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Byron The Aquarius

(Talknoi$e) ∞ DJ

As of 2025, Byron the Aquarius continues to be a captivating force in the realm of electronic music, renowned for his infectious enthusiasm when discussing live frequencies. Specializing as a keys player, Byron’s unwavering passion for melody and harmony has consistently garnered attention from the forefront of the electronic music’s leading labels and producers.

In 2015, Byron marked his presence with a ten-track solo album titled “Planets of Love”, released on BBE. Simultaneously, he lent his keyboard prowess to studio sessions with Kai Alce. Theo Parrish,captivated by the sublime jazz-infused house sound, handpicked two tracks for release on his iconic Sound Signature label in 2016, resulting in the acclaimed “Highlife” EP , praised as stunning, intoxicating, and essential. Over the ensuing years, Byron’s musical output has maintained an impressive standard, gracing labels such as Wild Oats, Eglo Records, and more. In the last three years alone, Byron has unveiled three full-length albums. His debut, “Astral Traveling”, surfaced on Mutual Intentions, followed by the “Ambrosia” LP on Jeff Mills’ Axis Records the subsequent year. Most recently, he released “The New Beginning LP” on the esteemed UK label Shall Not Fade. Byron’s global presence extends beyond the studio, as he tours extensively, captivating audiences at renowned festivals like Dimensions, Dekmantel, Suncebeat, Lente Kabinet, All Points East, and numerous esteemed clubs worldwide.

The dawn of 2023 marked a significant milestone in Byron’s career with the launch of his own label, TALKNOI$E Records. The inaugural release, a five-track EP , offered a limited vinyl run and a digital release across all platforms. 2023 also included strong releases on Clone Records, Fool’s Gold, and remixes for artists such as Felipe Gordon, Kuna Maze, and others. Byron The Aquarius remains a dynamic and influential figure, 2025 will see a further increased emphasis on continually pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic landscapes in the ever-evolving world of electronic music through his label.

Tyree Cooper

(Chicago Vinyl) ∞ DJ

Tyree Cooper is regarded as one of the most influential international artists of the last three decades. He is part of the first Global House music revolution that started in Chicago. His contribution to House Music & Acid House is unmatched and led him to co-create Hip House alongside The DJ Fast Eddie, widening the appeal of House music worldwide.
Growing up on the streets of Chicago’s South Side, listening to Farley Jackmaster Funk and The Hot Mix 5, Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles and his mother’s and uncles’ music collection, Tyree was well schooled in music at an early age. As a freshman he joined the Simeon H.S Concert and Marching Band.
Two years after college Tyree was already one of the most popular and highly sought-after DJs in Chicago. He was then approached by Vince Lawrence of the House band Jesse’s Gang (founded by Jesse Saunders) who persuaded Tyree to put together a demo tape of his music to start a career as a recording artist. From now on, it was only a question of time before signing the first record deal with the Chicago based underground label D.J. International Records.
The first 12′′ single – I Fear The Night (with female vocalist Chic) promptly became an underground classic in Chicago. Other hits followed, Video Crash and Acid Crash (1987) – Acid Over (1988) – Turn Up The Bass (1988/89) – Let’s Get Hyped (feat. Kool Rock Steady, 1989) – Let the Music Take Control (1989) and Hardcore Hip House (1989). In 2013, Tyree Cooper founded his own label: Chicago Vinyl Records with distribution from Juno Records UK. He has continued to release tracks and classic hits from DJ International and Dance Mania record labels.
He has also pursued his passion for DJing and has travelled throughout the globe to play at events such as Glastonbury Festival UK, Amsterdam Dance Event, DJoon Paris, Babel Sao Paulo Brazil, Mona Club Paris, Rhonda International San Francisco and Summer Dance Chicago. He was also hosting a monthly night with Bobby Starrr at the famous Tresor club in Berlin, called E-Man-Ci-Pate.

Magda El Bayoumi

(Tresor) ∞ DJ

Magda El Bayoumi is an artist of Polish and Egyptian origin currently living in Berlin.
Resident dj of Berlin’s legend – Tresor club where she play mostly at the Globus floor, she tends to oscillate between techno and different house sub-genres.
Born in Dubai – a mix of nationalities from around the world, relocating later to Warsaw, having a six-month Chicago episode later among other places, she always feels to be true a citizen of the world.
Her strong interest in music since early childhood was inspired due to her father musician and composer who exposed her to music universe and who bought her first Casio keyboard among other instruments.
While playing the guitar, dabbling with the piano, dreaming of becoming a percussionist and exploring different musical genres she finally discovered clubs, parties and electronic music. She became completely fascinated by dj – ing and playing vinyl records.
Regardless of graduating Psychology, her first work experiences with booking artists and organizing parties brought her ever closer to the dj scene where she discovered her deep passion for music, playing and collecting records.
What makes a good dj is a blend of proper record selection with obvious musical knowledge behind plus technical skills — and that’s a concept she strongly believe in.
Whenever she is opening the night, playing in prime time or closing the party, she adjust easily providing best performance possible. Good classic or fresh and new sound techno and house tracks or versatile electronic productions play an important role in her choice of music today. There is only one rule: quality.
Expanding her musical horizons and taking dj – ing to the next level, she decided to move to Berlin – the Mecca of electronic music to find her own place among other creative and open-minded people: „I adore this international tangle of people, creative, uncompromising in expressing themselves and the atmosphere of acceptance of any dissidence — this place definitely fits into my soul” — she admits.
With her residency at Tresor club, she has an opportunity to meet and share musical experiences with the most respected names in the industry today.

Luke Hess

(DeepLabs, FXHE, Echocord) ∞ Live & DJ

Born in 1980 and raised in the Detroit area, Luke Hess has harnessed a deep appreciation for electronic music and the expression of the underground movement. His background in mathematics and engineering has given him a scientific approach to the dance floor, using frequencies, tones, and soundscapes to transform surroundings and mood. His faith based music production has landed him a seat with FXHE in Detroit, with numerous EP’s and remixes on other labels like Planet-e, Rekids, Echocord, Kontra-Musik, Dolly, Finale Sessions, Ornaments, and Prime Numbers among others. His debut album was released in early May 2009 by Denmark based label Echocord. In 2010 he began his own interpretation of Detroit techno with his new Detroit project and record label – DeepLabs. His sophomore album “Keep On” was released on FXHE records in 2012 and received a Recommended 4.5/5 rating on Resident Advisor. With 15 years of DJ experience, he is regarded as a perfectionist behind the decks layering his tracks in a very detailed and hypnotic manner. Luke has played at many notable venues and festivals in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America including 10 separate appearances at the illustrious Berghain/Panoramabar in Berlin. Luke’s continued hard work in and out of the studio combined with his unyielding interest in technology and sound will no doubt stimulate the boundaries of electronic music.

Ohm Hourani

(Anoma) ∞ Live & DJ

Impassioned to inject intellectual material into the electronic music scene, OHM HOURANI continues to challenge his understanding of sound. Alongside his innovative studio work, the Montreal-based artist embraces the intricate relationship between technology and electronic music.
His record label ANOMA is dedicated to the distribution of minimalistic, distinctive sounds kissed with a jazzy flair. Funded by the Canada Council of Arts and released in 2019, debut full-length album Jazz of the Machine travels long a didactic path carved by modular synthesizers and drum machines, navigated in the company of carefully hand-picked musicians and vocalists. 

Hourani’s playful enthusiasm manifests itself in his live sets and DJ sets that have piqued the curiosity of progressive-minded music enthusiasts and critics alike. His compositions showcase an infusion of organic sounds and live recordings with intricate sound engineering.
Collective works have been showcased live locally at his beloved MUTEK Montreal Festival, while also travelled abroad as feature performances at the Japanese edition of Montreux Jazz Festival. His DJ sets have resonated warmly with club audiences at esteemed institutions such as Berlin’s Club Der Visionaere, on board floating Parisian club Concrete, or at one of New York’s renowned afterparties. 

It’s an amorous and insightfully curious approach to creating sound. You might even call it anomalistic.

Malin Genie

(Malin Genie Music) ∞ DJ

Malin Genie is a versatile and respected figure in the underground electronic music scene, known for his distinctive sound that blends minimalism, groove-heavy rhythms, and deep textures. A key member of the celebrated trio Mandar, alongside Lazare Hoche and S.A.M., their collaborative work has been praised for its deep, complex, and atmospheric house productions, notably the hit track “String Theory”.

In addition to his contributions with Mandar, Malin Genie has built a strong solo career with releases on platforms like SlapFunk and Up The Stuss, including the Phaethon EP. He has also gained recognition for his collaborative work with Yaleesa Hall on the Will & Ink label, where they produced cutting-edge, dub-inflected techno. Beyond these projects, Malin Genie runs EMPAM, Malin Genie Music and Vigenere, which showcase his forward-thinking, genre-blurring productions. He co-owns Oscillat Music and De Vloer a collaborative effort with Per Hammar, adding to his influence in the electronic music community.

His releases also extend to various aliases, notably DJ SKELET and MEMORY PROTECT, where he explores different shades of electronic music. Known for his nuanced sound design and ability to cross between genres, Malin Genie remains a sought-after DJ and producer on the global circuit.

John Tejada

(Palette, Kompakt) ∞ Live & DJ

With both his parents being professional classical musicians, it might not be a surprise that John Tejada has become known as one of the most prolific and consistent producers in today’s eletronic music landscape. Trained on drums and the piano from an early age, the LA-based synth mastermind has since amassed his own impressive skill set, embracing the music as a personal frontier, expanding on his resume as a techno recording artist as producer, remixer, DJ, and label owner. Known for crafting a brand of subtle, musical sonics, his recorded output ranges across tempo and genre lines, from chilled out affairs with spacious arrangements to pulsating, densely layered, deeply energetic tracks that work magnificently in the hands of DJs as well as on the home stereo.

Before hooking up with Kompakt, the much-acclaimed studio wizard had already made his own dent in the musical universe, thanks to a flurry of top-tier releases on labels such as Steve Bug’s Pokerflat Recordings, the legendary Plug Research imprint, 7th City, R&S and many more – but nothing prepared the world for those exquisite bangers „Sweat On The Walls“ and „Mono On Mono“, both released in 2004, with the latter being one of the most fervently beloved classics on John’s own label Palette Recordings. It’s here that John has continuously honed his skills, together with friends and long-time collaborators like Arian Leviste, Justin Maxwell or classical jazz guitarist Takeshi Nishimoto (as band project I’m Not A Gun).

Besides his work in the trenches of modules, patches and other things spelled synth, John has developed some serious DJ acumen over the years – travelling around the globe to light up renowned clubs and festivals such as Movement (the event formerly known as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival), Sonar Festival (both the Spain and Tokyo instalments), Dance Valley (Netherlands), Sync Festival (Greece), Mutek Mexico, Fabric (London), Yellow (Tokyo), Rex Club (Paris), The Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles) and many, many more. It’s somewhat admirable, then, that the man still finds time for his studio explorations – but the quality of the releases he has unleashed upon Kompakt alone (including brilliant full-length offerings and a couple of much-liked 12“es) bears witness to the musical genius that is John Tejada.

 

 

Glenn Underground

(Strictly Jaz Unit) ∞ DJ

Glenn Underground is the founding member of the Strictly Jaz Unit. He is by far the deepest most prolific House Music creator of any generation. Glenn was raised on Disco Classics. Freeform Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Funk and Black soul music on Chicago’s South & West Sides. (The place where House Music was born). Glenn’s inspiration derives from Chicago’s original, pioneers Larry Heard, Ron Hardy, Lil’ Louis & the late Frankie Knuckles. Glenn Underground has produced music for some of the most respected Deep House Music labels of the past 30-plus, years. His releases for Cajual, Prescription, Guidance, KENLOU Records, Vega Records, Shelter Records, Wave Records, Peacefrog, Life Line Records (Japan), and his SJU MUZIC label have set the standard for sophisticated dance music. He is one of the few DJs who can walk the line between Deep Jazz House, Disco influenced House, and the kind of Classics featured at the legendary parties of late seventies Chicago. Circa 1984, GU aka CVO started out as a DJ under the tutelage of his uncle David Collins in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. GU started collecting large amounts of vinyl in the. In the mid-1980s, from raw Disco to what is now called Rare Grooves & various styles of Chicago House Music sets, GU set the SJU standard of House Music in Chicago & is now Global for many years now. GU has played all over the world seeing many countries along his journey. As a DJ, GU will not stop until he drops. It’s All About HOUSE MUSIC (It Is All About Music Period).

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Boo Williams

(Boo Moonman) ∞ DJ

Born in Chicago, Boo Williams has been a part of Chicago’s house music entourage since 1981. When he first stepped up to the turntables and started djing, he was influenced by his family who had a big impact on his music career today.

Growing up as a teenager listening to Blues, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Disco and Jazz Funk, artists like: Roy Ayers, Gill Scott, Heron, Minnie Rippleton, Chaka Khan, Patrick Adams, Leroy Burgess, George Duke, Jeff Lobber, George Clinton, Donald Bird, Ronnie Laws, Gladys Knight, and Etta James, this Inspired Boo in the early 80’s to become a Dj. Also going to parties listening to Lil Louis, Larry Heard,Ron Hardy, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Steve Poindexter, WKKC, and many other great producers and artists from Chicago. This lead Boo to play at some of Chicago’s finest spots back then like; The Power House, Medusa, The HummingBird, Gentle Persuasion, AKA’s, Ascott Hotel, The Bismarck Hotel, and The Congress Hotel, just to name a few.

Later down the line, He’d get together his best friend and spiritual brother Glenn Underground. Who took him in with open arms and showed him how to make music. And they became, Strictly Jaz Unit. Creating their own style of music by making and releasing some of the best music in our scene today. They own their record label: Strictly Jaz Unit Muzic and Strictly Jaz Unit Extensions, and will continue to put out countless hits for our music industry. As of now, Boo is traveling all over the globe and still making music and giving great service to the masses. His goal is to keep the industry wondering what’s next to come. P.S House Music will never die!!