Artist News – Page 6

Get to Know: Nouveau Arcade

April 23, 2022

Project: Nouveau Arcade
Names: Kevin & Len

• Joined FiXT: 2021

Where did you Grow Up?
Len: Alaska.
Kevin: I was born in upstate NY, and I’ve lived in AZ and OR, but I’d say I grew up in Olympia, WA, sixty-ish miles from downtown Seattle. I spent many moments enjoying the record stores, hanging with friends, and being home on 15 acres of land. Loved catching as many shows as I could—lots of good memories there. So even though I’ve started new chapters in my life, it’ll always be home in my heart.

Current Location:
Len: WA State
Kevin: Seattle, WA

DAW:
Len: Logic Pro X
Kev: Logic Pro X for recording, and MainStage 3 for live

Hardware or Software?
Len: I use mostly software because the workflow allows me to get my ideas off the table and work faster.
Kev: I love to use hardware for official recordings because there are so many unique characteristics and imperfections that sound great to me. Unfortunately, all the hardware synths I tend to gravitate to are vintage and crazy expensive. I’ve never really been financially secure enough to own an arsenal of hardware synths, so instead, I use a lot of emulation software synths from Arturia. The software works out well for replicating synth patches live without having to bring 20 different synths on stage with me. I have a few friends who have unique hardware synths, and we’ve talked about me sending some reference midi/audio tracks for them to re-track with their different synths for future songs.

Day Job:
Len: Business owner
Kevin: Healthcare worker/work with kids with disabilities

Interesting Fact About Something You Do or Have Done that is non-music related:
Len: I live on a farm with horses and chickens, and I like to do carvings with my chainsaw.
Kevin:

Dream Collab:
Len: Bjork is my fav artist. She’s so unique and creative that working with her would probably challenge me to be a better artist on multiple levels.
Kevin: Martin Gore/Depeche Mode, TR/Nine Inch Nails, or Robert Smith/The Cure

Favorite Thing To Collect:
Len: Memories
Kevin: The only items i collect are memorabilia like CDs, Vinyl, and autographs from artists/musicians that have impacted my life.

Favorite Sport or Sports Team:
Len: MMA/UFC
Kevin: Football (Seahawks & Bills) & Basketball (Bring the Sonics back!)

Favorite Video Game:
Len: It’s a tie between Skyrim and Fallout
Kevin: Mario Bros. 3, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Batman Arkham series

A Non-Music related Hobby:
Len: Downhill mountain biking, Snowboarding, & kayaking
Kevin: Totally related to music, but I spend a lot of time directing/editing Music Videos

What have you enjoyed most about working with FiXT?

Len: Kevin and I have been thrilled with our experience working with FiXT. But, it’s not just about us. There’s an entire family/community of great people and talented artists here. We feel that the entire team at FiXT has this same feeling, and we all want to rise together and achieve the same success. In addition, there’s a style of music on this label that’s worth grabbing onto. We feel as if we are not judged for our creativity. We know that we’re pushing multi-genre boundaries, and they are accepting as we’re trying to express ourselves. We are emotionally immersive when we approach music, and as an artist, this is very exciting because it allows us to express whatever were feeling.

Kevin: It’s been great to connect with other like-minded people with similar passions for art. We’ve already collaborated with artists: Fury Weekend, Signal Void, Cassetter, The Anix, Void Chapter, + others. The great thing about being a part of FiXT is that staff genuinely care and make a solid effort to help us whenever we need assistance. They also encourage us to be self-efficient and provide us with tools to learn about many aspects of the music industry. Having a great network of information and people who believe in you helps us continue to create art. This is a really good home for us.

Follow Nouveau Arcade
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FiXT Signs Concept-based Electronic Rock Band CANTERVICE!

April 12, 2022

Artist News, Label News

CANTERVICE

FiXT is proud to announce the exclusive signing of CANTERVICE, an American concept-based electronic rock project, its core concepts being centered around a future dystopian world, plagued by a government that has assumed control over all technology and information. The signing kicks off with a re-release of two of CANTERVICE’s earlier singles “Void” and “The Machine” ahead of new original material and a multi-album deal.

“Initially we were intent on never signing with a record label,” states CANTERVICE. “With our experience and the experiences of our peers, we’ve developed a bit of a bad taste with them and wished to keep CANTERVICE independent indefinitely. FiXT offered us more than a simple record deal, but a partnership. This partnership would allow us to accelerate our output and help us spread our message further and faster than before, and without sacrificing our authenticity. This is only the beginning, and we are truly eager to find what the future holds for us and FiXT.”

“Void” and “The Machine” are out now from independent multi-genre label FiXT.

“FiXT is proud to add CANTERVICE to our roster of genre-pioneering future-rock artists. Our reputation as an artist-friendly home with industry recognized artists like Celldweller and The Anix, opened the door to working with CANTERVICE as they were already fans of the label and some of our roster. That led to a very synergistic convergence and we can’t wait to see where CANTERVICE will go in the next several years!” – James Rhodes (FiXT VP & Co-Founder)

Stream/Purchase “Void”:
https://outnow.io/t/void

Follow/Support CANTERVICE:
Facebook
Instagram
Spotify
SoundCloud

Matthew Parker “Signal” Remix Contest [FiXT]

February 18, 2022

Artist News

Fixt, FiXT Noir

FiXT is proud to present the Matthew Parker “Signal” remix contest, in partnership with LabelRadar! Remix the pop-EDM track, for a chance to get an official release on FiXT, cash prizes, merchandise, and more! Submissions close March 20, 2022.

Enter the Matthew Parker Signal Remix Contest here.

PRIZES

1st Place:
– Official Release of Remix on FiXT
– $250 Cash from FiXT
– $100 of Official FiXT Merch/Gear
– Matthew Parker Snapback Hat
– 100 credits to LabelRadar

2nd Place:
– Official Release of Remix on FiXT
$100 Cash from FiXT
– $50 of Official Merch/Gear
– Matthew Parker Snapback Hat

3rd Place:
– Official Release of Remix on FiXT
– $75 Cash from FiXT
– $35 of Official FiXT Merch/Gear
– Matthew Parker Snapback Hat

**Additional mixes chosen for official release will also receive a FiXT T-Shirt + $25 each.

Remix Stems License:
By downloading the stems through the remix context FiXT grants you a UGC License through FiXT’s Remix Stems Store, which allows you to create a non-monetized upload of your remix to YouTube, SoundCloud or MixCloud, after the contest is CLOSED (do not upload publicly until the contest is closed).

Read FiXT’s full Remix Stems End User License Agreement or visit here for more info.

Contest Submission Deadline:
March 20th at 11:59pm PST

Follow Matthew Parker:
You wouldn’t expect the sound you hear from Matthew Parker, a singer & producer from rural Michigan, USA. His unique blend of EDM and Pop is modern, yet sentimental and nostalgic. Making catchy tracks for over half his life–since age 12–Matthew has garnered over 50 million streams across all platforms, with no sign of stopping.
Spotify | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Get to Know: Toronto Is Broken

February 2, 2022

Artist News, Label News

Toronto Is Broken

Project: Toronto Is Broken
Name: Christian Hoffman

• Joined FiXT: 2021
• Project Growth with FiXT: 26k to 110k Monthly on Spotify

Grew Up: I was born in East London but moved to Leicestershire in the UK when I was about 5 years old and have lived here ever since.
Current Location: Hinkley, UK

DAW: Ableton Live 9 (Still haven’t upgraded to 11 yet)
Hardware or Software: Everything I do is in the box, but the guitars are me and I’m slowly starting to build up a small collection of them as well as pedals

Day Job: Secondary School Teacher

Favorite Video Game:
I’ve not really been into video games all too much since I was a teenager, as I don’t have the attention span, but still to this day I could sit all day just playing Star Wars Battlefront (2004) on the original Xbox, of which I still have! 1v1 me on Bespin Platforms, I dare ya.

A Non-Music Related Hobby:
I’m a big fan of miniature games such as Warhammer and have always been at it ever since I was a teenager. I’ve not done much of the hobby this year due to how busy everything has been on the music front, but I’d consider myself more of a collector and painter than gamer with the hobby. I have a side-Instagram for all of this if you’re interested.

What have you enjoyed most about working with FiXT?
I’ve only been with FiXT for a short time ever since March, but it’s been so amazing to work with their awesome team! There’s so many great plans which have sprung up and so many great resources at my disposal thanks to FiXT. They’re definitely the best label I have worked with so far, and their support for my ideas are second to none. Very excited to be working with them for TIB album #4 and really push the metal aspect of my crossover sound as far as it can go!

Follow Toronto Is Broken:
Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

Get to Know: The Anix

February 1, 2022

Artist News, Label News

The Anix

Project: The Anix
Name: Brandon Smith

• Joined FiXT: 2018
• Project Growth with FiXT: 25k to 245k Monthly on Spotify

Grew Up: Southern California
Current Location: Orange County, California

Computer: 2019 iMac + 2021 MacBook Pro
DAW: Logic Pro

Quick Facts: Massive sneaker head, vegetarian, love sports cars
Non Music Hobby: Designing clothes and accessories
Dream Collab: Nike

Favorite Thing To Collect:
Japanese Collaboration Nikes, Fender Jaguars, Acronym clothing.

Favorite Video Game:
No time to play anymore, but when I did it was Grand Theft Auto, Gran Turismo and Forza.

What have you enjoyed most about working with FiXT?
It feels like I am working with my friends who happen to be business partners! The open mindedness and willingness to let me try new things, even if it doesn’t work!

What is one of the biggest successes you’ve had since working with FiXT?
I think it has been my steady rise on Spotify. I now have higher numbers than the artists I looked up to when I was getting into producing music, and they are coming to me wanting to collab now.

What made you excited about working with FiXT to begin with?
It’s a label that feels like the future. It’s like working with a boutique who only specializes in cool shit, rather than going into a department store that carries everything to accommodate the masses. It’s very targeted and it’s not going to appeal to everyone, which is the main reason I like it. All of the brands I like have this in common, that they only appeal to a very small but highly targeted group of like minded people.

Closing Message:
The biggest attitude change I have had, was when I stopped listening to other people (friends, family, etc.) about what they think it is to “make it” in the music business. I defined what it means to “make it” to myself, so in my eyes I HAVE made it already. To outsiders who aren’t in the music industry, they think you need to be famous, or driving a Ferrari to have made it, but that is simply ignorant. My definition of making it, is that I have people actually waiting and excited to listen to a song I make. I remember how hard it was to get ANYONE to listen for such a long time when I first started, and that is something I will never forget.

Follow The Anix:
https://fanlink.to/followtheanix

FiXT Announces New EDM Compilation: FiXT Noir

January 27, 2022

Artist News, Artist Press

FiXT Noir

FiXT is proud to present FiXT: Noir, the label’s premier EDM compilation album featuring 35 tracks with over 40 contributing artists, vocalists, and remixers spanning the sounds of drum & bass, dubstep, midtempo, pop-inspired EDM, and beyond. The complete tracklist has been announced below, with the album dropping on February 18th. You can pre-order FiXT: Noir now and get Fight The Fade’s new single “Buried” (Kaixo Remix) immediately.

“FiXT has a long history of working tangentially with the EDM world, from behind the scene merch deals with several major EDM names, to collabs and remixes with hundreds of artists/producers over the past 16 years. It’s finally time to put our name forward as an EDM label destination for aspiring up and comers as well as seasoned veterans. The ‘FiXT: Noir’ compilation showcases our stamp on the scene and brings FiXT owner/founder Klayton’s (Celldweller) vision of an artist-centered label to a whole new world of musicians & producers.”
– James Rhodes, FiXT Vice President

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxopv5-aQJA

Pre-Order FiXT: Noir:
https://www.fixtmusic.com/noir-preorder/

Tracklist Reveal:

Teddy Killerz & Celldweller – “Clone”
Neddie – “Traction”
Tenebrax – “Plan B”
Foxhunt – “Skullduggery”
The Anix – “Die With You” (Kaixo Remix)
Draeden – “Monolith”
Matthew Parker – “Signal”
Essenger – “Divine Virus”
Biometrix & Becko – “Run Away”
totto – “CPU”
The Forgotten – “The Forgotten”
Asteroid Afterparty & Killin’ Void – “Axiom II”
Toronto Is Broken – “We Are” (Neddie Remix)
HIGHSOCIETY – “Rip My Heart Out (feat. Skyler Cocco)”
Soul Extract – “Solid State” (Kaixo Remix)
Gazz & MATTSH – “Dragon”
Silent Villain – “Crazy”
Everen Maxwell – “Dark Tales”
Celldweller – “Into The Void” (SWARM Remix)
Toronto Is Broken – “Reminisce (feat. Natty Campbell)
Similar Outskirts – “Mastermind”
Ian Snow – “Tektronik”
Teddy Killerz – “Destroyer”
Glacier – “Noctua”
Shaded Grains – “Parallax”
Celldweller – “Frozen” (Social Kid Remix)
Fight The Fade – “Buried” (Kaixo Remix)
Blosso – “Proper”
The Forgotten & TOKYO ROSE – “Feel New”
Too Kind – “Burn”
Daedric – “Wretched” (Kaixo Remix)
Celldweller – “My Disintegration” (Joe Ford Remix)
if found x VAANCE x Herrin – “All I Want” (feat. Harley Bird)
Essenger – “After Dark” (Protostar Remix)
Elliot Berger – “Not On My Own”

FiXT: Noir is available on all platforms on February 18, 2022.
Pre-order now at https://www.fixtmusic.com/noir-preorder/

FiXT Announces New Exclusive Roster Signing: EDM Artist Kaixo

January 14, 2022

Artist News

Kaixo

FiXT is proud to announce the exclusive signing of European EDM artist Kaixo. The signing kicks off with a series of remixes from Kaixo, taking on some of FiXT’s established roster artists, ahead of new original material coming in a multi-album deal.

Out today is Kaixo’s remix of the title track of label-mate Soul Extract’s recent album, “Solid State”, with Kaixo taking on remixes for Celldweller, Circle of Dust, Fight The Fade, Scandroid, Daedric, and others throughout 2022.

“It is such an honor to become part of something that I’ve looked up to as an artist. I’m incredibly excited to see where this new chapter in my journey will take me!”
– Kaixo

“We’re incredibly excited to officially have Kaixo join the FiXT family. Our mission to support aspiring artists and help them reach exponentially higher levels of success is on display with this signing. We can’t wait to see the massive growth ahead for Kaixo and be apart of taking his talent, production abilities, and incredible sound design to a global audience.” – James Rhodes, FiXT Vice President

Kaixo first came to the attention of FiXT after winning first place in The Anix’s “Die With You” Remix contest in mid-2020 with an EDM-heavy spin on “Die With You” brings club-friendly beats to the track without losing the emotive vocal style and intense atmosphere of The Anix original.

Drum and bass sci-fi-inspired artist Kaixo didn’t always know he was going to be a musician. In fact, growing up he had little care for what was playing on the radio and hated music class. It wasn’t until 2015 when he touched his first DAW at the age of fourteen that it clicked and new world opened for him. Kaixo was born with a few simple goals: Learn and improve.

In 2018 Kaixo discovered Celldweller, and the mix of electronic, metal, and rock that he’d heard growing up resonated with him. In 2019 he stopped releasing music entirely instead focusing on the creative process itself. Taking inspiration from Celldweller, The Anix, Voicians, 3D Stas, Circle of Dust, Scandroid, and Muzz, his entire taste in music switched from EDM to electronic rock/metal and after a year-long break, Kaixo dropped what he considers his first real album, How it Began in mid 2020. It was followed in 2021 by The Aqaer EP, a six track throwback to Kaixo’s original electronic style.

In 2020 Kaixo came to the attention of independent record label FiXT when he won first place in The Anix’s “Die With You” Remix Contest and signed a multi-album deal with the label in late 2021. In 2022 Kaixo is releasing a series of remixes for FiXT artists including Celldweller, Scandroid, Fight The Fade, Circle of Dust, Daedric, ahead of releasing original material towards a new full-length album.

Follow Kaixo
https://fanlink.to/followkaixo

FiXT 2021 Wrap Up

December 30, 2021

Artist News, Artist Press

Fixt, FiXT Neon, FiXT Noir

2021 has been a tremendous year at FiXT – delivering music to millions of fans across the globe. We had plenty of new faces and exciting updates this year that we wanted to recap and share with you.

We worked with 130 artists (Primary artists, collaborators, features, and remixers)
Released 350+ original tracks
26 albums
31 music videos
24 lyric videos

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FiXT 2021 Announcement Event

On July 13th FiXT made a public announcement on the future of the FiXT brand along with updates for the label rosters, new artist signing announcements, and more.

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FiXT Launched The Squeaky Chair Sessions

Klayton and FiXT Vice President James Rhodes discuss how Klayton got started with music and the music industry.

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2021 Artist Awards

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Michelle Steer
Merchandise & E-Commerce Manager
Cory Todd
Layout Designer & Art Coordinator
Whitney Shoemaker
Social Media Manager
Ben Lewis
A&R Coordinator

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2021 Merch

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From all of us on the FiXT Team – thanks for making 2021 a great year!

Follow FiXT
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