TO BE DISCOVERED BY AUSTIN KRAMER
Austin Kramer is in charge of the new record label “To Be Discovered”, to place the label as one of the international key players in the electronic music scene. TBD will be the place where emerging artists will get exposure and explore and support new styles of electronic music.
Austin Kramer on TBD, his record label
Blanco y Negro Music proposed that I create a new label and lead the electronic department of the company and I loved the idea of being involved. Creating and managing TBD gives me the excitement and the opportunity to promote talented producers who may not have a place to exhibit their new sound, alias' or experiments. TBD stands for To Be Discovered! It's a platform for new artists and new styles and sounds in electronic music.
Austin Kramer on Blanco y Negro Music
Blanco y Negro Music is the big bopper in Spain so of course I'm honored to be working with the amazing people at the label. I’ve been working for several months now and their work is exquisite. They have been marketing prestigious and emerging artists and they are experts in audience growth, something key for the artists nowadays.
Austin Kramer is leading electronic music at Blanco y Negro Music under the label “TBD”
Austin Kramer, one of the worlds key figures in the electronic music industry, is in charge of the new record label “To Be Discovered”.
“TBD” stands for To Be Discovered records and is Blanco y Negro Music's new record label. It is led by none other than Austin Kramer himself.
Austin Kramer has been in charge of managing global Dance & Electronic Music playlists at Spotify for the last few years. His editorial decisions have marked the trends of the genre, and he has been responsible for drawing the future of electronic music.
The American talent hunter has more than a decade of experience hosting dance music radio shows. He started programming the EDM channels on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, where he globally promoted the brand creating original and exclusive content, and currently, he is hosting “UNreleased with AK” on Tomorrowland’s One World Radio.
Kramer's musical credibility and reputation in electronic music have led him to make an agreement with Blanco y Negro Music to lead the company's EDM department and under his own label TBD, where he will promote emerging artists and explore and support new styles of electronic music.
At the beginning of 2022, the first songs of TBD To Be Discovered were released working together with artists such as Rob Tirea, Bad Chicken!, Near x Far, twoDB or Andrew Marks and it is now revealed that one of the world's leading electronic music experts is behind this sub-label of Blanco y Negro Music. Other artists such as Ben Spence, AFRO EXOTIQ, 5dust, Edmondsski, Cosmic Skies, Modern Machines, DJ Drew, Adam K & Gregor Potter are already on the release schedule for the upcoming weeks.
In recent years, Blanco y Negro Music -the leading independent record label in Spain- has been repositioning the company. This has been achieved through becoming a promoter of festivals such as UNITE with Tomorrowland in Barcelona and Mexico or the Sensation festival in Madrid. It has also revolutionized the company with innovative technological proposals related to NFT projects as well as the creation of immersive events and virtual reality.
RELEASES
GALLUXY | TELL ME
Disco House, Electro house, House. Galluxy starts the year with a fresh new disco house track called "Tell Me". With that energic and rhythmic vibe, we can really feel the native french touch of the producer. An irresistible track with a living hook and a powerful bassline.
NEAR X FAR | SAIL AWAY
After gathering millions of plays with "Spotlight" and "Reflections", Near x Far, the music duo formed by Lliam Taylor & Deflo, kicked of with an official remix of "Marshmello, Blackbear & Yungblud". Now their fresh beats and style have produced a Melodic & Tropical House hit called Sail Away. The future is set to be big for Near x Far!
AFRO EXOTIQ - INTROSPECTION
After my release of "Blacks Tale EP" which did absolute rounds on Digital stores and got charted by the likes of SaintEvo, Torque Muziq just to name few. Not forgetting it got and still getting play listed in one of South Africa's biggest Radio Stations | Metro FM, YFM, PhalaPhala FM etc. It got great support from international Djs' set like Shimza, Breyth, Dannigato just to name a few. I now embark 2022 with a brand new single (Introspection) which took myself to explore and experiment new sounds of course blending it with EDM, House & Dance music which is more of my favourite style.
NEAR X FAR - OUT THERE
Out There is a Emotional yet upbeat dancefloor drum and bass track that combines Near x Far’s soft musical style with their more bass driven side.
MODERN MACHINES - FIREWORKS
After my last release “Never Enough” with bass heavyweights Adventure Club that came out on Ultra Music. I’m back with a MainStage-ready bass house/trap release with an ENERGETIC drop that would be perfect for HYPE playlist
DJ DREW - REQUINTO
Los Angeles DJ and music producer is back with a brand new number titled “Requinto”.
Requinto is a fusion between tradition and modernity. Latin music combined with the last heard of techno. Is a Bass House style track that combines Latin Guitars with a driving baseline! This track will stand out in DJ sets and will definitely bring energy to the dance floor! This new house hit is released by To Be Discovered and supported by Austin Kramer.
First track of the year for DJ Drew, he didn’t release new toons in 2021, the last song that the DJ launched was: “When You Got It” in December 2020.
EDMONDSSKI - EVERYBODY
Spanish artist and music producer is back with a brand new number titled “Everybody”.
Spanish Dj/Producer Edmondsski is back again with a brand-new music. This releases has been supported by Dj's From Mars, KSHMR, Nicky Romero, One World Radio (Austin Kramer), One Dance Radio... Among others. New awesome track with a really commercial style. "EVERYBODY" is in the style of Dance music. And it's perfect for editorial playlist like Dance, Dance pop etc. The track is a super catchy one, with cool vibes, fresh vocals and a rhythm that will make you dance for sure.
Third release for Edmondsski in 2022, This song comes after "You and I" a EDM song with music producer Uri Farre. In “Everybody” Edmondsski goes solo with a dance track that is released by label To Be Discovered and supported by Austin Kramer.
BAD CHICKEN | THE TRUTH
Funny story, While I was watching the 'Formula F1' race I got so inspired to make an engine sound which turned out to be the main lead sound of the drop and actually gives the listeners the feeling you're in a middle of a race. The song is already supported by DJs around the world and got played on Twitch/radio shows in the U.S. 'THE TRUTH' is pure drum & bass record with an energetic drop and its perfect for editorial playlists like: 'Bass Arcade', 'Hype', 'creamy', 'Dubstep Don' and 'Bangers,
BENSPENCE | MY WORLD
After releasing music independently for years, my unique style has finally attracted the attention of a record label, Blanco Y Negro. My World is a high energy bass house track, designed to inject energy and make your feet move! It is perfect for editorial playlists like Shuffle Syndrome.
YOUR FAVOURITE GARÇON - BEST OF ME
Your Favorite Garçon (185k montly listeners) is one of the upcoming names in the House&Garage and his steps are really solid. His last release ‘’Thrill Seeker’’ was a collaboration with Black Caviar (1,8M montly listeners) & Jaki Nelson (600k). Now is back with something special; a new track called ‘’Best Of Me’’ and is in the style of new wave Dance-Break/Garage with a real engaging female pop vocal. The track is energetic, dreamy, groovy and perfect for editorial playlists like: Mint, New Music Friday, Housewerk, Operator, Friday Cratediggers, New UK Garage, Dance Hits, Dance Room, Dance Rising, Fresh Finds Dance, Happy Beats, Cardio, Shuffle Syndrome, Beast Mode.
5DUST - SIRENS
After getting support by big artists like Good Times Ahead, Wax Motif and many more, Belgian artist 5DUST is back again with a new tune called "Sirens", which got signed on Blanco y Negro's new label "TBD" thanks to Austin Kramer himself. "Sirens" is a chill, melodic track with a trancy edge to it. Perfect for editorial playlists like Dance Chill, Afterhours, New Music Friday Cratediggers, etc.
Austin says about the artist “I'm honored to help Jorg share his emo-chill side with the world”. His third 5dust release is called "Lost", out everywhere on May 6...To Be Discovered! It's a beautiful journey with elements of Pryda progressive, mystery, and chilly-willy driving-electronic. Artist bio 5dust is an alias of 23yr old prolific producer from Antwerp - Jorg Vergracht. He says 5dust is his more chill emotional artist project started in 2021. Jorg started creating on FL studio at 13 years old. He also produces under the alias "georgeGEORGE" - his tech house project started in 2019. He's caught the attention and support of great artists including NERVO, David Guetta, Good Times Ahead, Walker & Royce, Chris Lake. And playlisted in some of Spotify’s biggest playlists like Dance Rising, Operator, New Music Friday Cratediggers. His debut 5dust track “Talk” came out on Wax Motif’s Divided Souls label, and his second track Sirens on Blanco y Negro’s TBD imprint.
Gregor Potter+AdamK - LULLABY
After interviewing the worlds biggest DJs like Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Lost Frequencies for One World Radio it was time for AdamK to premier the track ‘Lullaby’ at the stages of Tomorrowland Winter 22. Adam commented "it really is great to finally share this dream with the world” AdamK has been getting busy in Belgium working alongside Gregor Potter to create this evolving uplifting house crossover that causes the hairs on the back of your neck to sit up and take notice. Playing at the highest stage in the French Alps really elevated the track as the searing synths and melodies really resonated around the Alp Du Huez with the sultry vocal sliding around the evolving bassline, there is something that connects and causes an on rush of emotion deep within with ‘Lullaby’. This track will easily light up playlists like Mint, UK House, Massive Dance Hits, The Dance List, Dance Rising and New Dance Revolution.
CEPHEY - LOST SOUL
From Madrid, Spain, music producer is back with a brand new number titled “Lost Soul”.
After the release with Rownie track: 2 Paths, Chepey is back with a really commercial track that evokes indescribable emotions. The track Lost Soul was written in the style of progressive house, deep house on the digital sound station FL STUDIO and evokes emotions of sadness, struggle with the inner "I". When creating were used such instruments as: piano, synthesizer; plugins: NEXUS, SILENT and others. It's perfect for editorial playlists like this (deep house, progressive?).
DIGITAL NATURE - LOST
American duo of music producers are back with a brand-new number titled “Lost”.
Established in March of this year, from the Orange County, California, Digital Nature is a new duo of musicians with a good glow up in these recent months. His last release, Conceited, reached more than 3K streams on Spotify in less than 2 months. His new single ‘Lost’ is a deep tech house tune driven by energetic and groovy vocal chops, perfect for editorial playlists like Operator. This song is under the label of Austin Kramer TBD.
It’s the third release for Digital Nature in 2022, the song continues with the tech-house style from the last two hits, creating his own tunes from the very beginning.
ROB TIREA - IS IT ME AGAIN
Rob Tirea's (120k monthly listeners) hit "Blue" has been supported on Dance Rising Spotify editorial playlist and being on the cover of Austin Kramer's Tomorrowland Radio Playlist. Now, Los Angeles producer Rob Tirea, is back with "Is It Me Again?", an alternative dance track and it's emotional and energetic, perfect for editorial playlists like Nightrider, Crying On the Dancefloor, and Melodic and Euphoric.
BAD CHICKEN | POWERMOVE
I was dedicating myself to create a perfect house drums, and i did. After I had those drums it was easy to write on it and 'Powermove' was written in a week. This one goes really hard especially for the bass-house lovers and the EDM community. We are already pushing it with DJs around the world and Tik-Tok influencers , the reactions are insane so far. This song is perfect for editorial playlists like : Hype, Beast Mode, Nasty Bits, Bass Arcade, Bangers, Ultra gaming and more"
TwoDB & Andrew Marks - USED TO BE
Award-winning DJ/producer twoDB and Remixer of the year nominee (Miami Music Week) Andrew Marks bring their second collaboration of the year called “Used to Be,” a combination of a powerful vocal and a massive melody. The American producers release an amazing energetic track perfect for playlists like Dance Rising or Dance Party. Don’t miss out on hearing their newest single! Tapped by major labels to do official remix work for artists such as 3LAU, Katy Perry, Rudimental (w/ Macklemore and Jess Glynne), Niall Horan, Noah Cyrus, and more.
They’ve also received recognition for many of their unofficial remixes, including winning awards at the 2018 Remix Awards in Miami for their “most played remix in America” of Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”, as well as winning Rising Remixer of the Year, a testament to their aggressive work ethic and release schedule. They have also earned the support of internationally acclaimed DJ/producers such as Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Major Lazer, Brooks, Don Diablo, R3HAB, Lucas & Steve, KSHMR, Two Friends, Kaskade and more. Their music has been found on the biggest radio stations and playlists around, including SiriusXM’s BPM, Spotify’s Mint, Dance Rising, Friday Cratediggers, Shuffle Syndrome, Power Hour, Fresh Dance Pop playlists, Apple Music’s Breaking Dance, and in rotation on Music Choice.
HOAX (BE) - VISION OF YOU
The creative process for this song started more than 2 years ago in Ghent, Belgium, but it was then revisited during the pandemic, when Hoax (BE) decided to work again on some old projects. Hoax (BE) wanted to enhance the vocals and make the overall song more emotional so he injected some chords and sounds, in order to better pair with the song, a love story with contrasting emotions, fears of solitude and fragility, but also hope and bravery. The song was scouted by Austin Kramer and hopefully a perfect fit for the Tomorrowland playlists.
5DUST - LOST
Belgian artist and music producer is back with brand new number titled “Lost”.
After getting support by big artists like Good Times Ahead, Wax Motif and many more, Belgian artist 5DUST is back again with a new tune called "Lost", which got signed on Blanco Y Negro's new label "TBD" thanks to Austin Kramer himself and Record label Blanco y Negro Music.
This is the second release for 5DUST in 2022, this song comes after “Sirens”, a chill and melodic song, "Lost" breaks it with Electro.
GEORGEORGE - FOLD BACK
Belgian artist and music producer is back with brand new number titled “Fold Back”.
After the previous release "Instagram DJ", which got played by some of the biggest artists like David Guetta, NERVO, Pasquale Rotella, Walker & Royce, and playlisted in some of Spotify’s biggest editorial playlists like Dance Rising, Operator and New Music Friday Cratediggers, The DJ is back again with a new club track on Blanco y Negro's new label "TBD". Fold Back is a groovy tech house tune with a unique twist, perfect for editorial playlists like Operator, New Music Friday Cratediggers, Housewerk, etc.
First release for georgeGEORGE in 2022, This song comes after “I Knew You Would”, a techno house song, "Fold Back" continues with the techno house series. This new hit is released by To Be Discovered and supported by Austin Kramer.
NEWS
Austin Kramer Joins Blanco y Negro Music With New Label, TBD Music
AUSTIN KRAMER WILL LEAD ELECTRONIC MUSIC AT BLANCO Y NEGRO MUSIC UNDER HIS LABEL ‘TBD’!
Austin Kramer, responsable de las playlist de EDM en Spotify abre nuevo sello con Blanco y Negro