The Studio, The Road, and The Groove: An Interview with James Wyler

James Wyler

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! We are elated to welcome back one of Liverpool’s finest house acts to New York! Last time SOSA came through, he delivered two sold-out performances at the Roof and Room of Superior Ingredients. Now, we anticipate nothing less than another sold-out show at one of the one and only 

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Known in the circuit as Jay Bradford, SOSA has made his music and brand known in the music industry with his signature fusion of invigorating drums and catchy basslines. His breakthrough track "

," which dropped in 2019, set off a remarkable surge, blowing away house music fans and prominent figures like 

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Since that pivotal moment, SOSA has been banging out hits after hits, including popular tracks like "Your Love" and "It’s Time To Move," while also launching his record label, COCO. This label has turned into a hub for the underground house music scene, featuring talented and rising stars from across the globe.

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Bio:

In 2024, SOSA solidified his place as one of the most influential names in house music with the release of BLOW (White Girl In Town), one of the biggest tracks of the summer. The song racked up over 20 million Spotify plays and 245 million TikTok views, sparking viral moments across social media and setting the stage for a legendary summer run of shows across Ibiza, the U.S., and Europe.

This year, SOSA continued his dominance with the Bump Artist EP, a groovy 3-track release that took Beatport by storm—all three tracks landed in the Top 10, with the title track going  number 1. His latest single, Mezcal Bounce, a collaboration with Kidoo, dropped on November 15th and has quickly become a fan favorite, further cementing SOSA's reputation as a global tastemaker.

His label, COCO, had an extraordinary 2024, establishing itself as the top-performing label in the minimal/deep tech genre on Beatport. The label’s standout releases, including Damelo – Just Do It, Brad Brunner & AG Swifty – Shark Attack EP, and the COCO Cooldown ADE VA, garnered widespread acclaim. On the live front, COCO’s sold-out UK tour packed venues in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Newcastle, culminating in its biggest show ever in SOSA’s hometown of Liverpool on December 27th.

SOSA also delivered iconic performances at major festivals and venues this year, including Creamfields, Hard Summer, and Eastern Electrics. His sold-out headline show at London’s famous KOKO marked another career milestone in a year filled with unforgettable moments.

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SOSA's COCO parties in the UK have also been stirring up excitement, especially his Liverpool event with its innovative 360-degree dancefloor encircling the DJ booth, creating a must-experience atmosphere that leaves attendees yearning for more.

His performances have been witnessed on legendary dance floors such as Creamfields, Space Miami, Red Rocks, Paradise Ibiza, elrow, and Inner Love Fest, leaving a lasting impression on the house music scene.

Additionally, SOSA's collaboration with Cloonee on the track "Weeping Willow," released on Cloonee's Hellbent Records, has surged across 40 Beatport charts. His joint effort with Latmun and Iglesias on "DFCW," under Sola Records, also climbed the peaks of Beatport's tech house charts, proving his knack for producing hits with other leading talents in the industry.

James Wyler, hailing from New Jersey and now based in North Carolina, has developed a distinctive production style that fuses jazz, drums, and hip-hop with Romanian minimal grooves, marking him as a notable figure in minimal tech. He has gained recognition from industry icons like 

, and boasts releases on Solid Grooves Raw and Deeperfect. 

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With new tracks soon to drop on labels like Rawthentic and Binary, James is poised for a significant breakthrough in the music scene. He performed at major venues including the Santa Monica WAREHOUSE project and the Secret Grove Festival, among other iconic locations.


Sharing the stage with the Liverpool headliner SOSA, is Romanian DJ and producer, 

, known for his dynamic Bucharest beats. A former Kristal Club resident and a staple at the Sunwaves festival, Mahony has earned acclaim for his epic sets and tracks on labels like Vatos Locos and Mindshake. His distinct taste in music led to the creation of his own label, "Take Notes," focusing on house and minimal dance music. Recently, he rocked stages at MMW Planet X with 

, Mirror Box ADE, Solid Grooves at DC-10, Music On x Loveland, and more. 

Dive into SOSA's signature grooves at one of New York's most unique venues: a vast concrete patio surrounded by century-old structures, remnants of the factory's old boiler room. With summer days glistening upon us, we'll dance until the wheels fall off!

Circle the date and get ready for an epic party that is promised to be one for the books. Bring your dancing shoes, wear something fun, and we will see you on the dance floor!

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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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