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ABSNTH is a Chicago-based house music producer carving out a distinct lane in aggressive, dark tech house and bass house. Known for hard-hitting drums, driving percussion, and club-forward low-end, his sound is engineered for late-night rooms and underground dance floors.

He has supported and shared stages with artists including Wuki, It’s Murph, Audien, Noizu, Ghastly, Kyle Walker, Bonnie x Clyde, ACRAZE, DubVision, Proppa, Elderbrook, and Galantis. His performances span club circuits and regional festivals such as North Coast Music Festival, Hangout Festival, Laguna Festival, and Awakenus Festival.

On the release side, ABSNTH has released music on labels including Hood Politics Records, Future Astronaut Records, Big Mama House Records, and Decypher Digital, reinforcing his position as a consistent, forward-moving presence in the modern house landscape.

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Westend has emerged as one of house music's most promising artists. The New York native's ever-expanding sonic footprint was instrumental in drafting the blueprint for the sound of modern tech house and helped usher in an era that has seen American artists once again push to the forefront of dance music culture.

As a teenager during the blog house era, he fell in love with the sounds of artists like MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, and Justice. Compelled to replicate those groundbreaking sounds, he dove head first into production classes at the Bronx High School of Science, the alma mater of famed synth engineer Robert Moog. 

His ability to remain on the leading edge while staying true to the roots of house music has created peak dancefloor moments for ravers across the globe and led to releases on esteemed imprints like Repopulate Mars, Insomniac, Armada, and D4 D4NCE. As one of Beatport's top ten best-selling tech house producers, hit records like 2021's "Jumpin'"—with fellow New Yorker CID—have not only spent weeks dominating the top of the charts, they've landed into the crates of MK, Diplo, Lee Foss, John Summit, and Sonny Fodera. 

Each passing year brings breakthrough moments. In 2022 he collaborated with Latin house kingpin, HUGEL, and Cumbiafrica on "Aguila," which sat in the top ten for staggering eight weeks. In 2023 he collaborated with longtime friend Noizu on the rave-tinged anthem "Push To Start," which quickly rocketed to peak positions on the tech house and overall chart.

And while he continues to climb the charts, he's also been a faithful steward of the producer community leading the Kick and Bass network, where he shares his vast production knowledge with several hundred budding producers. 

Beyond his production prowess, Westend crisscrosses the country, regularly performing at festivals and clubs from EDC and CRSSD to Shambhala and The Brooklyn Mirage. In 2023 he made his first forays onto the international scene with gigs in Liverpool and a coveted slot on Insomniac's kineticFIELD at EDC Mexico.

Westend's creativity is constantly expanding. His plans for the coming year include launching his label in late 2023 and embarking on his first solo headline tour. His remarkable journey from throwing micro-raves for New York high schoolers to headlining festival stages exemplifies how the DIY spirit of dance music continues to permeate the culture.

Deep Notion, the dynamic duo of Adam Cooper and Christian Samonte-Martin, have cemented their status as one of New Zealand’s most electrifying DJ and production acts. Deep Notion’s sound brings high energy and rich variety, taking listeners on a journey through a wide range of styles that seamlessly reflect the depth of their production. 

Their rise to prominence has been fueled by releases on labels such as Elevate Records, Invicta Audio, DARKMTTR, Viper Recordings, NUFORM, Device, and RAM Records, with their collaboration with T-Lex, "On Top", climbing to #1 on the Beatport Drum & Bass Charts and two tracks soaring to #1 on the Hypeddit charts. Along the way, they’ve gained support from major industry players, including UKF, DNB Allstars, Ministry of Sound, and Bassrush, while also earning recognition from some of bass music’s most influential names. 

Known for their commanding stage presence, Deep Notion have headlined tours across New Zealand and Australia, playing at some of the country's largest festivals, and are now setting their sights on the UK and Europe — already securing bookings at Let It Roll. Their success extends beyond the stage, with appearances on major radio platforms, including BBC Radio 1, KissFM, KoolFM, and GeorgeFM. In 2025, two of their tracks "Just Wanna Love" and “On Top” were chosen as BBC’s 'Drop of the Week', underscoring their growing international appeal. 

With 2025 now underway, Deep Notion continues to gain momentum, captivating audiences worldwide with no signs of slowing down.

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