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DJ Thera: Five Thumpin’ Tracks you gotta know!
Pieter Heijnen, known for the fans as DJ Thera, is a raw hardstyle DJ and producer. He is also the founder of the famous label Theracords. Son of a musician, he started playing several instruments at an early age, but as he said it himself, he was too stubborn to play in a band, and his musical taste always aimed towards electronic music, so it was only natural that he would become a DJ.
His tracks are known for being unique and positive, and his art has established a brand new sound design in the rawstyle world. It’s powerful, melodic, hard and energetic, a combination bound to be successful.
From Canada to Australia, and even Russia, DJ Thera has performed pretty much everywhere in the last few years, proving that a diverse set of sounds in raw hardstyle never hurts. His popularity has been growing since his first album release and it doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon, given the huge fan-base he has created for himself all over the world.
Check out these thumpin’ DJ Thera tracks:
- The Paranormal:
A mix between raw hardstyle and trance, this track is a perfect description of DJ Thera’s musical style. This combination of sounds has been called “the new era of hardstyle” by more than one specialist, and we can see why. It’s new, it’s fresh, but most of all, it’s perfect for raving!
- It’s a Fine Day:
This collaboration with Yuna-X shows how open minded DJ Thera can be with his musical creations. The sounds here are at the same time fast and soft, creating a perfect harmony.
- The Alliance:
Another collaboration that went extremely well for DJ Thera! Dark sounds and mysterious vibes, we can imagine this being played in a masked rave.
- Desolation:
Be ready to headbang like a madman, because this is what this track will do to you! The storytelling in it is great, but what’s better is the crazy strong beat that is definitely not for the faint of heart!
- Hate Society:
If you’re feeling rebellious, then this is the track for you! This song is for the freaks, the odd ones, the outsiders and the alien ones. It’s a cry of rebellion, a literal “F***you” to a society that doesn’t accept difference.
DJ Thera is a strong artist, with years and years of experience behind him. But more than that, he’s a visionary who knew that to be a good producer, you have to think outside the box and be unique.
To know more about DJ Thera, look up his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/DjTheraOfficial/
Or… go to his upcoming show Dec. 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, WINTERFRESH MUSIC FESTIVAL!
5 Devastating DELETE Tracks!
Ryan Biggs is a name few would recognize, and for a reason! Most know him as Delete, one of the biggest raw hardstyle artists out right now. DJ and producer, this Aussie has been involved in the rawstyle scene since its inception in the early 2000s. His unique signature, original sounds and inventive take on raw hardstyle has made Delete one of the biggest names in the industry!
Starting as an underground artist that flew under the radar for most of his career, he is now building a name for himself as one of the forces to reckon with. It’s in 2013, after moving to The Netherlands that he seriously gets hurled in the raw hardstyle industry. He releases three winner tracks: Ghetto, Dismissed and Level and rapidly gains an important fan-base, not only in The Netherlands, but in all Europe.
His popularity is mostly due to his critically-acclaimed rough and grinding beats that changed from the more conventional sounds of raw hardstyle and proved good enough to secure him a spot in the elite.
Without further ado, let’s discover 5 devastating Delete tracks. We promise you won’t be disappointed!
- The World Is Yours:
If this track doesn’t inspire you to pursue your dreams, we don’t know what would. As soon as it starts, you heard the words “You could do anything. The world is yours!” But what’s more mesmerizing here is the melody, at the same time soft and raw. You’ll start dancing to this without even feeling it, like it just happened to us!
- Dismissed Again:
This track has the signature move of Delete all over it. It doesn’t disappoint, and you know that once you hear it, the party will be on fire! Just imagine this being played live and start saving for Delete’s next show!
- Funk:
The funk is alive and well! This track is true to its name and will make you dance like a madman (which isn’t bad at all, we encourage that!)
- Just Do It:
Yes, this is definitely Shia LaBoeuf’s voice in this track. So, as he said, don’t let your dreams be dreams, just do it! DANCE!
- Fatal:
This collaboration between Delete and Deetox truly is a killer (fatal, killer, see what we did here? Yeah, we like making puns too). Starting strong from the beginning, it just gets harder and faster as it goes. You can understand the true meaning of raw hardstyle after listening to this track.
Located now in The Netherlands, Delete is making a name for himself on the European rawstyle scene. His raw, unique sounds seduced more than one raw hardstyle fan, and since he moved to the country of raves and hardstyle, he has been busy with gigs every other day of the week.
For more info about Delete, check out his Facebook page:
DJ Vortex: Interview from Trauma: Harder Styles Tour 2016
DJ Vortex (aka Vextor) is the A&R (Artists & Repertoire) manager of STIK Records and what some people would call the true Godfather of Hardstyle. He has been DJ’ing for 20 years and producing for 15, releasing on highly respectable labels such as Tidy, Activa, Theracords, and DJ’s United (and that is only naming a few!). You can catch Vortex on the Edmonton, San Francisco, and Los Angeles dates!
What inspired your stage name?
It was actually my friends who gave me my nickname: they said I was a Vortex… of music!
How did you get into the scene?
I was a vinyl collector; my friends used to organize parties; a lot of radio stations were born; it happened all by itself.
What was the first record you ever purchased?
I’m having a hard time remembering, but it was probably a vinyl from Pink Floyd. Techno music wasn’t born yet.
Who was your biggest inspiration in the early part of your career?
I don’t have one! I just put all of them in my “Vortex” when I produce.
Would you describe your first DJ gig?
I was so excited, like I am now before every gig.
What was your favorite party you’ve ever played? Why?
There are many, for many different reasons: sometimes for the magnitude of the party, others for the crowd or the experience I had; I love to play big festivals but also in clubs.
What important changes have you witnessed from the time you got into the scene, until now?
Basically, everything has changed. In the past you were a DJ first, and a producer second, but now they start producing and then begin to perform as a DJ but playing their own productions almost exclusively. The work of the DJ, as a researcher and discoverer of music, is disappearing.
Did you ever think you would be touring the United States? What do you think the Trauma Tour will be like?
I have already been on tour in the United States and South America, but the Trauma tour is certainly the biggest of them!
What made you want to start producing Hardcore/Hardstyle/Rawstyle music?
I just was producing the music that I liked, then at some point some people in the Netherlands began to say it was “Hardstyle”.
What is your favorite track that you have produced?
Well, I could say “Incoming”, but honestly my favorite track is always the one I’m working on right now.
What advice would you give to up and coming Hardstyle producers?
Just produce; forget the rest.
What are your top 3 favorite tracks of all time? Why?
I have too many favorite tracks, it’s impossible to choose only 3.
Are there any exciting projects you want our readers to know about?
As many already know, I also produce uptempo Hardcore under the name of Vextor.
What artists would you like to collaborate with that you haven’t already?
Ennio Morricone: the king of soundtracks; but it’s just a dream.
If there’s anything we haven’t asked, what else would you like to say to the readers of The Hard Data?
I can’t wait to meet all of you!!! 🙂