TonalTheory LIVE from TechnoFam LA 'SUBVERSE' event series in collaboration with NewLife Sounds on 9.23.2023. 

Based in Washington, DC, USA, TonalTheory is a self-taught duo producer/DJ who brings their modern take on the fusion of powerful, high-energy techno soundscapes and percussions. Lending an homage to their classical backgrounds, their versatility and vision captivate audiences of all genres of music.

With numerous local and international releases, the duo launched their own label, Undertone, in 2021. Undertone embodies their signature high-energy techno sound while bending genre boundaries and hopes to serve as a platform for like-minded producers to showcase their artistry. Recent releases from Undertone have generated support from multiple industry-leading producers. 

Their time in the studio producing cutting-edge and forward-thinking techno has earned them a place in some of the industry's notable labels/catalogs, including What Were You Thinking? EP on Divine Intervention Records, Confidential Movement EP on Say What?, Avoid The Light EP on SINDEX, Obscure Horizon EP on Ōtomo, and many other single releases on labels such as SUBSTANTIV, T Sessions, GRF Black, Rated Records, and many more. Their work has also been recognized and featured by Washington Post, EDM Identity, and XTINA, which added to their success as producers on the rise. 

Performing everywhere from warehouse raves to clubs and festivals, and headlining their own shows across North America, their DJ sets are signified by relentless hard-hitting techno that simultaneously takes their listeners on a cathartic journey. Their sound has left lasting and impactful impressions in every city they have played. As residents of Washington DC's leading techno and trance project team, Synthesis, and co-founder of Decibel Collective, they have played support for some of the biggest names in the industry of both techno and trance alike, including Caravel, Julia Govor, Sara Landry, ØTTA, Daria Kolosova, Felicie, Charlotte de Witte, Stella Bossi, Dubfire, Indira Paganotto, Tapefeed, Renegade System, John Askew, Greg Downey, David Rust, Christopher Lawrence, Alan Fitzpatrick, Nicole Moudaber, Green Velvet, Laidback Luke, Sharam, and Victor Calderone, which has solidified their presence in the scene as artists to look out for.

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Ep. 20 Live Mix - TonalTheory @ Subverse 9.23.2023

Ep. 20 Live DJ Set - TonalTheory

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Based in Washington, DC, TonalTheory is a dynamic, self-taught producer/DJ duo that blends hard-hitting, percussive techno with melodic elements drawn from their classical backgrounds. Their immersive sound pushes the boundaries of hard techno, balancing aggression with a softer, more nuanced approach that captivates audiences. Their innovative productions have been released on industry-leading labels such as Expel Your Demons, Divine Intervention, Say What? Records, SINDEX, and Ōtomo. Notable EPs like Keep Me Blushin’ and Destined for Great Things have garnered support from top-tier artists including Dax J, Charlotte de Witte, Richie Hawtin, and Perc, and have been featured in key publications like KEYI Magazine and The Washington Post.

In 2021, TonalTheory founded their label, Undertone, driven by a passion for supporting emerging artists. Since its inception, the label has provided 21 U.S.-based producers with their first release, establishing Undertone as a platform for boundary-pushing techno. Their signature high-energy label nights have become a staple in the DC underground scene, and through collaborations with leading venues and promoters, they have nurtured the local techno community while consistently elevating the talent around them.

TonalTheory’s impact extends far beyond Washington, DC, as they’ve headlined shows across North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering their relentless techno sound to fans worldwide. Their long-standing residencies at iconic venues like Soundcheck, Echostage, Flash DC, and The Owl Room, as well as performances at warehouse events hosted by promoters like 6AM, TechnoFamLA, and Twisted Lines, showcase their unstoppable energy and dedication to pushing the boundaries of techno on a global scale.

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