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longstoryshort isn’t interested in coloring inside the music industry’s lines. Driven by the conviction that pure, authentic creativity can’t be cleanly compartmentalized, the New York native’s career is an act of subversion, illustrating in real time that the most compelling art comes from a refusal to conform.
This mentality imbues his music, yielding a sound that’s one of zero. It’s nuanced and unconventional, a sonic signature shaped by UK garage, future garage, and bass house influences. Dark, forward-thinking, and deeply resonant, it’s “dance music for the heavy-hearted,” as he calls it — melodic enough to evoke emotion, heavy enough to shake a warehouse at 2 AM. As he’s grown his catalog, it’s become clear that longstoryshort thrives in contrasts. His style is raw but refined, melancholic yet euphoric, non-commercial but still successful.
longstoryshort’s collaboration with Wax Motif, “On The Low,” is especially potent proof of how these binaries coalesce to create concrete impact. The one-off, released via Divided Souls, amassed 17 million+ streams since its April 2022 release, broadening longstoryshort’s reach while showcasing his ear for innovative sound design. His more recent team-up with Dillon Francis, “Take Me Away,” further upped the ante following its release via Spinnin’ Records last year.
While “On The Low” and “Take Me Away” represent recent flashpoints, longstoryshort’s rising profile is built on a strong foundation of mostly solo original productions dating back to 2019, which have prompted releases on prominent labels like Pilot (UKF), NIGHTMODE, and Circus Records. This includes four EPs:
• IN MY MIND EP (2024, NIGHTMODE)
• HER (2023, Lost In Dreams)
• redemption (2022, JustUs Recs)
• Chapter 1 (Warefare) (2020, JustUs Recs)
He’s also crafted official remixes for artists including The Bloody Beetroots (“Warp 1.9 (feat. Steve Aoki),” 2024), Dillon Francis (“Pretty People,” 2024), and ODESZA (“Wide Awake” / “Line Of Sight,” 2024), among others.
On the live front, longstoryshort has performed at several major North American festivals and venues, from EDC Las Vegas (2024, 2022) to Los Angeles’ Academy (supporting Wax Motif) to Denver’s Mission Ballroom (supporting Chase & Status). This year, he builds on his momentum in the live circuit with the announcement of his first-ever solo headline shows.
longstoryshort isn’t here to play the game. He’s here to rewrite the rules — and write his own story in the process.
Create Music Group, NIGHTMODE, SPINNIN' RECORDS, Divided Souls