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In a dark kitchen in the middle of a sweaty night in Las Vegas, all 6’4” of Dan Reynolds is hunched over a laptop, slapping beats on the table and crooning lyrics into a tiny microphone. Before long, he and the other three members of indie rock band Imagine Dragons would be playing “It’s Time,” that same laptop-demo-turned-supersized-anthem, from the roof of a parking garage to a wave of thousands of screaming fans. This song title to the single from their 2012 debut KidInaKorner/Interscope release “Continued Silence EP” is an all too apt descriptor of the band’s hard-earned success—but it’s also emblematic of the deep-seated anxiety Reynolds and the rest of the band experienced leaving behind any realistic expectation of a normal job to do the thing they love most.

A third-generation Las Vegas native, Reynolds is no stranger to the adage “the house always wins,” choosing to pave his musical career with a near obsessive work ethic and hundreds of unused demos rather than roll the dice with the first songs that sprung from his mouth. It’s no surprise, then, that he was drawn to guitarist Wayne Sermon, another founding member of Imagine Dragons. Having practically grown up in a recording studio and graduated Berklee College of Music, Wayne had been practicing his guitar through meals and other socially inappropriate situations as long as he could remember; he challenged Dan in a way that was both uncomfortable and exactly what they both needed. When they began writing songs together and recognized something special was happening, Wayne called up his Berklee friend Ben McKee, who promptly dropped out of school with only a few credits left, moving across the country to play bass for the band. This sort of reckless/genius behavior is typical for Ben, who has an uncanny penchant for spicy food and a suitcase full of unbelievable road stories. More recently, the band was joined by drummer Daniel Platzman, another Bostonian schoolmate who seems way too nice to be playing rock and roll until you actually see him in action.

Several tours and three self-released EPs later, Imagine Dragons had made a serious name for itself, particularly in the west coast circuit. Although their songs vary from nearly whimsical and light to brooding and powerful, listeners are drawn to the inherent honesty in the music. The only rule of thumb for the band, it seems, is to write from a true place; the result is songs that literally run the spectrum of human emotion. Attend a concert, and it becomes clear that the live performance of deeply personal songs has a real effect on people. And the band itself is not immune, as demonstrated when Dan literally passed out into the drum set during a finale song, sending cymbals and drum stands crashing while the rest of the band played on until the close.

Great songwriting is bound to be noticed eventually. As proof that the harder you work, the luckier you get, one of those people who noticed was Grammy winning producer Alex da Kid (Eminem, Rihanna). Alex and Dan began collaborating on projects, and soon the band had developed a relationship with Alex and his team. The alchemy resulting from Alex’s hip hop sensibilities and Imagine Dragons’ anthemic rock is nothing short of explosive. The byproduct of this creative collision is “Continued Silence,” a six song in-your-face sonic grenade that breaks musical boundaries and yet is strangely relatable by its improbably diverse audience.

Despite it all, on any given day when they aren’t on the road playing shows, you can still find Imagine Dragons huddled away in a rehearsal room somewhere, banging out song after song in search of the next perfect track. Like most things in Vegas, the band is angled at going big or going bust. For the sake of those who love great music, we hope it’s the former.

Genres:	
Deep, Funky, Tech, Indie/Nu-Disco, Hip Hop, R&B, Retro

Current City:
Cape Town, South Africa

Hometown:	
Durban, South Africa

SOUTH AFRICAN DJ CHAMP 2001/2
OWNER: NEW SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS, LITCHI PARTY
Sets Perfomed: DJ/VJ
Genres: Deep, Funky, Tech
Minimal,Techno, Indie/Nu-Disco,
Hip Hop, R&B
Decks: Pioneer CDJ, Technics SL1200
Hardware: Rane SL3, Kontrol S2 & F1
Software: Serato Scratch Live, Traktor 2
Remix & Production: Ableton, Logic

Funky G's versatility and vast musical knowledge is really what puts him in a class of his own as he his capable of playing top quality sets of House, Hip Hop, Retro or a combination thereof.

Genre:
Techno 

Record Label:
Teknotribe recordings

Nick Grater has been a stalwart powerhouse of the techno industry in South Africa for more than two decades. As with any DJ, his career began humbly with a simple residence at Atomic in Johannesburg. From these humble beginnings rose a force to be reckoned with. Nick has almost single-handedly kept the techno scene rolling forward in South Africa like an unstoppable steamroller of beats. As a firm believer in underground purism, Nick is recognized as one of the top techno performers in the country and a proud ambassador for this genre overseas. His intelligent, energetic, hard, driving style has secured him a reputation as one of the finest and most technically adept DJ/producers in South Africa.

Speaking of producing, Nick can boast of several fertile collaborations, as well as successful solo tracks, released on world-class record labels – Stick Recordings, Tech Burst, InLab, Hydraulix, Smitten, Maximum Minimum, Cluster, Routemaster, Powertools and Stay Up Forever, as well as Nick's Teknotribe records. He has also garnered praise for his remix of “Illuminate”, a track from local supernova band Springbok Nude Girls, which has been signed to iTunes in the UK and Sony BMG in South Africa.

Seemingly unstoppable, Nick’s tireless dedication, talent and passion have seen his career expand past our shores toward global stages and his incredible skill and phenomenal presence behind the decks have ensured his name feature on an international level in clubs and events in London, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia and all over Africa.

Nick has played alongside top international DJ’s Joseph Capriati, Wehbba, Luigi Madonna, Victor Ruiz, Christian Smith, Alex Stein, Alberto Ruiz, Oliver Huntemann, Hollen, Khainz, Industrialyzer, Olivier Giacamatto, Chris Liberator, D.A.V.E The Drummer, to name a few.

Nick’s overriding passion and enthusiasm for techno, have secured its future in South Africa. Known countrywide by punter, producer, promoter, club owner and DJ alike, Nick commands respect both in his achievements behind the decks and behind the scenes. Nick is a true pioneer and ambassador of the underground electronic dance movement and more specifically the techno genre.

Influences:
Sam Paganini, Julien Jeweil, Industrialyzer, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, The Advent, Eric Sneo, Jeff Mills, Glen Wilson, Thomas Krome, The Prodigy, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack+++


Info &bookings:
info@teknotribe.co.za

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www.linktr.ee/Quivver

John Graham, aka Quivver, is a renowned hitmaker and five-time DJ Mag Top 100 artist. Known for his genre-defying style, he continues to inspire new generations of ravers, artists, and DJs alongside his loyal fanbase.

Recognized as one of the world’s top electronic music producers, his 2022 album Revelate on John Digweed's Bedrock Records showcased his multi-genre mastery and earned multiple Beatport number ones.

Teaming up with Dave Seaman of Selador, the duo released a Balance Series mix compilation, secured several Beatport chart-toppers, and embarked on a global tour. Their collaborations have also appeared on labels like Einmusika, Mobilee, Poker Flat, and Renaissance.

His label, Controlled Substance, is celebrated for fostering creativity and innovation, supporting both established and emerging talent. 

In 2024, John delivered major releases on Anjunadeep and Franky Wah's SHÈN Recordings, and finishing the year as Beatport's 5th best-selling Progressive Artist and earning 4 of the platform's Top 40 most-streamed Progressive House tracks.

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