IndustryFirst reported today, 15:46 / 3 outlets

Dutch DJ Chris Stussy changes artist name to Chris Stassy

The producer announced the change on Instagram, replacing one letter in his moniker.

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The story
  • The artist, born Niels Christian Steenbergen, said the new name will be pronounced identically to the old one.
    Reported by EDM Maniac
  • His label Up The Stuss and party series will keep their current names, he confirmed in the announcement.
    Reported by EDM Maniac
  • Chris Stassy is hosting editions of his N.A.M.E. party series in Birmingham on 22nd August and Amsterdam on 27th August to mark the change.
    Reported by DJ Mag
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Coverage breakdown

3 sources
1 original reporting
2 ran the press release
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EDM Maniac
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2h 1m
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3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published today, 15:46. EDM Maniac published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 2h 1m. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 1 carried original reporting and 2 ran the press release. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.

How it unfolded

  1. Today, 15:46
    EDM ManiacFirst
    Chris Stussy Announces Name Change To Chris Stassy
  2. Today, 17:47
    EDM Identity+2h 1m
    Chris Stussy Announces Surprise Name Change to Chris Stassy
  3. Filed today, 17:43 · outlet published no timestamp
    DJ Mag
    Chris Stussy rebrands as Chris Stassy in surprise artist name change

Sources, in order of reporting

3 outlets
EDM ManiacFirstOriginalToday, 15:46
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Chris Stussy is now Chris Stassy. The Dutch house star formally announced the change to his artist name on Instagram today, swapping the “u” in his moniker for an “a.” “One letter, same mind, same music, same vibe,” the artist—born Niels Christian Steenbergen—shared in a photo po…

DJ MagPress releaseTime not reported
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To inaugurate the new name, the Dutch DJ and producer is set to host editions of his N.A.M.E. party series in Birmingham and Amsterdam next month

EDM IdentityPress releaseToday, 17:47
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Chris Stussy has not explained why he changed his name to Chris Stassy — but a fan theory is making its rounds online. The post Chris Stussy Announces Surprise Name Change to Chris Stassy appeared first on EDM Identity.