Future Forest 2025

AHEE

AHEE, a rising star in the bass music scene, has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of intricate sound design and infectious energy. With a career marked by relentless innovation and a deep understanding of electronic music, AHEE is a guiding light for artists and fans alike. He has the ability to combine high-energy bass music with positive vibrations!

Hailing from the vibrant music hub of Los Angeles, AHEE’s journey began with a deep-rooted passion for sound exploration. His background in audio engineering and synthesis quickly set him apart, allowing him to craft tracks that are as technically impressive as they are sonically rich. This dedication to his craft has led to a signature style that fuses dubstep, trap, and future bass into a cohesive, electrifying experience. AHEE’s musical flexibility has allowed him to support acts like Excision, Subtronics, Shpongle, Liquid Stranger, and more

AHEE’s discography is a testament to his versatility and creative prowess. With releases on esteemed labels like Bassrush, Subsidia, Circus Records, Wakaan, and more, his tracks have garnered millions of streams and have seen constant support from industry heavyweights.

In addition to his impressive studio work, AHEE’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. His sets are known for their high energy and immersive experience, AHEE’s ability to read a crowd and take them on a journey has earned him regular slots at beloved festivals like Lost Lands, Wakaan, and Shambhala.

AHEE’s influence extends beyond the stage and studio. Amassing over 3.1 million views on YouTube, he shares his knowledge through online tutorials and producer tools, inspiring the next generation of producers.
His commitment to community and education has solidified his reputation as not just an artist, but a mentor, innovator, and role model in the electronic music scene.

Moontricks

Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements.

There’s a kind of technicolor campfire quality to their uniquely hybrid sound: Each track is steeped in tradition and polished with a futuristic sheen, mixing organic folk, roots rock, and old-time blues with modern electronic production. Since its initial release, the band’s breakout hit “Home” has reached over 10 million streams, and their original tracks have been licensed for a wide range of television networks, including Netflix and Fox Sports.

With the release of their debut full-length album Currents via Westwood Recordings, the duo reveals an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements. Vast, intimate, and dazzling, Currents is an album about settling into feeling comfortably lost, and being okay with not knowing it all. It’s about finding joy and inspiration in the act of seeking.

Machinedrum

A visionary in electronic music, Machinedrum (Travis Stewart) delivers an electrifying fusion of footwork, jungle, IDM, glitch-hop, and future bass, creating a sound that is as immersive as it is high-energy. With a career spanning over two decades, he has redefined the boundaries of modern club music, crafting emotionally charged beats that resonate on dance floors worldwide.

Renowned for his cinematic soundscapes, intricate drum programming, and pulsating basslines, Machinedrum’s festival performances are a full-throttle sensory experience. From the ethereal melodies of Vapor City to the high-intensity rhythms of Room(s), his music transports audiences to the edge of sonic exploration.

Having graced the stages of Coachella, Sonar, Dekmantel, and Bass Coast, Machinedrum is no stranger to moving festival crowds with his seamless blends of breakneck percussion, hypnotic synths, and deep, rolling bass. Whether performing solo or collaborating with artists like Jimmy Edgar (JETS), Azealia Banks, and D∆WN, his boundary-pushing style keeps fans locked in from start to finish.

Wenzday

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Taylor Chung aka Wenzday uses her classically
trained ear to bring a new sound to the electronic scene. After moving from the
bay area to Los Angeles to commit to a full-time music career, Wenzday attended
and graduated from the prestigious recording academy ICON COLLECTIVE. It
was here that Wenzday shifted from an open format DJ to a full-time producer.

Fusing both her knowledge in house music and bass music Wenzday has created
a unique and different sound that has hit releases on Confessions, Dim Mak,
IN/ROTATION, and Insomniac Records. Wenzday’s success has led to a hit
weekly show on Dash Radio that airs weekly on Wednesdays and is also the
co-founder of the hit bass label 40oz Cult. The label has released over 100
records since its inception in 2016 and has had shows in Los Angeles, San Diego,
Honolulu, and Austin. Wenzday made waves with her hit release ‘Heartbreak
House’ in 2019, a track that garnered support from Spotify Playlisting, Apple
Music Playlisting, Billboard, Sirius XM and many more across the world. With
major performances at festivals Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Lost Lands,
Nocturnal Wonderland, and Beyond Wonderland, Wenzday has been able to bring
an experience to her live set that makes her performance something you don’t
want to miss.

When you step into her world, every day is Wenzday.

Rumpus

Award-winning DJ and producer RUMPUS brings the highly contagious energy of his punk rock roots to the stage, incorporating live drumming into his uniquely electrifying performances, which have earned him the moniker RUMPUS— meaning “a noisy disturbance; a commotion.”

Fusing various sub-genres of house, his distinctive style has captivated audiences in clubs and festivals around the globe in over 12 countries. With multiple Beatport-charting tracks, he has released music on influential labels like Insomniac, Club Sweat, Space Yacht, DND, Hood Politics, and Westwood Recordings. His music has been featured on Spotify’s top dance music playlists, and in 2024 alone, his tracks have been supported by notable artists, including John Summit, Solomun, Dom Dolla, Marten Hørger, Tiësto, Kaskade, Nora En Pure, and more. He has performed at some of the world’s best music festivals, including Shambhala, Burning Man, Envision, Bass Coast, and Lightning in a Bottle. He has had notable collaborations with Volac, Neon Steve, and Cazztek.

RUMPUS is the 3x recipient of Sask Music’s Electronic Artist of the Year award, and CBC Music featured him as “an artist who’s shaping the future of electronic music in Canada.” At the same time, DJ Mag listed him as “an emerging artist that people should keep an eye on.” His hit single “Feel the Beat” has racked up over 5 million Spotify streams, and his viral edit of RÜFÜS DU SOL’s “Innerbloom” dominated the Hypeddit progressive house charts, holding the #1 spot for five consecutive months in 2024. With a recent guest mix on Diplo’s Revolution and a stacked library of unreleased music, it’s no secret that the past year has been a breakout moment for this artist and why he’s turning the heads of the biggest tastemakers in the industry.

dot

Washington-born, Kate Ellwanger is behind forward-thinking producer dot who has made an indelible mark on the electronic scene. She has an ever evolving sound that is not confined to one genre, with covers on playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Finds and Creamy as well as support across Spotify’s New Music Friday, Apple’s Chilltronics and Amazon Breakthrough Electronic, plus support on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Her skills have also landed her scoring opportunities for TV, films and commercials for the likes of Nike, MTV, Laura Mercier and more.

Committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in music, dot heads up her own woman-focused label Unspeakable Records that has given many female identifying artists their first release on the scene. This has earned her a spot on the voting committee for the Recording Academy as well as a contributing role with Music Cares, and most recently led her into the Web3 space, becoming a top-selling artist on platforms like Catalog and Sound.xyz., all while laying down her unique sounds at epic events like EDC Las Vegas, Red Rocks and HARD Summer while sharing the spotlight with renowned artists such as Diplo, Madeon, RL GRIME, and Louis The Child to only mention a few.

Zen Selekta

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Nicole Gracia Barton, known as Zen Selekta, crafts music
that masterfully merges haunting, profound, and shadowy elements with ethereal melodies and
global influences. The diverse tapestry of life itself kindles her creative flame — be it
through her rich Spanish heritage, books, films, spiritual practices such as meditation,
exploration in nature, and engaging dialogues with those she meets along her path. She finds
magic in the wonders of our diverse world and the cultures that intertwine within it, weaving
these influences into her music.

Nicole’s musical odyssey transcends the realm of rhythm to touch on a broader mission. Under
the moniker Zen Selekta, her ultimate goal is to create experiences that enrich lives, bringing
joy, healing, and solace to many through her music.

Supersillyus

Supersillyus is the alias of Bobert Max, a multi-instrumentalist and electronic music producer based in Denver, Co. His extensively layered soundscapes and penchant for cinematic storytelling take listeners on a truly extraordinary adventure through unique rhythms and poignant melodies. Part composer, part comedian, Supersillyus commands an army of synths and sounds with the computer to enchant more than just the brain with his live electronic performances.

Öona Dahl

Öona Dahl’s fascination with music began at a young age playing with old cassette tapes which quickly evolved into creating her own music on Acid Pro and Fruity Loops. Immersed in Toronto’s rave scene, she quickly transitioned to DJing clubs and raves by age 17. After attending college for sound design in Florida, she became a presence in the underground scene and formed lasting bonds with DJ Monk (Rabbit In The Moon) and DJ Three from infamous 90’s label, Hallucination Recordings. She’s since gone on to DJ around the world staying one step ahead of any musical preconceptions placed upon her. Her production highlights include releases on Watergate and DJ Three’s Hallucienda imprint where her acclaimed artist albums Holograma and Morph showcase sounds from leftfield house to ambient pop garnering high praise from Joe Muggs in The Wire, Terry Matthew in 5 Magazine and Bruce Tantum in DJ Mag. Recent productions for the club find her flexing on various genres via remixes for Kadosh ‘Concealing’ on Nervous Records, ‘Burn Like Fire’ for electro artist xxIsisxx, Moon Boots ‘Wrong Note’ featuring Mute Records artist Ora The Molecule, Mila Stern’s ‘Five Finger Discount’ on Kiosk ID, and an original collaboration with West Coast house music legend Doc Martin titled ‘Soul On Fire’ on Selador Records. Always looking forward, Öona is currently producing a new batch of underground club music that pushes her sound into uncharted realms and you can expect to hear her road testing tracks at upcoming gigs and see them released in early 2025!

ninesense

Ninesense is a Psytrance project by Nuno Cabral, raised in the Azores Islands. He started developing an early taste for psychedelic music after receiving a Goa cassette tape as a gift from a friend, and he soon realized how powerful and live changing it can be. The passion as listener turned into several years of focus and dedication, and eventually into an intensive research about Mixing and Producing techniques. Nuno’s first project, Manipulation, fascinated many people on the scene because of it’s innovative sound and energetic production on his releases. Among them, Manipulation best fostered a stable collaboration with Kinematic Records and Zero 1 Music. In 2015, Nuno refreshed his project, changed the name Ninesense, and in 2016 partnered with Blacklite Records’ crew where his debut Album, “Spectrum” was released in April 2016 and was surfing the top of the charts for weeks. His music is always intended to lead the listener in a full sensorial journey. – 5 senses aren’t enough. Ninesense’s music isn’t restricted to any style. It can go from daytime Psychedelic to night-time Forest Psy Trance. It’s music without limits and guided by the imagination of the listener. You may have heard his sound in many countries of the world in North and Central America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In 2017 Nuno created Reversible Records and now the plan for the future is to expand the music to other planets.

Muteless

Muteless aka Nuno Cabral – known also for his psytrance project Ninesense – creates sound fusions that stand independent from any specific genre limitations. The Muteless sound could be described as an interesting fusion between techno, trance, and psytrance. But it’s actually so much more than that.

Rooted in natural, organic soundscapes and an unrestricted approach to expression, Muteless music is best described as music to walk to, move to, and live by. It’s a portrayal of the present and a prediction of the future, set in a wide spectrum of musical intentions. Just like us humans, who are such colourful beings, each track has its own colourful life, and Muteless is here to tell their stories.

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Häana

Häana is a future ethereal artist merging music + technology + art. She has an affinity for strings and synths, painting textures with vocals, and merging nature sounds with electronic frequencies to create immersive sonic landscapes. Häana counts Massive Attack, Björk, and RY X as influences in crafting her productions. The resulting sonic palette takes listeners on a journey whose destination is a crossroads between classical and contemporary, organic & man-made, familiar and mysterious. Equally versed in live performance as well as production, Häana has performed at numerous international music festivals (Coachella, OZORA, Boom, Tech Open Air in Berlin, Shambhala, Envision), as well as performed as a live electronic sound artist for brands Intel, Ferrari, Apple, and Nike and a guest artist at Berklee in Valencia, Spain. Häana’s discography of music has amassed 1.7 million + streams on Spotify, 1 million + streams on Soundcloud, and 157k + views on YouTube.

Häana is also a film score composer and has scored a 90-min feature documentary This Cold Life (produced by Time, INC) and music for Heavy Water (produced by Red Bull). “One of a kind atmospheric sonic experience” – Magnetic Magazine listed Häana’s release Saliah as one of 15 best indie electronic tracks of Feb 2023.