In order to ascend beyond their creative limits, artists must embrace a kind of ego death and accept that the music always comes first. As a DJ, musician and composer, Chris Avantgarde continuously pushes outside the bounds of his ego to give his creativity the space to flourish, while also collaborating with a wide range of artists. The result is a discography, and professional background, full of outstanding moments. Chris’ career has been defined by his ability to get out of his own way, to allow himself to be a conduit for creative energy and to maintain a level of self-awareness that is crucial for achieving a pure, authentic and very human output. With a dedicated worldwide following that grows larger by the day, a packed touring schedule and a diary full of enthralling studio sessions, Chris Avantgarde is benefitting from his selfless outlook. Poised to continue rising upwards, his open attitude and high work ethic are providing the perfect foundation for a high level of success…

Chris’ formative years were filled with music. His parents were music lovers themselves – his dad, especially, had a penchant for synthesiser music. One album in particular, called ‘Galaxy Volume Two’, proved to be particularly influential, with heavy rotation in his dad’s car. The feelings conjured up by the cinematic music on that compilation had a deep impact on young Chris. From piano lessons to Magix Music Maker, via a jazz trio, Chris’ love for music manifested itself in composition and production. His first club experience deepened his connection to electronic music. He saw the legendary Soulwax early on, which led him into the world of French electronic music: DJ Mehdi, Ed Banger, Daft Punk, Justice and the crew. Through sending out demos, he eventually struck gold.

Over the following years, he ended up in Los Angeles (via London and Liverpool) collaborating with two others on the launch of a sync company. Through the sync entity, Chris was able to indulge his creative ...