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French-born, UZ stands out as one of the pioneering figures and most forward-thinking innovators in electronic trap music, sharing the spotlight with icons Baauer and Flosstradamus. With an impressive portfolio of just over 250 releases, he remains an influential tastemaker, continuously shaping the trap genre through his groundbreaking original compositions and his trendsetting label, Quality Goods Records.

UZ made his mark on SoundCloud in 2012 with the groundbreaking "Trap Shit" series, a collection of 25 genre-defining trap classics. His influence extends beyond SoundCloud, with heavyweight projects like the "BallTrap Muzic Vol.1" compilation commissioned by Redbull Studios and his 2017 debut album "Layers," which soared to #24 on the Billboard charts. His discography boasts numerous albums and collaborations with major pop, rap, and electronic artists, including T-Pain, Ice Cube, DJ Shadow, and many more.

UZ's electrifying live performances draw dedicated fans worldwide, exploring the newest sounds and artists in trap, rap, bass, and beyond. His presence has graced every major global music festival stage, including Coachella, Sonar, and Ultra Music Festival, among others. Beyond festivals, his headline tours have rocked top clubs and venues across continents, from North America, Australia, Canada, Asia, Europe, South America and Africa.

Celebrating over a decade of UZ's pioneering contributions to the global bass scene, his impact resonates through his dynamic live sets and his forward-thinking electronic music label, Quality Goods Records. UZ has been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing the next generation of bass acts. Since its launch in 2016, the label has been instrumental in propelling breakout artists into the spotlight, headlining shows worldwide. UZ's legacy continues to shape the future of electronic music worldwide.

Aura Division exists somewhere between desolate glitches and skittering beats. It's a fissure within the membrane of electronic music just below a surface of orchestral synths, ethereal drums, and entrancing vocals. It's dark. It's dynamic. It's defiantly and deviantly beautiful. Welcome to the space where dreams come to life by the hands of Anthony Sarti [instrumentals] and Aurora [vocals].

The group took shape in 2011. After coming from Sacramento luminaries Eightfourseven, Sarti desired to expand his horizons. Splitting his time between design, programing, and music, he'd become an accomplished remixer with credits ranging from Far to Geographer, but he wanted to go even deeper. Drawing from a classical vocal and piano background, Aurora proved to be the perfect cohort for this ride. 

As its complete architect, Sarti fittingly dubs the soundtrack to this sonic roller coaster "Dream &amp; Bass." He affirms, "The sound consists of aggressive digital beats met by smooth and dreamy synths, silky vocals, and disturbing amounts of ultra low bass. There are no limits or walls. It can be dangerous at times, while it's soothing at others. You can't predict it."

Together, they introduced the world to their style via official remixes of both ††† (Crosses) and gold-selling sensation AWOLNATION. However, the first taste of the group's 2013 debut EP "These Waves Were Meant to Be" comes on "Laser Blue Horizon." Aurora's distinct hum stands tempered by brooding synths and staggering interludes. With samplers, sequencers, drum machines, analog and digital bass all manipulated by Sarti, it simply opens up the rabbit hole though. "The song itself is based on living in total darkness within an unknown environment grasping for something familiar," admits Sarti. "It's about letting go of past relationships and moving on to bigger and better things,” adds Aurora. “The lyrics aren't literal though. Everything is always open to interpretation."

As a whole, the entire collection thrives on a juxtaposition of emotions and sounds. As a result, a hypnotic tension tightens its grip. "The overwhelming theme is driven by disparity and sadness," Sarti continues. "We generally write when we're feeling emotional about an issue or circumstance. Those emotions are all captured within the music. Although many of the tracks are dark lyrically, the melodies and triumphant audio phrases aim to channel optimism."

In addition, these two don't hold back live either. Everything is played on stage, and there's an authenticity that separates them from the pack." We're not just running a backing track off an iPhone into a PA, pumping our fists and faking a show," smiles Sarti. "It's all real and happening in front of the audience." That's why it will connect at the end of the day. Audiences are going to fall into Aura Division the second they open up. He concludes, "We hope this will become a project which will inspire people to think and create." Welcome to the future. 

- Rick Florino (ARTISTdirect.com)

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