Originally formed in 2007 and came up with their name because in their early days their neighbors would knock on their doors to have them turn the music down. Before focusing on their own music and remixes they were producing beats and remixes for the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Marina & the Diamonds, Rihanna, Flo-Rida, Sky Ferreira, Theophilus London, and Ellie Goulding.
The Knocks released their first single “Make It Better,” with the New York based Neon Gold Records. The single was used for a nationwide commercial for Corona Beer, and the hip-hop group, Chiddy Bang, sampled another one of their singles. In 2012 they went out on their first full tour with Ellie Goulding, and then went on to be the supporting act for artists such as Diplo, Justince, Boys Noize and Holy Ship! The duo continued to produce remixes and covers of songs, as well as tour around the country; in fact, they gained a reputation for actively encouraging fans to hold after parties for after their gigs.
In 2013 their single “Modern Hearts” reached over 100,000 plays on SoundCloud, and earned them another number one spot with HypeMachine. The following year they released the single “Classic” which had a video that followed that paid homage to the computer simulation game, The Sims.
The Knocks have been names as one of the 20 hottest producers in music. They hail from New York City, and have developed a global following over time. Before they were crafting their own music, they were remixing for the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Marina & the Diamonds, Rihanna, Flo-Rida, -You get the idea now surely. B-Roc and JPatt walk out on stage at this huge festival where people have been waiting all morning for this huge set to kick off. They are one of the talks of the town with everyone singing various hooks from their career. They launch into a slew of remixes that get everyone into the party vibe for the rest of the day. There is such adoration from the crowd for this production pair who bounce off of each other so very well. A remix of The 1975 “Girls” fills the air. I will definitely be purchasing everything by this duo. Literally, they are so so good! There should be a sub genre called “NJAEDMA” – Not. Just. Another. Electronic. Dance. Music. Act.