Get On Your Feet: EventWorks Delivers the 2017 Event Music Hot List

New Year, New Trends - we asked DJ Lee Dyson to give us his top choices of current and up-and-coming artists and music styles, that will get any event group going!

Lee created an inspiring Hot List! Take a listen!


Lee Dyson shares the names and details an event producer needs to know:

Rag N Bone Man
This guy is about to blow up....well...with his single “Human” being #1 in 27 countries, it’s safe to say he has already blown up...just not in the US yet.
Channeling Soul, Hip Hop, Blues, Dirty Rock & Electronic sounds, this Brit has a unique style sure to please almost anyone.
More to come from this guy for sure.

The XX
This band has been around a while but their 3rd album really cements them as a creative force.
Even though they are considered to be a “minimal” or “stripped down” sound...the amount of emotion and diversity the project is impressive.
The XX’s vocals are often haunting yet inviting and always on point.
The band’s producer (Jamie XX) is also earning street cred with his solo album (In Colour) as also an in-demand producer for dance music artists.

Ibibio Sound Machine
Not getting eclectic enough for you yet?
Then check out the new album dropping in March from this British singer of Nigerian descent. 70’s funk, 80’s vibe (Talking heads) Tropical, Electronic and Eurodisco all bundled in her sound.
The lyrics can get heavy but the music always makes me happy.

Colony House (Formerly Caleb)
If I had to give one description it would be “extremely listenable”
No better compliment in my book when it comes to Alt-Rock bands which can often feel bland and noisy.
Good musical sensibilities make each track on their 2nd album (partly inspired by Roy Orbison) consistent with their sound yet unique enough to stand alone.

Dua Lipa
Pop usually isn’t my thing since I play it every weekend, but Dua Lipa brings a maturity to her pop singles that is desperately needed.
Looking forward to a full album from this rising British pop star.

Matt Martians
Producer-writer-illustrator-singer of Odd Future fame steps into the spotlight for his solo album.
Anyone that pals around with Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator is someone you should take seriously.
Jazz, soul, funk, electro and stripped down beats make this the perfect album to play when you drop into your cozy chair.

Gabriel Garzon-Montano
If the Beatles and Prince got together and made a trippy, breezy Alt-R & B album I imagine it would sound like this.
Smooth but slightly psychedelic tracks deeply rooted in soul and funk.
With a mother as part of the Philip Glass Ensemble, working under the same management as Mayer Hawthorne and having toured, opening for Lenny Kravitz, I think this artist is ready to break out soon.

Andy Grammer
Andy’s had a few hits and got some love from radio play but I got to see him live recently and this guy should be a superstar.
Amazing energy, stage presence from the whole band was polished and on point.
His tracks are full of super strong pop hooks with vocals you’ll find yourself humming in the office days later.
I predict he’ll be the next Adam Levine.

Things to look forward to:
Word on the street is that we can look forward to new albums this year from Lorde, Missy Elliot, Ed Sheeran , Coin and LCD Soundsystem
Yes I know....they broke up forever....but when does that ever last?

Wishing you a week full of beautiful music!