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".

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DC House Grooves was established in 2004 as the online presence for Washington, DC based DJ Andy Grant. Over time, the site’s mission has expanded to promoting Washington, DC’s many talented DJs through the Body Werk events series and the Meet the Locals Podcast, and providing trusted information and opinion on what’s going on in DC’s underground electronic music scene. Primarily focused on deep, underground house music, yet inviting each DJ to showcase their own style, DC House Grooves strives to provide the best mixes from DC based DJs, and the best information about what’s going on each weekend in the nation’s capital.

“I think it’s terribly dangerous for an artist to fulfil other people’s expectations. They generally produce their worst work when they do that.” -David Bowie

Hibiku Underground and Enman Recordings founder, DJ, and producer G.E.N.E has long been a respected figurehead in the U.S. underground and beyond. 

With thirty-six years of DJing experience under his belt, it’s safe to say G.E.N.E knows exactly how to command a dance floor and sculpt a set that reflects both his depth of knowledge and his finely tuned sonic palette. Born in Washington D.C. and later relocating to Southern California in the 90s, G.E.N.E became a driving force within a burgeoning underground scene that was fast emerging as one of America’s most vital hotspots. 

After establishing himself behind the decks, it was only natural that G.E.N.E would turn his hand to production. Today, he stands at the helm of both Hibiku Underground Recordings and Enman Recordings, where he released his vinyl-only Mayonaka Jam EP. His music has earned the support of renowned tastemakers including Mule Musiq’s Kuniyuki Takahashi, Panorama Bar’s Paramida, deep house luminaries Rick Wade and Brawther, and iconic figures such as John Digweed, Jimpster, H-Foundation, Steve Bug, Traumer, and Jamie Jones. This widespread acclaim is a testament to G.E.N.E’s craft, producing intricate, floor-focused works that bridge generations of DJs while paying timeless homage to the roots of house and techno.

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