#club-music

#club-music

At 13, I was like, if I could ever hang out with Skrillex, my life would be complete, he says, sipping a pilsner on an icy day in Washington DC. Then by 15, I'm doing it. Enticed by the sugar rush of America's booming EDM scene, and armed with little more than a Soundcloud account, a knack for knocking out zeitgeisty bootlegs and a little teenage bravado, this kid from Bethesda a comfy suburb north-west of the US capital was suddenly opening for Diplo.

Late Checkout is the new duo from Creeds and Neika, born somewhere between two gigs, a hotel hallway and a studio bag full of ideas. After years of making music together, they finally turned their shared energy into a project that reflects the world they know best: nights on the move, keycards that almost fail, and inspiration that hits right before check out.

Nick Leon transitioned from being a Miami underground DJ to gaining international recognition with his single Xtasis, which defined the club scene in 2022.