Sets
SPIN SETS Presents: Manila Killa
Artist and producer Manila Killa’s new album Dusk opens with the lyric, “We shouldn’t be here. Everything has led to this moment….” It’s a telling introduction for a body of work that seems to truly embody the artist’s full journey. Dusk is all at once danceable and electrifying, yet introspective, featuring an eclectic range of collaborators, including Lights, Trace, MADI, Panama, Kwesi, EVAN GIIA, Gioli & Assia, Night Tales and fknsyd. Manila Killa’s cross-continental musical upbringing started in high school in The Philippines, where he fused self-taught Ableton lessons with his deep love for dance music. In 2014, he launched his house duo Hotel Garuda and co-founded his own independent record label Moving Castle, signing acts such as AObeats, Slow Magic, Khamsin, and more. After dr...
SPIN SETS Presents: Magdalena
After being introduced to electronic music at the age of 15, Germany’s own Magdalena has become a breakthrough artist, promoter and DJ. She’s created a captivating party series entitled SHADOWS, with events held across Ibiza, Europe, and North America, and has brought in high profile bookings such as Solomun, Tale of Us, Nicole Moudaber, Hernan Cattaneo, La Fleur and many more. She has an impressive discography spanning across boutique labels Diynamic, Mobilee and Kitball, to name a few. In 2017, Magdalena released her first full-length EP, ‘Morphosfalter’ on Anja Schneider’s Leena Music imprint and just dropped her latest release on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s epic, Surrender Remixes. She sat down with SPIN to talk about Sundream Tulum, Surrender Remixes, her party series SHADOWS, and much ...
SPIN SETS Presents: Delusional Records
Meet Maude Vôs and Marie Nyx, co-founders of inclusive dance label, Delusional Records. Delusional is celebrating its one year anniversary with a 15 track compilation featuring label artists lM-Others, Trovarsi, Russell Woods, and more. The label’s mission is to sign an array of artists with diverse and marginalized backgrounds, including women, LGBTQIA+, nonbinary and BIPOC, to showcase the cutting edge sound of electronic music. As a collective, they’ve shared stages with Pleasurekraft, Prok & Fitch and Baltra, released on labels like Desert Hearts Black, Rules Don’t Apply and Glory Hill, and performed at Mixmag Lab LA, Clinic Wednesdays, and Minimal Effort, and more. They sat down with SPIN to talk about their favorite artist, their experiences as members of the LGBTQIA+...
SPIN SETS Presents: Xavage
San Diego based dancer and producer Xavage fuses trap and EDM to create his truly signature sound. With a self-described “unapologetic edginess,” his style pulls from early 2000’s hip hop, electronic synths and a range of influences, including Timbaland and an original Don Flosstradamus remix. Xavage’s most recent release, “Stay Savage 2″, has kept true to his roots with his latest single, “Get Down”. Next up, he’s focusing on some big upcoming collaborations. We’re here for it! He sat down with SPIN to talk about his biggest influences, how he became a dancer, how dance inspires his music, and much more. Stream Stay Xavage 2 here and check out Xavage’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head over to SPIN TV to keep up with all the latest and greatest DJ/producers breaking through the...
SPIN SETS Presents: Black Carl!
Birmingham-based experimental dubstep producer Black Carl! has been taking his signature high-energy sets to a national scale, performing at Infrasound Festival, Sol Fest, Okeechobee Festival, Imagine Festival, Culture Downtown Music Festival, and more. While on the road, he’s been collaborating with an array of artists, namely Of the Trees, Sumthin Sumthin, player dave, Rusko and VCTRE. He likes to make his live performances “a little emo at times”, as he told SPIN. Black Carl!’s most recent endeavor includes a 30-date tour entitled “Rush Hour” with co-headliner, Saka. We can’t wait to see him tear it up across the US! He sat down with SPIN to talk about who has inspired him, why player dave was the perfect collab, his song Rush Hour, and much more. Stream Fallen Petal here and check out ...
SPIN SETS Presents: Surf Mesa
Born and raised in Seattle and now based in L.A., Surf Mesa has created one of the biggest hits to come out of Tik-Tok, “ily (I Love You Baby)”. Since creating his now platinum song, he has gained over 3.5 billion streams worldwide and has been performing at festivals all over like Life Is Beautiful, Firefly, CRSSD, Splash House and more. He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry such as, Gus Dapperton, Madison Beer, Bipolar Sunshine, Marshmello & Halsey (remix), Shawn Mendes (remix), and Becky G (remix). He sat down with SPIN to talk about going platinum for the first time, what to expect in his new music, his goals, and much more. Stream Marching Band here and check out Surf Mesa’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head over to SPIN TV to keep up w...
SPIN SESSIONS Presents: D’Arcy
Based out of New York City, rising dark indie punk pop artist D’Arcy has toured in over 40 cities throughout the US and is currently working on her new album with Sonny DiPerri (Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead). Her new single “Crazy” is out now – take a listen below. SPIN caught up with D’Arcy to talk about who inspires her, what her biggest challenge is, where “Crazy” came from, and more. Come and vibe with D’Arcy below! For more SPIN Sessions, head over to SPIN TV. Who is D’Arcy & how did you come to life?The identity of “D’Arcy” came to be through hunger I had to create music that was influenced by, but separate from, my personal experiences and history. She feels very much “me” and also entirely “not me.” I wanted to feel free and fresh. And I do. Tell us about your sound – where ...
SPIN SETS Presents: Madeaux
Madeaux is a Miami based singer, songwriter, producer, and sonic visionary. He has a unique sound featuring industrial house, techno, and rock in his music. Madeaux has received placements on Spotify editorials like Mint, Dance Hits, Friday Cratediggers, and Apple editorials like danceXL, Future Dance Hits, New In Dance. He’s currently working on his next album which is set to release around October and has recently released a single from the upcoming project both titled Something Real. He sat down with SPIN to talk about his favorite song in his catalog, what separates him from other artist, inspiration for infusing rock and electronic, and much more. Stream Something Real here and dance the night away with his SET below. Check out Madeaux’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head ov...
SPIN SETS Presents: QRTR
QRTR is a Brooklyn based artist with an immersive sound that draws you in. When she’s not creating music or performing she’s focusing on providing more opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community. As she continues to flourish as an artist, QRTR is making sure her name is stamped in the house music space. She has recently finished a 12 city tour with LP Giobbi’s FEMME HOUSE TAKEOVER TOUR and has also made her debut Coachella performance. She sat down with SPIN to talk about her new the meaning behind QRTR, how Brooklyn has inspired her music, what artist she would be honored to work with, and much more. Stream Snowfall here and dance the night away with their SET below. Check out QRTR’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head over to SPIN TV to keep up with all the latest and greatest DJ/...
SPIN SETS Presents: Night Tales
Night Tales is an Australian electronic R&B duo with a mission to pioneer urban culture in the alternative electronic music scene. When the duo met they instantly began collaborating and eventually struck a 3 single deal with German label, Majestic Casual. Night Tales has reached audiences across the globe bringing in 12.5 million+ streams on Spotify. Night Tales has an upcoming tour this summer set for Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and more as well as an album set for release in October. They sat down with SPIN to talk about the meaning of their name, their creative process, what made them a perfect fit, and much more. Stream Thinking About You here and dance the night away with their SET below. Check out Night Tale’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head over to SPIN TV...
SPIN SETS Presents: Hayden James
Hayden James is a triple-platinum Sydney born producer who delivers joy in his music bringing people together. Hayden broke into the scene in 2013 with his debut song Permission to Love which was the song that launched his career. He has performed at venues like NY’s Webster Hall, LA’s Fonda Theatre, Amsterdam’s Paradiso and festivals such as Las Vegas’ Art of the Wild, Melbourne’s Beyond The City and more. On his most recent project LIFTED, he brings smooth vocals infused with high energy and even collaborated with artist such as Elderbrook, Boo Seeka, Jem Cooke, SIDEPIECE, Yaeger and Cassian. With his latest release will come a North American tour and an upcoming performance at Coachella. He sat down with SPIN to talk about his favorite synthesizer, unique writing process, upcoming ...
SPIN SETS Presents: Evan Casey
Evan Casey’s style is dark with heavy sounds drawing inspiration from techno, progressive and minimal music. He brings out deep emotions on the dance floor while focusing on the shared experience he creates with his audience and listeners. Evan Casey is a long time member of the Desert Hearts family alongside Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Porkchop, Marbs, & Kristoff McKay. His latest release was a team effort for Desert Hearts Black’s release of Reset EP. He sat down with SPIN to talk about his healthy Desert Hearts Black, Reset EP, darkness in his music, and much more. Stream Reset here and dance the night away with his SET below. Check out Evan Casey’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head over to SPIN TV to keep up with all the latest and greatest DJ/producers breaking through th...
