Astara has lived across the United States: spending his childhood in North Carolina and New York City, and now based in Nashville, his sound uniquely mirrors this geographical blend. Combining the energy of NYC's house scene with the soulful depth of Nashville’s songwriting tradition, his songs trade impressions: from light and playful to dark and inquiring.
In his words, "I integrate the club-facing grooves that I came to know and love in New York with the rich, narrative-driven lyricism emerging from Nashville. This fusion is at the heart of my sound.” Astara's music ultimately sits at the nexus of vocal-driven deep house and melodic techno. He explains, “While my music is fundamentally house, the narratives in my songs are complex, interwoven with subtle nods to roots genres. The ultimate goal is something like a Rothko canvas, where suffuse arrangements of sonic color elicit an emotion that builds a deeper experience."
In 2023, Astara released club oriented singles such as "No Use" and "DSCO Girl," and in 2024, he has expanded his catalog with the upbeat rave revival single "Moonless Night" and the vocal-driven melodic techno track "Walk Through Fire," released on Grammy-nominated artist Christian Beat Hirt's label Enormous Tunes and supported by Nora En Pure on her global broadcast Purified Radio.
With more records on the horizon, Astara is poised to further solidify his standing as one of the top emerging talents among the next generation of melodic techno and house artists.
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2024: astara in the press and news
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Astara takes over the decks at Obenmusik (July 2024)
Astara returns to Obenmusik for a brand new guest mix feauturing his favorite new records in the house and techno space, as well as his latest release “Walk Through Fire!”
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Enormous Tunes invites Astara to host Enormous radio 030 (July 2024)
Astara takes over the decks at Enormous Radio for the 030 episode of the label’s melodic techno podcast. In it he features his latest release “Walk Through Fire” as well as new music and releases from friends and peers in the industry!
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Astara's "Walk Through Fire" released on Enormous Tunes! (July 2024)
Caesar Live N Loud returns with a new feature on Astara’s latest single, “Walk Through Fire” out on Enormous Chills.
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Astara's release "Moonless Night" featured (June 2024)
Caesar live N Loud feautures an exclusive report on Astara’s rave revival single “Moonless NIght”
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6AM Group Guest MIx (May 2024)
Astara unveils another high energy guest mix, this time for the esteemed 6AM Group. This exclusive set takes listeners on a journey across contemporary dance culture, featuring a curated selection of standout tracks like “Pictures of You” (Cassian remix), “Spectre” by KhoMha, and “Lately” by Eelke Kleijn. Also featured are Astara’s own unreleased track “Walk Through Fire” (forthcoming on Enormous) and the dynamic “DSCO Girl.”
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Electric Mode: Exclusive Interview with Astara (May 2024)
In a new interview with Electric Mode, Astara discusses his musical process and talks about his recent studio work, including his forthcoming single “Walk Through Fire” coming out on Enormous Chills on June 28th. Astara also shares his future aspirations, including opening a dance music venue in Nashville and revealing his own personal commitment to growing the local music scene.
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Obenmusik Guest MIx (May 2024)
Astara goes live in the mix for Obenmusik, offering a selection of the finest new records in deep house and techno! The mix includes a sneak peak of several of Astara’s upcoming records.
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Wonderland in Rave Guest mix (March 2024)
Astara delivers an exclusive mix for prominent Latin American dance outlet Wonderland In Rave featuring numerous unreleased singles!
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EDMNOMAD: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ASTARA (MARCH 2024)
Astara sits down with the team at EDMNomad to discuss his new melodic techno projects, summer plans, and the importance of his city, Nashville, as a cultural hub in the music industry.
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Future of EDM: Exclusive Interview (March 2024)
Astara talks about early inspirations, the lasting impact of Giorgio Moroder’s work on the dance music genre, how he implements the “Law of Reversed Effort” in his writing process, and much more!
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Astara Presents : EDM House Network Guest Mix (March 2024)
Astara shares an exclusive mix for prominent outlet EDM House Network, (419k+ following on Instagram). In this 60 minute guest mix, he shares unreleased songs slated for release later in 2024!
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Astara: CULTR Interview (Feb 2024)
Feature where Astara discusses his inspirations, including early musical memories and influential albums, and his big plans for upcoming projects in 2024!
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Astara Picks Ten Classic Records (Feb 2024)
Astara identifies ten quintessential dance records that have come to define modern electronic music and offered significant inspiration for his project.
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SKG Times: Catching up with Astara (Feb 2024)
Astara shares personal reflections beyond music: his film recommendations, the “perfect day” and how he likes to unwind outside of music.
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SKG Times Interview (Feb 2024)
In an interview with SKG Times, DJ/Producer Astara discusses his life beyond music, sharing insights into his leisure activities and interests. From experimentation with digital synthesizers and explorations of music history, to collecting rare world music.
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Magnetic Magazine Guest Mix (Feb 2024)
Astara's exclusive DJ mix for Magnetic Magazine, presenting his unique mixing style, original track selection, and upcoming personal releases.
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DJ Mag Latinoamérica Interview (Jan 2024):
In a discussion about his projects for the coming year, Astara shared his aspirations and the evolution of his sound, signaling exciting developments ahead.
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EDM Sauce Interview (Dec 2023)
With an eye to 2024, Astara discussed future plans and inspirations, revealing his strategic vision for connecting with audiences and expanding his musical repertoire.
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EDMTunes Interview (Dec 2023)
Astara shared insights into his music production journey and creative process, discussing both his origins and his typical studio workflow. The interview offers a glimpse into the mind behind the music.
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Rave Jungle Guest Mix (Dec 2023)
Features an exclusive guest mix from Astara, showcasing his mixing abilities and song selection, showcasing his prowess in curating engaging house music & techno DJ sets.
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Deep House Bucharest Reflection (Dec 2023)
Astara reflected on his 2023 journey, sharing moments of inspiration and fan interactions that have shaped his approach to music going into 2024.
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EDM Joy Feature (Nov 2023)
Feature highlighting Astara's unique blend of deep house and melodic techno, also exploring his personal story. The feature also covers the anticipation for his track "Walk Through Fire," showcasing a deeper foray into melodic techno records, foreshadowing spring 2024.
Coming soon!