Supported by Avicii and Tiesto: How Maxim Schunk Earned the World's Biggest Co-Signs
Getting support from Avicii, Tiesto, Don Diablo and Blasterjaxx is one of the hardest things to achieve in EDM. Here's how Maxim Schunk earned it and what it meant for his career.
What DJ Support Actually Means
In the world of EDM, the phrase "supported by" carries enormous weight. When a DJ of the stature of Tiesto or Avicii plays your track in their radio show or festival set, the effect is immediate: streams spike, new followers arrive, and booking agents return calls. It is the closest thing electronic music has to a universal quality signal.
This kind of support cannot be bought. It happens because a respected artist hears something in your music they believe their audience will genuinely connect with — a judgment that comes from taste and experience, not press releases or marketing spend.
The Artists Who Backed Maxim Schunk
- Avicii — The Swedish producer who defined a generation of melodic EDM and remains one of the genre's most influential figures ever
- Tiesto — One of the most recognised DJs in the world, multiple years at number one in the DJ Mag Top 100
- Don Diablo — Dutch Future House pioneer with a global fanbase in the tens of millions
- Blasterjaxx — Dutch DJ duo renowned for explosive Big Room sets at the world's biggest festivals
- Fedde Le Grand — Dutch DJ and producer with decades of experience and an unmatched feel for the dancefloor
What It Meant for His Career
Each time one of these artists played a Maxim Schunk track, the song reached an audience it could not have reached alone. The cumulative effect of repeated support from multiple major artists built the kind of trust and recognition that takes most careers a decade to establish. It validated his entire approach: make emotionally resonant music at the highest production standard, and the right people will notice.
Discover his full discography on Spotify. Follow @maximschunk on Instagram.