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Seth Vogt Evolves With Music and Artists

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Producing dance music professionally since 1996, Seth Vogt has watched many dance music generational trends and music-making technologies evolve at a steady pace. Originally a classically trained musician from Erie Pennsylvania, he discovered electronic dance music after moving to Orlando Florida to study recording engineering in the late 90s.

After being mentored by the late great Bill Hamel — the two-time Grammy nominee and founder of Fatum, Seth has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in dance music such as Rihanna, The Script, 69 Boyz, Korn, Bill Hamel, Trina, Under This, Quivver, Noel Sanger, Randy Seidman, Ido, Da Fresh, 2 Tall Keith, Oliver Harper, Avlish, and many more. Overall, his smooth laid back style of progressive house and breakbeat with keen attention to melodic detail has helped him to stand out in the ever-evolving world of electronic dance music.

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Dirtybird CampINN Announces Phase 1 Lineup

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The Dirtybird squad is going all INN next year as they migrate to the East Coast for Dirtybird CampINN. The event’s Phase One lineup features Dirtybird label boss Claude Von Stroke, Maya Jane Coles, Walker & Royce, and nine other artists. With 40+ more artists to be announced, the party will take over three stages at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Florida from February 25 to 27. Grab your bags and pack your swimsuit, the vibes will roll straight from your room balcony to the dance floor in one swoop.

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This year’s edition features Dirtybird artists and friends of the label. In Phase One, Claude VonStroke will be joined by disco lords Chromeo, drum n bass legend Dillinja, and iconic hip-hop producer DJ Premier. Additional highlights include a b2b set from Chicago residents DJ Heather and Colette, UK favorite Eats Everything, and cutting-edge bass act Eprom. Not to mention experimental North London outfit Ivy Lab and queen of the electronic underground Maya Jane Coles. The multi-style lineup will be rounded out by pioneering UK producer Skream, groove-heavy duo Walker & Royce, and many more artists to be announced soon in Phase Two.

Images courtesy of Visually Y.S.A.

Guests can look forward to soaking in the sun and enjoying the pool party vibes at the Birdbath Stage. Next you can fly high at Lava Lab or switch it up at the Flip Side indoor stage. Cool down from the dance floor and enjoy some theatrical entertainment at the vaudeville themed Claude’s Cove. If that isn’t enough, then follow the fan-favorite mobile renegade DJ booth around the resort for some all-night mischief.

Sound like fun? You can buy your tickets here.

Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub Victims Honored a Year After Shooting

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Today, a year to the day since the tragic Pulse Nightclub shooting that left 49 people dead and wounded 58 others, the city of Orlando honors the victims and families of those that were affected by the hate crime that shocked the entire nation.

In the early hours of June 12th, the same time when the shooting occurred in last year, supporters held a vigil outside of the Florida nightclub, with 49 people dressed as angels paying tribute to the victims as the names of those that were lost that night were read out loud.

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Atnarko Launches Infiltr8:Celebr8 Label With “Every Step” EP

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Infiltr8:Celebr8 is a new label project focused towards House music set up by Atnarko and Just Jason, with an ethos to Infiltr8 the system and Celebr8 the music – deep in the American underground.

The debut release on the imprint comes from Atnarko himself, who as a producer boasts a back catalogue including solo releases on labels like Robsoul, Noir Music and Lazy Days Music. Having collaborated with artists like Noir, his repertoire also includes accolades like having Pete Tong select his music as an Essential Tune of the year. You may also know him as one-half of a duo called Formidable Force, with whom he has released on Ralph Lawson’s 20/20 Vision.

On top of being a newfounded label, Infiltr8:Celebr8 is a club night in Orlando, Florida, that hosts guests such as Doc Martin, Phonique, DJ Three, Thugfucker, Christain Martin and David Keno. The care to detail and music quality of his parties can be seen in this EP, with everything from the hand drawn artwork, to the deep and classy tracks on the release. The release also features a remix from fellow label boss Just Jason, who also drew the artwork and is a part of the Late Night Society collective.

With the EP release scheduled for May 5th, we took the time to talk with Atnarko to discuss the idea behind the label launch as well as the underground dance music scene in Orlando.

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