full tracklisting
- One (1) grand prize winner with the most fan votes will be selected by Friday, April 19th
- Must be at least 17 years old to enter
Important Details for Entry
The following details must be used in your event for it to be eligible:
- Event title: Must include “Meltdown Music Festival†in the title
- Event photo: Must use – http://blog.mixify.com/wp-content/uploads/Meltdown-DJ-Contest-Entry-Photo.png (right click & save image as)
- Event description: Come party with me and help me win a slot to spin live at Meltdown Music Festival in Dallas! – MeltdownDallas.com
One (1) Grand Prize Winner receives:
Winner will be announced on Friday, April 19th
- A confirmed time slot on the Phoenix Rising Stage at the 2013 Meltdown Music Festival on Saturday, April 27th
- A confirmed time slot at the official Meltdown Music Digital Pre-Festival on Mixify.com on Wednesday, April 24th
- A party pack, including: your artist stage pass, plus Four (4) VIP tickets for Meltdown Music Festival in Dallas
- Backstage meet & greet and photo with select Meltdown artists (specific artists TBA)
- Your production work and DJ mix promoted thru the Meltdown Dallas, Full Access, Disco Donnie Presents, & Mixify social media outlets
- One (1) FREE year of Mixify Pro
- Two (2) Custom Meltdown T-shirts
- Two (2) Custom Meltdown posters with your name included in the official lineup
Nine (9) Finalist Winners receive:
Winners will be announced on Friday, April 19th
- One (1) VIP pass + One (1) VIP guest
- Backstage meet & greet and photo with select Meltdown artists (specific artists TBA)
- Your production work and DJ mix promoted thru the Meltdown Dallas, Full Access, Disco Donnie Presents, & Mixify social media outlets
