Claude VonStroke
Floatie Races, Firetruck DJ Sets and More: Anything Goes at Dirtybird Campout
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to describe a weekend at Dirtybird Campout. Sure, the generalized depiction can be epitomized as a music festival, but that would be a disservice to the team at Dirtybird and everyone in attendance. It’s not just another music festival. Ivan Meneses At its core, Campout is the antithesis of the cliché festival formula. The three-day camping experience differentiates itself from the rest thanks to its ability to forgo all the rules, allowing artists and fans alike to relinquish their egos in the name of fun. Teamwork and good old-fashioned fun are the name of the game at Dirtybird Campout. Of course, music plays a major role at Campout as well. The weekender featured an array of talent from the esteemed Dirtybird label, with a mix of genr...
“Ganja Garden”: Cannabis Culture Comes to Dirtybird Campout
Claude VonStroke is back with the eighth iteration of Dirtybird Campout, and this time he’s blazing new trails—with cannabis. While it’s true that producers of events like Northern Nights and Outside Lands have had cannabis zones for years, next weekend at California’s Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds, Dirtybird Campout may be bridging the two worlds of dance music and cannabis in ways never seen before. This year, the cannabis business stretches roots deeper into the house and music scene with electronic music luminaries like Justin Jay, Mr. Carmack, Nala, VNSSA, Walker & Royce and so many more from October 7-9. Via their flagship festival—where everything that happens is created, curated and hosted by a major house and techno label—the unveiling of Dirtybird’s new...
A Day in the Life of… Claude VonStroke
When you watch the video clips below, the first thing that will strike about Claude VonStroke is how endearing the DJ and producer is with the people around him. You can’t help but notice the ever-present common denominator of warm smiles, all the result of his emotive electronic music. “Anything that someone can remember and creates some sort of emotion for them…or magic with their friends or lover or just even inside themselves,” he says, of what makes a great song. Or, anything that makes you need to drop your butt down a few inches and groove on the spot.” Born in Cleveland, and raised in Detroit, the now LA-based VonStroke started off listening to the beats of rap and hip hop, eventually finding his way deeper in sonic spaces like drum and bass, as well as house music, where he’s foun...
Look Inside SOMA Tent, the Best Dancefloor at Outside Lands 2022
Not all festivals even try to deliver nine separate stages. In fact, most don’t. But for anyone who was in attendance for San Francisco’s 14th annual Outside Lands festival, it was a variety-lover’s paradise. Some stages were in open fields and others were tucked away in acoustically advantageous pockets in the sprawling hills of Golden Gate Park. One of the most lovable features of Outside Lands is the emulsion of crowds. In addition to offering ample opportunities to discover new music, when you find your vibe you’re probably not too far from finding your tribe. Alive Coverage The importance of this relationship doesn’t escape the leadership at Another Planet Entertainment and SuperFly. In fact, they produce a degree of scale that greatly eclipses other music festivals on the...
How Northern Nights Music Festival Stays True to Its Roots
It’s only natural that music festivals would hold music as a central priority, but at Northern Nights, it’s not quite so simple. That’s mostly because as many come to the Humboldt-Mendocino county-line-straddling event for cannabis as they do for music, so attention gets split between the productions onstage and the many varied cannabis offerings at the festival. 2022’s iteration was no exception either. In fact, last weekend the kaleidoscopic forest rave used the very same two-pronged approach to throw its most evolved and integrated event to date. By making more than a few major strides from past editions of the now-paradigmatic music fest, 2022 wasn’t just a triumphant post-pandemic return. For the ragtag band of dance music-loving misfits turned world-class event producers ...
An Insider’s Guide to Bass Coast Music and Art Festival 2022
The time has almost come. After not one, but two postponements, Bass Coast Festival is gearing up for one of its biggest editions yet. From July 8th to 11th, the boutique music and arts fest returns to Merritt, B.C. on the shared traditional territories on the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx nations. Ahead of Bass Coast’s long-awaited return, EDM.com has put together an insider’s guide to help prospective attendees prepare for what’s to come. And we’ve curated a few handy tips and tricks from the festival’s organizers as well as trusted patrons. PACKING ESSENTIALS When packing for any outdoor activity within Canada, it’s essential to prepare accordingly for the weather. While the forecast may read sunny skies, you just never know when it will cloud over and do...
Bass Coast Announces 2022 Lineup With Claude VonStroke, The Funk Hunters, More
Emerging from a two-year hiatus, Bass Coast is scheduled to return from July 8th to 11th in Merritt, B.C., on the shared traditional territories on the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx nations. Bass Coast has a global reputation for showcasing innovative international artists alongside innovative Canadian talent. And the organizers of the beloved boutique festival have now unveiled its full 2022 lineup, staying true to their goal of booking diverse artists. This year, Bass Coast attendees will be treated to nuanced performances from the likes of AceMoMa, Claude VonStroke, Anz and Mikey Lion. Additionally, a 20/20 LDN showcase will feature Sicaria Sound, Tim Parker, OAKK and Ivy Lab. The docket also boasts a diverse lineup of regional and Canadian talent, including Fort Knox Five, The Funk Hunters,...
Dirtybird Launches Metaverse Nightclub, Birdhain
Dance music tastemaker Dirtybird is opening the doors to its very own Web3 nightclub, Birdhain, in its own metaverse, Birdyverse. A nod to the famous Berlin nightclub Berghain, it’s 24-7-365 virtual nightclub with DJ sets running every day and night, all year-round. Dirtybird cofounder Claude VonStroke will launch the venue today, April 13th, and will feature DJ sets from the Dirtybird roster, including Nikki Nair, Justin Jay, Mz Worthy and Catz ‘n Dogz, among others. The Birdyverse at large is open to anyone with a cryptocurrency wallet, like MetaMask, but you must hold a Dirtybird Flight Club NFT to enter Birdhain. Once connected, users will be able to roam, chat, explore and interact with the mysterious island, which is shaped like a cracked egg. Dirtybird cofounder Claude V...
Detroit’s Legendary Movement Music Festival Reveals 2022 Headliners
After announcing their comeback late last year, the organizers of Detroit’s legendary Movement Music Festival have revealed the event’s 2022 headliners. Though this is only a small glimpse of what’s to come, it’s a spectacular lineup so far. Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler, Anfisa Letyago, Adam Beyer, The Blessed Madonna, Richie Hawtin, Claude VonStroke, and more were among the first to be announced. Fans can also look forward to collaborative DJ sets from the likes of Eris Drew and Octo Octa as well as Goldie and LTJ Bukem. Check out the full reveal below. Movement Festival Lineup Teaser Movement (via Facebook) Recommended Articles Detroit’s Movement Festival has long been a haven for all things four-on-the-floor. Since 2020, however, the fabled techno and ho...
Claude VonStroke Talks Experimentation, Surrealism Art and More: “I Don’t Think There’s Enough Risk-Taking In Our Scene”
Claude VonStroke wants your weird music. The Dirtybird co-founder and esteemed house music producer is currently on the hunt for the weirdest and most innovative music out there. “I listen to every track that is submitted for consideration on Dirtybird,” VonStroke told EDM.com in a recent interview. “It’s a crucial part of my day. But I feel like everything that’s been submitted recently sounds the same. I want to hear some new, weird stuff. That’s what I’m currently looking for right now.” This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows and listens to VonStroke’s music. Throughout his last 17 years spearheading Dirtybird’s events, apparel sales, and musical endeavors, he’s also managed to release six albums. While the tech house genre is known to be somewhat ...
Dirtybird CampInn Unveils Full Lineup for 2022 Festival
With just under a month left to go before the second iteration of Dirtybird CampInn, the full lineup has been revealed for the Orlando festival resort takeover. Scheduled to begin February 24th and conclude on the 27th, the Floridian event will take place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, hosting over 45 artists from across the electronic spectrum. The first phase of the roster revealed headlining performances from Chromeo, Claude VonStroke, and Walker & Royce. Joining them will be Dirtybird co-founder Mz Worthy, Court T., Astronomar, Ardalan, Justin Jay, Steve Darko, and Paul Woolford. Other noteworthy artists in the lineup include Black V Neck, Loco Dice, Wyatt Marshall, Bruno Furlan, Nala, Luke Andy, Lubelski, Escapade, Kevin Knapp, and Barclay Crenshaw. Guests attending the ...
CRSSD Festival 2022 to Feature Gorgon City, Adam Beyer, SOFI TUKKER, More
San Diego’s biannual CRSSD music festival has revealed the first phase of its lineup for its upcoming spring 2022 event. Once more, the house and techno affair will take over the city’s picturesque downtown Waterfront Park on March 5th and 6th. Administered by FNGRS CRSSD, the two-day fest will be home to a bevy of big names in the genres spread across three distinct stages. Keiki-Lani Knudsen Headlining the Southern California soiree, and riding on the success of their latest album, Olympia, will be Gorgon City alongside Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet‘s collaborative project, Get Real. English Indie band Glass Animals, who were recently nominated in the Best New Artist category for the 2022 Grammys, will share the same stage as SOFI TUKKER, and Nina Kraviz is slated t...
