6 Jun 26
Anyma
ANYMA is a hybrid persona, simultaneously coexisting in digital and physical realms.
Manifested through a multi-disciplinary approach, we discover a trifecta that is part digital artist, part electronic music creator, and part metamorphic reality performer.
Rebūke
Rebūke is a trailblazer. A self-taught, uniquely original artist, born from the Irish underground scene and shaped by an urge to break free from the mold. Rebūke has carved out his spot in contemporary electronic music, crafting his own sonic universe, where techno meets narrative, and audiovisual storytelling reins supreme.
Starting a career in music barely a teen, Rebūke has been around since he was 12 years old. Originally releasing songs and performing as Reuben Keeney, it was in his twenties that the Rebūke project formally took shape. With a newborn mantra of wanting to create music for the dancefl oor, the Irishman started to truly fi nd his footing.
A true breakthrough came by way of Along Came Polly - released on Hot Creations - a hypnotising track skating between retro minimal and modern tech-house. It dominated Beatport in 2018, and became an all-time top performer on Hot Creations with over 40 million streams to date. In years to follow, Rebūke’s music was released on some of the scene’s premier record labels, including Drumcode, Dirtybird and Ministry of Sound.
The next artistic evolution took place in 2023 after being introduced to Anyma. Unlocking another layer of creativity in each other, the two collaborated on Syren, which was released on the Tale of Us’ prestigious Afterlife. It became one of 2023’s most sought-after releases and fi rmly solidifi ed his position at the forefront of electronic music. Syren not only elevated Rebūke’s discography to new heights, it also opened up the path towards audiovisual storytelling during his shows. In 2022, he took his vision even further by launching his own record label, ERA, as a home for boundary-pushing electronic music.
With a groundbreaking show that fuses cinematic visuals and a bold, innovative take on melodic techno, Rebūke has undeniably raised the bar in live performances. Having recently made his Coachella debut, played a standout set at Anyma’s End of Genesys show at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and completed a massive North American tour, the world is catching on at pace. As he gears up for the launch of his debut album, Rebūke continues to evolve his audiovisual live show, delivering an experience that’s as visually stunning as it is sonically groundbreaking.
In 2025, the Rebūke project culminates in The World Of Era, undoubtedly the most ambitious project yet. A place for people to lose themselves in a realm of sound and vision, where dystopian storytelling and cutting-edge production collide. Now fully released, the album showcases a sonic journey through Rebūke’s creative universe. Tracks like Endless, a soaring collaboration with deadmau5, Choose Life, a futuristic rework of Trainspotting’s iconic monologue alongside Linska, and Teardrops, a pulsating track bursting with emotion - set the tone for an immersive experience that goes far beyond the dancefl oor. Each track unfolds another piece of the narrative, creating an expansive world that defi nes the Rebūke sound.
Layla Benitez
Layla Benitez may have been in DJ booths since she was barely old enough to walk, but her DJing and production reveal an artist who continues to evolve and grow with every gig and every experience. Her August 2021 Boiler Room set showcases an 80s synth-influenced sound she describes as ‘indie dance meets dark disco’, a flickering neon bridge between her New York roots and Miami home. Meanwhile, her long hours spent in the studio reveal a producer working within a melodic techno sound and a laid-back, heavy, soulful groove that, somehow, fits within the same sonic aesthetic. It’s not an accident. Layla has honed her understanding of both DJing and production weekly on the very front line, touring the world.
In the last few years her career has been on a constant upward trajectory. Named 2022 Future Star by DJ Mag, Layla has played to huge crowds at events such as Coachella, EXIT, Afterlife, Circoloco, Loveland, OFF Sonar, EDC, Skyline, Brunch Electronic, Warehouse Project, Tomorrowland, CRSSD, Lightning In A Bottle, Mayan Warrior, Day Zero, Resistance, and in iconic venues such as DC10, Pacha, Hï, Koko, Nordstern, De Kromhouthal, Space, Red Rocks, Mute, Warung. Layla has released on leading labels such as Crosstown Rebels and All Day I Dream, and started her very own imprint, Sheep At Night.
Her journey began when she started DJing in her early teens, but her first exposure to club culture came as a small child, accompanying her father, NY house pioneer John ‘Jellybean’ Benitez to his gigs. “I have memories of being in there from when I was five years old. I have no idea how it was all allowed!”
The next pivotal moment came in 2019. Invited, after a chance meet in Ibiza, to play at the Suma Han club in Istanbul, she extended her trip to get to know the people and the scene and she secured a residency for eight months at Sommer Klein in Alacati - with just a week to return to New York and pack.
It was the right decision. The residency and sets across Europe – at underground parties in Mykonos, London, Ibiza, Tel Aviv, Germany to name a few - built her a reputation as a DJ. It was the move to Miami, however, that would help Layla truly define her sound and continue to hone her skills as an artist and producer. There, she began her time as a Space resident, opening for the biggest DJs on the planet. It opened her eyes, and her ears…
“It’s a little bit of a challenge but I’d do the homework. I’d sit there for hours and figure out what I can do to stay within the range without compromising my taste. I can open for any style of artist at this point and match their energy, within my own style”.
The connection she’s formed with dancefloors at Space and across the world has clearly inform her productions.
“There are so many different sounds and percussion that can define a genre and DJing helps you understand that. Also, what makes up a song: just from listening and playing I think you really learn what will make people excited in those moments when the crowd blows up at a drop. Keep producing, keep playing and just see what happens. I want to play all over the world and in front of as many people as possible.”
It’s what she wants to do. Watch her do it.
8Kays
Describing her creative approach as “music without borders”, 8Kays is a deeply personal
project for Ukrainian-born producer and performer, Iryna Shvydka. Her music output and her
performances have allowed her to explore an artistic space that has connected deeply with
audiences worldwide.
Being a diverse artist within the Techno and House genre, 8Kays delivers a distinguished
sound that has been carefully crafted, fusing influences from across the spectrum of
electronic music, and presents it on stage through live performances and impactful DJ sets.
It is an authentic sound that has resonated with iconic labels and taste-making brands
including Berlin’s Watergate Records, revered John Digweed’s Bedrock imprint, renowned
Amsterdam’s DGTL label where her collaboration with Delhia de France was released, and
Afterlife – the label which captured the attention of an entire generation of ravers and has
elevated 8Kays as a truly global artist.
Achievingly proven as an artist in her own right, 8Kays artist positioning has made Ira a
regular at events including EDC, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Brunch, CRSSD, Timewarp
and numerous global Afterlife events, alongside club shows at leading venues including HÏ
and Ushuaia in Ibiza, Avant Gardner in New York and London’s Printworks as only a few to
enlist. With the upcoming releases at Interstellar Recordings - the melodic branch of the
prominent and established USA-based Insomniac Records, and reputable Armada Music,
8Kays is poised for a promising future, affirming herself as an artist to eagerly keep a further
focus at.
