Rules Dont Apply Set

Walker & Royce have defined their career with three simple words: Rules Don’t Apply. This ethos is reflected in their genre-straddling studio output, and in their eponymous radio show, which puts other risk takers on display. Now, Walker & Royce take Rules Don’t Apply to new heights with its new record label. The Splits series offers two singles from two artists that are paired and released as an EP. A nod to DIY punk bands releasing split 7-inch records, RDA aims to keep that collaborative spirit alive.

On "Animals", Walker & Royce and Ardalan form like Voltron to deliver a primal banger lathered with growls, thick lasers and searing synth licks. The track kicks off with an escalating progression, driven by a reverberating siren and nuanced whistles. “Animals” is more sample-driven than typical W&R releases, influenced by prodigal production up-and-comer, Ardalan. The collaboration embeds the feeling house lovers are eager to explore in the late hours - energizing listeners and dance floors to keep pushing.

On "When Will I See You", we witness yet another perfectly balanced collaboration from VNSSA & Lenny Kiser. Their memorable & iconic bass line is brilliantly complimented by Neon Super Black's vocals. The track charms with melodic elements and Arps, but channels a harder, driving energy.

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VNSSA & Lenny Kiser - When Will I See You feat. Neon Super Black  [This Song Is Sick Premiere]

Escapade returns to RDA with the dramatic & sultry "Ballroom".

The dream team of Walker & Royce and Ardalan reconnect to deliver another classy & dangerous club record. Laced with fluttering bongo rolls, operatic vocal stabs & a hypnotic piano riff, "Ballroom" is the perfect number to light your masquerade on fire.

Ballroom

Escapade "Ballroom

Walker & Royce make their debut to Rules Don't Apply with two massive collaborations with Mindchatter and VNSSA. Gav & Sam have been busy lighting up stages and night- clubs all over, and they've finally had a moment to deliver something for their own label... it’s definitely worth the wait.

Leading the release is "Same Way Down" featuring Mindchatter.. It's big, dreamy, and gleaming with Mindchatter's distinct, emotive, and sonically progressive vocal styling.

Just What The World Needs

Walker & Royce And Mindchatter - Same Way Down

Walker & Royce make their debut to Rules Don't Apply with two massive collaborations with Mindchatter and VNSSA. Gav & Sam have been busy lighting up stages and night- clubs all over, and they've finally had a moment to deliver something for their own label... it’s definitely worth the wait.

 Prepare for "Outer Space" with the one & only VNSSA. This colab is a match made in the cosmos with its rubbery acid line & VNSSA's vocals chopped at the speed of light. We're all just lost in Outer Space, but this EP will bring us back to the dance floor.

Walker & Royce And VNSSA - Outer Space

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San Jose's FOOLiE returns to Rules Don't Apply with another steamy weapon sure to dizzy-up any dance floor. On "Closer", tightly laced drums are complemented by a groovy & energizing bass line, then sprinkled with the randiest of vocals.. but wait for the second drop where the peak time laser shower massages your nerves. Ecstasy is imminent. Swallow me up... Breathe... Closer... "

Closer

FOOLiE "Closer"

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Walker & Royce And Weiss - I Love You

Taylor Pierce makes his RDA/world debut with the infectious bopper "Need Some More" featuring Fubu Q.

"Need Some More" comes out the gate with a strong nod-factor. Punchy, crystalline drums are decorated with hi-fi bloopy fragments. The bedazzled musical bed is then further enhanced with groove-heavy vocals from Fubu Q, who's weaving cadences compliment Taylor's modest yet masterful arrangement. 

We at RDA are proud to be a part of this new chapter.
Everyone say hello to Taylor Pierce!

Need Some More feat. Fubu Q

Taylor Pierce - Need Some More Feat Fubu Q

Behold… Walker & Royce and Glass Petals (Felix Cartal & Johnny Jover) blend energies to birth a colossal collaboration.

 On “Stop Time”, Elohim’s vocals glide atop a dynamic & crafty sonic landscape styled by Glass Petals & Rules Don’t Apply label bosses, Walker & Royce. Already gaining massive support from Chris Lake & Fisher’s epic closing set at Coachella, as well as Dom Dolla & Vintage Culture at Ultra Music Festival, “Stop Time” is on it’s way to anthem status- but the proof is in the pudding, not only in the DJ support.

 Masterfully paced melodies & crystal clear synths cushion your brain while Elohim’s lyrics hit your spine like a cold shower sending waves of longing excitement in every direction. What would it feel like? It feels like Walker & Royce and Glass Petals got it right on the drop, which sounds like Godzilla cutting through a submarine with gigantic rusty shears. Mid-way through the track, mature wubs & bubblin’ subs compliment the lingering main-melody, preparing you for another cataclysmic burst of synthesized weaponry.

Welcome to the 7th dimension of perception where time is irrelevant.  This is “Stop Time”.. feel free to drift around..

Stop Time

Walker & Royce, Glass Petals, Elohim - Stop Time

Recently crowned #1 Overall on Beatport for his EP on Lee Foss' Repopulate Mars & gaining colossal clout with John Summit's Off The Grid imprint, Max Styler is now bringing his talents to Walker & Royce's brainchild, Rules Don't Apply Records.. and we are freakin' stoked!

"Speaker Freaker" is a high octane dart that every DJ needs on their USB.
It's thick & weighty bass line instantly pulls you in like a bear-hug while tricky lasers & sassy synths dance to & fro creating a dangerous musical ballet.

Speaker Freaker

Max Styler "Speaker Freaker"

Need2Freek (Walker & Royce remix)

Smalltown DJs make their return to RDA, this time bringing along the legend Rrotik.
On "Dreaming", the trio launches your senses to a heightened level of serenity with gorgeous melodies complemented by lush textures and a longing, ethereal vocal.

Dreaming

Smalltown DJs & Rrotik - Dreaming

“When I first met Jean Michel LaPointe (my creative partner) in Tarzana, Inspector Jack was one of the first songs produced at the legendary studio. We are both avid fans of classic movies from the 60s through 90s and me, being a huge fan ofInspector Gadget (growing Up watching it as a kid in Farsi). 
We thought it would be cool to produce a song that felt like it had the energy and gave a wild cinematic energy in the most organic way possible. Jean Michelle laid down an amazing Bassline and we thought why not add more layers to the Bassline like top notes. And then we were like, why not hire a whole brass quartet with the Bassline?? So we got the amazing Brandyn Phillips Brass Quartet to come in and we recorded them playing the bass line. Having real instruments was a game changer and something I had not done in this caliber, we really went full Lawrence of Arabia on this one. It’s one of my most grand experiences making music”. - Ardalan

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DJ edit & Radio edit available:
https://rulesdontapply.bandcamp.com/album/inspector-jack

Inspector Jack

Ardalan - Inspector Jack

Label fam Taylor Pierce & Dances make a valiant return to Rules Don't Apply with the party starting "Oo La Lee".

Taylor Pierce provides a fierce, bop-heavy sonic playground allowing Dances to frolic freely with depictions of inclusion, druggy infusion and nightlife escapism. Lines like "babes and gays in the entourage" and "goin’ Sailor Moon off the sassafras" accurately describe the culture, while Taylor's knack for catchy bass lines & bloopy trickery lay the perfect soundtrack for a wild night out with all the homies.. We got that oo-la-la, Oo La Lee!

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Taylor Pierce & Dances - Oo La Lee

Life On Planets takes orbit back into the Rules Don't Apply solar system with the groovy & tail-wagging "Bow Wow".

On "Bow Wow", LOP breaks down why he's the best and proves it with his ability to form wavy constellations on the dancefloor.
A floaty bass line tumbles & descends with earth-moving inertia while slivered plucks & ethereal synths breathe life into the tracks atmosphere.
However, the star component of the track is LOP's gleaming & memorable guitar solo- he makes it bark like "Bow! Wow!".

Bow Wow

Life On Planets - Bow Wow

Illustrious warehouse crooner Dances returns to Rules Don’t Apply plating up the disorienting & elegant self produced  “Out My Body”.

On “Out My Body” Dances takes us to the kitchen (his private place) where he chefs up a highly personal & foxy auditory buffet. Druggy tales rooted in disassociation are complemented by otherworldly synth swells and an intoxicating lead line. Help this man find his face!

Lyrics:
baby what you sniffin can i have a taste
lets hit the kitchen its my private place
you just hit the city searching for some bass
wanna share secrets ohh im sure i can relate
dive into the darkness to find a sweet escape
pouring out the passion making magic on a plate
ambiance create zaza smoke elevate
chasing dragons late under strobe lights i feel safe

chorus
im outside my body out in outer space
free from the rat race i cant feel the weight 
im out out my body flying outer space
help me somebody i cant find my face

Out My Body

Dances - Out My Body

Rules Don’t Apply is proud to launch the debut single from the fiery fresh-faced talent, FENIK!

It’s not often we are completely floored by a new-comer, but FENIK is the exception. On “Blowing Up My Phone”, FENIK has diabolically arranged a nuclear bomb.... club ready heat sure to decimate any dance floor.
“Blowing Up My Phone” gets right to business with its hooky bass line and an erie, taunting top melody while chugging & impactful drums serve as the backbone to this expertly crafted club weapon.

How is this FENIK’s first release?!?!

Blowing Up My Phone

FENIK - Blowing Up My Phone

Renown Phantom Of The Afters, Dances makes a swift return to Rules Don't Apply with the summer-ready jam "Give You My Love". Dances is truly a renaissance man, capable of crafting gleaming club weapons as well as main stage anthems.          
On "Give You My Love", we're blessed to witness Dances in rare form- a hooky 80's sample gets tumbled atop a slammin bass line and steady drum sequence. A sopping envelope filter makes the riff do backflips and ginsu-sliced sample chops are plated for your listening pleasure. This is omakase for your ears.

Give You My Love

Dances - Give You My Love

Fresh off a release with legendary NYC house label Nervous, the mythical powerhouse producer Landis LaPace makes his Rules Don’t Apply debut with the silky, groove-heavy “Somebody”. 
On “Somebody” we catch Landis in his bag. His musical evolution is ripe for the dance floor as his tight drum programming is embellished with masterfully placed bongos, sexy vocals, seductive chords & a sultry flute riff to get your blood flowing to all the right places.
Complimenting the single is a blazing remix from LA’s own Tech House juggernaut Lucati!
Move your body, everybody wants to be somebody!

Somebody

5/24/2024

Landis LaPace - Somebody

Landis LaPace - Somebody (Lucati Remix)

IT’S FINALLY COMING OUT! 
Walker & Royce’s monstrous remix of DJ Glen & Luke Andy’s 2022 smash “2 Tha Moon” has been damaging brain cells & leaving craters in clubs and festivals around the world for a hot minute..
We figured it’s time we share this colossus.

2 Tha Moon (Walker & Royce Remix)

DJ Glen & Luke Andy - 2 Tha Moon (Walker & Royce Remix)

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Set on MixCloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/ChicagoHouse312/psiilo-bassment-set-august-23/

Rules Dont Apply Set

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