Gryffin and Jason Ross had always seemed like a match made in melodic heaven, but the idea didn’t start to actually come to fruition until this past May when Gryffin unexpectedly shared a quick five-second clip of the two wrapping up what they deemed a “banger.” It wouldn’t be until Insomniac’s first-ever Lost In Dreams […]
Ophelia Records‘ “Mega Collab” was conclusively the single most eye-catching member of Dancing Astronaut‘s favorite unreleased IDs catalog moving into 2021. It’s been a long road since Seven Lions’ EDC Virtual Rave-A-Thon set in May of 2020, when he first revealed to Pasquale Rotella that a sonic co-venture between a handful of Ophelia’s finest had […]
While it might’ve been pure coincidence, ILLENIUM is commemorating the fourth anniversary of his iconic sophomore album Awake with the full reveal of his aptly named destination event, Ember Shores. First announced in April to serve as a three-day celebration for Fallen Embers, ILLENIUM’s own festival now has an exhaustive lineup attached as it prepares […]
Just when you thought we were taking a breather from speaking on whether or not “One More Day” holds the crown as the frontrunner for Dancing Astronaut‘s track of the year title, Ophelia Records decided to revisit Jason Ross, Blanke, and Chandler Leighton’s all-star cut. “One More Day” broke off our roll call of the most-anticipated IDs […]
Recently Seven Lions set social media ablaze when he shared what appeared to be a fill-in-the-blank puzzle that alluded to an upcoming Ophelia Records tour with a roster of fan-favorite label acts. While many went to work decoding the nine incomplete names in the time since, Ophelia’s commander-in-chief has now officially put it in writing, […]
Melodic mastermind Jason Ross is at it again. Reunited with Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records for his first extended outing since his breakthrough “1000 Faces” LP, Ross is back to bless everyone’s ears with a scintillating four-song EP, Convergence. The project is bookended by “One More Day” with Blanke and Chandler Leighton, one of Dancing Astronaut’s […]
Jason Ross has a compelling case to concurrently hold the first, second, and third spots of Ophelia Records‘ list of paramount originals over the past half-year. After shutting the label’s 2020 doors alongside Dancing Astronaut‘s Supernovas inductee RUNN and then turning in one of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs—”One More Day” with Blanke and Chandler Leighton—Ross achieves […]
The idea that “One More Day” could conceivably improve didn’t seem plausible until Chandler Leighton took to Instagram to present a reimagined adaptation of the now-crossed-off inclusion on Dancing Astronaut‘s account of the most-anticipated IDs of 2021. Just two weeks after the melodic supergroup comprising Leighton, Jason Ross, and Blanke delivered the single on Ophelia Records, […]
Before the pandemic forced the abrupt cancellation of events more than a year ago, Phoenix, Arizona was emerging as one of the most active and enticing dance music markets in the country outside of LA and NYC. Regional promoter Relentless Beats has a proven track record of solid club shows and festivals, now pivoting to […]
Within the first few seconds of “One More Day’s” play during Seven Lions‘ momentous evening at The Gorge Amphitheatre, the thousands watching at home, us included, were well aware that it had “track of the year” potential. The seed for Jason Ross, Blanke, and Chandler Leighton‘s merger was actually planted just before COVID-19 latched itself onto everyone’s […]
Within the first few seconds of “One More Day’s” play during Seven Lions‘ momentous evening at The Gorge Amphitheatre, the thousands watching at home, us included, were well aware that it had “track of the year” potential. The seed for Jason Ross, Blanke, and Chandler Leighton‘s merger was actually planted just before COVID-19 latched itself onto everyone’s […]
Within the first few seconds of “One More Day’s” play during Seven Lions‘ momentous evening at The Gorge Amphitheatre, the thousands watching at home, us included, were well aware that it had “track of the year” potential. The seed for Jason Ross, Blanke, and Chandler Leighton‘s merger was actually planted just before COVID-19 latched itself onto everyone’s […]
Seven Lions and Ophelia Records have taken the lack of in-person music events in stride, creating the Visions livestream series to keep the music flowing throughout the new decade. As the year comes to a close, the label is preparing to present its final Visions livestream of 2020. To be broadcast live via Twitch on […]
Jason Ross and RUNN banded together on the former’s sensational debut album to introduce 2020, so it was only fitting that the “Letting Go” tandem reassembled to round out a long-winded marathon of a year. Sliding in between Jason Ross’ weekly stream series for Insomniac, “The Atlas,” and a brimming sonic schedule for RUNN including […]
Far Out is making a conquering return to Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records with his debut EP, Beyond The Horizon. Spanning four total tracks, the immersive outing sees Far Out assign vocalists Ally Thorn, Rory, Heather Sommer, and Monika Santucci to one of each of Beyond The Horizon‘s inclusions. Touting the melodic touches that Ophelia’s followers […]
Far Out is making a conquering return to Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records with his debut EP, Beyond The Horizon. Spanning four total tracks, the immersive outing sees Far Out assign vocalists Ally Thorn, Rory, Heather Sommer, and Monika Santucci to one of each of Beyond The Horizon‘s inclusions. Touting the melodic touches that Ophelia’s followers […]
Seven Lions‘ three-hour nightfall performance in August, set to the breathtaking views of the Gorge Amphitheatre, produced a more than ample inventory of memorable moments, but none were more savoring than the debut of “Foolish of Me,” an unanticipated sibling to Seven Lions, Jason Ross and and Jonathan Mendelsohn‘s 2018 outing, “Ocean.” After two months […]
In 2000, two producers by the names of Jono Grant and Paavo Siljamäki set out to fulfill their then-university project by name of Anjunabeats. Shortly after, the duo was joined by Tony McGuinness, then forming a trio that would go on to become globally recognized as one of the defining trance acts of the decade. […]
In 2000, two producers by the names of Jono Grant and Paavo Siljamäki set out to fulfill their then-university project by name of Anjunabeats. Shortly after, the duo was joined by Tony McGuinness, then forming a trio that would go on to become globally recognized as one of the defining trance acts of the decade. […]
Matt Fax is on the front lines of progressive house music with the release his second studio album, Progressions. Released in April via Colorize, a sub-label of the Tritonal-led imprint, Enhanced Music, the 17-track project encapsulates refined bass, melodic soundscapes, and ambient leads alike. The LP arrived on the heels of Fax’s provision of support […]
