Artist Spotlights

TazMayne is Turning Houston’s Sound Into a National Bass Movement

From the chaos of ’80s hair metal to the slowed, hypnotic pulse of Houston’s chopped-and-screwed hip-hop, TazMayne’s sonic DNA is a collision of worlds that thrives inside his heavy dubstep sets. The Houston-based bass artist has carved out a distinct lane by fusing aggressive metal riffs with trap energy and rattling low-end, all while staying grounded in the PLUR ethos of the underground. As he prepares to take the stage at the Breakaway Dallas Silent Disco amid a run of na

Apr 24 min read

SoImThatOneGuy Talks Sound System Culture and Building a Krunchy Community

The Texas electronic scene continues to find its heartbeat in artists who value substance over spectacle. One of them is Jacob Cody, the DJ and co-founder of the Krunchy Collective , also known as SoImThatOneGuy . This year at Breakaway Dallas , he’ll bring that community-first ethos to the festival’s Silent Disco, transforming the intimate space into a showcase for underground collaboration and sound system culture. His appearance marks a milestone in a journey defined by st

Mar 194 min read

SAAD And His 20-Year Comeback Come Full Circle At Breakaway Dallas Silent Disco

From the roar of the Bronco Bowl in the late ‘90s to the glow of a silent disco headset in 2026, SAAD ’s journey through the Texas electronic scene has come full circle. After stepping away from the decks to pursue college and a professional career, SAAD is now experiencing a powerful resurgence. More than two decades after first discovering the scene’s energy, SAAD’s return reflects a renewed passion for Progressive and Melodic House and a commitment to the PLUR values that

Mar 133 min read

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Interviews

Planewalker Is Reintroducing Humanity Into Psytrance Through the Celtic Harp

At the 2026 Winter Music Conference in Miami, one of the weekend’s most unexpected artists we had the pleasure of meeting wasn’t behind a wall of CDJs or modular gear. Seated between ancient tradition and modern electronic culture, Brennan Murphey, aka Planewalker, pulls melodies from the instrument that feels older than the dancefloor itself. Blending psychedelic bass, psytrance, live Celtic harp, and immersive stage design, Murphey is carving out a rare lane where electroni

3 days ago6 min read

APAULL Is Proof It’s Never Too Late to Build Your Sound

What happens when an artist disappears for three decades, then returns with something urgent to say? That question defines apaull, the Dutch-Canadian producer crafting techno, house, and ambient-rooted music shaped by memory, frustration, and modern life. After connecting at the 2026 Winter Music Conference in Miami, we spoke with apaull about re-entering the music industry after 30 years, navigating a transformed industry, and why authenticity matters more than ever in today

May 24 min read

How RayBurger Is Reimagining the Latin Rave

From the heart of Dallas, RayBurger is carving a unique lane by fusing the highly animated pulse of EDM with the rich rhythms of Latin America. Born and raised with a Tex-Mex spirit, he ignited the scene during the 2020 lockdown with breakout tracks like “ Kumbia Bang ” and “ La Hamburguesa. ” By blending cumbia and merengue with electronic intensity, RayBurger quickly caught the attention of global heavyweights and built a devoted following that celebrates both his boundary

Jan 74 min read

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