PLAYY. Mix #176 – Cuebrick

Renowned as a sought-after force in European dance music, Cuebrick has carved his name into the global electronic scene through sheer talent. Raised on progressive house, his meteoric rise from local act to international sensation has been nothing short of remarkable. Cuebrick’s musical path is lined with releases on major labels like Spinnin’ Records, Revealed, Smash The House, Enhanced, Ultra and Armada. Hit collaborations including Squid Play with Blasterjaxx and the Hardwell-backed At Night exhibit his versatile, boundary-pushing sound. He now shares the stage with icons like Martin Garrix, Tïesto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Armin van Buuren. Cuebrick’s unique main stage energy has electrified crowds from Europe to Asia, the US and beyond.

2023 marked a milestone as Cuebrick earned the #93 spot in DJ Mag’s prestigious Top 100 DJs list, acknowledging his global impact among electronic music’s elite. As Cuebrick continues advancing dance music, his journey unfolds like a pulsating bassline into a future filled with sonic innovation. Marching to his own rhythm, he paves the way for aspiring artists while remaining an undeniable force in the dynamic world of EDM. We caught up with him to get some insight into what the new year has in store.

 

Set the tone for us. Where would you say Cuebrick is creatively at the moment?
At the moment, I am experimenting with a wide range of music genres. As many of my long-time followers know, my roots are in progressive house, which explains my affinity for melodies and vocals. Currently, I am trying to infuse this feeling into other genres.
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What sort of things are inspiring the current direction of your sound?
Currently, I am very inspired by more underground music styles, like techno. However, I am also working on a different kind of fusion, about which I don’t want to reveal too much just yet – stay excited 😉
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You were recently listed as one of DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs in the world. Congratulations! How does such an accolade shape the direction of your new year?
I also want to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to all the fans who voted for me. This award is a great honor and opens up more opportunities for me to showcase my music globally. I am immensely grateful for this and excited for a 2024 filled with new clubs and venues where I have yet to perform.
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How does this mix reflect what we can expect from Cuebrick in 2024?
The mix includes my personal favorites, along with my releases from recent months. It demonstrates how I’ve integrated underground influences into my productions. The rest of the song selection also reflects this approach. In 2024, in addition to this style, you’ll be able to find a variety of influences from different musical genres in my productions.

 

 

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