Nicky Romero Finally Releases His Highly Anticipated Festival Dancefloor Filler “Turn Off The Lights”

Nicky Romero has officially dropped “Turn Off The Lights,” a pure festival banger that he’s been teasing in his sets over the past few months to a raving response from the enthusiastic crowds. “Turn Off The Lights” follows the sonic style of his recent releases like “Techtronic,” “Myriad” and “Back To Where We Started” with Afrojack from last […]

Nicky Romero Presents Full Line-Up of Protocol Recordings 10th Anniversary ADE Showcase – WIN TICKETS

Want to party with Nicky Romero and his Protocol Recordings gang at ADE? Here’s your chance to win 2 VIP tickets and a hotel stay to attend the label’s epic 10th-anniversary showcase on October 20th at one of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues – Escape. It’s no secret that Protocol pulls out all the stops for […]

Low Blow Kicks off Festival Season with “House Revolution” via Protocol Recordings

Talented Spanish producer Low Blow returns to Protocol Recordings with a funky, feel-good new tune titled “House Revolution” to get you in the mood for the start of festival season. Bouncy synths and a four-on-the-floor beat set the energy bar high from the get-go, while the catchy vocal riff takes you back to the Paradise […]

Nicky Romero’s ‘So Much Love’ with Almero is Protocol Recordings’ Next Quality House Release

Hot on the heels of his recent EP ‘See You On The Dancefloor’ with Low Blow, Nicky Romero stays on the house music train with his new single “So Much Love,” for which he teamed up with Protocol veteran Almero. It’s a sonic gem with a strong influence of progressive and French house. Opening with […]

Roc Dubloc and Gid Sedgwick Kick Off 2022 with Fusion of Electro and Retrowave ‘Ready Or Not’

Protocol Recordings kick off 2022 with fusion of electro and retrowave “ready or not” from Roc Dubloc and Gid Sedgwick and we couldn’t be more excited! The track serves as the debut on Nicky Romero’s label for both Israeli artist Dubloc as well as the UK-based Sedgwick, and the two create a unique sonic experience […]

Almero Releases Deep Progressive Single ‘Believe’ on Protocol Recordings

Almero returns to Protocol Recordings with another masterfully crafted release, this time in the form of his deep progressive single ‘Believe.’ The Frenchman appeals to lovers of emotive yet dancefloor-friendly vibes, opening with cinematic melodies and soulful vocals and taking listeners on a gradually intensifying sonic journey. At its crescendo, ‘Believe’ is sure to give […]

Timmo Hendriks & Robbie Rosen Join Forces for Progressive House Gem ‘Ashes’

Timmo Hendriks is back on Protocol Recordings with a progressive house gem titled ‘Ashes’ for which he teamed up with US singer and songwriter Robbie Rosen. The track is a deeper take on Hendriks’ signature sound but still hits all the feels just right. The upbeat opening melodies and hopeful lyrics lead to a goosebump-inducing […]

Nicky Romero Returns to Virgin Records With Heartfelt Dance-Pop Release ‘Why Do I Call’

Nicky Romero returns to Virgin Records/Universal Music with the new dance-pop crossover gem “Why Do I Call” to follow up on his last year’s debut “Nights With You.” The Dutch veteran producer once again showcases his dynamic abilities by opening with soulful vocals and organic instrumentals, letting the heartfelt lyrics shine before leading into a […]

Nicky Romero Drops Hard-Hitting New Track ‘Acid Is My DNA’

Nicky Romero Taps Into His Hard-Hitting Roots With New Track “Acid Is My DNA.” Out Now on Protocol Recordings Nicky Romero takes it back to the “Generation 303” roots with his newest track of meaningful title “Acid Is My DNA,” a hard-hitting bomb that calls for late-night dance floors. True to form, Romero creates a high-energy and dance-worthy […]

Marc Benjamin, Timmo Hendriks and VY.DA Drop House Gem ‘Hold Me Down’

Protocol veterans Marc Benjamin and Timmo Hendriks team up with Italian duo VY.DA for their new release “Hold Me Down.” Featuring fellow Italian singer/songwriter Alessia Labate, the track is a quintessential progressive/big-room masterpiece. “Hold Me Down” opens with Labate’s ethereal vocals and cinematic melodies that gradually swell into its uplifting, bouncy drop, which is guaranteed […]

Afrojack Releases Dancefloor Friendly Remix of Nicky Romeros ‘Okay’

Nicky Romero, MARF and Wulf’s summertime hit “Okay” receives a dancefloor-friendly remix from none other than dance music veteran Afrojack. Taking the original’s emotive vocals and gentle melodies, Afrojack turns the track on its head with a goosebump-inducing buildup and driving, rhythmic bassline that will drive crowds into a frenzy at the next festival or […]

DØBER Follows Up His Recent “About You” EP With “Cream”

DØBER Follows Up His Recent “About You” EP With Heavy-Hitting Riding House Track “Cream.” Out Now on Protocol Recordings Protocol Recordings’ veteran and bass house maestro DØBER recently released his 3-track “About You” EP, and now he’s back with a very special addition to the project. His new release “Cream” is an experimental, lush sonic journey that […]

Almero Releases Progressive House Gem “Midnight Love”

Almero Releases Dreamy Yet Dancefloor-Friendly Progressive House Gem “Midnight Love” on Protocol Recordings Frenchman Almero is back on Protocol Recordings with his new single “Midnight Love,” a dreamy and yet dancefloor-friendly gem. Opening with soulful vocals that set the stage for an emotive sonic journey, the track unfolds with a deep bassline and swelling melodies; the groovy vibe conjures images of […]

David Shane & Forbes Drop Sexy Summer Collab ‘Endlessly’

Breakout vocalist David Shane and fast rising producer Forbes have come together on sumptuous new dance-pop tune ‘Endlessly’ for vital EDM label UFO Recordz. Out today, September 3rd, it is the first of a pair of new singles from this Arizona-based, red-hot team and already feels like a sing-a-long summer anthem in the making with […]

Afrojack and Chico Rose Are The First Artists To Release On Tomorrowland Music With ‘You Got The Love’

The very first release on Tomorrowland’s brand-new imprint Tomorrowland Music is a fact! The beloved Belgian music festival announced the news of its own label launch just yesterday and the honor of releasing the first track goes to world-renowned DJ & producer Afrojack. The Dutch powerhouse and Tomorrowland veteran has joined forces with rising star […]

Monocule Brings Back Underground Club Vibes With New Track “Awakening,” Ft Sarah De Warren

Nicky Romero returns in the disguise of his alter-ego Monocule with the eighth release “Awakening,” an underground gem featuring vocals by British singer/songwriter Sarah De Warren. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD The new track wastes no time packing a punch, opening with rhythmic synths and deep, growling basslines. De Warren‘s ethereal vocal riff is carried on euphonious melodies, making for a […]

Futuristic Polar Bears Drop Vocal House New Gem “No Tears Allowed,” Ft. Franky

Futuristic Polar Bears Return to Protocol Recordings With Vocal House Gem “No Tears Allowed,” Featuring Franky. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD Futuristic Polar Bears make a triumphant return to Protocol Recordings with their new single “No Tears Allowed,” featuring vocals by singer/songwriter Franky, with whom the British duo also worked on their earlier release on Nicky Romero’s label “Better Than This.” […]

CAMARDA and Whispers Bring The Dancefloor Vibes With New Bold Tech-House Track “Talkin’ About”

NYC-based artist CAMARDA is back on Protocol with a high-energy new single – “Talkin’ About,” for which he teamed up with Italian producer Whispers. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD The track takes a bold, tech-house-influenced approach with a driving four-on-the-floor bassline that is guaranteed to get feet moving on the dancefloor. Pair that with swelling synths and a catchy vocal riff, […]

Timmo Hendriks Drops Uplifting Progressive House Track “Something To Believe In” On Protocol Recordings

Timmo Hendriks Spreads Message of Hope With Uplifting Progressive House Release “Something To Believe In.” Out Now on Protocol Recordings. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD Timmo Hendriks is back on Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings and showcasing his signature style with the new single “Something To Believe In.” Featuring a swelling progressive bassline, uplifting melodies and ethereal vocals, the track appropriately […]

Marcus Santoro Releases New Progressive, Tech-Influenced Single “Oblivion,” Ft. Diana Miro

Australian talent Marcus Santoro is back on Protocol Recordings with his first record on Nicky Romero‘s label this year, the genre-bending gem “Oblivion,” featuring Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Diana Miro. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD The track opens with breathy, soulful vocals from Miro, who has worked with Cosmic Gate, Tom Staar, Tim Mason, and more in the past, accompanied by building progressive melodies. Santoro draws from underground […]

Nicky Romero & MARF Bring Back Festival Vibes With New Energetic Single “Okay” ft. Wulf

Nicky Romero Brings Back Festival Vibes with Close to His Heart Single “Okay” with MARF, featuring Wulf. Out now on Protocol Recordings. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD Since the beginning of his career, Nicky Romero has had a talent for creating emotive and yet danceable music that stirs deep emotions in the hearts of listeners, and his newest track “Okay” […]

Tim van Werd & Crime Zcene Bring The Vibes With Deep, Dreamy New Track “On Your Side,” Ft Dan Soleil

Tim van Werd & Crime Zcene Bring The Vibes With Deep, Dreamy New Track “On Your Side,” Featuring Dan Soleil. Out now on Protocol Recordings. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD Protocol veteran Tim van Werd teams up with fellow Dutch producer Crime Zcene for their new release “On Your Side.” Featuring ethereal vocals by singer/songwriter Dan Soleil, the song rides on undulating basslines and shimmering melodies to […]

Din & Vic’s New Single “Slumped” Becomes Second Track From Nicky Romero’s Protocol Signed During Demo:Drop Live Sessions on Twitch

Fresh-picked from Protocol‘s live demo:drop sessions is a Dutch duo Din & Vic and their club-ready track “Slumped,” which marks Nicky Romero‘s label’s second pick from a slew of talented newcomers submitting their demos to Protocol Recordings. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD “Slumped” features a groovy, minimal bassline and laser sound effects that call to mind four-on-the-floor classics for a fresh […]

Sisters Cap and Almero Join Forces For New Tech House-Inspired “Get Enough.”

Italian female duo Sisters Cap and French producer Almero collide for the first time on their new single “Get Enough,” a tech powerhouse track that incorporates some serious grooves on Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings. Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD The production rides on a bouncy, driving four-on-the-floor beat, complemented with dynamic melodies and a catchy vocal riff that make for a natural dancefloor […]

R.Braga & Galluxy, Two Upcoming Talents Drop “Nobody Else”

Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings Releases “Nobody Else” by Upcoming Talents R.Braga & Galluxy. Signed During Live demo:drop Session on Twitch Nicky Romero and Protocol’s A&R Manager Jorik van de Pol have been keeping extremely busy with their demo:drop episodes, where the veteran DJ and the label’s creative and A&R listen to submitted demos live on Twitch and provide feedback to the producers on the spot. The first track […]

Low Blow Drops New Funky House Single “Losing Control.”

Put On Your Dancing Shoes For Low Blow‘s New Funky House Single “Losing Control.” Out on Protocol Recordings Listen on Spotify STREAM / DOWNLOAD Spanish startup duo Low Blow returns to the ranks of Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings with their new single “Losing Control,” which brings a unique sound to the imprint’s repertoire. Opening with a driving house beat and soulful vocals, the […]

Monocule Teams Up With Jamis & Michael G. Moore for ‘Ways To Heaven’

Nicky Romero returns as his underground alter ego Monocule with the new single “Ways To Heaven,” this time collaborating with rising Italian talent Jamis and British singer/songwriter Michael G. Moore. Opening with a soulful vocal line, the track quickly picks up a driving, deep bassline that has become synonymous with Monocule’s signature style. The result […]

Thomas Newson and Tim van Werd Team Up for “Ocean Deep”

After long three years Thomas Newson returns to Protocol Recordings with his stunning new release “Ocean Deep” in collaboration with Tim van Werd. With a sonic construction fitting to its name, “Ocean Deep” features ethereal and haunting vocals that leave an immediate and heartfelt impression, floating on hypnotizing melodies and a deep, steady bassline to […]

Nicky Romero & Teamworx Reunite for ‘World Through Your Eyes’

Nicky Romero and Protocol veterans Teamworx join forces for another progressive gem in the form of “World Through Your Eyes,” featuring German singer / songwriter Joseph Feinstein. A delicate instrumental melody carries soulful vocals in the track’s intro, which steadily builds to swelling synths, but where one might expect a big-room style drop, Romero and […]

Tim van Werd Takes You On a Dark Progressive Journey With ‘Who You Are’

Dutch producer Tim van Werd offers a sneak peek at his forthcoming EP with its leading track “Who You Are,” a progressive gem that showcases his signature style. Always an expert at crafting sophisticated releases that are at once uplifting and dark, van Werd incorporates soulful vocals that ride upon cinematic melodies with a deep, rolling bassline. “Who You Are” follows his […]

Protocol Releases Genre-Spanning Annual “Protocol Lab – ADE 2020” EP

This year’s global pandemic has the legendary Amsterdam Dance Event looking much different in 2020. However, Nicky Romero and his Protocol family are dedicated to making fans feel like they’re still dancing all night at Melkweg. Although the crew can’t host the annual “Nicky Romero & Friends” showcase at ADE, their “Protocol Lab” EP series […]

Nicky Romero Partners With Universal Music with “Nights With You”

Nicky Romero makes his debut on Universal Music with “Nights With You,” which finds the dance music titan exploring his softer side. Opening with a piano solo, “Nights With You” delivers soulful vocals and gently undulating basslines that meld into soaring cinematic acoustic strings. The song’s organic and raw style compliments lyrics like “I’ll hold […]

Swedish Duo Trilane Experiment with House Vibes on ‘I Want You To Know’

Swedish duo Trilane is back on Protocol Recordings with “I Want You To Know,” an upbeat and funky tune that sees them expanding their sound by drawing from house influences. It employs a triumphant trifecta of soulful vocal riffs, progressive piano melodies, and a grungy, deep bassline; the addition of laser effects and a special […]

Nicky Romero and Sick Individuals Join Forces for “Only For You”

Nicky Romero teams up with fellow powerhouse duo Sick Individuals for their new release “Only For You,” a progressive vocal gem featuring Australian singer XIRA. The song opens with recurring piano melodies, which gradually build into an upbeat progressive symphony that serves as the perfect complement to XIRA‘s heart-rendering vocal performance. “Only For You” is a feel-good song for the early, adventurous […]

Nicky Romero Debuts Deep Progressive Alias Monocule with Inaugural EP

Maestro Nicky Romero debuts his alter ego with the new “Monocule Volume 1” EP, which is out on his imprint Protocol Recordings. Throughout his illustrious career, Nicky has become synonymous with cutting edge progressive music and has since experimented with dance-pop crossover styles and more. Monocule is a brand new moniker that is dedicated to his passion for deeper, underground vibes. The EP‘s first […]

Teamworx Release Dreamy Progressive Track ‘Can’t Get Enough’ on Protocol

Israeli duo Teamworx returns to Protocol Recordings with a groovy progressive gem titled “Can’t Get Enough,” featuring vocals by Sarah De Warren. After their latest heavy-hitting track “Techno,” which received an edit by Nicky Romero himself, the veterans switch up their style with ethereal melodies and softly undulating basslines that melt into a deep and […]

Deniz Koyu Releases Big-Room Progressive House Inspired Club Mix of His “Next To You”

Back in June, Deniz Koyu released the easy summertime anthem “Next To You,” and now he’s back to up the ante with the track’s official club mix. If the original was meant for listening to during breezy, poolside days with a cold drink in hand, the new club mix heats things up during balmy nights at beach […]

MOTi Gives a Deep Groovy Spin on Nicky Romero and Deniz Koyu’s Progressive Track “Destiny”

Nicky Romero and Deniz Koyu‘s hit “Destiny” has received a very special remix from Dutch producer MOTi, and you’ll want to have this one on repeat. Romero and Koyu‘s original is representative of their classic vocal progressive roots that made EDM a mainstay in music culture; in contrast, MOTi infuses his remix with a distinctive deep and groovy sound. Listen to Nicky Romero & Deniz […]

Let Trilane and YARO Take You Away With Deep, Groovy New Release “Way Out” ft. Sarah De Warren

Trilane and YARO once again join forces for their deep progressive gem “Way Out,” the newest cut from Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings. Opening with breathy vocals by Sarah De Warren over an ethereal sonic backdrop, “Way Out” gradually melts into a groovy, progressive bassline that is both suited for dancefloors and radio play. The skillful fusion of emotive lyrics and soft but […]

Marc Benjamin Drops Progressive Big-Room Gem “Burn” with Victor Tellagio on Protocol Recordings

Marc Benjamin joins forces with Victor Tellagio for his newest single “Burn” on Protocol Recordings, an inspirational and melodic gem that will give you some midsummer motivation. On his 9th single release on the label, Marc delivers a dynamic sound that fuses progressive melodies and big-room style with emotive vocals, making for a track that hits all the right marks. “Burn” […]