Nicky Romero

Protocol Recordings Announces Remix Package “Symphonica”

Protocol Recordings, Nicky Romero’s innovative label, releases the mammoth “Symphonica” remix package featuring Cash Cash, Bare, and Suedes on the 20th of May. As “Symphonica” has gained recognition as a Beatport #1, it has won over the masses with its emotive orchestrated elements and pulverizing electro basslines that expand on Nicky Romero’s signature sound. Following up on the track’s worldwide success, Protocol Recordings has selected the swiftly emerging producers, Cash Cash, Bare, and Suedes, to showcase their own distinctive styles for a powerful, eclectic offering that is nothing short of remarkable. Protocol Recordings continues with its consistent quality output, and will certainly maintain its rise to prominence with more releases to come. Preview the “Symphonica” remix package here: http://bit.ly/YPc5Ze

Kicking off the “Symphonica” remix package, Cash Cash delivers a jaw-dropping electro-house rendition that features a chopped and screwed dynamic with added drums, a vocal-like synth, and a stunning mid-tempo bridge. Next up, Bare provides a heavy dose of bass with his hybridized trap masterpiece complete with MPC-type sampling. Rounding out the package, Suedes drops the BPM for a reggae-influenced dubstep monster that brings a girthy take on the original without diminishing its melodic nature. The remixes for “Symphonica” are sure to bring new life to one of Nicky Romero’s most forward-thinking track

Protocol Recordings Announces John Dahlback’s New Single, “Nuke”

Protocol Recordings, Nicky Romero’s burgeoning dance music label, announces John Dahlback‘s colossal new single “Nuke” out on May 6th. Currently on his North American tour stopping at top-tier venues such as Liv Miami, Pacha New York, and XS Las Vegas, Dahlback remains as a powerful force to be reckoned with as he has been consistently churning out stunning live performances and jaw-dropping tracks. Additionally, he has been managing his promising label, Mutants Records, that has been gaining recognition as a tastemaker platform. Dahlback’s latest offering, “Nuke,” embodies his innovative, high-octane sound that is sure to pulverize dance floors far and wide. Preview “Nuke” here: http://bit.ly/YRmFvN.

Building a name around his unmistakeable productions, John Dahlback has a reputation for harnessing explosive energy that is manifested in his works of art. In “Nuke,” he transitions from a stripped-down introduction of drums and looped arpeggios into an exhilarating electro-house sequence with growling, bass-driven synth stabs. The track then breaks open to a bridge of evolving melodies and an intensely stimulating crescendo. “Nuke” is fully realized with the second drop that proves to be just as hazardous as the first. Dahlback never ceases to amaze even the most knowledgable dance music enthusiasts with his raw power.

About Protocol Recordings:
Since its inception, Protocol Recordings has become known around the industry as a premier destination for innovative dance music. Now with the recent introduction of Protocol Radio, one of the most listened to artist radio shows around, and Protocol showcases, Protocol Recordings is on a fast-track to becoming one of the most well-known and well-respected companies in dance music.

‘SYMPHONICA’ NO. 1 IN THE BEATPORT TOP 100!

We are proud to announce that Nicky Romero’s single ‘Symphonica has hit the No. 1 spot on the Beatport Chart. This is Nicky’s 5th  No. 1 hit on beatport!

Grab it here: http://btprt.dj/ZP9Hk9

PROTOCOL RECORDINGS LABEL NIGHT IN MIAMI DURING WMC!

Protocol Recordings is proud to present its first label night at the world-renowned Winter Music Conference in Miami on Thursday, March 21st, powered by Beats By Dre. With a star-studded lineup featuring Manufactured Superstars, Bassjackers, Dyro, Tony Romera, Nicky Romero himself, and special guests, it is set to be a remarkable event that will demonstrate Protocol’s distinctive style and influential tastemaker appeal. Be prepared to experience the label’s musical innovation at its finest. Purchase tickets for the Protocol Recordings Label Night and be one of the first 100 to arrive for an exclusive special gift:

With an Ultra Music Festival main stage performance and his highly-anticipated track, “Symphonica,” on the way, Nicky Romero continues to distinguish himself as one of the world’s most sought-after dance music artists. While gaining prestigious accolades such as his recent UK #1, “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, he moves forward with the development of his Protocol Recordings label that is quickly rising to prominence. Following Vince Moogin’s massive “Love Me Right” release, Protocol Recordings is opening the flood gates by bringing its stunning showcases to a worldwide audience with its
first stop outside of Europe.

The Protocol Recordings label night includes Denver’s Manufactured Superstars who have built up a reputation for their open-format sets that take dance floors into a non-stop tornado of energy. The Protocol prodigy, Tony Romera, exhibits a dynamic Electro-House style that is exemplified by his “Iron” remix and his incredible track, “Pandor,” that has appropriately seen support from the likes of Pete Tong, David Guetta, Hardwell, Tommy Trash, and several more. Bassjackers, the “Mush Mush” masterminds, maintain a bass-heavy, “jacked” sound that has garnered the attention of the Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, and Fedde Le Grand, as well as many others. The Dutch young-gun, Dyro, is on a path to international notoriety as he merges progressive house with bone-crunching electro drops. The performances are already set to generate an electrifying experience, but with the world-class special guests in mind, it will be nothing short of unforgettable. This Protocol Recordings event is one you certainly don’t want to miss.

‘I COULD BE THE ONE’ NO. 1 ON THE OFFICIAL UK SINGLES CHART!

We are proud to announce that Avicii & Nicky Romero single ‘I Could Be The One’ has hit the No. 1 spot on the Official U.K. singles Chart and become the biggest selling Dance track of 2013. This is the first U.K. No. 1 single for both these world renowned DJs.

“It feels amazing and a little out of the blue. I didn’t see this coming and I’m really stunned by the reactions.” Avicii

“I am super excited about this, it’s my first official chart number one and it’s unreal. I have to pinch myself to check whether this is reality” Nicky Romero

Positiva are also celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2013, and what better way to kick off the party than by getting a number 1 with their first release of the year!

Originally (and fittingly) titled ‘Nicktim’, this startling collaboration between two of dance music’s finest has had fans salivating since the instrumental was first previewed on Pete Tong’s ‘Essential Selection’ show back in February 2012 following months of speculation. Pairing Avicii’s infectious melodic talents with Nicky Romero’s big, high-energy sound, the result is a bold progressive house anthem from two of dance music’s fastest rising stars. Having been picked up on a groundswell of support, it was given the all-important vocal treatment from Swedish singer Noonie Bao. Over Christmas it went to No.1 on the Beatport chart. Its outrageously funny video followed soon after clocking up over 16 million views before hitting the top spot in the UK chart.

About Nicky Romero – Thus far, Nicky Romero’s last 12 months has been a year emblematic of a world’s top-tier DJ. He was the highest New Entry in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ poll (No.17). Aside from “Metropolis” – the anthemic collaboration with David Guetta under the newly established record label Jack Back – Nicky has released countless other dance floor juggernauts such as “Toulouse”, “Generation 303” and of course “Nicktim”. He set up his own imprint, Protocol Recordings which has already had three Beatport No. 1s. Unlike like many other producers, each of Romero’s releases reasserts the claim that he is here to stay. Having frequented the festival circuit with headline gigs at the likes of UMF Miami, Energy in Holland, Electric Zoo in New York, and Belgium’s Tomorrowland – not forgetting his residency at the prestigious Marquee club in Las Vegas (for 2013 he has a new Las Vegas residency with the Light Group) – this has been one hell of a year for the now star-studded Dutch artist.

About Avicii – Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “one of the Princes of the contemporary renaissance of EDM”, Grammy-nominated Avicii – born Tim Bergling – is best known for his acclaimed live performances and for international mega-hit ‘Levels’. It conquered club charts worldwide, racked up over 50 million YouTube views, and was declared David Guetta’s “Tune of 2011” in DJ Mag. Following an intense and prolific touring schedule as well as the worldwide release of his summer smash hit ‘Silhouettes’ this year, the Swede soared to No.3 in the 2012 DJ Mag poll of the Top 100 DJs after just three years of performing. In 2012 alone, he’s headlined Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival and Lollapallooza, while his first summer residency at Ushuaïa Beach Hotel in Ibiza smashed the party island to smithereens. Avicii is also one of the genre’s most sought after collaborators. His ‘Superlove’ collaboration with Lenny Kravitz and remix of Madonna’s ‘Girls Gone Wild’ are among the most acclaimed tracks this year.