[Farris Wheel Recordings]
[Unity Records]
[Brobot Records]
[Soup NYC]
[Altru Creative]

Deep from the heart of one of America's richest dance music communities rises a bright young talent going by the name of Hugh Michael Carter. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, but growing up in a native Caribbean household, Hugh spent his childhood listening to heavily groove-influenced music, such as reggae, dancehall, and soca music, which is readily apparent in his live DJ sets and productions alike. Hugh's impressive track record of over 7 years expertly dominating dance floors as a DJ, and almost 3 years producing his own music, attests to his sheer prowess as an entertainer and proves he is no amateur in his field. Throughout the years, he has established himself within the Los Angeles nightlife, by performing at prestigious clubs such as Avalon Hollywood and The Roxy, and bringing his passion for groovy house music with him to the stage. Some of Hugh's greatest musical influences range from house music heavyweights such as Axwell, Kryder, Dirty South, Robbie Rivera, to other genre-defying artists such as Kanye West and Miike Snow. The new year marks a new beginning for Hugh Michael Carter, and the world of dance music shall forever be changed for the better. It’s time for the groove to take over.

North/South America and Asia:
lhughes@teamwass.com
dhoffman@teamwass.com

Australia:
paul@posterchild.com.au

MANAGEMENT:
walkerandroyce@jet-mgmt.com

For Sam Walker and Gavin Royce, the question is the fundamental test of their studio output. Simple as it may sound, for this perfectionist pair it’s anything but. Their innate dance floor intuition, combined with years of experience behind the decks, drives them to create music that isn’t just playable — it’s irresistible.

First introduced by way of New York City's early-aughts dance music scene, Sam Walker and Gavin Royce first teamed up for a remix in 2011. The duo found early success on tastemaker labels like Crosstown Rebels, OFF Recordings, and Moda Black, scoring an Essential New Tune nod from Pete Tong with 2014’s “Sister.”  The indie dance and deep house sounds that informed Walker & Royce’s earliest work soon gave way to something different. Quirky accents and bouncy synths, previously deeper in the mix, leapt to the forefront, backed by a propulsive new energy. The success of their November 2015 “Bright Lights” remix was a clear indication that they were onto something.

In October 2017, Walker & Royce released their debut album Self Help on Dirtybird, which both showcased and expanded upon their now-signature sound. The guys enlisted numerous vocalists, including Green Velvet, Dances With White Girls, and Sophiegrophy, to make Self Help feel like a packed house party – while leaving no doubt about who was hosting.  Self Help was followed by further experimentation and growth. Sam and Gavin have collaborated with Claude Vonstroke, Ardalan, Chris Lake and VNSSA just to name a few as well as remixed Channel Tres, LP Giobbi, The Knocks, Justin Jay, Gorgon City, Mindchatter; and put out music on Relief, Black Book, HotBOi Records and more. Their Rave Grave EP was the inaugural release on Diplo’s house-focused imprint Higher Ground.  Continuing to push boundaries, they have launched their own label Rules Don’t Apply Records, with the ethos just as the name states…No Rules, just good music.

Walker & Royce have spent years honing in on their one-of-a-kind style, meticulously crafting the sounds they want their fans to hear in clubs, at festivals and in their headphones. The result is a cohesive, career-defining body of work that firmly places the duo at the forefront of dance music's future.

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