Antics
Corey Pieper
Nik Voyn
Armon Hassan
Four Giants
Valerie Lighthart
Clear Pioneer
An internationally praised electronic act, Antics, comprised of best friends (Tanner Dixon and Steven Pitzl) are hailed for their infectious dance-pop original tracks, vibrant remix productions as well as their energetic live DJ sets on festival mainstages and clubs spanning across the globe. Antics emerged from the start with global recognition and support from renowned DJs and peers, including The Chainsmokers, Madeon, Zedd, captivating dance music insiders and friends along the way.
Supported by The Chainsmokers, This Song Slaps, EDM.com, Hype Machine, Dubstep.net, House.net, The Untz, EDM Chicago & more.
Shared Stages with Zedd, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, Kaskade, NGHTMRE, Slander, Snails, Kill The Noise, Adventure Club, Cedric Jervais, Afrojack, Audien, Ghastly, Time Flies, The Cataracs, T Mills, Boombox Cartel, Carnage, Cash Cash, Louis The Child, Madeon, and more.
Blending a rich mix of top 40 sounds, light rap, and new age r&b vibes, Corey is exciting audiences around the country.
With over 130,000 social media followers, 1 million+ video views and recent features on MTV & Bravo networks…the momentum is building. Corey has been booked to perform during SXSW in Austin Texas, Summerfest, KissFM JingleBall, and numerous concerts, festivals, and events. He’s performed in front of crowds as large as 4000+ people and has shared the stage with big names such as Nick Cannon, Ace Hood, O.T. Genasis, Time Flies, SoMo, Kalin & Myles, Aaron Carter, Iyaz, Jojo, and Outasight.
In 2016 & 2017, Corey released several big singles with featured artists Sammie, Kirko Bangz, JR Castro & Darnell Robinson with Pepperdine University Graphic calling him a “rising artist bound for stardom” and GoodMusicAllDay.com declaring “it’s hard not to sing along…”. You can find his music on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes and other music platforms.
Dealing with isolation, anxiety, and a longing for more; I found myself questioning almost every aspect of myself, and wondering why I’m not where I want to be. I just kept saying that’s fine, and even though it wasn’t true, the sarcasm helped me to push thru that rough time.” That’s what Nik Voyn had to say about his debut single “That’s Fine”. Nik’s love and knack for songwriting came early on, during the long cold winter’s in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and proved to be vital for his overall happiness and sanity. With memorable hooks that will have you singing along after one listen, his songwriting is not only catchy, but honest. Naturally relatable lyrics with clever deliveries show that he leaves a piece of himself in each song, and what he writes, paints a vivid image of his life. Sticking to his rock roots, but not at all afraid to step outside the box, Nik Voyn has a story to tell and is continuously working on new music to share with whoever will listen.
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the Milwaukee metal scene, the name Armon Hassan is bound to ring some bells. From cutting his teeth as a harsh vocalist in the metalcore outfit Abide by Me, to packing venues with After Hour Animals, to experimenting outside the boundaries and blurring the lines of heavy music in Monorail Central, Hassan as proven time and time again that his ever-growing vocals become the vanguard of his passion projects.
Once again, Hassan has returned to playing music with a new twist on his indistinguishable vocals – this time with a solo project. Performing under the name Armon Hassan., his debut single “Right Now” shows Hassan at his most vulnerable yet – on display are the clean vocals that Hassan began honing with Monorail Central, and his lyrics paint the picture of a man facing his inner demons. “Right Now” draws upon the self-deprecating emo-rap of artists like Lil Peep and gives Hassan the opportunity to really showcase who he is as an artist – no longer shackled by the boundaries of his past heavy projects, yet still fully capable of projecting the raw emotion that fans of his music have come to expect.
Now signed to N43 Records alongside iconic Milwaukee artists Lex Allen and Corey Pieper, Hassan has only just begun to show Milwaukee what he’s capable of.
Imbibed with a distinctly Midwestern warmth, Valerie Lighthart is a chirpy folk-pop songstress that tempers bright melodies with a sense of something a few shades darker -punctuations of melancholy and private moments of intimate vulnerability.
She hails from the rolling hills, bright pastures, roving rivers, and thick forests of the country outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her love of music is carried from an early age, so ardent that she would put on weekly performances for her entire first grade class. Discovering hints of folk music at a young age while simultaneously enjoying classic 50’s and 60’s pop, she now weaves a unique balance between the two contrasting sounds. After developing a deep and rich interest in classical poetry as a teenager, she combines pop elements and gentle storytelling. This culminates in something all at once youthful and timeless.
After building up a portfolio of acoustic songs, she began working with electronic duo Immortal Girlfriend after starring in their music video for the song “Daybreak.” Here, she began to develop technical knowledge and experiment with new sounds. This meeting between folk and electronica developed “I’ll Be Damned,” a song which quickly picked up traction with attention from Milwaukee Record and radio play from 88.9 Radio Milwaukee. The circulation of “I’ll Be Damned” brought the attention of N43 Records, a local independent label attached to Attention Era, an esteemed production company. Here she collaborated with producers Timothy Wolf and Steven Pitzl, and “Mean To Me” was born, a pop celebration of the raw parts of heartbreak. November 30th, 2018, Valerie in collaboration with N43 released her debut EP ‘V.A.L.,’ a lighthearted romp and simultaneous celebration and defamation of love and transformation.
Milwaukee artist Clear Pioneer are set to release their upcoming single “What I Already Am” on October 26th, 2018. After winning several talent showcases in 2018 (Rock The Desert, Lifest, Chocolatefest) the upcoming single sets a new tone for the future.
Mastered by Timothy Wolf of Four Giants Studio (N43 records), “What I Already Am” plays on the theme of 1980’s synthwave with a modern pop twist. The driving rhythm section, paired with haunting synths, paint a soothing backdrop for a familiar and tumultuous narrative.
After performing with nationally acclaimed artists Judah and the Lion, Jesse McCartney and NeverShoutNever, Clear Pioneer has recently claimed their place in Milwaukee. In 2018 alone, they have packed notable venues, The Miramar Theater (direct support for newvices) and The Rave (direct support for The Horrors).
The video for “What I Already Am,” filmed and directed by Julian Valentine, welcomes fans to the band’s refreshingly dark alternative universe; hypnotic lighting and colors draw the viewer in to this new, mysterious world.
Aside from the music video, the “What I Already Am” release will feature remixes by national EDM duo Antics (direct support for Martin Garrix and Dillon Francis), Milwaukee’s own Dashcam (Nice FM Records), and Nashville producer Pr.kr.
Artwork for both the single and remixes was created by 3D Artist and Motion Designer, Duarte Eiros (Madrid, Spain).
Clear Pioneer are: Grant Clementi, Jesse Carl, and Kyler Schmor
In Milwaukee’s rising, lively and unique music scene, Lex Allen has found his artistic home and niche where he can flourish and grow as a singer. Lex is a neo soul pop singer, similar to the likes of Pharrell Williams and Janelle Monae, who has been taking Milwaukee’s music scene by storm with his fluid, inclusive and empowering musical style. He has an incredible vocal range and dynamic style that can adapt to countless genres of music, which can be heard both through his solo work and on his features. Whether it be electronic, hip hop, soul or pop styles.