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"In the past, Antonio surely proved that he is a capable and highly skilled actor, touching different moods and styles. Listening to his music, it is not hard to notice his aptitude for melody, which he probably owes to his education on the classical guitar for many years."

Afterlife | Drumcode | Innervisions
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Hashashin, the Amsterdam-based techno veteran leaving footprints on the international scene for over a decade with uncompromising underground energy.

Based in Amsterdam and making his mark since 2006 (originally as Ici Sans Merci), Hashashin has solidified his imprint in the Dutch capital while gaining mass respect from peers across the international techno scene. With over a decade of experience behind the decks, he's become a fixture in Amsterdam's underground, affiliated with key collectives including AURA Amsterdam, Bastion Techno, and RADION Amsterdam. Hashashin has consistently delivered sets that push boundaries and showcase his deep understanding of techno's most driving and hypnotic elements.

Hashashin's approach blends raw intensity with refined selection, navigating the darker corners of techno while maintaining relentless energy. His commitment to Amsterdam's underground scene has made him an essential figure in the city's thriving techno community, regularly appearing at the most respected venues and events across the Netherlands and beyond.

This SECTION. set captures Hashashin's signature sound: uncompromising, driving techno built for the most dedicated ravers and late-night warehouse energy.

DJ Hellie has been an integral part of the Amsterdam DJ scene for over ten years, working front and back office with passion and ferocity. She prefers the medium of vinyl and digs most music from 1977-1982, though she’ll also delve into contemporary sounds and holds the accessibility of digital music in high regard.

For al DJ enquiries, please contact me via helena.naeff[at]me.com
Come and find me on Instagram as well!

It was in 2011 that Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene. Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From deep to disco, tech to soul, they join the dots between the past and the present with their own sense of storytelling and do so in clubs around the world, as well as in their studio. House might be the root of the Dam Swindle sound, but it takes nourishment from a much wider world of music. 

Still now, their breakthrough tunes such as ‘The Wrap Around’ and ‘The Break Up’ receive countless plays on dancefloors all over the world and the duo has made timeless music such as their 2023 disco-house bomb ‘ That’s right’ and 90’s throwback banger ‘Allright – just a tribute’ that became one of the hits of the 2024 festival summer. Dam Swindle has built a trademark sound, while still evolving and maturing their craft in various musical niches. Their landmark 2018 album High Life shows a broad musicality from the duo and this is even more so on their highly anticipated 2025 long player ‘Open’.  ‘Open’ features countless collaborations with high-profile artists such as Dutch pianist Joep Beving and New York-based Ethiopian vocalist Haile Supreme, and sees the duo flex their sound from ambient electronica to synthwave, hiphouse and more. 

Since 2013, the pair has also established their record label Heist Recordings as one of the key independent labels for underground dance music, while also releasing music on other underground mainstays such as Aus Music and Classic Music Company. Heist is more than just a label, though - it is a breeding ground for talents old and new; somewhere talent is nurtured and allowed to develop. Label showcases and special projects such as the yearly Roundup EP; where all artists from the past 12 months remix each other after a random selection process, furthers the family vibe and helps Heist stand out from crowd. Artists such as Cinthie, DJ Sneak, Crackazat, Tesfa Williams, Makèz, Pépé Bradock, Matthew Herbert, Ge-Ology, Byron the Aquarius and many more have all contributed, proving that it is a place for unrestrained creatives to be free with their own sonic visions. The label looks as good as it sounds, too, thanks to visual artist Bas Koopmans's standout artwork designs. 
 
Proof of Dam Swindle's widescreen approach to production is their long and talented list of collaborators, which includes the likes of acclaimed musician Tom Misch, US talent Seven Davis Jr., instrumental collective Jungle by Night, plus Marc de Clive-Lowe, Jitwam and Lorenz Rhode. Next to their own originals, a broad spectrum of artists have asked Dam Swindle for some of their special remix magic: on labels like Strut and Soundway they have reworked the legendary Pat Thomas, aka the ‘Golden voice of Africa,' and gave his single ‘Yamona’ a contemporary electronic edge, as well as The Mauskovic Dance Band’s track ‘Space Drum Machine’ and plenty more artists like Kerri Chandler, Mayer Hawthorne and Tom Misch. As their talent for bridging genres from all over the world continues to attract global attention, high-profile projects keep rolling in from all points on the musical globe. 

Dam Swindle are famously avid collectors of both old and new records, and it shows in their DJ sets, which keep you on your toes as they move freely through the broad world of house music with skillfully blended moods of soulful techno, acid, breaks, disco and more, all to create those special moments that crowds never forget. It is for that reason that their name has become a real stamp of authority and invention in the dance music world. Whatever they do, then, this pair do with irresistible charm.

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