Know Your Artists: A Look At The Headliners Of A Day Of sLick!

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Heading towards the weekend, sLick who have been responsible for bringing some of the finest music talents to our shores return with their flagship event A Day Of sLick. Previously having hosted the likes of Jeremy Olander, Magdalena, Nora En Pure and Sharam Jey, this edition will feature some of the best electronic music talents in the form of H.O.S.H., Guy J, Croatia Squad, and Nora En Pure as headliners with support from some of the finest Indian acts such as Ankytrixx, Bullzeye, SEQU3L and many more. Without further delay, let’s have an insight into the headliners.

H.O.S.H.

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German born Holger Behn aka H.O.S.H. is one of the pioneers of the underground music industry who has helped house music evolve and come out of its own shell. He is part of the precious collective Diynamic alongside fellow deep house mastermind Solomun. H.O.S.H. who primarily considers himself to be a DJ is someone who embodies the art of mixing records and taking the audience on a journey. Holding residencies across Europe, he is a familiar name to underground ravers and enthusiasts and knows what works on the floor exploring the differing moods of a club and into the raver’s mind owing to his experience as a DJ.

Nora En Pure

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Switzerland based South African deep house producer and DJ, Nora En Pure, is one of those acts whose performances feel like pure bliss. Behind the decks, she is someone who performs with an irresistible grace and her productions showcase melancholic and groovy deep house music full of flair. Always experimenting, she delivers a perfectly balanced act on the dance floor making sure to spread good vibes only. With a sound that’s a mesmerizing blend of deep bass lines, funky grooves and captivating melodies, Nora En Pure is an act you can’t afford to miss.

Guy J

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The man behind numerous sound styles and surreal sonic soundscapes, Guy J, has consistently showed an avant garde approach to musical production. Credited to be one of the very few artists in the dance music bubble who can freely blend varying genres and elements of house, progressive, techno and trance, into one memorable journey of many emotions and experiences. His sound style has evolved over the years with his increasing musical expertise and hunger for creativity and innovation. His penchant to tranform dance floor vibes has left him to be the undisputed champion of his unique production style. Intertwining elements of progressive electronica, trance, techno and that occasional big-room bassline, Guy J has curated a free-form mold for himself where he fits sounds he deems best that construct his vision. Best describing it himself, he calls his music “soulful electronica“ which will leave you feeling euphoric. Signed to John Digweed‘s legendary label Bedrock and having releases on Tiga‘s Turbo Recordings and Cocoon as well, he has certainly made his mark in the industry. 2012 saw the inauguration of an ambitious project: his very own imprint Lost and Found. Make sure to check him out as he weaves his magic on the dance floor.

Croatia Squad

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Croatia Squad is the deep and tech house brand of Alejandro Torres who is all about subtle sounds and beats and is one of the most respected producer/DJs in the scene. Torres was influenced by several genres and sounds which helped him forge his own revolutionary distinct sound which has been appreciated by people alike. Croatia Squad has delivered high quality deep and tech house with releases on some of the biggest labels in electronic music industry such as Toolroom Records, Enormous Tunes, Ministry Of Sound, Sirup Music, and Milk & Sugar. He has been a part of Europe’s dance culture for quite some time now and having played at some of the biggest venues , he has gained experience and knowledge and learnt about the art of bonding with the audience and is a definite crowd pleaser.

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