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Starkillers

US
Dance
A.k.a. Nick Terranova After Touch (3) HI_LO Nick Touch Pimp Rockers

As the USA’s dance music scene continues to come of age on a widespread scale and different styles proliferate and evolve, new talents are coming thick and fast. Only a few have the staying power to go the distance, however. Formerly known as Nick Terranova, U.S talent Starkillers has been cutting a swathe through the bolshier end of the global house music scene with his tough-edged, eclectic sound. Blending big hooks and riffs, soaring vocals, thumping beats and mind-bending effects trickery, his sound is the perfect blend of high-octane, fierce energy and accessible appeal. It’s truly at home amidst the contemporary sound of cutting-edge dance music. “I’m A.D.D” he explains of the hyperactive nature of his music. “I know people always say that, but I really am. I really try not to sound like anyone else or copy anyone. What’s the point in being in this biz if all you’re gonna do is try and sound like someone else? I do what I think is cool and don’t really care what people think. You’re either a fan or you’re not.” It’s not about subtlety or tradition; instead it’s a question of pushing technology and sound to their limits, and creating in-your-face tracks with plenty of charisma and attitude. There’s nothing mundane going on here. Pitch bending leads, rugged bass, mind-warping FX, huge builds and drops; everything in a Starkillers track is designed for maximum impact on the dancefloor, and his potent blend of electro house groove and sharp trance-laced breakdowns has seen his records signed to huge labels including Doorn, Ultra and Nervous. “I really just try to make my sound as crazy as I can without being too far left that people don’t get it” he says. “I try not to pigeonhole myself into one genre so I can change easily and so that it doesn’t come as a shock to my fans when I evolve.” It’s that versatility and open-mindedness that sees him continue to flourish and succeed for years to come, and that will ensure he outlasts less-imaginative peers. 2012 saw his profile rise to giddy new heights, with a new weekly radio show launched featuring guests including Gareth Emery, Morgan Page, Kryder and Stafford Brothers, and a Beatport Electro Chart No. 2 with his DJ Bl3nd collaboration Xception. Touring Brazil, the UK, Australia and Asia and capping it off with a sold-out show at St. Louis’ Europa in the US, his DJing schedule continues to grow in stature alongside his status as a prolific producer. Teaming up with vocalist Amba Shepherd and fellow producer Dmitry KO, Starkillers’ first official release of 2013, Let The Love, dropped on formidable Dutch imprint Spinnin’ Records. It was premiered by the UK’s BBC Radio 1 and DJ Tiësto, and notched up over 200,000 views within its first week on YouTube, kicking off the year as he plans to continue. His bootleg of Zedd feat. Foxes’ Clarity, posted on his Soundcloud in the first few days of the year, has also found huge success online, receiving a sizable 1200 favouritings on blog aggregator chart The Hype Machine. The rest of the year looks breathtakingly busy and exciting for Starkillers: remixes of Pitbull and Sandro Silva’s new singles, a party bus tour stopping by at the legendary Miami Winter Music Conference, singles featuring the likes of Hadley and Kai, and more collaborations with Kryder, Angger Dimas and Bl3nd. He’ll be playing to more fans in more countries than ever before, including a major tour of his home turf in the USA. “2013 is going to be an even bigger year for dance music. I’m so excited about how it’s still taking over the global mainstream. I plan to be a part of that journey this year!”

     
Genres
  • Dance
  • Electronic
  • Hip-Hop/Rap
Popular Tracks   
Pressure - Alesso Remix on Pressure by Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji
Pressure - Alesso Radio Edit on Pressure by Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji
New York City - Radio Edit on Trance Top 1000 Selection, Vol. 3 by Various Artists
Xception on Xception by Starkillers & DJ BL3ND
New York City on In Between by Paul van Dyk
Let The Love - Radio Edit on Let The Love by Starkillers, Dmitry Ko & Amba Shepherd
Pressure - Calvin West Extended Remix on Pressure by Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji
Scream on Dirty Sound Vol. 1 - The Injection by Starkillers
Game Over on Game Over by Starkillers & Inpetto
Pressure on Pressure by Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji

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Discography

Title Artist Year Type
SrirachaStarkillers & Dmitry KO2015Single
365 (Roaches)Starkillers & Baggi Begovic2015Single
Just The TipStarkillers2015Single
Rattle The StarsStarkillers, Baggi Begovic2015Single
Sweet SurrenderStarkillers & Black Boots2014Single
Total DestructionStarkillers & Tony Junior2014Single
SilenceStarkillers Ft. Alicia Madison2014Single
Bang Ya HeadStarkillers2014Single
Where U AtDmitry KO & Starkillers2014Single
RideStarkillers2013Single
Game OverStarkillers & Inpetto2013Single
Anytime / Let The LoveCourtney Ft. Flo Rida / Starkillers, Dmitry KO & Amba Shepherd2013Album
Let The LoveStarkillers & Amba Shepherd2013Single
RampageStarkillers, Richard Beynon & Kai2013Single
What Does Tomorrow BringStarkillers & Richard Beynon Feat. Natalie Peris2012Single
XceptionStarkillers & BL3ND2012Single
RAW / XceptionFedde Le Grand / Starkillers2012Album
Keep PushingStarkillers, Dmitry KO & Richard Beynon2012Single
Shut It DownStarkillers Feat. Natalie Peris2012Single
Light It UpStarkillers & Dmitry KO2012Album
Don't Hold BackStarkillers & Dmitry KO2012Single
Bottle PopStarkillers, David Solano & Dmitry KO2011Single
PressureNadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji2011Single
UnbelievableStarkillers & Dmitry KO2011Single
Beat The BassStarkillers & Dmitry KO2011Single
Do U LoveStarkillers2011Single
Take OverStarkillers2011Single
Keep It ComingStarkillers & Nadia Ali2011Single
Choose A NameStarkillers, Matan Caspi & Eddy Good2011Single
Nervous ToolsStarkillers2010Album
Fuck Shit Up (Summer Remix)Starkillers2010Single
Get Up EverybodyStarkillers Presents Disco Dollies Vs Jan Solo2010Single
CantinaStarkillers2010Album
OdessaStarkillers2010Album
Big DiscoStarkillers & Dmitry KO2010Single
InsomniaStarkillers, Pimp Rockers, Tom Hangs & Marco Machiavelli2010Single
Cantina / GhettoblasterStarkillers / Bobby Burns & Afrojack2010Album
Get Up (Everybody)Starkillers2009Album
All The WayAustin Leeds and Starkillers ft. Betsie Larkin2009Album
B*tch @ss TrickStarkillers2009Album
KillerStarkillers2008Album
Nervous Nitelife: VegasStarkillers & Austin Leeds2008Compil.
ScreamStarkillers2007Album
Dirty Sound: Vol One: The InjectionStarkillers2007Album
Killer 2007Starkillers vs. Seal2007Single
Big BassStarkillers2007Single
DiscotekaStarkillers2006Album
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