Who are Blasterjaxx?

Blasterjaxx is an award-winning Dutch EDM duo composed of Thom Jongkind and Idir Makhlaf. The pair first met in 2011 via social media, and have since released several hit singles and collaborated with various artists. Their music combines electro, progressive, and big room house sounds with a variety of genres ranging from pop to dancehall. Blasterjaxx have toured around the world and played at some of the most famous music festivals in the world.

Music Career

Blasterjaxx's career began with remixes for artists such as Rihanna and Afrojack. In 2013, they released their first single “Faith” which became an instant success, reaching number one on Beatport's Progressive House Chart. They followed it up with several successful singles, including “Mystica” and “Fifteen (Hardwell Edit)” which reached number one on the Beatport charts. Blasterjaxx has released three studio albums: “Mystica” (2014), “XX Files” (2015) and “Fist Pump” (2017).

Collaborations

Blasterjaxx has collaborated with a number of high-profile artists including LNY TNZ, KSHMR, Dirtcaps and Hardwell. They have also released several tracks in collaboration with various record labels such as Spinnin' Records, Revealed Recordings, Doorn Records and Maxximize Records.

Awards

In 2014 Blasterjaxx won the IDMA award for Best Breakthrough Artist. In 2016 they were nominated for a DJ Mag Top 100 award.

Influences

Blasterjaxx's musical influences range from classic house music to modern trap and dubstep. They draw inspiration from artists such as Martin Garrix, Tiesto, Skrillex and Flosstradamus. Their sound is often described as energetic and melodic.}