With just minutes to spare before he got behind the decks, Jason Ross continued embracing his loyal fans who lined the back patio of the Academy in L.A. As he ended the meet-and-greet, those same adoring fans rushed toward the stage of the Hollywood venue while Ross readied himself to perform for them. The performance was the conclusion of Ross’ Atlas album release party, an intimate event open to fans and ticket holders to his upcoming tour. The soiree highlighted Ross’ admiration for his passionate fanbase, to whom he dedicates his latest effort. Over the course of the pandemic, Ross found himself connecting with his legions of supporters through social media groups. As a means to continue playing music for his followers, Ross began to live stream his performances in a weekly...
It’s been over two years since the release of his last album, but Jason Ross hasn’t forgotten about the fans who made it so special. Beloved in electronic music circles for his inimitable blend of melodic bass, trance and progressive house, Ross has announced his forthcoming sophomore album ATLAS. The LP, Ross says, is an ode to the fiercely supportive faction of fans who tuned into his weekly “Atlas” livestreams during the pandemic. “While writing this album, I kept coming back to the idea of ‘home’ and what it means to me,” Ross said of ATLAS in an Instagram post. “Over the past few years, ‘Atlas’ has become a home base not just for my fans, but for myself too. The community started to build during quarantine and my weekly Atlas livestreams ...
Seven Lions and Jason Ross are kicking off 2022 the right way, releasing their hotly anticipated collaborative EP See You Again by way of the former’s Ophelia Records imprint. Seven Lions and Jason Ross have both long been known for their versatility as music producers, and their skill sets are on full display this time around. Clocking in at just two tracks, they’ve executed each song perfectly while staying true to the sound that’s shaped Ophelia since its launch. The duo embraces the soaring synths fans have grown accustomed to all while cultivating a brooding feel. The titular “See You Again” features elegant vocals from Fiora accompanied by a rich, lush soundscape. Her vocals drive listeners all the way to the heartfelt drop, enveloping them in waves of c...
After months of tireless work, Gryffin and Jason Ross have released their highly anticipated collab, “After You,” featuring Calle Lehmann. “After You” is exactly what fans could have hoped for from a collaboration involving Gryffin and Ross. The upbeat feel compliments the sublime vocals of Lehmann, Gryffin’s longtime collaborator, while powerful percussion and soaring synths help convey a melancholic message. It’s yet another anthem for listeners to latch on to. “‘After You’ started as an idea tossed around at the end of a long Zoom writing session,” says Gryffin. “The hook immediately captivated me, and I had Calle send me his vocals right away. Jason and I were also looking to work together, and I sent him the...
To round out a remarkable year of releases on his venerated Ophelia Records imprint, Seven Lions has tapped a handful of label favorites to join him on the road this fall. The tour, dubbed “Seven Lions and Ophelia Present: Pantheon,” will feature the likes of Jason Ross, Kill The Noise, Last Heroes, Trivecta, Wooli, Xavi, Gem & Tauri, and EDM.com Class of 2021 artist Blanke. Tour dates span all across the United States including California, Texas, and Colorado, with more set to be announced soon. Seven Lions and Ophelia Present: Pantheon tour flyer. Ophelia Records Alongside the announcement of the tour comes the news that Au5 is scheduled to release his debut single on Ophelia Records this Friday. The track is titled “The Pap...
The versatile Jason Ross has been a mainstay on Seven Lions’s Ophelia Records imprint since its inception. Whether he’s writing bass music or trance, his melodic-leaning sound always seems to shine through. Ross’ new four-track Convergence EP has arrived, and it is packed with a number of highly anticipated collaborations. The EP feels like a thoughtful blend of sounds on each cut, allowing each artist to capture their own spotlight. Within, listeners will find his previously released collaboration with Blanke and Chandler Leighton, “One More Day,” as well as “Wild Ones” with Nevve. “Beneath It All” taps rising duo Cyrstal Skies as well as famed singer-songwriter Dia Frampton for a heartfelt tune that encapsulates the mood of...
Jason Ross has been unstoppable while preparing to release his upcoming EP. Late last month, he released a huge collaboration with Blanke and Chandler Leighton entitled “One More Day.” Now, he’s returned alongside Nevve for “Wild Ones,” out via Ophelia Records. Similar to his previous release, “Wild Ones” forgoes the trance side of Ross’ sound and embraces the melodic bass aspects. Nevve’s vocals are always a welcome addition to any song and this is no exception. Her dreamy voice floats perfectly atop an array of fluttery, emotive elements. The slight pop-tinge mixed with the soaring synths and basses typically found within Jason Ross’s tracks gives “Wild Ones” an inviting edge. “Wild Ones” ...
Jason Ross has established himself as a prolific multi-faceted producer, as he’s found success with both his trance singles as well as his melodic bass tunes. Today, the Ophelia Records mainstay has tapped EDM.com Class of 2021 inductee Blanke for their collaborative effort “One More Day” with Chandler Leighton. The natural synergy of Ross and Blanke’s sounds is apparent throughout the entirety of “One More Day.” Opening with Leighton’s signature airy vocals, an emotive, synth-laden drop soon takes center stage. Shortly after comes a second build-up, where rumbling basses flip the entire track on its head. The mesmeric ebb and flow of “One More Day” speaks to the main theme of the song, which revolves aro...
Back in 2018, Seven Lions, Jason Ross, and vocalist Jonathan Mendelsohn joined forces for an epic single called “Ocean.” The triad has now brought Crystal Skies into the fold for another mega-collaboration. “Foolish Of Me” is the spiritual successor to “Ocean,” and a long-awaited reunion between Seven Lions and Jason Ross. The new single is set to be just as big a hit as its predecessor. Blending all the heaviness of Seven Lions’ style with lush supersaw chords that are unmistakably the sound of Ross, the duo brings an uncontainable energy to the track’s midtempo groove. With the addition of Crystal Skies’ enchanting melodies, the track is wonderfully rounded out by Mendelsohn’s haunting vocal work. With all t...
Insomniac Events has announced the return of its all-trance festival, Dreamstate SoCal, albeit in a more COVID-friendly atmosphere. Presented as part of the company’s “Park ‘N Rave” concert series, this year’s edition will see a change in format, allowing for safe revelry while adhering to local pandemic guidelines. Scheduled to take place Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, the grounds of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California will once again play host to ethereal beats and entrancing melodies. Headlining the two-day event are acts that span the entire spectrum of the genre, from psytrance to progressive. Notable artists scheduled to perform include Cosmic Gate, Markus Schulz, Infected Mushroom, Jason Ross, Paul Oakenfold, Fatum, K...
A trifecta of melodic bass has taken form after Seven Lions, Jason Ross, and Crystal Skies announced a massive new collaboration today, October 19th. The triad of electronic music acts each took to their respective platforms to announce the impending release of a new single called “Foolish of Me,” which will drop on Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records banner. The track is confirmed to feature Jonathan Mendelsohn, a dance music veteran who is also responsible for the stentorian vocal performance in Seven Lions and Jason Ross’ fan-favorite 2018 track “Ocean.” In a tweet announcing the song, Seven Lions referred to “Foolish of Me” as a sequel to “Ocean,” which also arrived by way of Ophelia. “Me and [Jason Ross] had such a great ...
Jason Ross is taking his mix show “The Atlas” to the airwaves of Insomniac TV for a special livestream this coming week. Ross’ frequent collaborator Seven Lions will be making an appearance with him during the event. Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records imprint has become a home to Ross, who has released multiple singles and his debut album 1000 Faces on the label. The two have also made lightning strike twice with their hit collaborations “Ocean” in 2018 and their sweeping electro-trance hybrid single “Known You Before” a year later. It’s been a momentous year for Ross, whose 2020 debut album landed him on the shortlist of promising producers to watch. The multi-genre artist began making a spectacle of his music discovery process with the adve...