KILL THE BUZZ

Kill the Buzz, real name Adithya Nanuru, began making music at the age of 10, igniting a passion that would eventually see him playing to some of the biggest crowds in the world and alongside some of the biggest names in electronic music. The Breda-based producer has climbed the progressive house ladder right to the top and is now reaching the lofty heights after receiving well deserved praise from the community and valiant support from the titans of the upper reaches, a cast that includes artists such as Dannic and Sander van Doorn, as well as the legendary David Guetta and current world beater Hardwell.

With his 2012 breakthrough track ‘Party Hard’ signalling to the world that Kill The Buzz was the name to watch, Nanuru has since gone from strength to strength, supporting Hardwell, the biggest DJ on the planet, around the globe as part of his I Am Hardwell series of shows, signing to Revealed Recordings and releasing some of the most vital progressive house of the past few years. Kill The Buzz heard his music broadcast to millions when his collaborative track with Joey Suki ‘Life is Calling’, received worldwide radio airplay at the tail end of 2013, sending huge waves through the dance music community. With its exquisite combination of towering electro house beats and melodic sensibilities, the track propelled Kill the Buzz into the upper echelons of the genre where he remains today.

On Revealed Recordings Nanaru has released numerous collaborations with both up and coming artists like David Spekter and established names such as Manse, with whom he recently ventured out alongside on the Revealed Presents Asian tour, playing to frenzied audiences in cities including Octagon in South Korea, Levels in Hong Kong and Myst in Shanghai across 8 dates in total. Kill The Buzz’s music is an elaborate combination of expertly crafted electro house and compelling progressive beats, infinitely danceable but retaining a sense of intricate melody and harmony, something perfectly highlighted in ‘Dreamin’, his joint release with fellow Revealed artist Ralvero in 2015, as well as his scorching remix of Jason Derulo’s ‘Want To Want Me’ that took the pop sensation’s original working to new, lofty heights. Equally suited for radio play, humongous festivals and intimate rooms, KTB’s distinctive branch of the genre incorporates both influences from his peers and supporters, as well as unique experimentation with texture and sound. The latter part of the year also saw him gear up for a collaborative release with label mates Futuristic Polar Bears entitled ‘Shake it off’, a track that received support from names including Ummet Ozcan, R3hab and many more, with his rapid trajectory to the top becoming further solidified by his standing in the dance music community. However, Kill the Buzz’s ambitions see him looking far beyond the boundaries of dance music, with his increasingly vocal and more melodic tracks demonstrating a desire to create sounds that appeal to the vast and diverse audience of global music fans, alongside the more traditional club tracks he has already showcased proficiency in.


THOMAS NEWSON

In spite of his tender age, Heeswijk-Dinther’s own Thomas Newson has made an unshakable mark on the global dance circuit. A young and unstoppable warhorse serving blow-after-blow of quality music to the digital market and its expanding live arena, huge collaborations and impressive label ventures have made Newson an unprecedented success story by anyone’s standards. Having experienced a huge spike in industry stamina throughout 2014, the road ahead is one of unlimited potential for Holland’s next prospective heir to the big room throne. 

With no shortage of European contenders to battle against, Newson’s ascent can be attributed to a genuine focus on quality from the outset. Bent on matching tough sounds with melodic composure, that balance between the club floor and the expanding radio market is the route through which the young talent has built an impressive repertoire with artists from across the industry spectrum. In his own words, it’s the combination of great ideas alongside talented people that make the kind of unforgettable moments in music that Thomas Newson wants to be a part of. 

For all his early musical aspirations, it took just two years for Newson to assert himself as a dominant player of the European circuit. After road testing the track during his infamous Tomorrowland set, Hardwell wasted little time in signing ‘Pallaroid’ - Newson’s debut strike for Revealed Recordings. Following DOORN debut ‘Flute,’ the track represented a second entry into the Beatport top ten and a universal spike in attention towards the young Dutch contender and his practiced big room advocacy. Subsequent releases for Spinnin’ Records, Musical Freedom and Armada Music have seen the young talent consistently hold the upper echelon of the industry, signaling an unprecedented yet well-deserved spike for Newson and his accomplished studio getup. 

With singles for Protocol Recordings, Revealed Recordings and a subsequent remix for Hardwell still to show their face, Newson’s studio efforts for the remainder of 2014 are matched with a significant run of live landmarks, including two spots at Tomorrowworld and subsequent high profile action at Amsterdam Dance Event. If Thomas Newson represents the precedent set for the next generation of big room stars then its future looks brighter than ever. (FB)   19 year old Dutch wunderkind Thomas Newson appears to be living the dream. Not only has he received incredible support from the likes of Hardwell, Avicii, Tiesto, W&W, Afrojack and many others, but also has the young artist released two amazing records at the end of 2013 which simultaneously reached Beatport’s hallowed top 10, a feat never before achieved by someone this young. ‘Flute’, his collaboration with New World Sound, gained massive radio airplay worldwide and was praised for its innovative integration of the flute into dance music.