{"id":105644,"date":"2026-01-08T08:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalcitytickets.com\/blog\/?p=105644"},"modified":"2026-01-08T08:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:17:53","slug":"steve-aoki-brings-dim-mak-30th-anniversary-party-to-cities-across-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalcitytickets.com\/blog\/steve-aoki-brings-dim-mak-30th-anniversary-party-to-cities-across-north-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Aoki Brings Dim Mak 30th Anniversary Party to Cities Across North America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki<\/a><\/strong> is hitting the road in 2026 to celebrate a massive milestone: the 30th anniversary of Dim Mak Records<\/strong>, the influential independent label he founded back in 1996. What started as a passion project in a UC Santa Barbara dorm room has grown into an EDM powerhouse that’s launched careers for artists like The Chainsmokers, Zedd, Bloc Party, and The Bloody Beetroots. Now, Aoki is bringing the party to fans across North America with the Dim Mak 30th Anniversary Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a high-energy trek featuring epic sets, special guests, and all the signature chaos you’ve come to expect from one of the world’s most electrifying performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dim Mak Records: From Punk Roots to EDM Empire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1996 when Aoki was just 19, Dim Mak (named after Bruce Lee’s “death touch” martial arts technique) began by releasing hardcore punk and indie records. Over the decades, it evolved with the electronic music scene, becoming a launchpad for electro house, big room, and beyond. The label’s DIY ethos and boundary-pushing releases have made it a staple in the industry, with a catalog boasting billions of streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n