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You know Dirtybird for dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dance floor since January 2005.

The fun family vibe of the Dirtybird label can be traced back to a free event started in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This new kind of house music went against the smooth vocal house that was popular at the time and derived its influences mostly from hip-hop, drum n bass, and American funk. The free outdoor BBQ party was very rough around the edges but eventually became legendary amongst the people of San Francisco. This event was also a very influential factor in the decision by Claude VonStroke to start the record label in 2005.

Today, Dirtybird has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and has expanded into events and tour production. As it grows, the brand continues to expand beyond music into merchandise, licensing and artist management. In 2015, Dirtybird launched the inaugural Dirtybird Campout festival, which has been dubbed “Summer Camp For Adults”, and Dirtybird has been recognized from their achievements by being awarded "Underground Label of the Year" at the International Dance Music Awards, “Label of the Decade” by Mixmag, “Best North American Label” by DJ Mag, and Billboard’s "Top 5 Independent Dance Labels".

Street Tracks. Established 2012
Label Management: nick@nerdlabels.com

Dekmantel / fabric Records / Fuse London
Bookings: sherif@peoplesagency.nl

Theo Kottis is a London-based DJ and producer who has spent over a decade refining his craft - both behind the decks and in the studio. A fixture on the European festival circuit, Theo has played standout sets everywhere from the Dekmantel main stage to Panorama Bar, Lux Fragil and Robert Johnson, where his high-energy, euphoric sound seamlessly blends with hypnotic, minimalist grooves.

His productions have earned equal acclaim. 2024 saw the release of two stellar EPs on Dekmantel and Palms Trax’s CWPT imprint - with lead track Lighthouse hailed as “song of the summer” by Resident Advisor - drawing support from top-tier selectors including Ben UFO, Francesco Del Garda and Eris Drew.

Now in 2025, Theo continues to ascend, with acclaimed releases on Fabric Records, Fuse London and a second EP lined up for Dekmantel, further cementing his place among the scene’s most exciting artists. Grounded in UK club culture and shaped by years of experience, Theo’s music draws on the past while looking firmly forward.

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