Built around punchy percussion, sizzling synths, and commanding vocal hooks, ‘Nobody Funk With Us’ embodies the duo’s signature fusion of underground energy and infectious groove. With Kevin Knapp’s history of releases on Cuttin’ Headz, Hottrax, Sola, and Dirtybird, and Hutchtastic’s creative vision spanning music, visuals, and performance, the duo has been carving out a space for fearless expression and high-energy club sounds.

From disrupting the dancefloor with their track ‘Disruption’ to curating a label that champions inclusivity and freedom, the recently married duo continues to build Plump Records into more than just a label—it’s a movement. ‘Nobody Funk With Us’ is their latest manifesto, proving that their sound and vision are as bold as ever.

Stream ‘Nobody Funk With Us’ now on Data Transmission and get ready for the full release on 14th February 2025 via Plump Records.

Preorder/preview: LINK

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Known for programming 76 straight hours of house, techno, drum n’ bass and more, with over 150 acts on its lineup, The High Desert camping festival – curates a dynamic roster of forward-thinking, left-of-centre selectors.

It will enter this fall with full control over its own destiny, further cementing itself as a nonstop musical marathon steeped in a community-oriented, intimate atmosphere. The Off The Grid Campout lineup includes a huge assortment of other talented DJs who will all contribute to the festival’s continuous party atmosphere.

Boasting 76+ hours of uninterrupted sounds, Off The Grid Campout 2024 will feature an eclectic array of house and techno heavyweights, as well as artists from the live, bass, and DNB spaces.

Headliners include electronic music icon and event impresario Gary Richards (aka Destructo) doing a special sunrise sermon set, genre-blending OWSLA-darling Mija, live-electronic duo PillowTalk, Chicago-house legend Gettoblaster, Orbit DJ Retreats owner and friend to Data Transmission Doorly, DJ polymath and yoga teacher Gina Turner, and British deep house producer/DJ Jimpster. 

The festival will additionally welcome performances from Wolfy Lights w/ KJ Sawka, DJ Sneak, Kevin Knapp, Thee-O, Donald Glaude (DNB Set), Rabbit In The Moon, Dela Moon, Anton Tumas, Beacon Bloom, DJ Dan, DJ Reza, Friendly Fire, Left/Right, Max & Dana, Nightstalker (Techno Set), S-Doobie w/ MC Dino, SOOHAN, Tone Of Arc (Live).

Outside of the expertly-curated lineup, Off The Grid Campout will present a bevy of experiential offerings, including art cars, interactive installations, comedy sets, fire performances, a healing sanctuary, food and beverage vendors, a marketplace, themed camps, workshops, yoga, a Thursday pre-party, and more. 

Another unique inclusion at this year’s Off The Grid Campout will be the ‘young DJ’ stage. On Sunday, October 13, the festival will dedicate one of its stages to showcase starry-eyed, aspiring DJs – a unique wrinkle in the event’s programming that positions Off The Grid Campout as an authentic nurturer of dance music’s future generations.

It all kicks off on Friday, October 10 until Monday, October 14, 2024 at Sirius Ranch in Apple Valley, California.

Tickets on sale now

Off The Grid Campout 2024 headliners (A-Z)

Anton Tumas

Beacon Bloom

Dela Moon

DJ Dan

DJ REZA

DJ Sneak

Donald Glaude (DNB Set)

Doorly

Friendly Fire

Gary Richards Sunrise Sermon

Gettoblaster

Gina Turner

Jimpster

Kevin Knapp

Left/Right

Max & Dana

Mija

Nightstalker (Techno Set)

PillowTalk (Live)

Rabbit In The Moon

S-Doobie w/ MC Dino

SOOHAN

Thee-O

Time Of Arc (Live)

Wolfy Lights w/ KJ Sawka

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Oakland-based Kevin Knapp readies his seventh outing on Lee Foss’s Repopulate Mars label, ‘Sick With It’, an anthemic cut built on fat drums and an all-consuming bassline. The punchy percussion bounce and bobble beneath rubbery chord stabs as a smooth vocal brings an extra edge, hooking dancers in an effortlessly cool and impactful groove.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic to be back on Repopulate Mars. Lee has been so supportive of my music over the years, but I still get a rush of appreciation, awe, and a boost in artistic self-confidence every time he green-lights a release. For me, ‘Sick With It’ speaks to the requisite mindset we need to possess as artists. If you don’t believe what you’re doing is dope, how can you expect anyone else to? Of course, humility is equally crucial, but deep down inside, I think you have to believe you deserve a seat at the table to even sit down. ‘Sick With It’ attempts to give voice to that self-belief.” – Kevin Knapp

Having worked alongside some of house music’s biggest names, from Richy Ahmed to Hannah Wants, Kevin Knapp is a certified house don whose fresh sounds have come on the likes of Cuttin’ Headz, Hottrax, Sola and Dirtybird. He also heads up his own Plump Records, which is run with the underlying mission of radical inclusivity. It is queer-positive, fat-positive, sex-positive, feminist and anti-racist with a focus on centring underrepresented and marginalised voices.

Kevin Knapp ‘Sick With It’ drops via Repopulate Mars on 3rd November 2023, check it out here and grab it here!

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The voice of iconic house records for over a decade while also serving up a never-ending run of full-bodied production hits via labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Cuttin’ Headz or Hot Creations, it is safe to say that DJ, producer, vocalist and label boss Kevin Knapp has grown to become one of the most loved talents within the genre.

Co-founder of Plump Records alongside partner-in-crime and partner-in-life Hutchtastic, the Oakland- based talent is at the helm of a unique project pushing and supporting the underrepresented and marginalised voices within the scene, with the body, queer and sex-positive label welcoming Longstocking, Baby Weight, Demuir, Mason Maynard and more. Returning to the label following fresh heat on DIRTYBIRD alongside Andreas Henneberg, he steps out solo this time around with a heavyweight trio of tracks for the dancefloor across his ‘Rockstar’ EP.

The title cut is a helter-skelter ride through warping vocals, spiralling synths and twisting electronics above boisterous basslines for a lively, upfront effort. Next, ‘Feel The Real’ is another production loaded with energy, with the surging bass patterns operating like a tightly coiled spring that builds tension and suspense, before loading into a skipping snaking groove. Closing the show is the playful and groovy ‘Nonchalance’ – balancing bright melodies with heavy-hitting, sharp percussion to round things out with authority.

Kevin Knapp ‘Rockstar’ drops via Plump Records on 1st September 2023.

We premiere the lead track ‘Rockstar’ on Data Transmission, check it out here and grab it on Beatport.

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Baby Luck kicks off with the sleazy and bumping tech house of Play With Me, Beth Lydi’s Come And Get Me then layers up prickly off-grid percussion and metallic drums and fat bass, while Jon Lee & Tony H ‘s Ohhhhh That’s Right has a ducking and diving groove that oozes late night house funk.

KC Wray’s Congas is another muscular house cut with full flavour vocals and plenty of attitude. Kevin Knapp appears with Disco In The Cuts which flips the vibe thanks to its filter house vibes, loopy synths and disco tinged cosmic house beats. Nicole Fiallo then gets back to a pumping house sound with the chunky slaps of Let’s Go Out and Prince.L, Esven & Daladje’s Louise Thang gets more freaky with squelchy bass, late night synth sounds and a spaced out groove.

We premiere ‘Play With Me’ on Data Transmission, check it out below and grab it on Beatport.

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Praised by BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, Dale Howard’s career has seen him release via respected labels such as Elrow, Objektivity, 8bit and Get Physical. Now, the UK talent joins forces with the Oakland, California based DJ, producer, vocalist and regular Hot Creations party-starter Kevin Knapp to serve up the bumping ‘Gunny (In The Arms Of House)’ on Repopulate Mars.

Growling low-ends and mammoth claps set ‘Gunny (In the Arms of House)’ in motion as Kevin Knapp’s stirring, soulful vocals ‘I’ll never feel alone…In the arms of house’ drive distorted, loopy synths and sharp percussion across this sweat-dripping dancefloor offering.

Dale Howard & Kevin Knapp ‘Gunny (In The Arms Of House)’ drops via Repopulate Mars on 4th March 2022.

We premiere ‘Gunny (In The Arms Of House)’ on Data Transmission, check it out here and grab it on Beatport.

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There are few DJs who have as much passion and dedication to this industry as Kevin Knapp. He’s a constant pioneer of the sounds crowds yearn for through his own individual production style and his proclivity for vocal contributions.

His stand out vocals first turned heads back in 2012 proclaiming “My Beat Will Control You” with Audiojack. His first Hot Creations cut ”The Drums” alongside A&R head Richy Ahmed in 2013 is still owning dance floors to this day. More recently his track “Drug Birds” on Sola was heavily supported by UK mainstays Hannah Wants and Huxley. While “Your Mind” with Shiba San was released with Repopulate Mars and swept across dancefloors. Kevin has now taken every opportunity to continue his craft, leading him from San Francisco to the capital of Techno: Berlin.

Kevin Knapp also recently launched his Beats N Eats film series, the latest episode of which landed earlier this week. Several years in the making, Beats N Eats is the brainchild of Kevin and his creative partner Mario Münster. They set out to launch a series that married the two separate but interconnected worlds. Travelling around the world to meet chefs, musicians, DJs and anyone who shared their passion. 

Check out Kevin’s remix below and grab it here.

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He’s a constant pioneer of the sounds crowds yearn for through his own individual production style and his proclivity for vocal contributions. His stand out vocals turned our heads back in 2012 proclaiming “My Beat Will Control You” with Audiojack and his first Hot Creations cut ”The Drums” alongside A&R head Richy Ahmed in 2013 is still owning dance floors to this day.

As of recent, his track “Drug Birds” out of Sola was heavily supported by UK mainstays Hannah Wants and Huxley. 2018 was a big year as Kevin’s collab “Your Mind” with Shiba San was released with Repopulate Mars and swept across dancefloors. Kevin has taken every opportunity to continue his craft leading him from San Francisco to the capital of Techno: Berlin. 

This is not seen as a day job to Kevin, but rather, it’s a way of life. It’s an attempt to communicate with audiences worldwide through his sounds and passion for human connection and it’s working. Whether that be as small as a vocal loop, or as substantial as a full-fledged EP on some of the biggest house music labels in the world, Knapp will turn his hand to anything in order to continue this journey he’s living day in day out, going BIG in more ways than one.

Today he joins our Podcast series, listen to it below, on Spotify or iTunes here

Sum up this podcast in 10 words…
Nuanced, new fire attempting to engage the body and mind.

What’s your personal favourite track on it?
Justin Martin’s WAVE remix.

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?
Lots of love, focus, and boatloads of swag laden bump.  Per usual, you might sense a slight air irreverence.

What’s the best gig you’ve played recently?
Halcyon San Francisco on their Dolby Atmos system.  It was a homecoming of sorts for me as I’m from SF and I loved every minute of being up there.

What have you got coming up?
The release schedule this fall is starting come into focus as I have a Releases on Repopulate Mars and Hotboi Records forthcoming. Hannah Wants and I are just wrapping up an EP and I’ve got a few new solo cuts I can’t wait to unleash on folks.

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?
Turn it up to 10 even when they tell you not to.  It’ll be our secret

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There are few artists who have as much passion and dedication to the industry as Kevin Knapp.

He’s a constant pioneer of the sounds crowds yearn for through his own individual production style and his proclivity for vocal contributions. Having touched down upon some of the greatest labels in his field, he now brings his unique creations to Solardo’s Sola Records with ‘Drug Birds’ EP.

‘Drug Birds’ EP is a gem in Kevin’s musical crown and our debut transmission comes on the flip, ‘Step Up’, which pairs a commanding beat with a driving bass line, oozing the flawless appeal that brings fans back to Knapp’s music time and time again.

Check it out below!

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Equally adept in the studio, on the decks and behind the mic, Austin-bred, San Francisco-schooled producer, DJ and vocalist, Kevin Knapp, has emerged from the bustling Bay Area dance music scene to the international spotlight.

Previously popping up on a diverse selection of serious dance floor slayers with artists such as Richy Ahmed and Audiojack, his 2015 Ibiza summer hit, “Heft”, on Hot Creations, became the catalyst for Kevin’s newfound global success as a solo producer. Since then, the world has seen him prosper on this path through celebrated productions and remixes on labels like Dirtybird, Poker Flat, Sanity, Lost, and Truesoul.

Big in build, talent and heart, Kevin’s fierce love of music and ferocious appetite for life continues to drive his quest for aural rapture. With these sturdy roots to hold him high, it is certain he will succeed and he joins our of Mix of Day today with a killer mix, ahead of his next release is out on Crosstown Rebels on May 26th!

Tracklist:
Domino (Robag’s Ewel Xmohl Nb) – Oxia – Sapien
Implications – Audiojack & Kevin Knapp – Crosstown Rebels
Voodoo – Emanuel Satie – Saved
P.I.M.P – Mihalis Safras – Repopulate Mars
Crazy Bitch – Route 94 – Hot Creations
Don’t Hate Me – Shiba San, Will Clarke – Dirtybird
Like A Proper Star – Davina Moss – Hot Creations
Flip The Joint – Sacha Robotti, Mikey Lion – Desert Heart Records
Black Moon White Sun (Kevin Over Remix) – Witte, Raum – Colore
Wild Rage – ME & Her – Hottrax
Earthbound – Johannes Volk – Polytone

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