Gray Area Spotlight
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Welcome to Spotlight by Gray Area, where our mission is to build a bigger and more united house music community around the World. We are constantly discovering new and exciting Artists, Festivals and Event Brands and sharing their stories and music with all of you.
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Gray Area Spotlight: Jeremy Olander
August 03, 2021 14:22 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJeremy Olander's entrance into dance music was auspicious. He was the first artist to release on Pryda Recordings other than Eric Prydz. Over the last decade he's stayed true to his authentic progressive sound. And he's found a way to be a champion for Swedish dance music much in the dame way Prydz was for him. Read his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/jeremy-olander ▪️Follow Jeremy Olander ▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeremyolander/ Facebook - https://www.face...
Gray Area Spotlight: SWAYLÓ
July 30, 2021 17:04 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBSWAYLÓ draws from a rich cultural background to create multi-dimensilnal, moody, and thumping beats. Pulling together elements of house, techno, trap, world music, and hip hop he's crafted a unique sound. Through his music he hopes to encourage mindfullness, unity, and peak dance floor experiences. Read his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/swaylo ▪️Follow SWAYLÓ▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swaylo/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SwayloNights/ Spotify - htt...
Gray Area Spotlight: Dombresky
July 29, 2021 21:35 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBDombresky's first release was in 2015 with Fool's Gold records. The French house producer has not looked back since! Hot off an iconic performance at Elrow NYC, Dombresky is topping charts and creating smiles with his joyous brand of house. Learn more about Dombresky in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/dombresky ▪️Follow Dombresky▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dombresky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dombresky Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/...
Gray Area Spotlight: Shelley Johannson
July 28, 2021 22:44 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBShelley Johannson life long love of dance music permeates everything she touches. It informs her dynamic DJ sets and heart-stopping beats. Her deep understanding of what moves a dance floor has led to releases on Bedrock, Drumcode, and Octopus Recordings. Her sound is a reflection of the music that made her fall in love with dance music and an innate sense of what will inspire its future. Check out our interview with Shelley Johannson here! Learn more about Shelley in her Spotlight feature ...
Gray Area Spotlight: Juliet Fox
July 27, 2021 18:32 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBTechno producer and DJ Juliet Fox sits down with Gray Area to talk about discovering her sound, her love of travel, and how Green Velvet pushed her to use her own vocals in tracks. Learn more about her and what she hopes for the future of dance music in this Artist Spotlight. Learn more about Juliet in her Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/juliet-fox ▪️Follow Juliet Fox▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/djjulietfox/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/djjulietfox Spo...
Gray Area Spotlight: Sly Turner
July 21, 2021 19:34 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBSan Diego based Sly Turner had made a name for himself locally with a consistent output of high quality minimal tech house. Releasing with Desert Hearts, he is quickly on the rise! Learn more about Sly in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/sly-turner ▪️Follow Sly Turner▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slyturnermusic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/slyturnermusic/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aQoJl3XBIbSauBy5505oi Soundcloud - https://soundclou...
Gray Area Spotlight: Todd Terry
July 16, 2021 21:27 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBTodd Terry is one of the architects of dance music culture. When he speaks it carries the weight of over three decades of dance music history. Learn more about his story in our Spotlight feature! Learn more about Todd in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/todd-terry ▪️Follow Todd Terry▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/djtoddterry/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/djtoddterry Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/djtoddterry Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3...
Gray Area Spotlight: Frankey & Sandrino
July 14, 2021 14:45 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe German duo, Frankey & Sandrino, have been creating beautiful melodic house/techno since 2012. With timeless tracks on Innervisions and Dynamic, now label heads, Frankey and Sandrino are ones to watch! Learn more about Frankey & Sandrino in their Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/frankey-and-sandrino ▪️Follow Frankey & Sandrino▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frankey_and_sandrino/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FrankeySandrino Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/...
Gray Area Spotlight: SOHMI
July 12, 2021 21:25 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBClassically trained pianist, stellar vocalist, genre bending productions, Sohmi is one to watch! The Korean-American is a rising star with early support from Booka Shade, Yotto and Danny Howard. Learn more about her story in our Spotlight feature. Learn more about SOHMI in her Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/sohmi ▪️Follow SOHMI▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sohmi_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sohmi_ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sohmimusic Spotify - h...
Gray Area Spotlight: Nala
July 07, 2021 18:31 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTo call Nala a DJ and producer isn't enough. The LA-based Dirtybird Player radiates artistry in all she does. Her confessional lyrics, indie electronica sensibilities, and open format DJ sets are refreshing. And her trademark positivity is infectious. Learn more about Nala in her Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/nala ▪️Follow Nala▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/this.is.nala/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisnalaa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisisnala ...
Gray Area Spotlight: Chelina
July 01, 2021 18:49 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBChelina Manuhutu's bubbly tech-house beats have made her a sought after DJ and producer. In this Spotlight, we'll find out how after a lifetime surrounded by music and artistry, a tragic accident led her to pursue her musical dreams. ▪️Follow Chelina▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chelinamanuhutu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chelinamanuhutu Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chelinamanuhutu Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IoT1ZwtqNYn1u7q9r62Sy Soundcloud - https:...
Gray Area Spotlight: Chelina Manuhutu
July 01, 2021 18:49 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBChelina Manuhutu's bubbly tech-house beats have made her a sought after DJ and producer. In this Spotlight, we'll find out how after a lifetime surrounded by music and artistry, a tragic accident led her to pursue her musical dreams. Learn more about Nala in her Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/chelina ▪️Follow Chelina▪️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chelinamanuhutu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chelinamanuhutu Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chelinamanuhutu ...
Gray Area Spotlight: Victor Ruiz
June 29, 2021 22:27 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBBrazillian born, Berlin-based techno titan Victor Ruiz has been through multiple musical transformation in his life. In this Spotlight, find out how his mental transformation over the last year has been his most important! Learn more about Victor in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/victor-ruiz ▪️Follow Victor Ruiz▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea We...
Gray Area Spotlight: QRTR
June 25, 2021 19:03 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBQRTR, aka Meagan Rodriguez, has a sound that is drenched in emotion, layered with wavering synths that drip with sultry sophistication. Intentionally heartfelt yet innately dancefloor focused. She has managed to stand out with a unique take on house music. And in a genre that often relies on recycled tropes, she bravely injects her music with a meditative sensuality that refreshes mind, body, and soul. Learn more about QRTR is her Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/qrtr ▪️Foll...
Gray Area Spotlight: Eelke Kleijn
June 23, 2021 16:16 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBEelke Kleijn’s multi-decade long journey from novice trance producer to one of the most respected names in electronic music, has been far from a straight line. Despite a high level of success early in his career, Eelke Kleijn struggled over the years trying to find his true sonic identity. After founding his label, DAYS Like NIGHTS, in 2017, Eelke has released two full albums as well as countless singles. For Eelke going forward, the world is his oyster! Learn more about Eelke in his Spotli...
Gray Area Spotlight: Bastian Bux
June 21, 2021 20:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBBastian Bux has achieved his most authentic form. In a few short years he's released on Suara, Mood, and Bedrock. And racked up festival outings at Tomorrowland and a residency with Elrow. He opens up with us about his previous life as an EDM star, and the struggles that led him to almost completely quit music. Learn more about Bastian in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/bastian-bux ▪️Follow Bastian ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Are...
Gray Area Spotlight: Francisco Allendes
June 17, 2021 15:44 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFrancisco lovingly refers to his music as Retro-futuristic Martian groove. It's a way to express a library of musical influences inspired by a community of friends and family. The Chilean born artist walks us through his journey from concert violinist to international DJ. With some stops to hang out with Bjork on the way! Learn more about Francisco in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/francisco-allendes ▪️Follow Francisco ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcl...
Gray Area Spotlight: Franky Wah
June 16, 2021 20:30 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBLuke Storrs, AKA Franky Wah was the breakout star of 2020 in the world of melodic house. Following his incredible EP with Sasha, Franky topped charts with a Cristoph collaboration and exquisite releases on Anjunadeep. He will be taking the US by storm in the coming months on his next tour. Learn more about Franky in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/franky-wah ▪️Follow Franky Wah ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @ent...
Gray Area Spotlight: Bontan
June 14, 2021 16:36 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by the UK based artist Bontan. Bontan hit the ground running in 2013 with an iconic remix of Josh Butler's 'Got A Feeling.' Since then, he's established himself as a premier producer of melodic acid house, and must watch anytime he comes to a city near you! Learn more about Bontan in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/bontan ▪️Follow Bontan ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayare...
Gray Area Spotlight: Reelow
June 11, 2021 17:11 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Hungarian-born artist Reelow. Reelow is a classically trained powerhouse. He discovered raves as a teenager and hasn't looked back. We talk to him about community, balance, and his incredible journey from raver to sought after producer! Learn more about Reelow in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/reelow ▪️Follow Reelow ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @ent...
Gray Area Spotlight: Black Circle
June 10, 2021 17:05 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this Spotlight episode, we're joined by one of the hottest names in dance music...AJ of Black Circle! AJ has been making waves in the scene with his unique blend of afro, tech, and melodic house. The Swiss native has seen support from Black Coffee, Nic Fanciulli and many more! Learn more about Black Circle in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/black-circle ▪️Follow Black Circle ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @ent...
Gray Area Spotlight: Ferreck Dawn
June 09, 2021 13:52 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this Spotlight episode, we're joined by Ferreck Dawn. Ferreck's 20 year journey through dance music has stopped at every station. From teenage raver, to young, hardcore DJ. He finally found his most authentic self as a hero of the legendary Defected family. Learn more about Ferreck in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/ferreck-dawn ▪️Follow Ferreck Dawn ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @e...
Gray Area Spotlight: Dan Drastic
June 08, 2021 20:56 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by event producer, label manager, and DJ Dan Faulwasser, also known as Dan Drastic. Dan has made a name for himself by wearing many different hats. A former concert promoter, Dan now helps to run the iconic Moon Harbour records while also producing their weekly radio show and DJing the occasional show if you are lucky enough to catch him! Learn more about Dan in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/dan-drastic ▪️Follow Dan Drastic ▪️ Instagra...
Gray Area Spotlight: Guz
June 07, 2021 21:22 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined one half of Dutch production duo, Guz. After meeting in Miami, the two combined forces to create a sound that they felt was more authentic then anything they'd done as solo artists. Learn more about their story in today's episode! Learn more about Guz in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/guz ▪️Follow Guz ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitte...
Gray Area Spotlight: Yousef
June 03, 2021 14:45 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this Spotlight episode, we're joined by legendary UK producer, DJ, label owner, event organizer, and activist Yousef. Youself talked to us about his humble raver beginnings and what it felt like to throw the most covered event in dance music history. Learn more about Yousef in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/yousef ▪️Follow Yousef ▪️ Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitte...
Gray Area Spotlight: Matt Caines
May 31, 2021 19:56 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Matt Caines the co-founder of Art With Me. Whether Matt Caines is laying down one of his deep, sexy, and sophisticated DJ sets or building an immersive world of lights, sound, and art he’s always a storyteller first. Through Art With Me, Matt offers transcendent experiences through his experiential festivals in Tulum, Mexico. Imagined as a Burning Man on the beach, he hopes to gently shift conversations around music, art, ecology, food, and education. ecol...
Gray Area Spotlight: Max Chapman
May 28, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Max Chapman! Max wants you to feel the emotion in his music. The UK based producer runs his own label, plays the biggest stages in the world, and can be found these days working day and night in his home studio cooking up fresh music. He will not be confined by genres and is excited to continue his musical journey everyday. Learn more about Max in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/max-chapman ▪️Follow Max Chapman▪️ Instagram Facebook ...
Gray Area Spotlight: The Sponges
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by The Sponges! Hailing from Palm Beach, Florida, Ryan and Nik of The Sponges have made a name for themselves in recent years with an incredibly unique sound, blending funk, tech house, and bass house in a seamless and fun way. The duo’s influences are wide ranging, and their discovery of electronic music was less than traditional. Learn more about their story in today's episode! Learn more about The Sponges in their Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/ar...
Gray Area Spotlight: Will Clarke
May 26, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWill Clarke helped redefine tech-house with his booty-bouncing beats. But he's found new purpose in music that moves dance floors with intention and purpose. Learn more about his story and career in music in today's episode! Learn more about Will in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/will-clarke ▪️Follow Will Clarke▪️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djwillclarke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dj...
Gray Area Spotlight: EDDIE
May 25, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Australian producer EDDIE. EDDIE's goal is to bring electro house and progressive back to the forefront of dance music and his high profile releases on Monstercat and Mau5trap are doing just that. Learn more about EDDIE in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/eddie ▪️Follow EDDIE▪️ Instagram Facebook Twitter Spotify Soundcloud YouTube ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayar...
Gray Area Spotlight: Josh Butler
May 21, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Josh Butler, an award winning house artist from the UK that exploded onto the scene in 2012 and never looked back. Known for his minimal style, this UK/New New Zealand based DJ has been hypnotizing crowds for years. Learn more about Josh in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/josh-butler ▪️Follow Josh Butler▪️ Instagram Facebook Twitter Spotify Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea T...
Gray Area Spotlight: Illyus & Barrientos
May 20, 2021 14:02 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Illyus & Barrientos, a house duo from Glasgow known for their releases on Toolroom, elrow and Glasgow Underground. Their diverse backgrounds in music have helped contribute to their infectious, energetic sound. Having performed in staple clubs in Ibiza and the UK market, Illyus & Barrientos are on their way to expanding their reach globally! Learn more about Illyus & Barrientos in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/illyus-and-barrientos ...
Gray Area Spotlight: Santé
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Santé, a German DJ known for things like smashing out beats on his MPC to playing sexy groove-laden house music at clubs like Amnesia, Watergate, and Fabric. Santé has been lucky to work in an industry he loves for most of his life. And as he looks towards the future of dance music, he’s hopeful and excited. Gray Area's Alex Rios caught up with Santé in his home in Portugal to catch up on his latest projects! Learn more about Santé in his Spotlight feature...
Gray Area Spotlight: TolinchiLove
May 18, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Peruvian DJ & producer TolinchiLove. TolinchiLove never intended to be an ambassador for the Peruvian house music scene. He didn’t even intend to be a DJ or producer, “I only wanted to dance. I just wanted to party and connect with people." His career as a DJ is that dream realized. The mission to bring the sounds of classic house to Peru and South America began to materialize when he first stepped up to the decks. And as he looks back on his journey from r...
Gray Area Spotlight: Tyler Young
May 17, 2021 13:41 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Los Angeles-based house music producer and DJ Tyler Young. Tyler Young may seem like a fresh face in house music but when you pull back the curtain you'll see over a decade of grinding. Add to that a musical upbringing that stretches back to the birth of West Coast hip-hop, and throw in some peak dance floor experiences, and you are one step closer to understanding how Tyler Young got here. He’s proven he can make great dance music with mass appeal. And he'...
Gray Area Spotlight: Korolova
May 14, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by Ukrainian DJ and producer Korolova who's career in electronic music has recently been reinvented as she's changed direction with her sound. Korolova spent most of her career playing EDM under the name DJ Da Queen, but it wasn't until her set at Daydream Festival in 2017 that she realized she was ready for a change. Her new direction follows her passion for uplifting melodies which you can hear in her melodic techno and trance tracks. Learn more about her jo...
Gray Area Spotlight: Martin Ikin
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by British DJ & producer Martin Ikin. Many fans of Martin Ikin discovered him in 2019 when he released the massively sought after “Hooked” with Fisher’s Catch and Release label. Although his career has recently taken off to new heights, Martin is a true veteran of the house and techno scene. Some artists find themselves in the spotlight after a year of strong releases, some take longer. Martin’s breakthrough is a story of decades of experience and hard work. T...
Gray Area Spotlight: Wheats
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this Spotlight, we're joined by David Wheatcroft, aka Wheats, an exciting rising house artist from the UK who's making his imprint on the club scene. Despite growing up in Portsmouth, a home education in house/techno and a close proximity to Southampton and Brighton gave David all the tools he needed to launch his career. David’s Al Shrill EP (released in 2017) marked the first real development in his style. The EP came out on Amplified Records, a local brand for which David was a local r...
Gray Area Spotlight: EDD
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to Spotlight by Gray Area, where our mission is to build a bigger and more united house music community around the World. In this episode, we're joined by EDD, a young, rising house artist and resident DJ at District in Malta. Learn more about EDD in his Spotlight feature - https://grayarea.co/artists/edd ▪️Follow EDD▪️ Spotify Instagram Facebook Soundcloud ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Website - https:/...