A key figure in Greece's progressive house scene,Nikko Mavridis has built a lasting presence through decades of dedication to the craft. 
Hailing from Kavala,his story began in the 90s as a standout talent in the DMC Hellas community. 
Early on, he established himself both as a skilled turntablist and a voice on the airwaves,hosting a radio show on one of the city's top stations,a dual commitment that continues to shape his career today.
His long-running show Electric Fridays on Radio Proini has become a local institution,known for hosting international guests and championing quality electronic music across borders. 
Behind the decks,Nikko is recognised for his ability to move a crowd with sets that blend progressive house with tribal grooves and soaring melodies. 
His versatility and deep-rooted passion have earned him appearances throughout Greece and across Europe,sharing the stage with artists like Jody Wisternoff,16 Bit Lolitas,Dave Seaman,
Jerome Isma-ae,Dmitry Molosh,Glenn Morrison,Pole Folder & Cedric Piret - CP, and Nigel Dawson.
As a producer,Nikko continues to push forward.His music has been released on Movement Recordings,Balkan Connection,BCSA,Superordinate Music,Bonzai Progressive,3rd Avenue,Soundteller Records,
Massive Harmony Records,Another Life Music,For Senses Records,LuPS Records,AH Digital,Electronic Tree and many more with support from tastemakers across the progressive house world.
For Nikko, music is life.It is something he shows up for every day.With new projects on the way and his love for the scene as strong as ever,the future of progressive house 
in Greece is in good hands.Music matters!

Virgin Magnetic Material is a remix project by Shai Vardi, a musician and artist based in Tel Aviv.
Virgin Magnetic Material is a definition from the electronic world, describing core or shield material that has never been magnetized.

Mixtapes from global DJ community. Mainly House, Balearic, Italo Disco, Acid, New Beat. 

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Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation. 

Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.

Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent. 

In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.


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