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In thisDutch name,thesurnameisEgmond.
Dyro
Background information
Birth nameJordy van Egmond
Born(1992-04-22)22 April 1992(age 32)
Leiden,South Holland,Netherlands
Genres
Occupation(s)Music producer,DJ
Instrument(s)FL Studio
Years active2010–present
Labels
Websitedyro.nl

Jordy van Egmond(Dutch pronunciation:[ˈjɔrdivɑneɣmɔnt];born 22 April 1992), known professionally asDyro(/ˈdaɪroʊ/), is a Dutch DJ andEDMproducer.[1]Since 2010 he has released original singles and remixes[2]on labels such asRevealed Recordings,Musical Freedom,andDef Jam,and has also released official remixes for tracks such as "Right Now"byRihannaand "Iron"byNicky RomeroandCalvin Harris.He collaborated withTiëstoon a single titled "Paradise" in 2013,[3]and also that year he collaborated withHardwellon the single "Never Say Goodbye".FeaturingBright Lights,it peaked at No. 23 on theUK Dance Chart.[4]In 2014 Dyro ranked No. 27 on theDJ MagTop 100 DJslist.[5]

Dyro has undertaken a number of international tours since signing toRevealed Recordingsin 2011,[6]performing at festivals such asElectric Zoo in 2013and2014,Barbarella in 2014,andFuture Music Festival in 2014.[7][8]In 2014 Dyro founded the independent record labelWOLV Records,which releases both his own material and that of other "up and coming" artists.[1][9][10][11][12][13]After hosting the radio showDaftastitc Radiosince around 2013, Dyro currently hostsWOLV Radio with Dyro,which broadcasts on around 30 FM stations.[14]

Music career[edit]

Dyro logo

Early life and first releases[edit]

He started learningFL Studioand making music in his bedroom under the name Dyro. After being discovered byLaidback Lukeon a forum,[1]Dyro was one of the first artists signed toRevealed Recordings,[1]which had been founded by Dutch DJHardwellin 2010. Revealed released Dyro's single "Daftastic" in 2011, and around that time Dyro also released singles on labels such as Mixmash Records,Spinnin' Records,andStrictly Rhythm.In 2012 he collaborated with Dannic on mixingThe Sound of Revealed 2012compilation album.[15]Also in 2012 Dyro's track "Top of the World" was released onAfrojack's Wall Recordings label, with Afrojack mixing the track into a number of live sets.[2]

Early touring and radio shows (2013–2014)[edit]

While beginning to tour and perform, Dyro continued to study engineering at college, and would fly home to take part in exams.[1]He started 2013 by joining Hardwell and Dannic on the "Hardwell presents Revealed: Canadian Bus Tour,"[16]performing twelve dates at Canadian clubs such asThe GuvernmentinToronto.[15]Dyro and Dannic also joined Hardwell on theRevealed North American Tourin the summer of 2013.[15]While touring Dyro continued to produce original tracks and remixes, and the June 2013 albumHardwell presents 'Revealed Volume 4'features two of his songs. Among other remixes, Dyro's remix of theWilkinsonsong "Afterglow"[17]was officially released in October 2013. His collaborative track with Hardwell titled "Never Say Goodbye"peaked at No. 23 on theUK Dance Chartin 2013.[4]

He collaborated withTiëstoon a single titled "Paradise" in 2013, which was included on Tieëto's compilationClub Life: Volume Three Stockholm.In 2013, Dyro was featured in Episode 310: Special Dyro onTiësto's Club LifeonRadio 538in the Netherlands.[3]He also mixed a session with Dannic for theMixmagMixlab series, and in late 2013, Dyro and Dannic co-hosted a night of the Amsterdam Dance Event atJimmy Woo.The performance combined Dannic's and Dyro's radio shows and featured Tiësto and Hardwell as guests.[15]He entered theDJ MagTop 100 DJschart in 2013 at No. 30, which was the highest new entry slot of the year. In 2015, Dyro released a new track withConroand singerEnvy MonroeonRevealed Recordingscalled "Bittersweet".

WOLV releases and singles (2014–2017)[edit]

Dyro's stage setup during a performance on 14 June 2014 atSpring Awakeningin Chicago.
External videos
video iconDyro live at Tomorrowland 2014 (hour-long set)

Since 2012, a number of Dyro's tracks have charted onBeatport,and his 2014 track "Calling Out" with Ryder reached the Beatport Top 10.[citation needed]In early 2014, Dyro supported the release of his track "Black Smoke" with a solo tour, before joining theFuture Music Festivaltour across Australia. He then performed atUltra Music Festivalin Miami,[18]and in April 2014 he embarked on another Revealed bus tour with Dannic and Hardwell, this time traveling across the United States.[19]

In August 2014 Dyro founded his own independent record labelWOLV Records.[1]The first release on the label was a Dyro single titled "Wolv". Well-received byComplex,[11]Magnetic Magazinedubbed the track "precision-cut, mechanically-engineered...industrial electro... though Dyro does add a touch of humanity with a subtle instrumental melody. "[12]Billboarddescribed it as "a dynamic production that combines big room, electro and (believe it or not)acid technoinfluences. "[9]Dyro's third release on the label came out in October 2014. Titled "Against All Odds,"[13]it featuredMC Dynamite.[13]

Starting in October 2014 Dyro co-headlined theDyro & Bassjackers Present X Tour,which had a featured event atAmsterdam Dance Eventon 15 October.[6]The thirty-date tour ended on 15 December 2014, which was the night Dyro andBassjackersalso released their collaborative track "X" on WOLV Records.[8]Alongside Dannic andMartin Garrix,Dyro was a key speaker atKickstart Your CareerandThe New Breedpanels at theAmsterdam Dance Eventin 2014.[15]In 2014, Dyro ranked No. 27 on DJ Mag's top 100 Best DJs list.

In 2014 and 2015 he headlined venues such as LIV in Miami andMinistry of Soundin London, and in 2014 he held a residency at The Light in Las Vegas andSpaceinIbiza.[7]In 2014 and 2015, he also performed main-stage at festivals such asDance Valley,Electric Zoo,TomorrowWorld,Spring Awakeningin Chicago,Creamfieldsin the UK andEDCLas Vegas.[7]After two years of hosting his ownDaftasticradio station,[14]Dyro currently hosts theWOLV Radio with Dyro,which is broadcast onBigfish Radioin the Philippines.[20]as well as on around 30 FM stations worldwide.[14]

WOLV Records[edit]

In the summer of 2014 Dyro founded the independent record label WOLV, which releases both his own material and that of other "up and coming" artists.[1]According to Dyro about his reasons for founding the label, "So when I first started out I got a lot of opportunities and a lot of people supported me and granted I could do whatever. First example Hardwell. I was allowed to do whatever I want on this label so that gave me a really creative-like environment to work in and develop myself. I want give back to young artists and upcoming DJs, and I want spot them myself and do what other people have done for me. Wolv should be like a platform for both established artists but also upcoming artists who help and develop themselves."[1]Artists as of 2018 included Dyro,Dynamite MC,Bali Bandits,Bassjackers,Loopers, Naten,Conro,Sam O Neall, JuicyTrax, Switch Off,D.O.D,Joe Louis, Row Rocka, Prism, Jaycen A'mour, Funkz, Goja, NDS, Sam Lamar, Crossnaders and Bloqshot.

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Nominee Category Result
2013 DJ Magazine
Awards 		Dyro Top 100 DJs 30
2014 27
2015 27
2016 93

Discography[edit]

Main article:Dyro discography

References[edit]

  1. ^abcdefghMiddleton, Ryan (8 June 2015)."Dyro Discusses Wolv, Upcoming Collabs, Dismisses Hardwell Supergroup Talk".Music Times.Retrieved7 July2015.
  2. ^abGrushack, Jesse (9 July 2012)."Dyro & Ansol – Top of the World (Original Mix)".Dancing Astronaut.Retrieved7 July2015.
  3. ^ab"Home".tiestoworld.nl. Archived fromthe originalon 15 July 2015.Retrieved7 July2015.
  4. ^abPeak positions for the Dance singles in the UK:
  5. ^"Top 100 DJs 2014 | DJMag.com".djmag.com.Retrieved9 February2017.
  6. ^ab"Dyro & Bassjackers present X Tour".ALDA Events. 15 October 2014.Retrieved7 July2015.
  7. ^abc"Events Bulletin for Dyro".Resident Advisor.Retrieved7 July2015.
  8. ^ab"Dyro Takes Us On A Ride Through His" X-Tour "".Thump(Vice Media). 26 November 2014.Retrieved7 July2015.
  9. ^abMedved, Matt (15 August 2014)."CODE Picks of the Week: Flume, Howling, Netsky & More".Billboard.com.Retrieved7 July2015.
  10. ^"Dyro launches new label with titular," Wolv "".Earmilk.11 August 2014.Retrieved7 July2015.
  11. ^ab"Dyro Launching New Label, WOLV".Complex.26 July 2014.Retrieved7 July2015.
  12. ^abSeefeldt, Anders (5 August 2014)."New Dyro single WOLV kicks off new label".Magnetic Magazine.Retrieved7 July2015.
  13. ^abc"Dyro feat. Dynamite MC – Against All Odds (PREVIEW)".Turn Up the Bass. 2 October 2014.Retrieved7 July2015.
  14. ^abc"Dyro Launches New Radio Show, 'WOLV RADIO'".sonicagenda.com. 27 February 2015.Retrieved14 July2015.
  15. ^abcde"DJ Dannic | Fact Sheet".DJ Dannic Official Website.Retrieved20 January2015.
  16. ^"Hardwell Is The World's #1 DJ".Yahoo Music.Retrieved17 December2013.
  17. ^"Archive Chart".Official Charts Company.26 October 2013.
  18. ^"Hardwell, Dyro & Dannic Q&A: Ultra Music Festival 2014".Billboard.Retrieved9 February2017.
  19. ^"HARDWELL REVEALED NORTH AMERICAN BUS TOUR".DJMag.com.11 April 2014.Retrieved9 February2017.
  20. ^Bigfish Radiocurrent program listing (accessed 7 July 2015)

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