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Krakota stands as a formidable force in drum and bass, captivating audiences with his signature blend of dancefloor energy and musical depth. His impressive catalog spans releases on prestigious labels including Hospital Records, UKF, and Drum & Bass Arena. Since 2023, he has been exclusively signed to Sleepless Music, the forward-thinking label founded by long-time friend and industry titan Wilkinson, who recognized Krakota's exceptional talent and helped elevate his distinctive sound to new heights.

2024 marked a pivotal moment in Krakota's career with his groundbreaking remixes for house music legend Armand Van Helden, showcasing his versatility and earning him recognition beyond the drum and bass scene. These remixes demonstrated his ability to respectfully reimagine classic dance music while maintaining his unmistakable production style, further expanding his audience and creative reach.

Throughout his career, Krakota has garnered substantial support from BBC Radio 1 tastemakers including Annie Mac, Adele Roberts, Danny Howard, and Rene LaVice. His productions regularly feature in sets from scene leaders like Andy C, Friction, and Sub Focus, cementing his reputation as a producer's producer.

Krakota's technical prowess in the studio translates seamlessly to his dynamic live performances. Drawing on his extensive musical knowledge and intuitive crowd-reading abilities, his DJ sets have become legendary for their journey-like quality and infectious energy. This reputation has earned him slots at premier festivals including Glastonbury, Let It Roll, and Outlook, alongside successful tours throughout Australia and New Zealand. As a mainstay on the European drum and bass circuit, Krakota regularly headlines shows across Prague, Amsterdam, and the UK, consistently delivering unforgettable performances that leave audiences craving more.

Looking ahead to 2025, Krakota is poised to break new ground with fresh releases and an expanded international touring schedule, continuing his trajectory as one of drum and bass's most exciting talents.

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Releases on Rhythm Department Records, Another Rhythm, Polydor, 13th Hour Records, Slothboogie, Dansu Discs and Honey Butter Records.

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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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