The Chicago-based producer delivers a punchy debut on Insomniac’s sublabel as the winning submission for Academy LA’s Discovery Project competition.
Chicago-based producer STVN Leon debuts on Insomniac’s Discovery Project label on September 12th with his new single, “Just For The Kids.”
“Just For The Kids” is a beefy bass house single anchored to a playful, light-hearted vocal hook. The groove is energetic and enriched with classic flavor, with thumping
basslines and slick breakbeat drums flowing into funky guitar riffs, vibrant organ chord progressions, knocking kicks, and growling stabs. The track was the winning submission for the Discovery Project DJ / producer competition as part of the ‘Clubs’ edition, which was hosted for Academy LA. Selected by guest judge AC Slater, the win earned him an opening slot for AC Slater during his headline set on July 4th, as well as this release on the label.
STVN Leon touches on the ethos behind his music, sharing, “I just want to create timeless music that people can relate to.”
Emerging from Chicago’s rich house legacy, STVN Leon is making a name for himself via his blend of driving, weighty rhythms and modern, melody-laced hooks. In addition to his recent opening slot for AC Slater, he has been building more momentum with recent festival appearances at this year’s North Coast Music Festival and ARC Music Festival. With more high profile plays on the horizon, STVN Leon continues to carve out his place as one of house music’s promising new names.
STVN Leon brings the underground spirit to light with “Just For The Kids,” striking a perfect balance between classic house grooves and contemporary, bass-driven production.
STVN LEON is a Chicago-born DJ and producer, deeply influenced by the city that gave birth to house music. With a sound that blends modern house with melodic elements, he creates hard-hitting drums, infectious grooves, and energetic rhythms
that resonate on dance floors and around the world. Known for high-energy sets and a keen ability to read the crowd, STVN brings the underground sound to life in every performance.
Having played major clubs and festivals, STVN LEON has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable live experiences. With over 350,000 streams across all platforms and growing support from industry giants, STVN continues to make waves in the house music scene. Committed to creating timeless, forward-thinking music, he is on a mission to redefine the future of house music while staying rooted in Chicago's legacy. With multiple releases on high profile labels, and collaborations confirmed for 2025, STVN shows no sign of slowing down as he builds his legacy and diverse catalog.
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