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Blasterjaxx Last time in Singapore: 8 months ago

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Blasterjaxx biography

Blasterjaxx (formed in 2012) is a Dutch electronic and house music duo, comprised of Thom Jongkind and Idir Makhlaf hailing from Den Haag, Netherlands.

Prior to forming Blasterjaxx, DJ and producer Thom Jongkind performed and recorded under the moniker Scalix. Following an urge Scalix wanted to form a DJ duo and subsequently set up Blasterjaxx with another producer, however the project soon folded and Jongkind continued the Blasterjaxx name. Idir Makhlaf, who had been performing under the name Macosta had collaborated with Jongkind on a number of occasions previously due to the pair’s shared love for music, and officially joined Blasterjaxx in 2012.

The same year the duo released their debut EP “Reborn” introducing to a wide audience their progressive, big-room, electro-house sound. With the help of producer D-Rashid the EP featured two singles “Reborn” and “Where We Go”, which earned the attention of Laidback Luke, who signed the tracks to his label Mixmash Records.

2013 brought a whole-host of single releases for the EDM duo including “Faith” which became a huge charting single in the Netherlands and Sweden, “Puzzle” featuring Quintino, “Fifteen” the popular Hardwell edit, “That Big” and “Snake”. On top of this Blasterjaxx produced their “Loud & Proud” track with Billy the Kit, and was later approached by Tiësto to sign the track to his label Musical Freedom. Subsequently Tiësto asked the duo to produce a remix of his tracks “Adagio for Strings” and “Love Comes Again”. Due to these releases and support from the like of Laidback Luke and Tiësto, Blasterjaxx has earned the additional support from esteemed DJs including David Guetta, Afrojack and Nicky Romero.

Live reviews

The Netherlands is known for exporting internationally renowned artists to the world of electro and house. The latest pair to be making a huge mark across the globe is DJ and production duo Blasterjaxx consisting of Thom Jongkind and Idir Makhlaf. The model-esque music makers have affected the genres of big room and electro house in a major way since the release of their first EP in 2012.

They have now remixed for the likes of Steve Aoki and Tiësto so their reputation within the world of electro and dance is growing. They are ascending festival lineups at a lightning pace and no matter how many revellers they are charged to entertain, they always deliver a knock out show. With huge banger original singles such as 'Faith' and 'Mystica' in the early discography they score huge points with the energetic crowd who jump along with arms raised high. They return the gesture to get them frenzied before dropping dance floor fillers including 'United' by Tiësto and 'More' by Laidback Luke. These boys are going places so catch them before they hit the majors.

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