Starya is a prominent figure in the mission to connect the realms of form and interstellar life through music.
Photo credit: Maria Jose Govea
As a singer-songwriter-producer-DJ-multi-instrumentalist, she primarily operates from her studio located off-planet. She streams her music on Twitch and occasionally graces us with live performances at festivals and clubs.
Previously known as Tuff Ghost, she effortlessly explored a wide range of genres including hip-hop, techno, electro, house, and dubstep. Now, under the name Starya, she unveils her true artistic identity, captivating audiences with pop-house songs and ethereal vocals.
In her latest release titled ‘Wet’, Starya showcases her prowess as a club-pop producer and vocalist. Drawing inspiration from the bloghouse era of LA dance music, the track enchants listeners with ethereal vocals, pulsating synths, and immersive sound design. It transports them to the heart of a vibrant nightclub experience. Stream and download ‘Wet’ here.
To commemorate this milestone, Starya has curated a collection of 10 tracks that have influenced her latest release.
1. Bonobo & NIcole Miglis – Surface
“Nicole Miglis formerly of Hundred Waters is one of my favorite artists, and her collaborations with Bonobo are next level.”
2. Jasce – Somehow miss you
“This is a really dope small artist who needs more attention, she’s an amazing songwriter and producer and she makes cool videos like this. Also, this one was filmed on my grandma’s farm, one of my favorite places (and my grandma flew the drone!)”
3. Chloe Rominson – Do One
“I was introduced to Chloe Robinson’s music after sharing a bill with her on Halloween and I immediately fell in love with her music, this is my favorite new track of hers.”
4. Kaleena Zanders – Rumble in The Disco
“Kaleena just keeps pumping out the bangers and each one is better than the next. Check out this brand-new club smasher from the powerhouse vocalist.”
5. Fellsius – e m a
“Get ready to get weird with this super interesting track by Fellsius, a new artist I recently discovered after doing a deep dive on the Trekkie Trax label – a very cool small Japanese imprint with lots more to discover.”
6. Major League Djz x Mathandos x Nvcho ft C4 Djs – BAKWA LAH
“I have been enjoying exploring the world of Amapiano. I have a playlist that I listen to on repeat and this is one of my favorite tracks.”
7. ATRIP – Shake
“There aren’t a lot of artists out there who I will 100% be downloading every track they put out and adding to my DJ sets, but ATRIP is one of them.”
8. The Chemical Brothers – Feels Like I Am Dreaming
“I love albums and was so happy to discover that the legendary Chemical Brothers released such a banger of a record with their newest ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’. I recommend listening to the whole thing through as it is the proper way to listen to an album, but currently, this is my favorite track.”
9. Fei Fei – I Am Drugs
“I love this insane music video from Fei Fei – a super dope up-and-coming independent techno artist.”
10. Claude Vonstroke – These Notes in This Order (VNSSA Remix)
“I already like the original of this one, but VNSSA brings a whole new dimension to it.”
Starya’s ‘Wet’ is out now via spells. Stream and download here.
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