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Erratic, unconventional, nonconforming. Merely a few words that  insiders use to define the semblance of Shreyas. An obsessive hard  worker, growing up in Bangalore, he developed a repertoire that was  as wide as it was deep; telling his stories of the ancients with  thoughtful atmospheres, twisted rumbles and neurotic percussions  that explore the interplay between light and dark. As a gifted  producer, his work continues to scale new heights with his ground breaking sonic architecture. 
Shreyas has not been around music his whole life, he did not come  from a musical family. He only discovered electronic music in his  teens and was completely absorbed from the beginning. Being  compelled to fill his inspirational bowl with a ration of regional  music served by his household, it was the beginning of an urge to  break out of the monotony and self-doubt about pursuing an artistic  path. As no other, he knew that first he needed to learn the rules  in order to break them.  
While Shreyas has been crafting his artistic mastery in the studio  for years, it is arguable that his presence in the DJ booth is even  greater. His sets are a journey through sound, with a razor-sharp  focus on quality and an obsessive attention to entertaining both the  purists and the unassuming. His sound is propelled forward by  psychedelic beats and rippling synthetic bass-lines that induce  trance like states. Fans have taken note of his ability to diversify  and spin music that keeps the dance floor full of energy, means he  has a consistent touring schedule. Following humble beginnings just  as a music lover his primary goal is to create viable content by  transcribing his roots into a contemporary context — a perfect  liaison between the past and present. 
His aim of being true to himself and making the most of  opportunities, creating music, art and friendships has been central  to everything he has done, drawing inspiration from his culture,  autonomy and productivity. Not only has breaking the rules become a  tradition, it’s safe to say that Shreyas is slowly defining new  ones.

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It was in 2011 that Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene. Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From deep to disco, tech to soul, they join the dots between the past and the present with their own sense of storytelling and do so in clubs around the world, as well as in their studio. House might be the root of the Dam Swindle sound, but it takes nourishment from a much wider world of music. 

Still now, their breakthrough tunes such as ‘The Wrap Around’ and ‘The Break Up’ receive countless plays on dancefloors all over the world and the duo has made timeless music such as their 2023 disco-house bomb ‘ That’s right’ and 90’s throwback banger ‘Allright – just a tribute’ that became one of the hits of the 2024 festival summer. Dam Swindle has built a trademark sound, while still evolving and maturing their craft in various musical niches. Their landmark 2018 album High Life shows a broad musicality from the duo and this is even more so on their highly anticipated 2025 long player ‘Open’.  ‘Open’ features countless collaborations with high-profile artists such as Dutch pianist Joep Beving and New York-based Ethiopian vocalist Haile Supreme, and sees the duo flex their sound from ambient electronica to synthwave, hiphouse and more. 

Since 2013, the pair has also established their record label Heist Recordings as one of the key independent labels for underground dance music, while also releasing music on other underground mainstays such as Aus Music and Classic Music Company. Heist is more than just a label, though - it is a breeding ground for talents old and new; somewhere talent is nurtured and allowed to develop. Label showcases and special projects such as the yearly Roundup EP; where all artists from the past 12 months remix each other after a random selection process, furthers the family vibe and helps Heist stand out from crowd. Artists such as Cinthie, DJ Sneak, Crackazat, Tesfa Williams, Makèz, Pépé Bradock, Matthew Herbert, Ge-Ology, Byron the Aquarius and many more have all contributed, proving that it is a place for unrestrained creatives to be free with their own sonic visions. The label looks as good as it sounds, too, thanks to visual artist Bas Koopmans's standout artwork designs. 
 
Proof of Dam Swindle's widescreen approach to production is their long and talented list of collaborators, which includes the likes of acclaimed musician Tom Misch, US talent Seven Davis Jr., instrumental collective Jungle by Night, plus Marc de Clive-Lowe, Jitwam and Lorenz Rhode. Next to their own originals, a broad spectrum of artists have asked Dam Swindle for some of their special remix magic: on labels like Strut and Soundway they have reworked the legendary Pat Thomas, aka the ‘Golden voice of Africa,' and gave his single ‘Yamona’ a contemporary electronic edge, as well as The Mauskovic Dance Band’s track ‘Space Drum Machine’ and plenty more artists like Kerri Chandler, Mayer Hawthorne and Tom Misch. As their talent for bridging genres from all over the world continues to attract global attention, high-profile projects keep rolling in from all points on the musical globe. 

Dam Swindle are famously avid collectors of both old and new records, and it shows in their DJ sets, which keep you on your toes as they move freely through the broad world of house music with skillfully blended moods of soulful techno, acid, breaks, disco and more, all to create those special moments that crowds never forget. It is for that reason that their name has become a real stamp of authority and invention in the dance music world. Whatever they do, then, this pair do with irresistible charm.

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