DJ / Producer / Music Artist
Mama + Mentor 
Embodied Electronic Music

Topanga Canyon, California

Hustle and Drone is a beat based trio from Portland, OR.
Contact: hustleanddrone@gmail.com

Singer | Songwriter | Producer | DJ
Certified Platinum Artist
Over 200,000,000 streams
2 Top 10's on Billboard

Chad North is a composer, DJ, and music producer with a diverse background -  writing electronic music as well as producing music for trailers, games, and advertising. Chad started his career as an intern for Hans Zimmer at Remote Control (then, Media Ventures). Currently an EP at the award-winning music shop The Crystal Creative (PDX), Chad was previously a staff composer/producer at Spank Music (LA/Chicago), Habitat Music (NYC), and Angry Mob Music (LA). He has also worked with multiple agencies as a freelance composer and his work has been featured in national campaigns for Ubisoft, Honda, Absolute, and BMW. 

As a producer/remixer, Chad has released tracks on Erase Records (UK/Greece), Exceptional Records (UK), and Bad Advice (Chicago), as well as remixes for EMI (UMG) including Lady Gaga, 30 Seconds to Mars, Black Eyed Peas, and additionally for BT, Meat Katie, Paige & Palermo, and Holly Conlan. His work has been remixed by acclaimed artists Mike Hulme, Trifonic, Scott Cooper and Waveplant and he has collaborated with several award-winning Composer/Songwriters including PJ Hanke, Damien Heartwell, Ming, Joel Corelitz, Aaron Pope, Coury Palermo and Jennifer Paige. 

His DJ experience and residency highlights include playing at San Francisco's Lovefest (Love Parade), Brooklyn's Vitamin B, PDX No Requests / House Call, Chicago Afterloft, and Burning Man. He has shared the stage with bass, breaks and electro legends Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Syd Gris and Bassnectar. Chad also co-founded and ran the successful dance music blog Jungo Road from 2008-2012.

Sync Licensing, Publishing, Brand Partnerships

Tall Tall Trees is the musical id of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Savino, a pioneer in the realm of experimental, DIY banjo music. Accompanied by his trusty Banjotron 6500, a highly customized, electrified banjo and effects pedal setup, Savino has wowed audiences since the 2009 debut of his self-titled album with his eclectic and innovative blend of psychedelic folk, rock and world music. His work seems to actively evade comfortable definition, upon first listen one will recognize the tenderness of Cat Stevens, the melancholy introspection of Elliott Smith, the anthemic psychedelia of Pink Floyd, and a deep abiding respect for Earl Scruggs. Savino often performs solo, showcasing his fleet-footed loop pedal mastery, as well as alongside long-time collaborator and fellow innovator, Kishi Bashi. Tall Tall Trees latest release, A Wave of Golden Things was released in 2020 on Joyful Noise Recordings

Savino, who self-records and produces his music, abandoned the heavily-layered textures of 2017’s Freedays for a more organic, stripped-down approach, leaving his distinct voice and thoughtful lyrics as the centerpiece.  Despite the sparse arrangements, Savino still manages to evoke the sonic imagery and pastoral landscapes that have often been hallmarks of Tall Tall Trees albums. Each of the eight songs that make up A Wave of Golden Things suggest a world unto itself, from the cosmic country-tinged, “Ask Me Again,” to the sprawling underwater lullaby “Deep Feels.”Opting for an immersive experience over a traditional studio, Savino set up residence and a mobile recording rig on a hemp farm in the Appalachian mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina, where he now resides. Recorded in just under three weeks, with much of it arranged on the spot, the album maintains a sense of immediacy, celebrating raw performance over perfection. “I’m giving up on my expectations, let them go and see where it takes us,” Savino sings on “Expectations,” almost seeming to revel in this experimental process. 

Savino’s voice, left unadorned, can be simultaneously gentle and strong, at times sage-like in delivery. On the album’s closing title track “A Wave of Golden Things,” his soft spoken meditations on mental health reflect a new maturity in his song craft and singing. As the song develops, Savino’s voice gains confidence and his whisper becomes a fragile cry, neither full-throated nor fully secure, but at home in a warm bed of upright piano and echoing tape delay. “We all need a little peace and love right now,” he sings as if he’s at the end of his breath. Reflective of the dark and challenging times of today, Savino’s message is ultimately one of hope and finding peace of mind in the chatter of the modern world. The last chorus reaches towards a transcendent beauty in the darkness, and makes a promise: “a wave of golden things, it waits for you.” 

-David Gilbert

Kyle Devine's music can be described as a blend of ambient, electronic, and experimental genres, often characterized by intricate sound design, lush textures, and atmospheric elements. His compositions typically explore a minimalist approach, combining both organic and synthetic sounds to create immersive listening experiences. Devine's work often emphasizes mood and atmosphere over conventional structure, allowing listeners to engage with the music on an emotional or introspective level. His style may appeal to fans of ambient, drone, or modern electronic music, where the focus is on creating a deep sense of space and mood rather than traditional melody or rhythm.

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