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Born and raised in New York City, Tyler Morris, better known as Westend, is a 27 year old shining star in the tech-house music scene. A fascination with electronic music led him to dive into music production during his teenage years while attending the Bronx High School of Science, the same school attended by synth pioneer Robert Moog. He adopted the moniker Westend, a tribute to the area of NYC that nurtured his musical passion.

During his teenage years, Westend developed a deep appreciation for the sounds of MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, and Justice. This musical influence coupled with his city's energy has shaped his unique sound, a dynamic blend of driving basslines, polished vocals, and meticulous production. His distinctive style catapulted him into the spotlight in 2018, as he continued to demonstrate his remarkable production skills through a series of successful tracks released on renowned labels such as Solotoko, Toolroom Records, Techne, Repopulate Mars, and Insomniac Records.

His ability to remain on the leading edge while staying true to the roots of house music has created peak dancefloor moments for ravers across the globe and led to releases on esteemed imprints like Repopulate Mars, Insomniac, Armada, and D4 D4NCE. As one of Beatport's top ten best-selling tech house producers, hit records like 2021's "Jumpin'"—with fellow New Yorker CID—have not only spent weeks dominating the top of the charts, they've landed into the crates of 

Aguila ft. Cumbiafrica

Each passing year brings breakthrough moments. In 2022 he collaborated with latin house kingpin, 

 and Cumbiafrica on "Aguila," which sat in the top 10 for a staggering eight weeks. In 2023, he collaborated with longtime friend 

 on the rave-tinged anthem "Push To Start," which quickly rocketed to peak positions on the tech house and overall chart. While he continues to climb the charts, he's also been a faithful steward of the producer community leading the Kick and Bass network, where he shares his vast production knowledge with several hundred budding producers.

My first performance in Mexico! I had so much fun during this set and the Mexican fans are some of the best in the world 🇲🇽

Westend Live @ EDC Mexico 2023 by Westend

As 2023 moves forward, Westend continues to produce infectious tracks like his latin house heater "Maracuya" released on Spinnin Deep and "Over" with Maur & Cami Bear released on Toolroom Records. Beyond his production prowess, Westend crisscrosses the country, regularly performing at festivals and clubs from EDC and CRSSD to Shambhala and The Brooklyn Mirage. He made his first forays onto the international scene with gigs in Liverpool and a desired set time on Insomniac's kineticFIELD at EDC Mexico.

Westend's creativity is constantly expanding and his plans include launching his label in late 2023 and embarking on his first solo headline tour. His remarkable journey from throwing micro-raves for New York high schoolers to headlining festival stages exemplifies how the DIY spirit of dance music continues to permeate the culture.

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Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

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