Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2024 – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Workers
Dec 24, 2023
New yr, new artists to look at. Again by well-liked demand, Dancing Astronaut’s annual class of artists to look at underscores 20 of the dance/digital style’s most attractive future achievers. From distinctive underground wavemakers to soon-to-be pageant huge photographs spanning bass to techno, with a lot in between, we’re proud to proceed our Artists to Watch function for the eleventh yr—get pleasure from.
Artists seem in alphabetical order.
33 Beneath
These attending RL Grime’s PLAY tour this previous November had the chance to open the night time with 33 Beneath. The New Zealand native made a forceful introduction to a North American viewers which will haven’t been beforehand conversant in his work. And his refreshing strategy to drum ‘n’ bass, in addition to UK storage, leaves no room for questioning as to why he’s amongst Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2024. Having simply delivered his sophomore EP, PUSHER, a yr after his debut EP, motions, 33 Beneath additionally added a handful of remixes—together with an official tackle Martin Garrix’s “Actual Love”—to his scorecard in 2023. And with him already teasing an enormous 2024, 33 Beneath has all of the makings to turn out to be bass music’s subsequent breakout star. —Ross Goldenberg
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Adam Ten & Mita Gami
Rising as a unified power, Adam Ten & Mita Gami are distinct but inseparable. Their parallel musical journeys converge in a harmonious synergy mirrored of their 10-plus collaborative tracks, notably the scorching remix of “Renegade” that set Ibiza ablaze in 2023. Each masters of their craft, Adam Ten’s Mediterranean beats intertwine flawlessly with Mita Gami’s soul-stirring digital symphonies. Their current string of United States bookings included a magnetic stint supporting Gorgon Metropolis’s Salvation tour, showcasing the sensible teamwork that leaves crowds spellbound of their shared musical universe. —Alex Lambeau
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Alex Wann
Over the previous yr, Alex Wann has charted his rise to fame in home circles. Blurring the traces between Afro home and deep home, the Parisian DJ obtained notable assist from Keinemusik on “Milkshake,” a summer time anthem performed throughout the seashore golf equipment of Saint Tropez, the famed golf equipment of Ibiza, and the Brooklyn Mirage in New York. DJs akin to John Summit, CamelPhat, and extra clamored for it, however “Milkshake” was simply the beginning for Wann, whom Swedish Home Mafia assigned remix duties for “Ray of Photo voltaic” in September. Alex Wann’s trajectory for the longer term is wanting greater than brilliant. —Alex Lambeau
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ChaseWest
ChaseWest, a social media humorist akin to John Summit, crafts minimal tech-house beats that mirror his comedic aptitude. Recognized for prolific bootlegs on SoundCloud, ChaseWest, who has garnered assist from authorities like Michael Bibi, Jamie Jones, and The Martinez Brothers, is steadily rising, and he’s sitting on an arsenal of unreleased music. Secure to say, ChaseWest is prepared for a monumental 2024. —Alex Lambeau
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Dyzen
Afterlife has an unquestionably deep artist roster, however arguably probably the most promising of these names is Dyzen. The Italian expertise debuted again in 2018, however Dyzen started to catch fireplace in 2021 with an look on Afterlife’s Realm Of Consciousness Pt. V compilation. Quick ahead two years and Dyzen had what might have been his most spectacular yr to this point, between debuting at Tomorrowland and being the title behind among the yr’s most sought-after IDs in melodic techno, like “Dialogue” and “Laser Recreation.” And after incomes that spot on Afterlife’s sixth compilation, Dyzen is assured to construct on that momentum come 2024. —Ross Goldenberg
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Ellis Moss
It shouldn’t come as a lot of a shock that Ellis Moss is amongst Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2024. However Moss’ story didn’t start along with his Specialists Solely debut. Again in 2021, the UK native joined Toolroom Information to make his grand entrance with “The Shake.” He’d already been working in dance music since he was 14, having performed a behind-the-scenes manufacturing position on the earth of tech-house. And after a string of Toolroom releases—together with a pair in 2023—Moss turned in one of many summer time’s most sought-after IDs this previous November à la “Calling,” a monitor that discovered its manner into tracklists of everybody, from Tiësto to Gorgon Metropolis to Dom Dolla to the Specialists Solely boss himself, John Summit. Additionally catching the attention of Tomorrowland—who named him an up-and-coming rising star this yr—Moss is about to construct on his 2023 momentum within the new yr. —Ross Goldenberg
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FelMax
Venezuelan artist FelMax has been on fireplace in 2023, releasing a torrent of music on labels akin to Impolite Service Information, Kannibalen Information, Subsidia Information, and lots of extra. Having locked in quite a few performances across the nation this yr with artists like Riot Ten, ATLiens, and LOUIEJAYXX, FelMax continued to increase his fan base by way of his efforts within the stay setting, the place he obliterated audiences along with his uniquely-crafted tracks. Balancing his digital music profession with a profitable enterprise in hip-hop, FelMax additionally teaches music manufacturing full-time and has empowered his college students to equally lock in numerous releases with esteemed labels. 2024 is about to be a giant yr for FelMax, who can have a number of life-changing bulletins on the horizon as he continues to hone his craft. —Yale Rosin
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Hayla
Over time, Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch lists have been no stranger to singer-songwriters, particularly contemplating our Supernovas function sequence that was designed explicitly to highlight them. And contemplating Hayla’s run in 2023, her spot on this yr’s Artists to Watch file is well-won. Having already earned the title of Dancing Astronaut’s co-2022 Monitor of the Yr à la “Escape,” Hayla secured one other in 2023 alongside John Summit with “The place You Are.” On high of a collaboration with Sub Focus, Hayla stepped into the solo mild this yr, making her authentic debut again in October with “Fall Once more.” And with one other collaborative reunion with John Summit within the close to future on high of extra authentic work, Hayla is about for superstardom in 2024. —Ross Goldenberg
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Holly
Portugal native Holly has steadily made a reputation for himself as one of many hottest producers within the dance/digital and rap area since his first official launch in 2019. With manufacturing credit that embrace Baauer, Zeds Useless, and extra, Holly is primed to turn out to be a family title prior to later, and his 2023 was additional proof of simply that. This yr, he put out collaborations with FrostTop and Flosstradamus, launched with Sable Valley and Boombox Cartel’s MONTA, and had three manufacturing credit on RL Grime’s PLAY. The cherry atop a yr worthy of an Artist to Watch nod — his five-track EP AXIS, launched this previous Friday. —Zach Salafia
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Kiinjo
Some will know him solely as Grandtheft—one of many main gamers within the 2010 trap-house period. Flash ahead to now, and the delivery of his new disco-house mission, Kiinjo, has taken middle stage. The Canadian producer has developed his sound, taking a flip for the funk and bouncy grooves that deliver somewhat soul to any dance ground. In 2023 alone, he opened a number of levels for Duck Sauce, Folamour, and Purple Disco Machine, launched 4 new singles, and is simply ramping up for a heavy-hitting 2024. —Natalie Pereira
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Layla Benitez
With present bookings in practically each nation throughout the globe, Layla Benitez has cemented herself as probably the most sought-after artists in home and techno. Though Benitez solely has 4 tracks to her title, the Miami-based DJ has loads of unreleased data on the way in which, together with a collaboration with CamelPhat and Waze. “Poisonous Journey” with Miluhska is her most up-to-date single and likewise marks the launch of her new file label, Sheep At Evening. Spinning a mixture of hypnotic techno and melodic home beats, Layla Benitez will definitely be a reputation to look at for in 2024. —Alex Lambeau
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Max Dean
An rising younger expertise out of London, Max Dean is a daily in home circles, incomes reward from Michael Bibi and gaining accolades for summer time excursions and chart-topping releases on Beatport. His electrifying performances at famend venues like DC-10, Amnesia, Cova Santa, and Warehouse Mission, and spots on lineups for Paradise, Strong Grooves, Eastenderz, and Kaluki are a testomony to his expertise. A spotlight of his journey up to now contains the launch of neXup, his very personal model and label. Together with his first American tour already beneath manner, Max Dean shall be a daily on American lineups as quickly as 2024. —Alex Lambeau
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Merow
STMPD RCRDS has produced a laundry record of venerable skills since its 2016 inception. And Merow is assured to turn out to be one other. After embarking on her music profession on the age of 11—and occurring to start releasing music simply three years later—Merow had earned appearances on Dr. Fresch’s Home Name Information, Spinnin’ Information, and extra. In 2023, she caught the attention of Martin Garrix, who signed her to STMPD RCRDS. With 2023 seeing her ship a pair of label releases and construct up a touring schedule—together with a Tomorrowland debut—there’s zero query of Merow’s promise heading into 2024. —Ross Goldenberg
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Otherwish
A brand new face—or ought to we are saying an absence thereof—was launched to the This By no means Occurred household in 2023. When Lane 8 provided up his “Fall 2023 Mixtape” again in September, he made the cautious determination to incorporate a then-unreleased monitor from Otherwish as its opener; mentioned quantity, “Let It Fade,” formally turned Otherwish’s musical debut this previous November. Otherwish adopted it up with its sole successor, “After All This Time,” which earned a spot in Lane 8’s “Winter 2023 Mixtape.
Whereas we don’t precisely have an abundance of particulars about Otherwish (id included), we do know that he’s scheduled to make his stay debut within the new yr as a part of This By no means Occurred’s North American run. Furthermore, he’s all however assured to correctly construct on the record of This By no means Occurred labelmates who’ve graced Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch tallies of years previous. —Ross Goldenberg
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PARISI
If the dictionary had a definition of “artist to look at in 2024,” PARISI’s photograph would seem beneath it. The Italian duo’s manufacturing credit are nothing wanting jaw dropping; they’ve already labored alongside Drake, Ed Sheeran, and The Child Laroi, to not point out their in depth work with Fred once more.. through the years, in addition to Swedish Home Mafia in direction of the tip of 2022 and into 2023. However as of this previous October, PARISI have begun to step into their very own inventive lane, delivering their debut authentic, “Tease,” its follow-up, “Imagine In Myself,” shortly thereafter, and later making their stay debut in London in November. And as they proceed to place a bigger deal with their very own solo efforts into the brand new yr, PARISI’s previous work up to now speaks volumes as to what they’re able to in 2024. —Ross Goldenberg
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Sinca
Montréal born-and-raised Sinca has made waves in her underground group in 2023, rising a gradual following from nightclub and venue performances within the metropolis. Her tackle progressive and deep home has shortly caught the ears of a number of revered labels, notably Anjunadeep, the place her dreamy, melody-led sound simply discovered a long-lasting residence.
After balancing her artist mission towards her full-time day job, Sinca just lately introduced her full dedication to her music—guaranteeing listeners with a lot extra enthralling data and packed dance flooring at her units to come back in 2024. —Natalie Pereira
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SOREN
Exhausting dance is on the rise in the USA and never coincidentally, so is SOREN. Dealing in a dynamic, dizzying model of exhausting dance outlined by darkish, dramatic melodies; arena-sized sound; and a cerebral and distinctive sense of invention, the Los Angeles-based producer is writing his personal blueprint for fulfillment as the only real American act presently signed to Soiled Workz, the style’s main label. With creds that embrace authentic releases and remixes on fellow exhausting dance hubs, Basscon Information (Insomniac) and Welcome Information (Kayzo), to not point out performances at a few of dance music’s most esteemed festivals (EDC Las Vegas and Extremely Music Pageant, amongst others), SOREN is charting an upward trajectory that can solely proceed to mount in 2024. For true X issue, look no additional. —Rachel Narozniak
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SYREETA
Hailing from Birmingham, SYREETA has risen to the standing of a real home and techno skilled. Her vibrant units harmonize deep basslines and retro grooves, fusing a disco attraction with modern beats that resonate universally. As a proud advocate for marginalized voices, her music acts a beacon of inclusion and empowerment. With mesmerizing performances throughout Pacha Ibiza, Printworks, Elrow, and extra, SYREETA’s magnetic stage presence and deep connections along with her viewers promise to invigorate the American dance scene. —Alex Lambeau
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Vastive
Often known as the “Bully on the Block,” Vastive has had a banner 2023, touring with Sullivan King, Stage Up, Jessica Audiffred, and extra. Recognized for his masterful mix of heavy dubstep and metallic, the emotion that pours forth from each Vastive music has entranced many an viewers. With roots because the lead singer in a metallic band, Vastive supplies a lot of his personal vocals for his energy-packed tracks and has obtained assist from artists akin to Slander, Excision, and Kayzo, amongst others. His label credit, which embrace releases on Impolite Service, Subsidia Information, Bass Rush, and extra, are poised to considerably increase subsequent yr, in a testomony to his influence that many, together with Dancing Astronaut, have already felt. —Yale Rosin
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Years Of Struggle
Whereas Years Of Struggle might not instantly ring a bell, the title Rico & Miella ought to. After greater than a decade beneath that title, the classically educated, producer/singer-songwriter pair determined it was time for a change and formally turned the web page in July. Having already earned credit with Seven Lions, Trivecta, William Black, and so many extra through the years, the 2 are actually searching for a contemporary begin. With their darker, more experienced sound’s grand reveal by way of Excision’s Subsidia Information in July and a follow-up self-release in October, Years Of Struggle will proceed to compellingly write their new chapter in 2024. —Ross Goldenberg
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