Anyma presents ÆDEN with Kevin de Vries, Kölsch, Chris Avantgarde [SOLD OUT]

Anyma

Kevin de Vries

In the ever-evolving electronic music landscape, Kevin de Vries stands out as a luminary, crafting melodic techno masterpieces that echo through clubs and festivals worldwide. With a unique talent for melding musical intricacies, he has carved out a prominent place in the industry. Kevin utilises the mesmerising and often transcendent potency of loops to captivate the dance floor. His close affiliation with Afterlife, where he has been a core artist since 2018, has provided a key platform to showcase his creative talent. Since his first release, Kevin has been part of the brand’s story, one which has unfolded to encompass a vast global community and a progressive ethos based on connection. Cuts such as ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘Metro’ have showcased his production abilities and distinctive style. Kevin’s relationship with the label and event series also inspired the progression of his musical approach. The connection to his audience is the driving force behind his constant evolution. On stage, Kevin is a natural performer, matching the vibrancy of his music with his stage presence. Whether at larger scale productions, or more intimate settings, his aim is to form a symbiotic relationship with the audience - a mutual energy exchange that inspires Kevin, and the dance floor simultaneously. Elsewhere, Kevin has released with Drumcode, Experts Only and Cocoon. With each release, he injects emotionally charged energy, combined with mesmerising beats and rhythmic arrangements. His unique sound has been featured in some of the most notable clubs, including Brooklyn Mirage NYC, Space Miami, and Hï Ibiza, as well as at world renowned festivals like Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Time Warp. Kevin’s vision for the future upholds his community focused ethos - to connect with as many people as possible through his music, to keep finding new ways to communicate his message and, ultimately, to stay true to himself.

Chris Avantgarde

In a world where artists are often asked to pick their side and stick to it, Chris Avantgarde has proven a welcomingly stubborn exception. 

Based in London, his bold mantra has offered itself to the formation of VNTGRD – a creative collective, record label and publishing house focusing on conceptual electronic music releases. A classically trained jazz pianist turned rule-breaking production prodigy, the German talent’s musical output speaks to taste buds across the electronic music spectrum, using consistent quality as its only predictable merit along the way. This versatile and unorthodox approach has made releases with labels including Interscope Records, Size Records and Dirtybird, such as official remixes for The Prodigy and more an unprecedented possibility, garnering tastemaker support from a large variety of acts across the genre-board. Beyond the original releases he has established a name in the world of sync and trailers with commissions landed for companies like xBox, Playstation Virgin EMI & others. With a sharp eye for new and outstanding talent and no shortage of personal contributions to the imprint, both Chris Avantgarde and VNTGRD dare to evolve with the times whilst keeping the creative stamina ticking within the electronic space. Chris represents a breed of talent with the freedom to do what he wants within music, giving the modern industry a fearless new frontrunner to keep tabs on.

Layla Benitez

Her sound is as diverse as it is radically distinctive, delivering a freshly curated narrative flow to her audience. Layla has an admiration for classic and cutting-edge melodies that she bridges together in reimagined ways. Channeling an eclectic mix of deep house with percussion, world harmonies and soul sounds, Layla takes you on a journey of uplifting and energetic beats grounded by dark undertones with groove foundations. From playing the Tribeca Film Festival’s official galas, to underground parties in Mykonos and Ibiza, to the events of Miami Music Week and Art Basel, she brings her dynamic vibrations to music lovers around the world. Her most notable appearances in NYC include “Babel”, “Kuna”, “Sonara”, “White Lodge”, “Disturbed”, “Playroom”,“Memoirs", “Funkbox”, "Love Medicine”, "Sonic Jungle” and “Bang On’. Other memorable gigs worldwide such as Soundtuary in Miami, Soy Ser and EK Guardians in Tulum, Deep Space in LA, The Watergate Release Tour in Tel Aviv, and Done N Dusted in London have defined her as an international artist. She was the resident DJ of Good Behavior’s “Dreamland” at the Made Hotel in New York from 2017-2019. She spent the summer of 2019 as a resident DJ at Sommer Klein in Alacati, Turkey, whilst touring Europe and The Middle East. Layla is a classically trained piano player and grew up with rhythm in her blood; her father is renowned producer and DJ, Jellybean Benitez. He helped to define the unforgettable nightlife scene of New York in the 80’s. He was a resident of iconic clubs such as Studio 54, The Limelight, and Palladium. She carries the heart-warming energy of this history into her mixes. Constantly intrigued by the experimental electronic landscape, Layla brings genre-bending imagination and a future-focused playfulness to every set. She is currently preparing her first EP, set for release Summer 2020.

KAS:ST

French melodic techno duo known for their cinematic, emotional, and atmospheric productions.

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