# Notaker

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**David Nothaker** (born September 23, 1989), better known by his stage name **Notaker** (stylized as **И O T A K E R**), is an American DJ and producer based in [St. Louis](/source/St._Louis), [Missouri](/source/Missouri).[1][2] He is best known for his midtempo-progressive style and for breakout singles like "[Infinite](/source/Infinite_(Notaker_song))", "[Shimmer](/source/Shimmer_(Notaker_song))", and "[The Storm](/source/The_Storm_(Notaker_song))" which have amassed over 11 million, 2.5 million, and 3.7 million streams on [Spotify](/source/Spotify) respectively. Notaker has performed at music festivals across the United States including Global Dance Festival in Denver, Das Energy in Utah, and Freaky Deaky in Texas.

## Early life

Nothaker first got into electronic music after attending his first electronic music show and then being encouraged by a friend to write music.[3] He noted [Hans Zimmer](/source/Hans_Zimmer), [deadmau5](/source/Deadmau5), [Eric Prydz](/source/Eric_Prydz) and [M83](/source/M83_(band)) as his inspirations.[4][5]

## Career

Notaker released his first single, "Oceanview Dr", in September 2015, on Brooklyn Fire Records, a label owned by [Tommie Sunshine](/source/Tommie_Sunshine).[6][7] He followed up with another single in December 2015 titled "Feel the Rain" released on Zerothree Records.[8] In March 2016, Notaker released his first EP, a three track release self-titled *The Notaker EP*. The EP consisted of "Dream World Lapse", "Subweapon", and "Monarch (speed of light edit)". The EP was released on [Jaytech](/source/Jaytech)'s Positronic Digital imprint.[9] In April 2016, Notaker released his debut single with [Monstercat](/source/Monstercat), "Infinite".[10] He followed up in November 2016 with "Gems" released on [Monstercat](/source/Monstercat)[11] Notaker was listed by [Dancing Astronaut](/source/Dancing_Astronaut) as one of "Dancing Astronaut's 25 Artists to Watch in 2017"[12] The following year in February, Notaker released "[Shimmer](/source/Shimmer_(Notaker_song))" with [Monstercat](/source/Monstercat)[13] He released "Born in the Flames" as a single on March 17, 2017, via [Armada Music](/source/Armada_Music).[14] On March 24, 2017, Notaker released his first single with [Mau5trap](/source/Mau5trap) titled Abyss, the release was part of the label's *We are Friends Volume 6* compilation.[15] On July 5, 2017, he released "Wake Up, You're Dreaming" as part of [Monstercat](/source/Monstercat)'s *[Rocket League x Monstercat Vol. 1](/source/Rocket_League_x_Monstercat_Vol._1)* compilation album. On August 18, 2017, his remix of "[Saving Light](/source/Saving_Light)" by [Gareth Emery](/source/Gareth_Emery) and Standerwick was included in the official remix package on Monstercat. On October 2, 2017, Notaker released the promotional single for his Genesis EP titled Who I Am. The single featured co-producer Declan James and vocalist Karra with the lyrics co-written by Matthew Steeper.[16] On October 26, the full [Genesis EP](/source/Genesis_(Notaker_EP)) was released with "Just Close Your Eyes", "So Much Love", "Wake Up, You're Dreaming", "Terra", and the extended mix of "Who I Am" which was released only on beatport.[17]

## Discography

### Extended plays

Title Information Notaker Released: April 8, 2016 Label: Positronic Digital Formats: Digital download Genesis Released: October 24, 2017 Label: Monstercat Formats: Digital download Erebus I Released: July 6, 2018 Label: mau5trap Formats: Digital download Path.Finder Released: April 8, 2019 Label: Monstercat Formats: Digital download

### Singles

Title Year Album "Oceanview Dr." 2015 rowspan="7" "Feel the Rain" "Infinite" 2016 "Gems" "Shimmer" 2017 "Born in the Flames"[18] "Abyss"[19] "Wake Up, You're Dreaming" Rocket League x Monstercat Vol. 1 Genesis "Who I Am" (with Declan James, featuring Karra) Genesis "Retribution"[20] rowspan="2" "Too Smooth" (featuring Grey MTTR)[21] 2018 "Corrupted" (with BlackGummy) Erebus I "The Storm" rowspan="1" "Into The Light" (featuring Karra) 2019 Path.Finder "Each Other" (featuring Eric Lumiere) Rocket League x Monstercat Vol. 6 Path.Finder "From Dust & Ashes"[22] rowspan="8" "Airlock" 2021 "Stratus"[23] "Echelon"[23] "SMYL" "SMYL VIP" "OCN" "Almost 3am / 4am"[24] 2022

### Remixes

Title Year Original artist(s) Release "Future Story" 2016 Jaytech Awakening (Remixes) "Saving Light" (featuring Haliene) 2017 Gareth Emery and Standerwick Saving Light (The Remixes) "Tell Me" 2019 Haywyre Panorama: Discover Remixes "Written Maze" 2020 Droeloe A Promise Is Made (Remixes)

## References

1. Rogerson, Ben News. ["Me in my studio: Notaker"](http://www.musicradar.com/news/me-in-my-studio-notaker). Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. ["Premiere: Notaker growls on an otherworldly bass Mau5trap release 'Abyss'"](http://mixmag.net/read/premiere-notaker-growls-on-an-otherworldly-bass-mau5trap-release-abyss-premieres). *Mixmag*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. Poles, Brian (April 26, 2017). ["Notaker Opens Up About His Roots In Music, His Latest Work, And What's Forthcoming"](http://www.thissongslaps.com/2017/04/notaker-roots-latest-whats-forthcoming/). *Thissongslaps*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. Landon Fleury (February 6, 2017). ["Notaker on His New Single "Shimmer" \[Exclusive Interview\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2017/02/06/notaker-shimmer/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. Kusnierek, Timmy (April 22, 2016). ["Your EDM Premiere: Notaker – Infinite \[Monstercat\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2016/04/22/edm-premiere-notaker-infinite-monstercat/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (September 15, 2015). ["Notaker – Oceanview Dr. (Brooklyn Fire Records)"](http://www.youredm.com/2015/09/15/notaker-oceanview-dr-brooklyn-fire-records/). *yourEDM*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. Trew, Tyler (September 23, 2015). ["\[Progressive House\] Notaker – Oceanview Dr."](http://www.themusicninja.com/progressive-house-notaker-oceanview-dr/). *The Music Ninja*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. ["Notaker - Feel The Rain (Extended Mix)"](http://www.youredm.com/2016/03/10/notaker-feel-the-rain-extended-mix-free-dl). *Your EDM*. March 10, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

1. GLU (April 16, 2016). ["Notaker EP – Dream World Lapse/Monarch/Subweapon"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170915022932/http://edmboutique.com/notaker-ep-dream-world-lapse-monarch-subweapon/). *EDMboutique*. Archived from [the original](http://edmboutique.com/notaker-ep-dream-world-lapse-monarch-subweapon/) on September 15, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (April 22, 2016). ["Your EDM Premiere: Notaker – Infinite \[Monstercat\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2016/04/22/edm-premiere-notaker-infinite-monstercat/). *yourEDM*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (November 14, 2016). ["Track of the Day: notaker Digs Up Stunning Prog Vibes on "Gems""](https://web.archive.org/web/20170914221034/https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-notaker-digs-stunning-prog-vibes-gems). *Insomniac*. Archived from [the original](https://www.insomniac.com/media/track-day-notaker-digs-stunning-prog-vibes-gems) on September 14, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (January 3, 2017). ["Dancing Astronaut's 25 Artists to Watch in 2017"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706191832/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/01/dancing-astronauts-25-artists-watch-2017/slide/20/). *Dancing Astronaut*. Archived from [the original](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/01/dancing-astronauts-25-artists-watch-2017/slide/20/) on July 6, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (February 7, 2017). ["Notaker Continues Strong Run, Releases Shimmer"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/02/notaker-continues-strong-run-releases-shimmer/). *Dancing Astronaut*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (March 17, 2017). ["Notaker Born In The Flames"](https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/17/notaker-born-flames/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. GLU (March 17, 2017). ["Premiere: Notaker Growls on an otherworldly Bass Mau5trap Release 'Abyss'"](http://mixmag.net/read/premiere-notaker-growls-on-an-otherworldly-bass-mau5trap-release-abyss-premieres). *mixmag*. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. Fleury (October 3, 2017). ["Notaker Drops "Who I Am" From Upcoming EP"](http://www.youredm.com/2017/10/03/notaker-who-i-am/). *yourEDM*. Retrieved December 14, 2017.

1. ["Notaker releases breathtaking 'Genesis' EP"](https://dancingastronaut.com/2017/10/notaker-releases-breathtaking-genesis-ep/). *Dancing Astronaut*. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2018-07-16.

1. ["Notaker – Born In The Flames"](https://themusicessentials.com/music/notaker-born-flames/). *The Music Essentials*. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

1. ["Notaker – Abyss"](https://themusicessentials.com/music/notaker-abyss/). *The Music Essentials*. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

1. ["Notaker returns to mau5trap with the darkly triumphant – Retribution"](https://themusicessentials.com/music/notaker-returns-mau5trap-darkly-triumphant-retribution/). *The Music Essentials*. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

1. ["Notaker teams up with Grey MTTR for dance-floor friendly "Too Smooth""](https://themusicessentials.com/music/notaker-teams-grey-mttr-dance-floor-friendly-smooth/). *The Music Essentials*. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

1. ["Notaker Returns To Progressive Roots With New Single, "From Dust & Ashes""](https://themusicessentials.com/music/notaker-returns-to-progressive-roots-with-new-single-from-dust-ashes/). *The Music Essentials*. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

1. ["Notaker Unleashes Experimental Electro Weapon With "Echelon""](https://themusicessentials.com/music/notaker-unleashes-experimental-electro-weapon-with-echelon/). *The Music Essentials*. 2021-05-29. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

1. ["Notaker Flips the Script with Two New Tracks on Monstercat"](https://edmidentity.com/2022/02/07/notaker-almost-3am-4am-monstercat/). *EDM Identity*. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-02-10.

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