URBANiC, a Dallas, TX based DJ with a DETROIT vibe. Spinning records and keeping it underground to connect today’s dancers with the roots of the house movement. He’s a resident for Proton Limited providing late night and sunrise grooves to elevate the dance floor. 

Stay connected on Instagram @murbanic for upcoming gigs and www.soundclound.com/urbanic for hours of sonic enjoyment. 

Booking info: matthew.urbanic@gmail.com

Music has always been one of the driving forces behind Defunkt’s life.

A veteran of the Midwest rave scene, he began his DJ career in 1998 with house parties, after-hours club appearances, and underground parties throughout the Midwest and Canada. Regarded by many as one of the originators of the UK hard style in the Midwest, he helped jump-start the UK Hardhouse/Hard Dance scene in the region assaulting dance floors with his signature blend of hard, dark NRG, trance, and techno.

Having evolved and matured stylistically over the years since his early heart-stopping outings, the influence of growing up in the shadow of the Detroit music scene turned his attention to a blend of deep, tech house.

Classically trained with the violin for over a decade he is highly skilled, technical, and keen eared. Balancing the subtle and smooth with edgier driving techno rhythms comes naturally, and four minute mixes feel right at home with turntablist style cuts and drops. By maintaining a purposeful track selection Defunkt is not afraid to take the audience on a musical journey, with every set programmed live to meld emotion and dance floor experience in the moment. Notorious for extended late night sets it’s not uncommon to experience four hours or more of crate digging.

Now located in Dallas, TX, 2013 is poised to bring many new opportunities for Defunkt musically.

Booked all over the Midwest from Kansas City to Toronto, Defunkt still never passes up spinning a party – be it a 30 person house party or a 3,000 person festival. He has headlined with many respected names in the electronic music scene such as Mark EG, Paul Anthony, D.A.V.E. the Drummer, Darude, Angel Alanis, Safeword, and many others.

Podcasting just got cool.

Matt Newman (defunkt), Chad Humphrey (Chaser), and a rotating cast of characters bring you the stories behind a carefully curated tracklist featuring special guests from the local Dallas music scene.

For archived shows visit residentfrequency.com

shams D m – also known as Shams Drop Microscopic – has been a vibrant force in the Dallas DJ scene since 2002. His journey into electronic music began serendipitously in 1996, cruising the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, when a friend played the timeless track "Children" by Robert Miles. At the time, neither the artist nor the song title was known to him, but it left an indelible mark. Years later, upon arriving in the United States, Shams rediscovered the same track while walking into the legendary Lizard Lounge in Dallas. That moment solidified his destiny in electronic music.

Shams soon became a regular at Club One and felt an irresistible pull toward DJing. He gained recognition among the Dallas rave community as a founding member and resident DJ of Afterlife. After Afterlife closed its doors, Shams took a brief hiatus but returned stronger than ever, commanding the decks for two years at Lower Greenville’s Nora alongside his crew, The House of Champagne. Building on this resurgence, he joined the renowned collective Capsul, further cementing his place in the scene.

Shams has also been instrumental in organizing celebrated music festivals such as Destination Unknown and has shared the stage with global icons like Doc Martin, Josh Wink, Sahar Z, Khen, Davi, One of Them, Stelios Vassiloudis, Quivver, Audiofly, and more.

Rooted in a love for synth-pop and new wave, Shams weaves sonic journeys characterized by melodic synthesizers and hypnotic rhythms. His sets blend Deep House, Techno, and Breakbeat into immersive experiences that connect deeply with his audiences.

In his recent work, Shams focuses on curating hypnotic techno, house, and breakbeat tracks, showcasing underground artists from across the globe. His sets evoke powerful emotion, unrelenting rhythm, and a profound sense of unity on the dancefloor.

For bookings, please contact:
✉ shams_m@me.com

Astracom is the newest production alias of Stephen Moon. Forward-thinking, Broken Beat, music that twists in the 150 to 170 BPM range. Expect a progressive blend of: Breaks, Glitch, DNB, Psychedelic, and Dub elements.

Labels:
Mindspring Music
Calligraphy Recordings
Rune Recordings

From Ambient and Downtempo to PsyDub/Bass and Glitch-Hop we are a Multi-genre Electronic Music Label into all things psychedelic, focusing on the deeper and meditative styles.  
Founded in 2014 by Stephen Moon.

Contact: mindspringmusic@gmail.com

Live PA - Psychill/Psydub

Labels:
Mindspring Music | Desert Trax 

Bio:
Twin Shape is a live project blending elements of Progressive and Psychedelic music into a spacey, Downtempo, realm. The feel ranges between bright and melodic, dark and mysterious, to lush and atmospheric. The sound is constantly evolving and will keep you guessing without disappointment. Choosing to let the music speak for itself, Twin Shape performs from behind a mask that can change from show to show. Incorporating visual and laser projections – expect to be pulled into an audio/visual journey of his creation.

Booking & Inquiries: twinshape|at|hotmail

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