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GAWP Reflects on His Journey Through Music, Memories and What’s Next

Full UK-production ready to smash on Heldeep.

Out July 24 via Heldeep Records

The Dutch duo reflects on their growth, creative process, and what's next.

Last month, Norwegian producer Tollef and Shanghai-based artist Terry Zhong released their single "Change For You" on OH2 Records. What began with a remote introduction through the label's A&R manager quickly evolved into a strong creative partnership between the two artists.

Dutch producers bring characteristic sound back to HI-LO’s imprint.
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Spanish duo Prophecy discuss life on and off tour following the release of their debut release "Wasted" on HILOMATIK.

Earlier this month HILOMATIK released their second EP “A-Sides EP 2”. This marks the start of an exciting new phase for the label. The EP consists of 6 carefully selected tracks where each artist contributes their own interpretation of modern techno, covering the full spectrum, with songs ranging from minimal- to hard techno

Earlier this month HILOMATIK released their second EP “A-Sides EP 2”. This marks the start of an exciting new phase for the label. The EP consists of 6 carefully selected tracks where each artist contributes their own interpretation of modern techno, covering the full spectrum, with songs ranging from minimal- to hard techno

Available June 19 on HILOMATIK.

Out June 12 via Heldeep Records.


“We wanted to capture that feeling of total surrender”.

Norwegian-Chinese disco house collab set to shake up OH2 Records.

UK producer with an ‘out of the box’ release.

Driven by a steady, rolling groove and a robotic vocal hook

Long-time friends inspire the dancefloor to ‘Shimmy Shake’

A 6-track Journey Covering The Full Spectrum Of Techno.

Midnight in Amsterdam and Sebastian Wibe come together on “Under The Moon,” a new Heldeep release built for the hours after midnight. Blending UKG bounce with a touch of trance lift, the track feels made for crowded rooms and late-night momentum. It also comes with early support from names like John Summit, NOTION, Oliver Heldens, and R3HAB. “Under The Moon” lands as a clean, club-ready collaboration with real after-hours pull.

‘Under The Moon’ finds its place deep into the night.

“The crowd just went crazy, people were dancing, smoke machines went off, it really connected”

The mix blends HILOMATIK and A State Of Trance releases, including music from Space 92, Splinta, Heatbeat, HI-LO and many more.

Sebastian Wibe has quietly become one of the most intriguing voices in the crossover between trance and UK Garage, carving out a sound that feels entirely his own. With a string of releases on Oliver Heldens’ renowned Heldeep Records, an official remix for the man himself, and a new single “breathe (i need to)” that captures both the euphoria of the dancefloor and the vulnerability of needing to slow down, Sebastian is an artist who is fully stepping into his own and doing it on his own terms.

“The biggest goal is to play at a big festival like EDC Las Vegas or Tomorrowland”

Danish producer keeps exploring space between garage house and progressive trance.

British producers discuss creative flow behind '303 State'

“The goal was to let people lose themselves in the track, so strongly you can dance all night long”.

“303 State” has been a staple in our sets since 2025 and quickly became one of our most requested IDs”.

HÜGGER talks about his journey, studio sessions, and the inspiration behind his latest single, ‘Sunshine’

Norwegian producers build further on disco-house-meets-hiphop-sound.

Available February 27 on Heldeep Records.

Inspired by an Underworld classic that dropped over three decades ago, Heldens’ latest is a masterclass in genre blending.

“For me, ‘Sunshine’ feels like a small vacation, I hope others will feel that way too."

Blending nostalgic 2000s trance synths, hard-hitting garage drums and powerful vocals

‘Desire’ drops on Oliver Heldens’ imprint

Fresh off millions of streams and support from some of the biggest names in dance music, Sam WOLFE is stepping into a massive new chapter. His debut on Oliver Heldens’ Heldeep Records with ‘Swipe Right’ signals a bold evolution — a fierce fusion of peak-time techno and driving tech house that’s already been turning heads in his live sets. Add to that his explosive new release ‘The Party’ on HILOMATIK, and Sam is proving why he’s fast becoming one of techno’s most electrifying trailblazers.

Oliver Heldens revisits one of dance music’s most enduring classics

The Label Celebrates With Sold Out ADE Show & Special Event.

“Open Your Heart” builds on Heldens’ recent vocal-led work, channeling synth-driven nostalgia into one of his most personal tracks yet.

Oliver Heldens & Poppy Baskcomb unite on emotionally-charged anthem “Heart Cry”. Melodic techno meets trance on a soaring new single from Heldeep Records,

Love songs typically help you remember special moments, but Oliver Heldens and Aevion have crafted one designed to erase them entirely.

Love songs typically help you remember special moments, but Oliver Heldens and Aevion have crafted one designed to erase them entirely.

Think you’ve got what it takes to flip a track before it even drops? ‘Heart Cry’, the new collaboration between Oliver Heldens and UK singer Poppy Baskcomb, lands July 18 on Heldeep Records. But here’s the twist: this unique remix contest kicks off June 23, before the original release. This is your chance to get ahead of the game and earn a spot on the official remix pack!

Dutch DJ and producer HI-LO will release his first solo track of 2025, 'United in Trance,' on June 6 via his label HILOMATIK. The release follows a strong start to the year with collaborations including 'INFERNO' with KAS:ST, 'Born to Love' with Sarah de Warren and 'Work That Body' with T78.

Premiered at the HILOMATIK showcase in during Miami Music Week 2025, “Born to Love” blends HI-LO’s signature techno with Sarah de Warren’s soaring vocals.

Techno titan Hi-LO has joined forces with British singer-songwriter Sarah de Warren for the high impact new single 'Born to Love' which is out on April 4.

Merging childhood memories with club energy, ‘Perfect Dark’ leads the Nostalgia EP toward its final release

Funkin Matt ‘s new track, “Perfect Dark,” seamlessly blends nostalgia for childhood and contemporary club culture. The song is a cut from his Nostalgia EP. The EP, born out of his trip to Canada’s Shambhala Festival, captures the mystical, surreal essence of a rave in the forest.

A heady blend of Afro-house and nostalgia, Funkin Matt’s new single expands the scope of his “Nostalgia” EP.

Oliver Heldens returns with his first release of the year in the form of 'Let You Go' which comes on his own label Heldeep. The club-ready sound blends Eurodance nostalgia with a high-energy, old-school trance vibe.

The new single is an explosive blend of cinematic production and pulse-pounding rhythm.

In a candid interview with Beatportal, Heerhorst delves into the creative process behind "Animo," his evolving sound, and the journey to perfect his signature blend of peak-time techno and melodic elements.

How Two Unique Styles Merged to Create an Electrifying Collaboration with Cinematic and Acid Grooves.

He delivers an intense blend of hard-hitting beats and melodic depth in the latest techno anthem, "DGAF," captivating the global techno scene.