Dannic joins us for the very first episode of In Close Proximity to discuss authenticity, the return of melodic dance music, and why the energy of the Golden Era is making a comeback. In this conversation, Dannic reflects on his journey through multiple eras of dance music, from his early days alongside Hardwell to the resurgence of progressive and melodic sounds in today's scene. We discuss staying true to your artistic vision, navigating industry trends, the impact of AI on music creation, the evolution of dance music culture, and the lessons he's learned from over a decade at the forefront of electronic music. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:47 - Inside Dannic's Studio & Current Projects 03:19 - Returning to Revealed Recordings 05:27 - The Return of Golden Era Energy 06:44 - A Potential Hardwell x Dannic x Dyro Reunion? 07:31 - The Story Behind Beam 09:00 - Revisiting Progressive House & Authenticity 12:06 - Was the Golden Era Really That Special? 14:00 - Staying Relevant Through Industry Cycles 15:42 - AI, Authenticity & The Future of Dance Music 17:22 - Advice for the Next Generation of Producers 19:12 - How Dannic Met Hardwell 20:49 - The Best Advice He's Ever Received 23:09 - Falling in Love with Dance Music 25:03 - Rapid Fire Round 29:30 - Upcoming Music, Tours & Festival Season Want more music? Check out Proximity Radio, our companion mixshow series featuring exclusive guest mixes, new music discoveries, Proximity Premieres, Golden Era Classics, and interviews with the artists shaping dance music today. radio.prxmusic.com Join the Proximity Insider List Be the first to hear about upcoming guest mixes, artist interviews, exclusive premieres, community updates, and special announcements before they're shared anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices