Ever notice how some DJs just click? Maddix’s career feels like that—a mix of right place, right time, and relentless hustle. I got hooked on his sound during that 2015-2016 era when Dutch house was reinventing itself. His early tracks had this gritty, warehouse-party energy, but with polished drops that screamed festival potential. The turning point? When Revealed Recordings became his launchpad. Suddenly, his edits of classics like 'Spaceman' weren’t just club tools; they were gateways to bigger stages. What I love is how he never pigeonholed himself—one year he’s dropping techy bangers, the next he’s experimenting with psytrance elements. That adaptability’s why he’s still relevant.
Back in the early 2010s, electronic music was exploding, and Maddix was just another kid with a dream and a laptop. I remember stumbling upon one of his early mixes on SoundCloud—raw, energetic, and full of that unmistakable Dutch house vibe. He didn’t burst onto the scene overnight; it was a grind. From uploading bootleg remixes to playing tiny club gigs in Amsterdam, he built his reputation track by track. His big break came when Hardwell noticed his work and brought him into the Revealed Recordings family. That mentorship was pivotal, but what really stuck with me was how Maddix kept evolving, blending tech-house and big-room in a way that felt fresh. Now, hearing his tracks mainstage at festivals feels like watching a hometown hero make good.
What’s inspiring is how he turned his passion into a signature sound. He didn’t just copy the trends; he carved out his own niche with tracks like 'Revolution' and 'Das Boot.' The guy’s got this knack for hooks that stick in your head for days. It’s a reminder that even in a saturated industry, authenticity and persistence pay off.
Maddix’s journey is textbook 'start small, think big.' I first heard his name buzzing around underground forums where fans traded his early edits like secret handshakes. Before the festival mainstages, he was cutting his teeth in local venues, refining his craft while studying audio engineering—something that shows in his crisp productions. His technical chops gave him an edge; tracks like 'Shuttin’ It Down' weren’t just loud, they were meticulously layered. What fascinates me is how he balanced underground credibility with mainstream appeal. When Hardwell signed him, it wasn’t just luck—it was proof that his hybrid sound had legs.
Then came the collaborations with artists like KSHMR, which expanded his palette even further. Watching his sets now, you can trace those humble beginnings in how he reads a crowd. No flashy gimmicks, just solid grooves and a work ethic that turned bedroom experiments into global anthems.
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We’ve all read the books where the Alpha’s mate is hurt or gets kidnapped and the Alpha has to save them.
But what happens when it’s the strong Alpha that gets taken? And something so traumatic happens to him, that he’s left completely broken. Left as only a shell of who he once was.
And it’s his Luna that needs to rescue him…
Maddox is the Alpha of the Night Wolf Pack. He was once full of life, a jokester and known for pranking his loved ones. Addison is a rare, enchanted witch & his beloved Luna.
His pack was once abused and tortured until it’s previous Alpha was killed and it’s people set free. Maddox is now determined to bring peace to his new pack. However, things take a turn for the worst when someone close to the old Alpha seeks revenge. And he plans to take that revenge out on the new Alpha.
Finn is an abused pack slave. His only dream is that one day his mate will find him and rescue him. But what happens when his mate wants absolutely nothing to do with him?
Will he ever know freedom?
Find out, in this journey where they discover what the true meaning of family, friendship, love and loyalty really is.
** Trigger Warning! Abuse, rape, torture. **
This is book 3 of A Broken Alpha series. This book can be read as a standalone.
Four stories.
Four couples
Four bikers.
Danielle is shocked when her partner suggests an open relationship, furious she finds the closest bar and storms around there in a red dress, only to find it's a biker bar.
She gets far more than she bargained for when one of the men becomes obsessed and doesn't want to give her up, even if she's in a relationship. She becomes known as Red, fierce, loyal and escaping her boyfriend who abused her.
Vesper is Red's sister and has a hidden secret, she dissapears for years at a time because her job requires it. As a hired assasin, she constantly gets annoyed by the clubs cleaner, Ghost, and hate turns to lust, turns into something much darker.
Davina has a stalker, but he's not the kind you expect. He fixes her shit, cooks for her, and even tips her thousands on her cam business, but he's also the ruthless Prez of the MC.
Sasha Smith is the owner of an exclusive dance club catering to the rich and arrogant. When one of her favorite customers and close friends is missing from his regular spot at the bar, she goes in search of him. Finding him very ill, lonely and at risk, she agrees to move in with him temporarily until he's feeling better.
When Rin Allegretti, Italian mafia Don, finds out his grandfather has an exotic dancer living in his house, he rallies his family to the family home to thwart whatever the gold-digging girl's plans might be for his grandfather. Rin finds himself drawn to the younger woman and wanting to protect her from the harshness of the family he himself dropped on her.
Sasha finds herself in the midst of family drama, under scrutiny of an attractive older man and falling in over her head. She herself comes from a similar family and she knows the dangers of tangling with a boss, especially one of a rival family. She knows once he realizes who her family are, there will be hell to pay.
Rin wants only to protect the little dancer and to keep her safe, even if it means, opening his heart up for the very first time. Can he convince her he’s not the monster mobster she believes him to be?
SMUT WARNING!! : This book isn't sweet romance. It's filthy, raw and unapologetically dark.
Expect:
*Three brothers who don’t know the meaning of gentle.*
*A heroine who moans even when she swears she won’t.*
*Fingers, tongues, and c*cks where she least expects them.*
~~~♠~~~
“Spread wider, Angel,” Zane growled against my ear, his fingers ruthless between my thighs.
Ziven's c*ck shoved deep down my throat, hot, thick and massive. “Right there. Open up and take it like the filthy tease you've been."
And behind me, Zarek drove into me deeper, pounding and claiming every inch. “Feel that? Dripping wet. Doesn’t matter how hard I pound—she’ll still take more. She’s fucking built for it. Our c*cks.”
I begged desperately— clenching, gushing, and trembling through every thrust and claim.
I never thought I'd crave this— three brothers who claimed me, ruined me, and made me beg for more. But I do. God, I do.
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ZIVEN. Commanding, brilliant, and dangerous with a keyboard.
ZAREK. Cold, ruthless, and sharp as glass.
ZANE. Charming, wicked, and heartbreak in human form.
They offered me safety.
Then they became my obsession.
Now they’re my only protection from the monster I once called husband.
But with three billionaires wanting one broken girl, hearts will shatter.
And when the past comes knocking…
I’ll have to choose between revenge—and the triplets who made me feel alive again.
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Maddix is this electrifying force in the electronic dance music scene that I can't get enough of. His tracks have this raw energy that just grabs you by the collar and throws you onto the dancefloor. I first stumbled upon his remix of 'Children' by Robert Miles, and it was like hearing a classic reborn with a modern, gritty twist. His sound is this perfect blend of big room house and techno, with these massive drops that feel like a sonic rollercoaster.
What really sets Maddix apart, though, is his ability to keep evolving. From his early days with tracks like 'Dutch Connection' to his recent collabs with heavyweights like Hardwell, he's never stuck in one lane. His sets at festivals like Tomorrowland are pure fire—I still get goosebumps thinking about the pyro syncs during his 2023 set. If you're into EDM that punches hard but still has melody, his discography is a goldmine.
Maddox’s career is one of those early internet legends that feels almost mythical now. Back in the late '90s, when the web was still this wild, untamed frontier, he carved out a space with his site 'The Best Page in the Universe.' It was this brutal, no-holds-barred satire that mocked everything from pop culture to political correctness. His writing style—aggressive, sarcastic, and unapologetically offensive—was like nothing else at the time. He didn’t just critique things; he eviscerated them with a kind of humor that made you laugh while also wondering if you should feel guilty about it.
What’s fascinating is how his early work mirrored the rebellious spirit of early online communities. He didn’t wait for permission or polish his content to fit mainstream tastes. He just posted whatever he wanted, and people flocked to it because it felt raw and real. His early projects, like the 'Alphabet of Manliness' book, expanded his reach beyond the web, but it was always that unfiltered voice that defined him. Even now, when I stumble across old posts, they still crack me up—though some bits haven’t aged gracefully, which is kind of the point.
Maddix is one of those DJs who really knows how to electrify a crowd with his high-energy beats. His music falls squarely into the big room house and electro house genres, but he’s not afraid to dabble in tech house and even some darker, grittier basslines that give his tracks an edge. I first stumbled onto his stuff during a festival set, and the way he layers intense drops with melodic hooks is downright addictive. Tracks like 'Revolution' and 'The Formula' are perfect examples—massive synth walls, pounding kicks, and just enough groove to keep you moving.
What I love about his style is how it bridges the gap between mainstream festival anthems and underground club energy. He’s got this knack for taking the euphoric elements of progressive house and splicing them with raw, punchy electro sounds. If you’re into artists like Hardwell or W&W but crave something with a bit more bite, Maddix’s discography is a goldmine. Seriously, put on 'ACID' and try not to lose your mind—it’s impossible.