Curated by @lostinbangers
Escape from reality.

A next generation music platform thats has powertools like a free band merch maker, free 16 bit audio hosting, free Download gates, free album art creator and much more.

https://chosenmasters.com/

You know Dirtybird for dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dance floor since January 2005.

The fun family vibe of the Dirtybird label can be traced back to a free event started in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This new kind of house music went against the smooth vocal house that was popular at the time and derived its influences mostly from hip-hop, drum n bass, and American funk. The free outdoor BBQ party was very rough around the edges but eventually became legendary amongst the people of San Francisco. This event was also a very influential factor in the decision by Claude VonStroke to start the record label in 2005.

Today, Dirtybird has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and has expanded into events and tour production. As it grows, the brand continues to expand beyond music into merchandise, licensing and artist management. In 2015, Dirtybird launched the inaugural Dirtybird Campout festival, which has been dubbed “Summer Camp For Adults”, and Dirtybird has been recognized from their achievements by being awarded "Underground Label of the Year" at the International Dance Music Awards, “Label of the Decade” by Mixmag, “Best North American Label” by DJ Mag, and Billboard’s "Top 5 Independent Dance Labels".

Claude VonStroke spent over 20 years shaping underground dance music and building a community. After selling the Dirtybird brand and taking a 2 year hiatus, he’s back with a new mindset - playing only where he wants, for those who love the originality of his unique style.

His new "Life of Leisure" rebrand is not a status flex; it’s a vacation on the dance-floor.The ravers are the heroes; Claude is just the guide. Leave your villains at the door—fear, anxiety, and stress have no place in
VonStroke’s vibe. Only music, movement, and energy matter. Every show is intentional, every moment sacred.

Claude VonStroke is finally doing more of what he loves and dumping all that stuff that sucks. Shedding his stressed-out, overachiever role for a more reflective and grateful approach. "Life of Leisure" is a victory lap, but we all know it’s not so easy to forget reality. Join him, even if it’s just for a few hours in the club on a Saturday night.

The London affiliate of DHA featuring weekly exclusive mixtapes, premieres, free downloads, and label showcases from the best in the world of underground dance music.

“LIQUEFY YOUR SOUL, MHELT WITH ME” 🫠



For Inquiries/Bookings: contact.mhelt@gmail.com

Inspirations: 

💧Deadmau5 / Testpilot 
💧Eric Prydz / Cirez D
💧Enrico Sangiuliano
💧Above & Beyond
💧RÜFÜS DU SOL
💧Nora En Pure
💧Ben Böhmer
💧Dimension
💧Kaskade
💧Lane 8


Michael Helton, known by the rising artist name of MHELT, invites his audience on a journey through the senses with his masterwork of anthemic vocals, emotive swells, and glimmering synths. Supported by the likes of mau5trap’s Rinzen, MHELT’s signature experience has become a nexus of peace, hope, and euphoria, yet reflects the inner wrestlings we all go through that makes us human. His enchanting first single, “Sirens” made its grand debut on House Nation, a channel with nearly 4 million subscribers, and has proven this dream weaver of sentimental sound to be top contending artist for years to come. In just a short amount of time, MHELT has evolved into a name that breathes life back into the transcendence of electronic dance music, one timeless, weightless, and boundless track after another.
 
So where did this journey through hypnotic soundscapes begin? After years of self-taught production, Helton enrolled in Icon Collective, one of the biggest music production schools on the west coast. There, he fine-tuned his production ear and developed his sound design prowess, earning him a nomination for the prestigious award of  ‘Most Improved Student’ of the class of 2020. Now, MHELT continues to create timeless pieces with a brilliant, raw, and whimsical format that takes listeners on an immersive journey through the experience of human depth. Driven by the mantra of “Liquefy your soul, MHELT with me,” this is the raw and passionate invitation of MHELT that bends space, eludes time, and crafts a crowd-moving response to the deep rooted emotions that drive us all.

📺 Watch how we built FHM from scratch in 2014: https://youtu.be/chnVJRDBbfU

Future House Music (FHM) is one of electronic music’s fastest-growing independent record labels. Founded by Aart van den Dool & Gino van Eijk in 2014, the label has grown into a close-knit community around the globe, reaching 1 million YouTube subscribers within only 4 years, and since 2024 they achieved a massive milestone of 3 billion Spotify streams with less than 1500 label releases!

The idea behind the start of Future House Music was to create an online platform for the niche music of future house back in 2014, where fans and artists shared their love for music. The platform organically found more traction, and from there we decided to evolve into a record label in 2015. Fast forward, the independent label has over 300 releases to date and hosts showcase and festival stages across the world, whilst launching the FHM merchandise line. With a team of 5 based in its hometown Rotterdam, Future House Music aims to be at the forefront of electronic dance music, connecting and evolving together with the most exciting talents and artists today. Our mission & vision statement is: creating a world-class house community to champion artists and fans, by setting trends, challenging the status quo, and sharing the passion for house music.

The best is yet to come...

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