Kyle Douglas is a seasoned Disc Jockey with over 25 years of experience and a true embodiment of Chicago's vibrant and influential House Music scene, where his House Music journey began. His beginnings in the genre trace back to the early days when House Music was a cultural force, uniting people and evolving as an ever-changing art form. Known for his impeccable track selection and smooth mixing, Kyle's performances leave an indelible mark on his audience. Specializing in Underground House, Deep House, Minimal, Tech House, Afro House, and Disco, he possesses the versatility to confidently navigate through various subgenres. Kyle's approach is both technical and stylish, displaying assertiveness in layering tracks and precision in programming.

What sets Kyle apart is his commitment to the authentic roots of DJing—he learned on and regularly spins vinyl, showcasing a rare dedication to the craft. With a music library dating back to the late 90s, he actively seeks and collects records, adding a tangible connection to the rich history of House Music. A risk-taker behind the decks, Kyle incorporates new techniques, experimental sounds, and intricate layering, keeping his sets fresh and innovative.

Having served as a resident DJ and sound engineer in major markets such as the UK, Chicago, Northern California, New York, and Seattle, Kyle's passion culminated in the co-founding of House Cleaning Records (HCR) in February 2021, alongside his life and business partner, Jenn Sturgill. HCR is not just a label but a community fostering creativity, inclusion, dance, mentorship, and joy. The mission is to drive the House Music genre forward while respecting its history, creating a nurturing space for artistic expression and knowledge-sharing. Kyle's journey as a well-traveled DJ extends beyond Chicago, with performances at festivals in Northern California, the UK, DISTRIKT (Burning Man), WMC (Miami), and ADE (Amsterdam). Kyle's loyal following comprises cultured House enthusiasts, fellow DJs and producers, and artists across other genres who are inspired by his best-in-class music file organizational structure.

Beyond his musical prowess, Kyle is a mentor at heart, engaging with his audience, sharing knowledge, and fostering connections. There have been times where fellow DJs have been unable to discern whether he's playing on digital or vinyl, a testament to his seasoned mixing skills. Kyle Douglas, at his core, is an artist who simply loves to immerse himself in the rhythm of the crowd, making every performance a memorable celebration of House Music's soulful legacy.

Slowly yet steadily catching the eye of music industry heavyweights in the flourishing progressive house scene, California’s Azimi brings a level of work ethic and talent one wouldn’t expect, in a tireless effort to rejuvenate the authentic feeling of euphoria back into modern-day dance music.

Ali Azimi embarked on his musical journey at a very tender age, growing up surrounded by Germany’s rich and vibrant electronic dance music culture, and surfing clubs throughout Europe since the eighth grade. Having been deeply immersed in a society where beats control the mind, the body, and the soul, the young Azimi has taken this to heart and cultivated it into an intense passion for dominating the groove that inspired his childhood. 

Possessing an intricate self-taught knowledge of the piano, Azimi has laid the brickwork of his musical career around melodies and harmonies, attempting to bring back the joy and euphoria induced on by the classic progressive house anthems that littered his childhood. 

Throughout his high school years, the budding prodigy dabbled in various production styles and techniques, relentlessly honing his craft until he was presented with his first contract as a ghost producer. Furthermore enhancing his skills through this newfound venture, Azimi eventually ceased producing for others to focus on his solo career as an artist, taking additional time off to complete his studies at the esteemed Icon Collective Music Production School, whose graduates have gone on to become international sensations.

Brimming with a level of industry experience that most upcoming artists lack, Azimi is well-equipped to continue his journey to stardom with full force. The past few years have seen the California native grace clubs and festival stages ranging from a residence at San Francisco’s notorious Ruby Skye all the way to playing slots at EDC Las Vegas. In addition, his tracks have garnered the support of high-tier dance music icons such as Tommy Trash, Benny Benassi, Diplo, and Third Party, to name a few.

History has proven time after time that hard work and perseverance rake in the best outcomes, and Azimi’s case is no different — his countless hours spent in the studio are achieving substantial results, giving rise to collaborations in the works with some of the leading names in the current progressive house scene, as well as major festival slots lined up in the near future. 

Continuing forth on his mission to enrich the current dance music scene with a refreshing breath of life in its melodic form, Ali Azimi has taken on a fervent course that will change the future of dance music in America, and across the globe, forever.

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Kramer is the co-founder of DISTRIKT org & DISTRIKT SOUND.

And tonight something equally epoch-making is taking place. See? They're applauding the DJ. Not the music, not the musician, not the creator, but the medium. This is it. The birth of rave culture. The beatification of the beat. The dance age.

DJ, Grammy-nominated producer and label owner Mark Knight is one of the most celebrated electronic artists of his generation with an impressive 200 Million + global streams to his name. His career has spanned close to two decades, with releases on a diverse range of world-leading labels such as Sony, Warner & Ministry of Sound, through to cool independents such as Cooking Vinyl, BBE, Elrow and of course Toolroom.   

Armed with a musical library that knows no boundaries and a consistent run of chart-topping hits, the success of Mark Knight’s recording career is matched only by the credibility and integrity maintained throughout his discography to date. Anthems such as ‘Man With The Red Face,’ ‘Alright’ & ‘Downpipe’ and working closely alongside bands such as Faithless, Underworld & Florence & The Machine have sealed a diverse musical heritage for the accomplished producer.   

Aside from his industry-leading production work on the underground dance scene he has also written and produced music for a range of global superstars including Calvin Harris, Black Eyed Peas, Dido, David Guetta, J Lo, Flo Rider, Icona Pop and more.  Mark Knight also continues to grow across international radio with Toolroom Radio now reaching over 15 million people in 60 countries across the world each and every week.

Wesley Holmes has been integral in the Northwest’s dj & dance community for the past 25+ years. He was a part of a core group that pioneered the house music scene in Seattle and helped provide a foundation for the thriving dance scene that transpires in Seattle today through an extensive list of club/event productions, residencies, radio work, and behind the scenes efforts over the years. Wesley’s abilities behind the decks, musical depth, and outright love for underground music resonates through his infectious dj sets and mixes.  Wesley’s current residencies with Flammable, Lost and Upper Left keep him both on the front edge of the underground and in front of some of the largest electronic music audiences in the NW.

RESIDENCIES:::
Sunday Nights @ Rebar for Flammable w/ Brian Lyons
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Flammable Sundays
LOST @ the Monkey Loft
UpperLeft Events

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