Labels

Established in 2005 by San Francisco DJs Claude VonStroke and Justin Martin, Dirtybird Records is now synonymous with bass-heavy house. With the likes of J Phlip, Catz ‘N Dogz and Ardalan in its tight-knit roster, the label has also spawned the Dirtybird BBQ tour and Dirtybird Campout.

Started in 1996 by Tony Colman (London Elektricity) and Chris Goss, Hospital Records has grown into one of dance music’s seminal labels. With its South London HQ and primary focus on drum & bass, the imprint is home to Danny Byrd, High Contrast and many more.

With Canadian superstar deadmau5 as its figurehead, mau5trap remains a thriving hub for bass and progressive house. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2017 with a 33-track compilation, the label counts Rezz, ATTLAS, Matt Lange and Getter among its recent stars.

The Berlin-based Second State is an outlet for celebrated techno duo Pan-Pot and their like-minded friends. Since launching in 2014, the label has released heavy-duty gems from the likes of Amelie Lens, Andres Campo, Michael Klein and Patrick Chardronnet.