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Liam McNamara, known as ASTOR, brings a unique story of blending a full-time finance career with an emerging path as a DJ and producer. Based in New York City, he describes how his love for progressive house grew from festival experiences and artists like Avicii, Calvin Harris, and the Chainsmokers. For ASTOR, music follows cycles, and he believes the melodic, euphoric energy of progressive house is ready for a resurgence in the global scene.

Originally pursuing music as a hobby after completing his CFA exams, ASTOR quickly evolved from curiosity to club performances. His breakthrough came when he was offered the chance to open for Julian Jordan, followed by opportunities to share the stage with Hardwell and Nicky Romero. These early shows fueled his commitment to production, supported by mentorship from Mikey Ferrari, who guided him from the basics of Ableton to creating professional tracks.

With releases like Storm, Holding Tight, and most recently Stars, ASTOR has demonstrated consistency in hitting his yearly release goals. He explains how regimented schedules, daily practice, and goal setting allow him to balance demanding work with music creation. His success on Revealed Radar with Holding Tight marked a major milestone, proving that persistence pays off even while self-releasing.

ASTOR also shares his experience at Afrojack’s Wall Pro Academy writer’s camp during Tomorrowland, calling it an inspiring and transformative moment that pushed him further. Looking forward, he aims for bigger festival stages while staying grounded with small club sets, always focused on connecting emotionally with his audience through melody and energy.

Topics

0:06 – ASTOR introduces his background and passion for progressive house 5:17 – Balancing finance career with music and discovering creativity 9:28 – Breakthrough gigs opening for Julian Jordan, Hardwell, and Nicky Romero 13:28 – Setting annual production goals and self-releasing music 18:56 – Creating and signing Holding Tight to Revealed Radar 24:12 – The unexpected success of Storm and streaming growth 27:37 – Stars release and vocal-driven production process 33:42 – Experience at Afrojack’s Wall Pro Academy writer’s camp 38:03 – Goals of playing larger festival stages while valuing clubs 41:15 – Backstage encounters and inspiration from established artists

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About  ASTOR –

Diving deep into the realms of Progressive House, Electro House, and Big Room, ASTOR emerges as a vibrant force in the electronic music scene. Influenced by titans like Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, and Alesso, he crafts soundscapes that offer an escape into a world of exhilarating melodies and drops. 

A finance professional by day, his pivot from festival-goer to DJ and producer during the pandemic marks a bold pursuit of passion. With memorable openings for legends like Hardwell and Nicky Romero, ASTOR’s journey from DJing to producing has been remarkable. 

Following 2024 debut tracks like Fly Alone and Storm, ASTOR landed a release on Revealed Radar with Holding Tight, further cementing his rising status. 

With more music on the way for 2025, he’s on a mission to unleash the power of music to evoke freedom and euphoria—proving that when you dare to ask “What if?”, anything is possible.

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About The DJ Sessions –

“The DJ Sessions” is a Twitch/Mixcloud “Featured Partner” live streaming/podcast series featuring electronic music DJ’s/Producers via live mixes/interviews and streamed/distributed to a global audience. TheDJSessions.com

The series constantly places in the “Top Ten” on Twitch Music and the “Top Five” in the “Electronic Music”, “DJ”, “Dance Music” categories. TDJS is rated in the Top 0.11% of live streaming shows on Twitch out of millions of live streamers.

“The DJ Sessions” is listed in the Feedspot directory as one of the Top 60 EDM Podcasts.

It has also been recognized by Apple twice as a “New and Noteworthy” podcast and featured three times in the Apple Music Store video podcast section. UStream and Livestream have also listed the series as a “Featured” stream on their platforms since its inception.

The series is also streamed live to multiple other platforms and hosted on several podcast sites. It has a combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 125,000 viewers per week.

With over 2,700 episodes produced over the last 16 years “The DJ Sessions” has featured international artists such as: Matt Staffanina, The Midnight, Felix Sama, Jens Lissat, BT, Plastik Funk, Redman, Youngr, Dr. Fresch, Ferry Corsten, Robert Owens, Darude, Herbert Holler, Meecah, YORK, Martin Jensen, Sevenn, Amber D, Joey Riot, Drove, Martin Trevy, Thomas Datt, Siryuz & Smoky, Simon Shackleton, SurfingDJ’s, Jacob Henry, Rïa Mehta, Vintage & Morrelli,  Joachim Garraud, Mizeyesis, Drop Out Orchestra, Dave Lambert, Tom Wax, Kenn Colt, Nathassia aka Goddess is a DJ, Joni Ljungqvist, mAdcAt, Wuki, DiscoKitty, Handshake in Space, Thaylo, Moon Beats, Barnacle Boi, IAMDRAKE, Spag Heddy, Scott Slyter, Simply City, Rob Gee, Micke, Jerry Davila, SpeakerHoney, Sickotoy, Teenage Mutants, DJ Mowgli, Wooli, Somna, Gamuel Sori, Curbi, Alex Whalen, Netsky, Rich DietZ, Stylust, Bexxie, Chuwe, Proff, Muzz, Raphaelle, Boris, MJ Cole, Flipside, Ross Harper, DJ S.K.T., Skeeter, Bissen, 2SOON, Kayzo, Sabat, Katie Chonacas, DJ Fabio, Homemade, Hollaphonic, Lady Waks, Dr. Ushuu, Arty/Alpha 9, Miri Ben-Ari, DJ Ruby, DJ Colette, Nima Gorji, Kaspar Tasane, Queen City Hooligan, Andy Caldwell, Party Shirt, Plastik Funk, ENDO, John Tejada, Hoss, Alejandro, DJ Sash U, Arkley, Bee Bee, Cozmic Cat, Superstar DJ Keoki, Crystal Waters, Swedish Egil, Martin Eyerer, Dezarate, Maddy O’Neal, Sonic Union, Lea Luna, Belle Humble, Marc Marzenit, Ricky Disco, AthenaLuv, Maximillian, Saeed Younan, Inkfish, Kidd Mike, Magitman, Michael Anthony, They Kiss, Downupright, Harry “the Bigdog” Jamison, DJ Tiger, DJ Aleksandra, 22Bullets, Carlo Astuti, Mr Jammer, Kevin Krissen, Amir Sharara, Coke Beats, Danny Darko, DJ Platurn, Tyler Stone, Chris Coco, Purple Fly, Slantooth, Dan Marciano, Johan Blende, Amber Long, Robot Koch,

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Few tracks embody the In Search of Sunrise spirit as deeply as Tiësto’s ‘Ten Seconds Before Sunrise’ – an emotional anthem that defined a generation of dreamers. Now, for In Search of Sunrise 21: Nirvana, Markus Schulz and BLR unite to reimagine the classic, bridging past and present. With Schulz’s cinematic trance storytelling intertwined with …

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Award-winning Art Director Reema Trehan has designed the striking new brand identity for The Den, an athletic and community hub located in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The Challenge

The Den’s founders wanted a brand identity that could balance two seemingly opposite forces: the competitive demands of athletic performance and the sense of belonging within a community. The design needed to be bold enough to inspire athletes of all levels while remaining approachable to those seeking connection and belonging.

Reema’s Approach

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• Dynamic Patterns: Movement-inspired graphics convey rhythm and momentum, reinforcing the energy of training and growth.

• Welcoming Palette: A carefully curated color system balances grit with inclusivity, creating an environment that feels both motivating and approachable.

This approach ensures consistency across platforms and assets — from gym signage and merchandise to The Den’s website and digital channels. The result is a brand that is as adaptable as the athletes who use it.

Measurable Impact

The response to re-creating The Den’s visual brand has resulted in some impressive results. Within the first month of launching, The Den recorded over 30,000 signups – signifying that Reema’s design and branding work was making people notice. 

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