DJ Mag ‘Best of British’ nominee and one of Mixmag’s breakthrough DJs of 2024, Max Dean, the driving force behind neXup recz, is carving an indelible path in the new wave of House music. Max continues to thrive as a versatile DJ, prolific producer, and visionary label boss, cementing his reputation as one of the genre’s most dynamic figures. Max is undoubtedly one of dance music’s most exciting prospects, with a steady stream of chart-topping releases, electrifying headline performances, and a growing global presence.
The past year has been a defining chapter in Max’s journey, filled with career-defining milestones. Max has demonstrated unparalleled versatility from commanding the garden stage at DC10 Ibiza alongside Michael Bibi’s Solid Grooves crew to delivering the standout hit “Feel Much Better” with UK rapper Nafe Smallz and iconic producer Timbaland. Highlights include playing to a 30,000-strong audience at Creamfields, a chart-topping rework of AZARI & III’s classic “Reckless,” two sold-out headline shows at The Warehouse Project, and a captivating Mixmag Lab London session. Max’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric, firmly establishing him as a leading force in electronic music.
Beyond his personal achievements, Max has quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the electronic music community, using his platform to spotlight emerging talent. Through neXup recz, Max has built a launch pad for the industry’s most promising newcomers. In just 16 months, the label has become Beatport’s top-ranked Minimal/Deep Tech imprint, resonating equally with DJs, producers, and fans alike. With a sold-out multi-show UK tour and international events spanning Italy and the Netherlands, neXup recz is a testament to Max’s forward-thinking vision and commitment to shaping the future of dance music.
With so much achieved in the last 12 months alone, it can be hard to fathom that Max still has so much to give. 2025 is already shaping to be another monumental year for the exponential UK talent, with a 10-stop neXup recz UK tour and his third US tour peaking over the horizon. Blink, and you might miss him, but you’ll need to have no ears not to hear the unmistakable Max Dean sound in the coming months and years.
