STAR SEED RELEASES SECOND SINGLE OFF UPCOMING EP

out now on ophelia records

Melodic dance producer STAR SEED releases the second lead single off his forthcoming ‘Magical Thinking EP’. “YOU” features haunting vocals from singer/songwriter Lexi Scatena on regret and fading love alongside cathartic melodic bass drops with an energetic psytrance driven second half. The release comes ahead of recently announced shows with STAR SEED supporting Seven Lions at Red Rocks and playing Ophelia’s Block Party showcase at The Midway SF.

An extraordinary audio-visual journey that transcends boundaries and dives deep into sonic exploration, nature, spirituality, and the depths of the unknown. Since its inception, STAR SEED has left an indelible mark on the electronic music scene, securing official remixes for acclaimed artists like The Chainsmokers, Nurko, Trivecta, and Seven Lions. He’s received cosigns from the likes of ILLENIUM, Alison Wonderland, deadmau5, Zeds Dead, Gryffin, ARMNHMR and Jason Ross, plus played some of the scenes biggest stages including EDC Las Vegas. STAR SEED’s refreshing perspective on electronic music has found a home on some of the industry’s most prestigious labels, including NIGHTMODE, mau5trap, Lowly, and Lost In Dreams. The project’s debut EP was signed by Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records, where STAR SEED has become a staple in the years since. STAR SEED’s artistry is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation, beckoning listeners to experience the transcendental and explore uncharted territories of sound and vision.

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Lexi Scatena is an uprising electronic dance music top liner and vocalist. In 2022, she began building a name for herself in the community with her release "First Place" on Monstercat Records alongside Yetep and Caslow. Within two years of its release, she's collaborated with a number of respectable acts, including SABAI and Synymata, and has garnered support from some of dance music's most notable labels such as Ophelia, Lost In Dreams, and Proximity. Thanks to Spotify editorial support (Sad Beats, Heart Beats, Ultra Gaming, Bass Lounge, Bass Arcade, EDM 2024) and international radio, her songs currently reach over 100k monthly listeners, and have been streamed over 3 million times collectively.

Aside from her dance features, Scatena enjoys sharing personal stories through quirky and conversational lyricism in her pop, singer-songwriter songs. In 2023, her debut single "Out of the Dark," was recognized as a semi-finalist in the American Songwriter Song Contest (co-written with Garrett Raffanelli).

As the official record label of melodic dubstep leader Seven Lions, Ophelia Records is a label that promotes independent dance music across a wide range of genres. In just five years, Ophelia has become one of the hottest labels in electronic music thanks to its tight-knit community and ability to connect fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, psytrance, drum & bass, house and beyond. With over 200 catalog releases from acts such as SLANDER, Excision, Kill The Noise, MitiS, Jason Ross, NGHTMRE, Wooli, Trivecta, Blastoyz, Crystal Skies and Last Heroes, Ophelia has multiple #1 iTunes dance records and has been supported on the covers of mint and danceXL with additional playlisting on New Music Friday, Dance Rising, Bass Arcade and SiriusXM BPM. The label has also sold out showcases at Echostage, Avant Gardner and Red Rocks, as well as hosted festival stage takeovers at Electric Zoo, Miami Music Week, Nocturnal Wonderland and more.

SEM JACOBS' "BLUE BERRIES" REACHES 4 MILLION STREAMS, CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE CHARTS, AIRWAVES AND DANCEFLOORS

It’s no wonder this hit is being hailed "the anthem of the summer" and "the tune of the year" by fans and industry insiders alike

Sem Jacobs' juicy hit "Blue Berries," featuring Tagmann, has been playing on repeat, igniting dancefloors and surfing airwaves around the world, now racking up an impressive 4 million streams across platforms. Dubbed "the anthem of the summer" and "the tune of the year" by fans and DJs alike, the track is a testament to Sem Jacobs' ability to create music that resonates deeply with both fans and industry heavyweights.

Since its release in early 2024, Blue Berries has been ripe for success, becoming a staple on radio stations worldwide including BBC Radio 1, SiriusXM, and Radio FG. The track has even climbed to the second spot on the Beatport Top 100 and shows no signs of slowing down. Its delicious groove and fresh sound have also been recognized by both music lovers and DJs, securing its place as one of the most talked-about tracks of the year.

In just two years, rising star Sem Jacobs has firmly established himself in the house music scene as both a hitmaker and tastemaker with popular tracks like "Pass Me The Wine Please" [FUNKiMAN] and "Jiggy Jerry" [PIV]. A unique blend of timeless and tasty grooves with contemporary beats, Sem’s tracks have been played everywhere from Circoloco at DC-10 to the sets of influential DJs like Marco Carola, Seth Troxler and ANOTR.

Blue Berries puts a spotlight on Sem's talent and vision, marking a significant milestone in his already impressive career. "The response to Blue Berries has been overwhelming," Sem Jacobs admitted. "The trajectory of this song is just so much bigger than I could have imagined. It really feels like this is just the beginning — there's so much more to come."

With momentum building and a growing fanbase, 2024 promises to be an extraordinary year for Sem Jacobs. As Blue Berries, which was released under his own label, FUNKiMAN, continues to climb the charts and dominate playlists, this talented artist is set to make an even bigger impact on the music world.

Listen to Blue Berries here. 

Sem Jacobs is a name you've likely been hearing a lot lately, and for good reason. In just two years, this young Dutch DJ and producer has been shaking up the house music scene with undeniable hits and a record label called FUNKiMAN that’s quickly becoming an industry powerhouse. His infectious tracks, including Pass Me The Wine Please and Jiggy Jerry, have been igniting dance floors from Circoloco at DC-10 to festivals and clubs worldwide. His beats have also become staples in the sets of heavyweights like Marco Carola, Seth Troxler, and ANOTR. Sem's latest summer hit, "Blue Berries" featuring Tagmann, has 4-million streams across platforms and continues to climb the Beatport charts as well as receive airplay on major stations like BBC Radio1, proving that this talented artist is just getting started.

DLMT AND TOM BUDIN REUNITE TO DELIVER A FRESH TECH SINGLE, "THE RHYTHM," ON IN / ROTATION

The two house producers reunite for their debut collaboration on IN / ROTATION.

LA-based DLMT reunites with Australia’s Tom Budin to release their new single, “The Rhythm,” on August 13th via Insomniac's offshoot imprint IN / ROTATION.

The two producers originally teamed seven years ago on their infectious, vocal-led collab “Right Now,” which has amassed nearly 2 million streams. Fast forward to today, and the two producers are once again combining their talents, this time diving deeper into the darker shades of tech house. Rough and rugged in all the right

proportions, “The Rhythm” is powered by robust bassline plucks, shuffling drums, and growling stabs that give the track a gritty, underground edge. An unrelenting vocal loop pans and echoes over the weighty bounce,

Says DLMT about the collaboration, “Tom and I have been wanting to work on another record since our first collab back in 2017. And finally, after he sent me the idea for ‘The Rhythm,’ we knew we had something amazing. After working through different time zones and multiple Zoom sessions, we locked in the vocals and production and the record came together.”

Tom Budin shared similar thoughts about the track’s creation: “It’s exciting to join forces with DLMT again! When I shared the initial idea for ‘The Rhythm,’ DLMT loved it, and together we took the record to a whole new level. Excited to finally release it, after testing it out at my shows!”

Based out of LA, DLMT is a house music producer moving from strength to strength with a sound that mines influence from ‘90s rave culture, techno, progressive, and house. He previously touched down on IN / ROTATION with his Latin-fueled collab “Safari” alongside Maahez, earning radio support from industry heavyweights including Diplo, Afrojack, Tomo Hirata, BIJOU, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Swanky Tunes, and Deeper Purpose.

Australian sensation Tom Budin is a producer from Sydney who has been blowing up in the house circuit with a diverse catalog that straddles club-ready and crossover appeal. He debuted on the label via his “Around Me” track with Castion last year. His music has seen regular radio support on BBC R1 and Sirius XM, and has been championed by David Guetta, Tiësto, Diplo, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Dillon Francis, and Oliver Heldens.

With “The Rhythm,” DLMT and Tom Budin tap into their studio synergy to lay down a track that balances a lively groove with dynamic intensity, ensuring listeners stay captivated from start to finish.

In a short period of time, DLMT has made an astounding impact on the house music scene, with his sound quickly becoming a staple in the industry. Inspired by house origins and the early 90s rave scene, DLMT brings unique character to his records - connecting the dots between techno, progressive and underground styles. In his initial breakout year he released “So Cold”, which topped the Billboard Dance/Airplay and US Dance Radio charts followed by staple records like “One Drink”, “Wish You Were Here” alongside Afrojack and several other high profile collaborations with the likes of Dubdogz, Telykast and several others. From that point on, DLMT continues to release groundbreaking music that continues to set him apart from the pack. Over a few short years DLMT has received support from the top class of DJs from across the globe including artists like Tiesto, Hardwell, Fisher, Tchami, Dom Dolla, Chris Lake, MK, Wax Motif and many more. Not to mention an exclusive remix for Bad Bunny’s “Titi Me Pregunto” which gained massive support on Sirius XM.

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The Sydney-based DJ, producer, and remixer Tom Budin is known as one of the most versatile and dynamic artists on the international club scene. The Aussie went from winning Zedd’s remix contest as a teenager to charting #1 on Billboard Dance Club Songs Charts and racking up over 100 million streams worldwide. Described by DJ Mag as “the perfect remedy to heat up the dance floor”, Budin showcases unique melodies and groovy basslines in his house productions. Tom Budin is well-known for his remix duties leading electronic acts including Tchami, Lost Frequencies, Zedd, Britney Spears, G-Eazy & Timmy Trumpet. His recent releases featured collabs with Matroda, and Dave Winnel, earning significant support from leading acts. In recent years Tom Budin's releases have received international acclaim from headliners including David Guetta, Tiësto, Diplo, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Dillon Francis, Oliver Heldens, and Afrojack. Budin’s productions have found a place on Tomorrowland and Ultra stages, as well as regular airtime on BBC Radio 1 and SiriusXM. Ranked #91 in Top 101 Producers of 2021.

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