Tungevaag

From:Norway

DJ style:“Electronic dance music.”

Best known for: “‘Samsara’, ‘Peru’, ‘PLAY’ with Alan Walker, ‘Close Your Eyes’ with KSHMR.”

The Grammy-nominated Norwegian artist has spent a significant chunk of the last 12 months in producer mode, making music from studios based in Berlin, Bucharest, Stockholm and Nashville. “There are some incredibly talented songwriters out there, and it’s interesting to be fully part of creating my own tracks together with them and learn about other genres,” he tells DJ Mag.

More recently, Tungevaag remixed The White Stripes’ seminal track ‘Seven Nation Army’ in collaboration with Kraiz and remixed the emotionally charged ‘Lose You Tonight’ by Brennan Heart and Trevor Guthrie, both via the mighty SPINNIN’ RECORDS. With several accolades and nominations to his name, Tungevaag has (so far) reached Gold and Platinum status in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, India, Taiwan, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico and many more. Tungevaag has toured Bali, Tokyo, and Kathmandu, in addition to shows in China and Vietnam, bringing his sound beyond the superclubs and festivals of Europe and the USA. Not bad for one of Norway’s most notable musical exports, clocking up billions of streams worldwide and a loyal fanbase along the way too.

Fave tune of 2024?

“Adam Port, Stryv, Keinemusik ‘Move’.”

Rising star DJ/producer of 2024?

“John Summit.”

Could DJs do more to ensure that producers are fairly paid for their art?

“Yes

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Faustix

From:Denmark

DJ style: “Big techno.”

Best known for: “Collaboration with Diplo, Faustix, Imanos and Kai called ‘Revolution’.”

Everything about 2024 was big and bold for Faustix. The Danish dance music lifer found a new sound over the course of the past year, where ropey and dramatic arpeggios dart in and out of brash techno kicks and every drop feels like barreling down a dopamine rollercoaster. Each release seemed to push the envelope further and further — from the soaring emotions of ‘Lead Me To Love You’ with vocalist Mougleta to ‘All My Friends Are Hot’, whose cheeky vocal flip (“All my friends are hot and only listen to techno”) was the perfect summer festival anthem. Add to that a teased remix of Belgian Stromae ‘Alors on danse’ and it’s clear that 2024 was, without a doubt, the year Faustix found a whole new groove.

While he’s certainly been busy in the studio, Faustix has also played everywhere — from 13,000 person raves in the middle of Copenhagen to gigs on the Faroe Islands. Faustix, in other words, hasn’t taken his foot off the gas for even a second. And, with each gig and release, he is testament to how much people still love pumping, hard-edged techno.

Fave tune of 2024?

“Dash Berlin ‘Till The Sky Falls Down’, it’s an all-time classic and still gets me