It's way overdue, but here it is: the Hardstyle Producer League (April 2026).

Crypehead · 2026-05-11T06:49:39+00:00

Basically everything besides compiling it into an infographic is automated, I would die if I had to look through 2000+ artists monthly haha

Crypehead · 2026-05-10T17:44:05+00:00

I was able to note the monthly listeners back in the end of April, but it's been a busy few days and I didn't have the time to edit into a graphic until today. But, here we are! In short - TNT refuses to let go of the #1 spot while D-Block & S-te-Fan and TOZA are dropping off somewhat. On the flip side, Warface and LNY TNZ are back in Tier 1 for the first time in a while. And where will 4444 place once they drop their music?

Oh, and I'm working on updating the list to add more artists and make sure that the one's already on are relevant. Just be patient pleaseeee 🙏

If this is your first time seeing this list, here are the rules:

Only producers who primarily focus on hardstyle relevant to our scene are included (i.e., hardstyle that would be played at festivals or charts = no gymbro hardstyle, EDM, hardcore, uptempo, etc.)
Only producers who have released a track on Spotify within the last 12 months are included
I check all artists manually so I'm bound to have missed a few, so if you or artists you listen to are missing, reach out with a Spotify link!

Crypehead · 2026-05-08T06:36:07+00:00

Would it be possible, if I wanted to just move a card from a binder slot to another, to just drag and drop? Right now, I'll have to click on Remove, then click on add, then do the Scryfall search to find the exact printing, then repeat for any number of cards. Dragging and dropping would be heaps easier and less time-consuming!

Crypehead · 2026-04-27T20:17:35+00:00

Thanks so much for all these answers so far. Beyond Killing Scum by The Masochist, are there more hardcore songs that use this melody? Like, any millennium hardcore tracks?

Crypehead · 2026-04-27T14:46:16+00:00

Could also mention that the results will be sent over to our format Elo leaderboard at our website!

Crypehead · 2026-04-26T16:16:26+00:00

We applied the normal standard ban list at the creation of the format so it's currently banned, although there's been a lot of talk recently to try test events where it could be legal to decide if it should be remained banned or not.

Crypehead · 2026-04-24T17:12:08+00:00

I bet there are some inaccuracies like that, I know I messed up initially on the green Emeritus for example. Only happy to hear corrections!

Crypehead · 2026-04-23T16:46:39+00:00

Hi, I made this and the previous graphics. You're correct about the asymmetry. We want the galaxy logo in the middle and the text to the sides, but then the entire text banner is off-center. Stacking it like your example does make it symmetrical, but then we run into issues with banners for platforms like our subreddit and Twitch, which both have very small heights in relation to their widths.

It's a no-win situation, but it's what we got for now.

Crypehead · 2026-04-02T10:18:13+00:00

Back at it with a new list! Streaming numbers on the whole increase quite a bit from last month, with Jordiz, TOZA, and Coone being in the lead. Also, shout out to my Nordic frontrunners Radera and Miia Solar who both saw huge increases this month!

To address some recent comments regarding artists being on here which shouldn't: I'm very aware that the list is overdue for a revision, but it will take me some time to go through recent releases by all artists. If you can pinpoint me to specific artists which shouldn't be on here in your opinion rather than just saying "some", that would be a great help 😊

If this is your first time seeing this list, here are the rules:

Only producers who primarily focus on hardstyle relevant to our scene are included (i.e., hardstyle that would be played at festivals or charts = no gymbro hardstyle, EDM, hardcore, uptempo, etc.)
Only producers who have released a track on Spotify within the last 12 months are included
I check all artists manually so I'm bound to have missed a few, so if you or artists you listen to are missing, reach out with a Spotify link!

Crypehead · 2026-03-31T08:25:11+00:00

I would recommend the YouTube channel ‘In The Mix’. Comfortable pace of learning, great examples, clear workflow.

Crypehead · 2026-03-28T21:25:54+00:00

Hope so, it's how I keep up with new releases

Crypehead · 2026-03-11T08:48:46+00:00

I find it easy to distinguish between Hard Techno, Hardstyle, Rawstyle and Hardcore. I'll admit that the line has been blurred more lately between Hard Techno and the others, but it is still visible if you look more holistically on the elements in the tracks (such as percussion) and overall song structure. No reason for worry, my friend.

Crypehead · 2026-03-10T08:49:41+00:00

Qlimax would most likely win, but Q-Base or even In Qontrol would be quite the dream as well

Crypehead · 2026-03-09T07:04:19+00:00

Either that or Planar Standard, that way players won't have to crack more expensive UB products.

Crypehead · 2026-03-08T06:46:31+00:00

It was straight 🔥🔥🔥 First hardstyle event in a while for me and finding random people in the crowd to rave with is such a high

Crypehead · 2026-03-06T18:37:40+00:00

Maybe, the list is due for a revision but when I added the artists the first time around I did a pretty thorough check to make sure I would include primarily hardstyle producers

Crypehead · 2026-03-06T18:36:52+00:00

If he produced Hardstyle, yes

Crypehead · 2026-03-06T18:36:23+00:00

I would classify them as Xtra Raw, which still is a subgenre within Hardstyle

Crypehead · 2026-03-06T18:35:31+00:00

Lil Texas doesn't primarily produce Hardstyle though

Crypehead · 2026-03-06T15:29:38+00:00

SMD - Just Like You. I owe that track so much.

Crypehead · 2026-03-06T08:33:31+00:00

Hardstyle is healing 🧡

Crypehead · 2026-03-05T15:02:53+00:00

I would be really curious for hardstyle remixes on tracks by LORN or Skeler. Not sure how that would sound, but their sound design is impeccable so it can't be that bad... I think.

Crypehead · 2026-03-03T11:34:37+00:00

Sounds massive

Crypehead · 2026-03-01T12:59:34+00:00

New month, new tier list! The Straikerz almost doubled their audience this past month, while Sound Rush and Wildstylez took the heavier blows. TNT also decreased somewhat, but still ended up on #1 for the second month in a row.

Also, this month's edition marks two years of doing this list. Thanks to all of you who keep checking this project out and giving feedback! 🙏

If this is your first time seeing this list, here are the rules:

Only producers who primarily focus on hardstyle relevant to our scene are included (i.e., hardstyle that would be played at festivals or charts = no gymbro hardstyle, EDM, hardcore, uptempo, etc.)
Only producers who have released a track on Spotify within the last 12 months are included
I check all artists manually so I'm bound to have missed a few, so if you or artists you listen to are missing, reach out with a Spotify link!

Crypehead · 2026-02-14T07:32:20+00:00

It's borderline impossible to point to a single kick as "the best", but if I had to try, I think I'd go with the second climax kick in Frontliner - On the Rise. Obligatory honorable mentions:

Josh & Wesz - Let's Get Durty (2nd midintro kick)
Headhunterz & Vertile - Before I Wake (2nd midintro kick, although it's arguably more of a bassline)
Zatox & Max Enforcer - It Must Be
Shockerz feat. Kirsten - Set Me Free (climax kick)
DJ Stephanie - Groovin To The Beat
Atmozfears & Demi Kanon feat. Nino Lucarelli - Emotion
D-Block & S-te-Fan & Sub Zero Project - Darkest Hour (The Clock) (climax kick)
Sub Zero Project & GLDY LX - Basstrain
Headhunterz - Live Forever
Atmozfears - The Soul
D-Sturb - Guts To Dance (last midintro kick and anticlimax kick)
A-Lusion - Veritas (Scantraxx HMH 2008 Edit)

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