Afrojack has officially locked in the support lineup for his highly anticipated CONTROL Tour, and it is a noticeably deeper, more club-focused bill than what fans might typically expect from one of dance music’s most prominent festival headliners. The tour, which highlights a shift in the Dutch producer’s sonic direction, will feature performances from industry icons including Green Velvet, Loco Dice, and Tiga, alongside Murda Beatz and HILLS.
The tour is set to hit major venues across the country, with notable stops at the Brooklyn Storehouse in New York on October 2 and the Shrine Exposition Hall in Los Angeles on November 27. This curated selection of support acts reflects where Afrojack’s sound has been trending over the past year, as he continues to drift further into house and techno territory while maintaining the high-energy, big-room presence that defined his rise to stardom.
The inclusion of these specific artists is far from a random decision. It highlights a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between his mainstream success and his underground influences. For instance, Afrojack and Green Velvet previously shared the stage for a back-to-back set at a Coachella afterparty, a pairing that underscored their mutual respect for the roots of Chicago house. Similarly, Afrojack’s release of ‘Monopoly Man’ on Loco Dice’s Desolat label signaled his commitment to the stripped-back, tech-house aesthetic that the label is world-renowned for.
Furthermore, the tour serves as a platform for newer talent, with Afrojack handpicking HILLS to handle remix duties for the 15th-anniversary project of his breakout anthem, ‘Take Over Control.’ By integrating artists like Tiga and Murda Beatz, the CONTROL Tour promises a diverse sonic journey that spans electro-house lineage, hip-hop-adjacent production, and underground techno. As the fall run approaches, fans can expect additional tour dates and details to be unveiled, further cementing this tour as a pivotal moment in Afrojack’s career.
