Astara

Astara's footprints trace across the states: spending his childhood in North Carolina and NYC, 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.” Indeed, Astara's music 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 conjure emotions that elicit a deeper experience for the listener." In 2024, Astara released a series of melodic techno and house records including Moonless Night, Walk Through Fire, which received support from Nora En Pure on Purified Radio, and Again. In 2025, he released Chicago Feeling on Warner. With a new slate of deeper, more melodic techno releases planned for 2026, Astara continues to sharpen his sound and expand his presence on the global stage.