Dallas Finds Its Groove At The All Hours Records Festival
- Sophia Chartrand
- Oct 17
- 4 min read
The All Hours Records Festival exploded across Vice Park on October 3, transforming the nightclub into a vibrant, multi-level micromusic festival that defied Dallas’s traditional musical reputation. More than just a night of dancing, it served as a powerful showcase of Texas’s thriving EDM ecosystem, giving local and regional artists a massive platform. Headliners Goshfather and Airborne anchored the event - together embodying the festival’s mission to amplify community, creativity, and connection. The AHR Festival emerged as a rising force ready to reshape the city’s nocturnal rhythm, making it a night to remember.
Energy pulsed through Vice Park like an electric current, flowing between the venue’s three distinct stages and painting each level with sound and light. In the main room, artists like Quadz and Airborne unleashed heavy, bass-driven sets beneath immersive lighting and crisp production.
Ascending to the rooftop, guests found a dramatic shift in tone. With the Dallas skyline shining in the background, the air turned breezy and euphoric as Goshfather, RCK STDY & Tomi Tonics, and Crown Zebra (Vozz, Nicky Bender, and DJ Boston Jones) laid down house grooves that invited everyone to move.
For those craving an even more intimate connection, a separate space hosted the silent disco, where regional artists like Don Shawn, Team Umami (John Wayne & Baelien), DJ Ari, and more crafted personal soundscapes. Across every level, one thing was clear: the community’s hunger for the beat united everyone in Vice Park.
That sentiment was felt amongst the artists. DJ JUSFLØ reflected, “Being around local people, sharing the music I love, and seeing everyone dance - it’s really something special.” He noted how the growing enthusiasm for electronic music in Dallas proves that the city has become fertile ground for EDM culture to thrive.
At the core of the festival’s magnetic pull were longtime collaborators Goshfather and Airborne, whose creative partnership spans more than 15 years. Airborne, the event’s primary organizer, first met Goshfather at age 16, when the latter was touring the country, “just having fun with it all,” as Airborne recalled. What began as a meeting of musical minds evolved into a creative friendship that continues to push boundaries - from festival stages to experimental techno tracks “way outside” their typical sound.
Airborne’s vision for the festival reflects this same openness. The AHR Festival, he explained, isn’t about one specific style - it’s about “getting disco house, dubstep, techno, and other sounds out there” and ensuring that every artist “has a platform”.
For Goshfather, the philosophy runs deep. His love for electronic music began in high school, when his fascination with Daft Punk set him apart from peers who preferred mainstream hits. “It felt like rebellion,” he recalled. That spirit carried into his early days with Goshfather & Jinco. The bass-heavy duo that gained national traction before he ultimately pivoted toward the soulful pulse of house. “House just spoke to me more deeply,” he said. With disco house’s recent resurgence, he’s focused on building communities and supporting emerging artists, calling events like AHR “vital opportunities for new creators to grow.”
Airborne echoed that belief. For him, producing these events is about more than booking lineups - it’s about fostering connection and gratitude. “Every moment counts,” he said. “You have to put in the time, grind, and effort.” His dedication to cultivating positivity and unity gives Dallas’s EDM scene a heartbeat that’s increasingly hard to ignore.
The All Hours Records Festival’s true heartbeat came from the platform it gave to Texas-based DJs and producers. Airborne’s lineup intentionally wove together local artists with national names to create an audible tapestry that celebrated collaboration and regional diversity. “We brought in different artists and sounds from all over the country,” he explained, emphasizing how this fusion creates something uniquely Dallas - a contagious mix of optimism, creativity, and connection.
For Goshfather, returning to Dallas after nearly a decade revealed a city transformed. His last performance, at a local bar years ago, had been an uphill climb. “Back then, I thought they were going to hate me,” he laughed. “People just wanted to hear Tiësto.” But this time, he felt the shift immediately. AHR’s crowd was open-minded, curious, and energized—a community seeking experiences, not just songs. As he watched attendees move between stages, he knew something had changed. “That’s the beginning of something great,” he said.
The pulse of the All Hours Records festival echoed a broader truth: Texas’s EDM scene is rising fast - and grassroots events are its driving force. Through smaller, high-impact gatherings like AHR, promoters, artists, and fans are building a sustainable culture rooted in collaboration and shared energy.
Airborne, at the center of this momentum, approaches his work with a clear mission: to spread love, pride, and PLUR energy through every event. He champions artists who pour everything into their craft, like Goshfather, whom he describes as “one of the hardest workers I know.” These collaborations don’t just elevate the artists—they strengthen the ecosystem itself.
The potential for Texas to stand alongside EDM powerhouses like Miami or Los Angeles is no longer a distant idea. Goshfather praised Airborne’s efforts for uniting far-flung corners of the state: “He’s bringing artists from all over Texas together,” he said. “I’ve met DJs from places I didn’t even know had scenes, and he’s giving them opportunities.” That, perhaps, is the AHR Festival’s most significant achievement - transforming Dallas into a crossroads where local ambition meets national potential.
The All Hours Records Festival was a glimpse into the future of Texas EDM. It proved that Dallas can hold the rhythm and set the tone for what’s next. If this night was any indication, the Lone Star State’s dancefloors are heating up - and we’ll be grooving right along!
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