As part of the NewState music group, we also own a variety of sub-labels that reflect the diverse tastes of the team and that also represent the wider Dance music landscape including Garage, Progressive House, Techno and more.
Launched in 2001, Maelstrom Records was at the forefront of the Trance scene and launched the careers of some of the biggest names in both mainstream Dance and the underground club scenes including Tiesto, Sia, Lange, Cosmic Gate and more.
Over the years the label has evolved, traversing the lines of Trance and Techno with its fingers on the pulse of the underground. Maelstrom relaunched in 2022, ushering in the new wave of exciting young talent across Techno and Trance.
DJ Fen is prolific amongst the UKG and House music scenes; he was there at the start when rave culture exploded in the late 80s/early 90s and has since been involved in some huge productions over the years including the Garage classic ‘Love Bug’. He brings his expertise to Upcycle, serving up today’s freshest new UKG talent.
Butterfly Effect is a new imprint that seeks to bring forward-thinking Progressive House to the forefront, signing emerging talent in both the Progressive and Melodic House genres.