Audien: "Progressive House Is Where My Heart Lies"

Audien swung by ahead of his biggest NYC headlining show to chat about his music, staying true to progressive house, and future plans.

Since setting the dancefloor ablaze with energy and nostalgia during his sold-out tour at Avant Gardner last year, groundbreaking progressive house star Audien has announced his next biggest headlining show to date in NYC next month. On Friday, May 10, Audien presents the Progressive House Never Died NYC show at the Brooklyn Mirage to take the fans on an evocative journey through time.

Describing the crowd in New York as “one of a kind” and saying it always “has an infectious energy to it,” Audien teased that his return to the city this time comes with a special show that revolves around a “360-degree style” reminiscent of the immersive vibes in a Boiler Room set where the stage will be centered within the crowd. Fans can expect to bask in an intimate experience on the dancefloor as the DJ feeds off the energy from the audience to unite everyone in a shared celebration of progressive house music.

While some may relegate progressive house to the golden era of the nostalgic early 2010s, Audien remains a stalwart champion of the genre as he continues to bring the movement back to the forefront. His fervent approach to creating emotional dance music is deeply rooted in his belief that his songs should resonate with listeners on a visceral level.

With a keen sensibility for harmony and melody, his music represents more than just beats and rhythms. They are carefully imbued with a sense of heartfelt authenticity to invite listeners on a journey of introspection. He said, “I think that a song is an emotional journey, and being able to tell that journey sonically is all that I can ask for.”

Ultimately, progressive house is where my heart lies and I haven’t had any challenges staying authentic to who I am as an artist given that I’ve always stayed true to myself. I am excited about what the future holds for progressive house.
Audien

The alluring beats and irresistible melodies of Audien’s music are not all that will captivate the hearts of the crowd in the Brooklyn Mirage. He will be accompanied by a stellar lineup of artists who, like him, have remained steadfast in their sound. Expect to lose yourself to the euphoric rhythms in the music from special guests Ship Wrek, Öwnboss, Third Party, TELYKAST, Deerock, and others!

I am really excited about the lineup we have on this one. When putting together a lineup I generally look for artists who can really round out the night and provide a different experience for the crowd while harmoniously programming the flow of the evening musically!
Audien

Audien firmly believes that the key to artistic fulfillment comes from trusting his creative instinct in an industry often driven by conformity. By following his heart and staying true to delivering music that makes him happy, he ensures that his production genuinely reflects his artistic vision.

Following four big releases last year as part of the Progressive House Never Died tour and dropping his collaborative track, “21” with Jason Ross, earlier this year, Audien is not letting his foot off the pedal when it comes to releases. He teased that he has “some big plans musically for 2024,” hinting at the possibility of one or even two EPs on the way.

Ultimately you should be producing music for yourself. You need to do what makes you happy. If you’re constantly chasing trends, you’ll never be producing music for yourself.
Audien

Fueled by an unparalleled passion for his craft, Audien stands as one of the most innovative talents in the scene today. His commitment to excellence shines brightly as he continues to drive the progressive house movement forward with every release and performance. Don’t forget to secure your spot for Audien’s PHND NYC show at the Brooklyn Mirage via DICE and have a swell time on the dancefloor!