California-based sensation MISS DRE is one of the brightest names on the rise in dance music. The multi-talented force has been showcasing her staying power in house and techno, renowned for her range as a world-class DJ, producer, and an endless source for infectious vocal hooks. Returning to Insomniac Records for her follow-up appearance, she is now doubling down with her two-track EP, ’Higher / Visions.’
Building upon the roaring momentum of her techno-powered single “Foreign Love” back in January, MISS DRE raises the stakes once again as she puts forth her first-ever EP release.
Catapulted by her commanding vocal work, “Higher” is a slamming house anthem that fuses classic Chicago house sensibilities with a completely modern framework. MISS DRE’s intoxicating vocal refrain loops relentlessly through a crowd-pleasing combination of sleek synth leads, chunky basslines, dark undertones, and shuffling rhythms. Replete with its tension-building breakdown and spoken-word narration, “Higher” takes its time to climb through a warbling crescendo before coming out the other end with a climax poised to push the energy through the roof.
On the B-side, “Visions” keeps the vibes humming at the same sweaty intensity; only this time, she leans harder into techno territory. Driving and dark, the track balances its ear-hooking vocal loops with a heavy dose of squelchy acid. Peppered in with recoiling synth plucks and pulsating basslines, the lysergic layers provide a hypnotic afterhours allure to this club- and festival-ready beast of a techno tune.
Consistently raising the bar with each and every release, MISS DRE has been hitting her stride after debuting on Insomniac Records last year, via her brazen, vocal-driven track “Holla,” an exclusive featured on the official ‘EDC Las Vegas 2023’ compilation album, ahead of her set on the label’s stereoBLOOM stage. Months later, she swung back around to break off her first standalone appearance on the label via “Foreign Love,” which drew radio support from Kiss FM UK, BBC Radio 1, Radio Metro, KCRW, and many more, as well as landing her in EDM Identity’s ‘Artist to Watch in 2024.’
On the live side, MISS DRE is currently enjoying her most notable year of touring to date. Coming off stellar performances at Countdown NYE and EDC Las Vegas, she’s been ploughing through a stacked lineup of festivals from the likes of Beyond Wonderland, Project Glow, Lightning in a Bottle, Beyond at the Gorge, and Day Trip Festival, alongside recent support dates for like-minded artists J.Worra and Westend.
With her debut EP, ‘Higher / Visions,’ MISS DRE reaches a new milestone in what only looks to be a long, prospering career in the spotlight of house and techno’s finest.
MISS DRE’s new release ‘Higher / Visions’ is available on all platforms via Insomniac Records.
More About MISS DRE
Sugar, spice, naughty, and nice: MISS DRE is house & techno music’s nonstop triple-threat DJ, producer, and vocalist. Her California origins characterize her electric beats, trippy motifs, and rousing stage presence. Her #1 Beatport-charting voice marks her sultry vibrato, spoken word, and timeless hooks designed for replay long after the club and festival stages. Among the growing list of venues she’s headlined and supported include North America’s premier underground: Superior Ingredients, Academy LA, Audio SF, The Midway SF, Exchange LA, Concourse Project Austin, Meow Wolf Santa Fe, Mission Ballroom Denver, and Area 15 Vegas. She’s also taken the storm to the festival circuit with appearances at EDC Vegas, Outside Lands, EDC Mexico, Outside Lands, Beyond Wonderland, Lightning In a Bottle, HARD Summer, Splash House, Electric Forest, Shabang Festival, Treefort Festival, and many more. Widely regarded among dance music’s next best, MISS DRE has been handpicked to support Green Velvet, John Summit, J. Worra, Mau P, Max Styler, Joshwa, and Prok & Fitch. They have similarly supported her tracks, amongst many of her influences such as Sofi Tukker, Eli Brown, Will Clarke, Solardo, Deeper Purpose, and VNNSA. MISS DRE credits heat on Insomniac Records, ULTRA, Club Sweat, Spinnin Records, Thrive Music, HARD Recs, and more. The end of 2023 saw her Insomniac Records, Club Sweat debut, and her Myth of Nyx debut with Sammy Porter. 2024 is primed to be her biggest yet, with a packed release schedule of original singles, collabs, EPs, and features. The spotlight has simply found MISS DRE, so get lost in her vibe and leave it all behind.
More About Insomniac Records
Insomniac Records operates under the umbrella of Insomniac Music Group. More than merely just a record label, Insomniac Records is a destination where fans from all walks of life can discover and enjoy choice selections from a roster that includes some of the best DJs/producers from the global stage. On top of the 200+ releases since 2016, Insomniac Records has also curated its premier EDC compilation series, featuring four EDC Las Vegas and EDC Mexico master soundtracks. Signing a roster of notable talent including Dombresky, Noizu, SIDEPIECE, John Summit, Vintage Culture, James Hype, Habstrakt, J. Worra, Matroda, LP Giobbi, Biscits, and beyond, Insomniac Records continues to foster unique talent it firmly believes in. The unparalleled track record of success has pushed Insomniac Records to the forefront of established dance music platforms.