Protocol Recordings
Nicky Romero and DubVision Join Forces for Meteoric Progressive House Track, “Stay a Little Longer”
Nostalgia hits different with Nicky Romero and DubVision. Their new track, a collab with Philip Strand called “Stay A Little Longer,” is a blast from the past—a progressive house boomerang returning for another go ’round. Opening with delayed guitars and keys, Strand’s vocals reel us in with emotive lyrics. Blissful pads and warm bass loom in the undertones as we are progressively driven to the drop. A nostalgic synth melody plays underneath Strand’s topline until it unleashes its full might in the drop, encouraging us to stay just a little longer. Romero has been rinsing “Stay A Little Longer” in his DJ sets, like those at Ultra Japan and AMF. He previously released “Back To Where We Started” with Afrojack and “F...
Nicky Romero and DubVision Join Forces for Meteoric Progressive House Track, “Stay a Little Longer”
Nostalgia hits different with Nicky Romero and DubVision. Their new track, a collab with Philip Strand called “Stay A Little Longer,” is a blast from the past—a progressive house boomerang returning for another go ’round. Opening with delayed guitars and keys, Strand’s vocals reel us in with emotive lyrics. Blissful pads and warm bass loom in the undertones as we are progressively driven to the drop. A nostalgic synth melody plays underneath Strand’s topline until it unleashes its full might in the drop, encouraging us to stay just a little longer. Romero has been rinsing “Stay A Little Longer” in his DJ sets, like those at Ultra Japan and AMF. He previously released “Back To Where We Started” with Afrojack and “F...
Nicky Romero and W&W Say Goodbye to Summer With Tomorrowland Favorite, “Hot Summer Nights”
Nicky Romero and W&W wave goodbye to the summer with their last anthem of the season. Premiered during Romero’s performance at this year’s Tomorrowland, “Hot Summer Nights” is his third collaboration with the storied Dutch duo. Paying homage to the sunshine and nice weather of the summer, the three artists share a nostalgic mainstage sound that will have listeners reminiscing about all the adventures they had this festival season. Since its debut back in July, fans have been anxiously awaiting the official release of the high-profile dance collabo. Opening up with vocals about sharing the summer with a loved one, “Hot Summer Nights” sees Romero and W&W eventually building to a resplendent drop with euphorics leads and a pounding house beat. ̶...
Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings Mints New Experimental Sub-Label, Protocol Lab
Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings is home to many beloved dance music hits. Now as the storied imprint turns 10, a new chapter of Protocol lies just on the horizon. Protocol Lab started as a stage moniker to showcase the many talents who call Protocol Recordings home. Hosting consistently memorable showcases in the global hubs of electronic music from Miami to Amsterdam, Protocol Lab became synonymous with the imprint’s depth and breadth. An attempt to mention the label’s most impactful contributors almost immediately yields a list too long to name in this setting. From Tritonal’s “Colors” to Nicky Romero and Nervo’s “Like Home,” Protocol enjoys an enviable legacy in the world of dance music. Now, that legacy stands to become even bigg...
Nicky Romero on Historic Protocol Recordings ADE Party, Monocule Alias and More
Label parties are an integral part of the Amsterdam Dance Event, offering imprints a coveted chance to showcase their artists. But despite its huge significance in the local Dutch music community, Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings had yet to host their own label party at ADE. EDM.com sat down with Romero and Protocol’s A&R Director, Jorik Van de Pol, to chat about the milestone for the record label and learn more about the DJ’s various other ventures. EDM.com: Nicky, how are you feeling tonight? Nicky Romero: I’m feeling good. I’m a little—I don’t want to say nervous—but excited in a way. All of my friends and family are here. Literally, all my close friends and the people that mean a lot to me are here and normally when you play a show, it’s quite professional, but ...
Nicky Romero on Historic Protocol Recordings ADE Party, Monocule Alias and More
Label parties are an integral part of the Amsterdam Dance Event, offering imprints a coveted chance to showcase their artists. But despite its huge significance in the local Dutch music community, Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings had yet to host their own label party at ADE. EDM.com sat down with Romero and Protocol’s A&R Director, Jorik Van de Pol, to chat about the milestone for the record label and learn more about the DJ’s various other ventures. EDM.com: Nicky, how are you feeling tonight? Nicky Romero: I’m feeling good. I’m a little—I don’t want to say nervous—but excited in a way. All of my friends and family are here. Literally, all my close friends and the people that mean a lot to me are here and normally when you play a show, it’s quite professional, but ...
Nicky Romero and FaderPro Join Forces on “Finish My Record” Contest and Masterclass
Often times the easiest way to learn is to do. Nicky Romero and FaderPro understand this and are incorporating the concept into their upcoming collaboration. FaderPro, the premier destination for EDM music production tutorials, will supply Romero with the platform to host his first full-length masterclass, a three-part series. Students will have access to over 50 in-depth chapters and seven hours of masterclass content, designed for both beginners and advanced producers. The program includes a plethora of downloadable stems and project files that users will have access to along with exclusive courses, wherein Romero breaks down his creative and production techniques such as song creation, mixing and mastering, melody writing, sound design, and FX. If that wasn’t exciting e...
Nicky Romero Delivers Two Dancefloor-Friendly Remixes of “Nights With You”
Both remixes provide refreshingly energetic takes on the original. Last month, Nicky Romero released his catchy, chilled-out jam “Nights With You.” Although the track varied from what we’re used to hearing from Romero, it wasn’t completely out of the ordinary. Today, however, he’s delivered a fresh festival mix of the track as well as a remix from Harrison in the form of an EP via his Protocol Recordings imprint. Nicky Romero’s festival remix of “Nights With You” jumps back into the sound that fans have fallen in love with over and over again since he first began releasing music. Forgoing the soft piano in the original, the Dutch super-producer replaced them with emotive strings and soaring synths to fully embrace the festival vibe...
Listen to Nicky Romero’s Debut EP Under Brand New Monocule Alias
Earlier this week, Nicky Romero gave fans their first glimpse at his new Monocule alias. The quick tease was followed by the release of a single, “Time To Save” with Tim Van Werd and Mosimann. Today, Monocule’s debut EP has arrived for fans to stream. Monocule (Volume 1) is a powerful introduction to Romero’s newly minted alias. The three-track EP’s eerie tones guide listeners through a journey unlike anything Romero has presented before. Each tune forgoes the usual high energy, synth-heavy drops that listeners have grown accustomed to and instead enchants them with downtempo, minimalistic sections. In a short video uploaded to Nicky Romero’s YouTube channel, the prolific Dutch DJ and producer discusses the inspiration behind Monocu...
Nicky Romero’s Eye-Popping 3D Livestream “Another World” is Live
Iconic dance music producer Nicky Romero has taken the livestream game to the next level with with “Another World,” an immersive 3D streaming event. Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated collaboration “I Need You to Know” with fellow electronic icon Armin van Buuren, Romero has launched his new livestream concept amidst a COVID-19 pandemic that will simply not relent. Ideated and produced by Visual Lab, the show is being touted as a technological pièce de résistance with cutting edge design and animation. According to a press release issued to announce “Another World,” the stream will feature many exclusive, never-before-heard tracks from Romero and his illustrious label, Protocol Recordings. Romero teased the stream on Instagram earlier i...
