#TBT – Press Pic Hall Of Fame
We get it, press pics are (usually) no laughing matter. DJ’s put on their toughest face, pull out their highest level of swag and gather their favourite attire to strike a pose. With a combination of early 2000’s fashion, baby faces and producers attempting to look as ‘tough’ and ‘hardstyle’ as possible, this sometimes results in some amazingly funny and memorable press photos. From their point of view, all they wanted to do was make music and hit it big sometime, image was never much of a concern back then, however when you compare their old photos to new and re-amped press pictures, you can review some amazing image developments over the years.
As a little trip down memory lane, we collected some of the most legendary press photos from some of the pioneering names in the harder styles so sit back, relax and enjoy this #TBT!
Wasted Penguinz: Swag level = strong, yet sensitive. P.s. nice hair Pontuz.
Partyraiser: Oh yeah blonde tips.
The Beholder/Neophyte: Stern, don’t fuck with me.
Coone: “This is the toughest face that I can put on.” + speed dealers = maximum level of sw@g
We’re so sorry, Coone, we love you
Wildstylez: “I’m actually listening to fuck all… Just trying to look swagalicious”
Ruthless: Need we say more?
Geck-o: Baby tripper hopping on the soul train…
Adaro: Hoodie = maximum ‘don’t fuck with me’ attitude.
Technoboy: Does this guy ever age?!
Bioweapon (aka Code Black & Audiofreq): dA boiz
Darren Styles: Even Dazza had some questionable press pics
Warface: Warface… or babyface?
Headhunterz: Old Heady pics provide some great lols.
DJ Thera: “I’m just a regular dude who likes to rock a fleece jacket every once in a while.”
Donkey Rollers: bro$$ifs in crim3
This press pic was classic
I have no fucking idea what this is…? #stayawayfrommywodka
Mark With A K: Sick tat mate
Psyko Punkz: n0pe
“Nobody is safe…”
Adrenalize: “Fuck u mum I’m 12 now I can do wot I want”
A-Lusion: Looks better with hair.
Digital Punk: Baby-faced and beard-less punk. We prefer the beard and tough-guy look.
Dr Phunk: Sorry m9, but this had to be shared
Max Enforcer: Like a fine wine, this fella has aged well.
Alpha2: #sultrytwins
Headhunterz… once again: I’m so sorry Heady, but these are just too good
Atmozfears: These were so good that we HAD to post two. Swag level high, emo cut and leather jacket combo is a winner.
Phuture Noize: Hello Marco
Kronos: d@ ItAliAn stAlli0n xx
Bass Modulators: Just makin some choons in da basement.
D-Block & S-te-Fan: Music made babyfaces #aww
Frontliner: Awkward level 100
Frequencerz: Lookin’ tough. Nice T-shirt Niels.
Lady Dana: Always a beautiful woman.
DJ Isaac: Aviators get all the bitches. Isaac is also another example of a fine wine.
Josh & Wesz: New kids on da bl0cK
Kutski: Loving the subtle green background. Much hardstyle
B-Front: Dat Fusion t-shirt tho…
Headhunterz… Again: Deep in thought, a sensitive soul unleashed in the world of hardstyle xoxo
“The Noisecontrollers Vault”
Oh Bas….
Fedora game strong.
Toneshifterz: When there was two
The Viper: Getting creative with his press pics in da shopping mall xx
Omegatypez: Classic babyfaced Fusion pic
Brennan Heart: Yep, pulled this one from the vault…
Zany: Stern
Endymion: Lookin very sensitive boys
Showtek: Yeah fur jacket FTS
Hard Driver: Back in dem Fenix days
Ran-D: Yeah come on, what is that scarf about…?
Radical Redemption: Don’t fuk wiv da Radical
So, there you have it! A little TBT through our favourite artists past ‘looks’.