ABOUT DGS

DGS (pronouns: they/them/theirs) has studied and performed the violin with many artists in multiple genres, though their heart has always been drawn to creating something for themselves.

Performing on a five stringed instrument, DGS has both violin and viola at their fingertips, and the addition of live effects expands their sound palette even further. With a tap on the body of the instrument, the violin transforms into a kick drum. A synth pedal shifts the octaves down into bass territory. Pizzicato in their hands is performed more like a guitar or mandolin, and ambient reverbs create synth textures uniquely voiced by the instrument’s timbre. All of these sounds are created and recorded live into a looper to transform this one person into a string quartet, a live band, and many shades and combinations in between.

They invoke similarities to artists like Lindsey Stirling, Nils Frahm, and Hans Zimmer; The reflective and pensive ability of instrumental and classical music combined with the pulse and staying power of a Top 40 hit is a combination that inspires them most. Instrumental riffs lay the foundation while dense symphonic strings collide with dance-worthy beats. Melodies soar over top with earworm-worthy hooks while the sub octave bass roots and grounds the bottom end.

DGS has a way of speaking through their music that captivates any and all who stop to listen.