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/

Part of the Hits! District family.
Submissions: https://hitsdistrict.com/push

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".

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Claude VonStroke created a small underground record label called Dirtybird in 2005 and grew it into a full-fledged events, clothing and music brand over the last 15 years. During this time, he has also managed to release 4 artist albums and some of the most iconic house music tracks of the last two decades. 
 
Most people know Claude VonStroke for his smiling DJ persona touring every major city, festival, and basement after-party around the world. But Claude has also influenced the very fabric of the dance community, A&Ring an impeccable roster of acts like Justin Martin, Fisher, Shiba San, Catz n Dogz, Riva Starr, Tim Green, Breach, Eats Everything, Walker & Royce, Shadow Child, and countless others. (And even naming a few of these artists.) Today, his Dirtybird label continues to surprise and innovate in the underground dance scene, releasing an enigmatic combination of house, funk, dirty bass, and electronica.
 
VonStroke has released four original artist albums, a remix album, and a live album recorded when he closed the famed Movement Festival in his original hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Some other music highlights include working on records with Bootsy Collins, Rihanna, Disclosure and Kevin Saunderson, as well as a few #1 and #2 hits on Beatport.  His partnership with Green Velvet as “GET REAL” has been one of the most rewarding friendships as Claude originally modeled his career off the quirky enigmatic style of his mentor and now good friend from Chicago. 
 
In 2015, VonStroke brought his first festival to light called Dirtybird Campout, a unique boutique festival based on the games and activities associated with American Summer camp mixed with the best underground house and bass music in the world.  He continues to innovate and curate new events with 2 additional multi-day festivals mirroring his Birdhouse radio show in Los Angeles and Chicago, and his record BBQ event series that has been going since 2003!
 
VonStroke also loves art; most notably pop-surrealist artwork that he has commissioned for the last 7 years on Dirtybird for all of the releases.  Each year he hires a new artist and has had the pleasure of working with renowned artists such as Jeremy Fish, Dulk, Graham Carter, Dan May, Charlie Immer, Raoul Deleo and Felicia Chiao. Walking through the Dirtybird HQ in Los Angeles is like walking through an art gallery in the Wynwood district of Miami. 
 
A lot of his success can be attributed to a good attitude. Claude does not scowl or look mean while he DJs. He does not pretend to know everything and he truly loves his fans. He is grateful to be curating, creating and performing music for a living and he knows that the reason people go to parties is to shake their booty and have fun.

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
💧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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