Hydrah is a Minneapolis based electronic music composer, vocalist, and classically trained cellist and pianist. Led by her powerfully indelible vocals, Hydrah's emotionally charged yet melodic, driving sound is most inspired by house and techno genres. The unusual combination of her training and influences culminate in an unforgettable stage performance of live vocals, keys, launch pads, and synths.
Hydrah's most formative experiences, however, stemmed from her work in conservation. After earning a bachelor's degree in biology, Hydrah developed a deep reverence for nature through her work in the field. Of all the beauty she experienced, the sounds were what left the strongest impression on her musical ears.
In 2019 Hydrah opened for for the esteemed Eli & Fur and graced the main stage of Insomniac's fabled Nocturnal Wonderland music festival in Southern California.
In June of 2020 she released her EP “Lucid” with the popular Spain based melodic techno label Awen Records. Lucid was included on the hype chart on beatport and got support and rave reviews from artists such as Laurent Garnier and Marco Carola.
In 2020 and 2021 she will be releasing collaborations with artists such as Enamour and Alberth on Armada’s sub-label Days like Nights and Black Rose Recordings. Her collaboration with Spanish duo Far Distance was released under Enormous Tunes and gained 10,000 plays on Spotify within two weeks. Both tracks were featured in a podcast hosted by Nora En Pure. In addition to these collaborations, she has a heavier techno inspired EP set to release in 2022. Hydrah’s skills as a vocalist and as a producer continue to evolve as she gains popularity and recognition in the melodic techno realm and beyond.
With an immersive bassline, Paradigm Shift evolves into dark defying, and haunting melody with contrasting classical elements. Perfect for all techno clubs and warehouses worldwide, the seductive track is ready for any dance-floor.
“It’s not very often that new music comes along that renders us completely speechless. But that is exactly what happened with Hydrah’s new EP Nostos. A modern-day Greek epic, Nostos is all about coming home, a journey that changes you. In creating this EP, Hydrah had her own homecoming – a return to her hometown of Minneapolis, MN.”
-EDM Tunes
“The theme of the EP is defined as a homecoming after a long journey significant enough to transform a person, which is fitting as Hydrah returned to her roots in her hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota for her EP. It is made up of various musical influences spanning from orchestral to house, and is definitely a step in the right direction for this up and coming artist.”
"This is Hydrah, a musician based in L.A. who has already covered classical music and punk rock in her career. With that background she turned to electronic music, such as her lasted release “World Is Mine”, a feel good, vibrant dance track."
“Fixated as they are on the marine life's vibrant colors and hypnotic motion, the last thing most people imagine when they think of coral reefs is the sounds they make. Electronic music artist Hydrah's new song, "Siren," however, samples audio from two coral reefs—one healthy and the other critically-endangered—serve as the foundation of the track, battling each other throughout the song's running time. A music video, created with footage from Nntinio Rod's macro timelapse film, Coral Colors, digitally altered with 2D and 3D software to fit Hydrah's aesthetic, adds yet another mesmerizing dimension to coral reef environments.”
“Moody and dark, Ominous is a powerful piece juxtaposed between modern electronica and haunting piano and strings. The underlying beat surges through the introduction and the strings lifting the track into a pumping dance beat ready for any nightclub.”
"Hydrah’s passion for the planet cannot only be found in the hauntingly beautiful music she creates; but also in the devotion, the songstress dedicates to her craft, working painstakingly to bring her cause to the masses."
With the EP she includes this message: “If you have had the great fortune of submersing yourself under the surface of the ocean or hiking in a jungle, these sounds will take you back because they are extraordinary and cannot be replicated with technology. They are organic, they are one of a kind, and we are in a position to lose them.”
“This track perfectly embodies its title through gorgeous classical instrumentation and topped by haunting, angelic vocals. A mood-boosting bass-line accentuated by a tinkling piano opens the track before a string section draws you into the beautiful chaos this track is named for. Here’s hoping classical house is going to become more and more of a thing.”
“Hydrah has an emotionally charged yet minimal style that puts to use her skills as not only a producer, but also as a classically trained pianist, cellist, and vocalist. “
"The song is ominous but seductive. It lures you in with its upbeat snares and bassline. Solemn violins are added in to give the song a somber feeling. Her lyrics remind the listener though that all around them are positive and beautiful things which need to be grasped onto and preserved. The song integrates samples she collected during her world travels as her time as a biology major in college. She wants the listener to feel connected with the world around them through her use of these."
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Los Gatos CA
A burningman mixer
Burning Man performance Dates TBA!
Burning Man Decompression
Free party featuring house music, psy trance, body paint and live music
Live performance near the base of Heavenly mtn in South Lake Tahoe
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Minneapolis
With Tycho DJ set
Opening for i_o