Blog (Archive) — EPIC Productions

Emerge, a California-based DJ and producer has been making waves in the dance music scene since 2009. With a specialized combination of progressive and trance, John Espinoza has carefully created and mastered, his stage name, Emerge. With a huge release in 2010, and only growing since, Emerge has proven time and time again a force to be reckon with.

Using top production, mixed with passion and creativity, Emerge has gained a mass following of fans all over the world. With support from Dash Berlin, W&W, Estiva, and many more, as well as reaching the Beatport Trance Top 100 multiple times, we know that Emerge has what it takes to succeed in such a tenacious industry. The DJ has also landed residencies, and lineup spots including EDC, Beyond Wonderland, and many more.

Knowing the industry like the back of his hand Emerge takes his mixing to a new level, with Emerge Life Radio, which listeners can hear every fourth Saturday on afterhours.fm. In addition, he is the A&R manager of the forward-thinking SF based, Adrenalin Room. EPIC had the opportunity to discuss the history of Emerge, and future plans, including tracks to be released on Future Sounds of Egypt, take a read below!

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Taking LA into a Different Dimension : An Interview with Vincent Rotella & Marin Padilla

In todays saturated and intense music industry scene there are very few individuals who can break away from the norm to create, live, and breath something different. Living by no rules, and making a name for themselves is Marin Padilla & Vincent Rotella, founders of Dimension Events. Good friends, and business partners, the pair knows what it takes to be successful, and to stand out in such a demanding industry.

Breaking away from the norm, to bring you something out of this world, and seemingly an entirely different dimension, the duo and their fierce team have created BassLA. Taking place on September 17, the event brings you the best up-and-coming artists in the Los Angeles area, and across the country. Boasting production that is incomparable to others, with a special LA venue, this event is one not to miss. The event which will span over 6 hours in the heart of Los Angeles is promised to unite fans 18+ for the love of bass music.

EPIC had the opportunity to sit down with founders, Marin Padilla & Vincent Rotella to discuss their experiences, the event, and what it takes to thrive in the industry, check it out below.

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Exclusive Interview: Aaron Jackson + Kayoh

Aaron Jackson and Kayoh, who are under the same management both threw down respectable sets at Bass Camp Festival on Aug, 6-7.

Aaron Jackson, who has established his own unique sound composed of house, uk garage, and wompy club beats has been grinding in the industry since he 2009. With a breakout 2015, Aaron Jackson's music has been signed to record labels including Ked Kandi Records, Monstercat and more. His sets are captivating and talented, which leads to no surprise that he was nominated by EDM Universal as one of the 'Top 12 Rising North American Artists'. All of his tracks are carefully mastered and have gained nominal support from artists including Chuckie, Hannah Wants, Kissy Sell Out, and more.

In comparison, Kayoh is a music producer and DJ from Baltimore Maryland who has been dominating the scene on and off stage. Kayoh is no stranger to the music scene, and has received praise from many music blogs and artists including Krewella, Morgan Page and more. Most recently, Kayohs' 'Wobble' Remix(below) landed an official place on A-trak's Fool's Gold Records. Kayoh swept fans off their feet and had the entire floor moving during his Bass Camp Festival performance on the Dancetronauts stage and we can't wait to see what the young artist has under his sleeve. At such a prime age in the industry, Kayohhas already created a name for himself and has no plan of slowing down anytime soon.