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]

Welcome to the second installment of our double-single series, Splits!

This go around, we call fresh-faced club wizard Luke Andy & Canadian nightlife messiahs, Smalltown DJs to the podium. Since both of these tracks are rooted in emotion, we wanted to allow our guys to illustrate the intentions behind their sonic tableaus, in their own words.

Luke Andy
"This track was created during a time when I was experiencing romance in my life, and I wanted to capture the essence of Oxytocin, which is the hormone released in our bodies when we fall in love. I combined a driving bass line, and a disco-inspired groove that helped me capture this vibe. This combination resulted in “Love Drug”, and it’s easily one of the tracks I’m most proud of (so far!)."

Smalltown DJs
"Seen You Before” was designed to take the dance floor on an emotional flow that releases in an optimistic wave at the very end. We had the chance to test the track on Good TV’s Twitch streams to some very positive feedback. It was inspiring. Then to see auditory admirals Justin Martin and Walker & Royce play it in live sets was a big highlight for us. We’re very excited for this song to officially come out, especially on Rules Don’t Apply!"

We know you'll fall in love with these tracks, just as we did <3

Your's Truly,
RDA

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Seen You Before

Smalltown DJs - Seen You Before

Walker & Royce's influential label Rules Don't Apply is back with the third installment of their fresh and addicting series, 'Splits'.

These weapons come to you by way of LA’s Sampson. & Bay Area’s own Que Lindo. Sampson.’s gives us punchy drums paired with throbbing & pulsating sub, while Que Lindo’s 'Home' is a raw, tracky number designed to make your mind wander at the afterhours.

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Sampson. - At The Club

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

We have a special episode this month.  A mix from us (Walker & Royce)live from our recent takeover of Floyd in Miami for MMW.  Sorry everyone...no track list for this...get your Shazam accounts working. 
 Also, mark your calendars as Rules Don't Apply Radio will be begin airing on Sirius Chanel 52 (Diplo's Revolution) starting in May.  Shows air every first Weds each at 9PM PST.

Rules Don't Apply Radio 051 (Walker & Royce live from Floyd Miami)

https://createmusic.fm/fooliecloser

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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DBX - Electric Shock (Walker & Royce Bootleg DMT Remix)

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)

Walker & Royce throw it back to their Day Trip 2023 set on this month's episode of Rules Don't Apply Radio

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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.

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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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Inspector Jack

Ardalan - Inspector Jack

Walker & Royce are back with this month's episode of Rules Don't Apply Radio with bangers from Gary's Gang, Folamour and more dope digs! 

Tracklist:
1. First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder (Dam Swindle Remix) 00:01:00
2. Punkin Machine - I Need You Tonight 00:06:12
3. Gary's Gang - Keep On Dancing (Todd Terje Remix) 00:09:47
4. Pasteur Lappe - Na Real Sekele Fo'Ya (Escapade Edit) 00:14:04
5. Gino Soccio - Dancer (Frico Edit) 00:19:30
6. Soundstream - All Night 00:22:56
7. Modern Romance - Can You Move (Midnight Vocal Mix) 00:26:14
8. Mascara - Baja 00:29:49
9. Silver Convention - Fly Robin Fly (VNSSA Edit) 00:34:31
10. Kano - It's a war 00:40:52
11. Smalltown DJs, Rrotik - Dreaming 00:43:55
12. GQ - Disco Nights (Frico Edit) 00:47:58
13. Folamour - These Are Just Places To Me Now 00:56:37

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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

We're celebrating 5 years of Rules Don't Apply Radio with heaters from AYYBO and Kyle Kinch with new tracks from us and VNSSA! 

Tracklist:
1. Nala - Big Bad Ego 01:00
2. DJ Minx - Get On Up 06:17
3. AYYBO - RIZZ 10:05
4. Mark Knight & Armand Van Helden - Release Me 12:21
5. Kristin Velvet - Burning Woman 18:51
6. Kyle Kinch - Krave 21:39
7. DJ Mes - Werkin' GUrl 25:43
8. Taylor Pierce, Dances - Oo-La-Lee 34:35
9. Landis LaPace - Somebody 39:05
10. Daniel Steinberg - Our House 43:35
11. Walker & Royce, VNSSA - I Don't Remember 47:35
12. Walker & Royce - Tha Tea 56:23

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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

Walker & Royce mark five years of Rules Don't Apply Radio with an exclusive live set from the SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles!

Rules Don't Apply Radio 061 - 5 Year Anniversary Special

Walker and Royce are back with this month's episode of Rules Don't Apply Radio featuring new heat from Black V Neck, Erol Alkan, DJ Minx and more! 

Tracklist:
1. Antss - Summit Sparks 00:01:00
2. Erol Alkan - Automatic (Palms Trax Remix) 00:06:20
3. Loofy - Last Night 00:10:32
4. Walker & Royce, James Patterson - Might Just 00:14:58
5. Demi Riquísimo - The Force 00:19:57
6. Julio Bashmore - Sprungboard 00:24:52
7. Dances - Out My Body 00:30:58
8. Ardalan - Inspector Jack 00:35:25
9. VNSSA - Giving You 00:40:26
10. Black V Neck - You Make Me 00:43:57
11. DJ Minx - We All Famous (Feat. Mr V) 00:48:56
12. Gene Farris, GAWP - Mesmerized (Max Styler Remix) 00:51:23
13. Jungle - PROBLEMZ 00:56:54

Rules Don't Apply Radio 062

Rules Don't Apply presents: 
Walker & Royce Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Walker & Royce Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Rules Don't Apply & RealMusicEvents presents:
Dances Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Dances Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Rules Don't Apply & RealMusicEvents presents:
Justin Jay Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Justin Jay Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Rules Don't Apply & RealMusicEvents presents:
Bleu Clair Live at Concourse 3/22/24

Bleu Clair Live at Concourse 3/22/24

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?!?!

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FENIK - Blowing Up My Phone

Walker & Royce are back wit this month's episode of Rules Don't Apply featuring heaters from Wallace, Life On Planets, Kellie Allan and of course Walker & Royce! 

Tracklist:
1. Tiger & Woods - License To Vibe 00:01:00
2. Walker & Royce & Reggie Watts - Motivashun 00:04:52
3. Kristin Velvet - Smoke 00:09:40
4. Kellie Allen - We Dance, You Dance 00:12:12
5. Wallace - Papertrip 00:18:48
6. Walker & Royce x Barney Bones - Fatalistic Groove 00:22:59
7. Riva Starr Presents Starr Traxx - Hey DJ 00:27:34
8. Tom Misch, Supershy - Happy Music (Club Edit) 00:31:45
9. Daniel Steinberg - High 00:34:56
10. Life On Planets - Bow Wow 00:43:18
11. Chesster - Tribute (Prunk Remix) 00:47:26
12. Walker & Royce & ZOF - Did You Mean It 00:56:42

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Walker and Royce are back with this month's episode of Rules Don't Apply Radio featuring new bangers from John Summit, Carlita, Cole Knight and more! 

Tracklist:
1. Dances - Give You My Love 00:01:00
2. Andruss - Frikitona (Odd Mob Remix) 00:06:48
3. LO'99 - Shout Out Loud 00:10:25
4. John Summit - EAT THE BASS 00:13:50
5. Jackmaster - Don't You Want My Lovin' 00:16:12
6. Junior Jack - Thrill Me 00:20:01
7. FENIK - Blowing Up My Phone 00:25:29
8. Carlita - Cash For Love 00:28:41
9. Darius Syrossian x The Melody Men - Downlow 00:33:39
10. Reelow, Jamie Coins - Guess Who's Back 00:40:32
11. Cole Knight - A Little Fun 00:44:14
12. Lord Leopard ft. Conal Kelly - Club Saturn (Future Disco Edit) 00:49:09
13. Pixelated - Caught up in the Rapture 00:55:24

Rules Don't Apply Radio 064

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

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