A Chat with Avision: A Life in Music, a Mind on the Future

Avision is a New Jersey-based DJ and producer who’s been dialed into music since he first got behind a pair of turntables at 12 years old. From opening for Victor Calderone at 18 to playing venues like The Brooklyn Mirage, Time Warp NYC, Space Miami, and Watergate Berlin, he’s been putting in the work for years. His releases on labels like Maceo Plex’s Ellum Audio, Drumcode, Hardgroove, and Truncate have kept his name in the conversation, with his debut album, In My Mind, getting a nod from DJ Mag UK.

Outside of music, Avision runs an event production company, a mobile pizza business, and a restaurant and bar in New Jersey. His Ground Rule Collective brings together events, clothing, art, and food—another way he keeps his roots in the scene while expanding his reach.

In this interview, Avision discusses his climb in the industry, his shift toward the house sound, and what keeps him pushing forward. From marathon open-to-close sets to the finer details of production, he has a deep respect for the art—and he’s just getting started.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

Most people don't know that I own three other businesses alongside my music career, including an event production company, a mobile pizza company, and a restaurant/bar in New Jersey.

If you weren’t a DJ/Producer, what would you be?

Good question. I'd probably get into something with baseball since it was an equal passion of mine growing up.

What’s the most memorable moment of your career?

The most memorable moment in my career, I would say, was the first time I opened for Victor Calderone at 18 years old. It just so happened that my wife was in the crowd as well—little did I know. We started dating six months after that show, and here we are, 11 years together, two years married, and a baby boy on the way.

Who’s an artist that inspires you right now?

I always take it back to my roots with guys like David Morales, Angel Moraes, Danny Tenaglia, Victor Calderone, MAW, Murk/Liberty City, Dennis Ferrer, and more. I feel like the music they all wrote was so timeless that I always find inspiration from it.

What’s a track you play when you want to get the crowd hyped?

Goldtrix - Trippin (Avision 2025 Remix)

What’s your go-to snack or drink before a show?

Double shot of espresso, please and thank you.

What’s your favorite city to play in, and why?

NEW YORK—it gives me all the reasons why I love doing what I do. Second, my home away from home, Montreal—Stereo specifically. It makes me feel like I'm in New York in the '90s. Mind you, it also has probably the best sound system and crowd in North America.

How would you describe your sound in three words?

Uplifting, Groovy, Deep

What’s one non-music-related thing that makes you happy?

My family.

What’s a track that always brings you back to your roots?

If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be?

Michael Jackson, but realistically, I would love to write something with David Morales and take it back.

What’s your favorite non-music-related hobby?

Yankees baseball or just baseball in general.

If you could time travel to any era of music history, when would it be and why?

Late '80s into the early '90s. I was born in '93, but I missed all of those legacy years of nightlife and amazing music.

What’s a record that never leaves your crate or USB?

Tough one, but You're The One For Me - D Train. I always have that one ready after a long set.

If you weren’t touring or in the studio, where would we find you?

Home or at my restaurant (more likely) lol.

What’s a fun fact or hidden talent that has nothing to do with music?

I love making pizza—it's become an equal passion to music for me. Hence why I have a mobile pizza company and a restaurant.

What is something simple that makes you smile?

Coming home from a tour/show and seeing my wife pick me up.

What’s a memory you never want to let go of?

I think the memory of having my son is going to be one I will never want to let go of.

When do you feel most at peace?

I feel the most peace when I come home from touring. Although I love to tour, there's no place like home.

What are some things you forget but feel better when you are reminded about?

How much people enjoy my music or a set. I'm really hard on myself to always push forward and never look back. It's a great feeling when someone shoots you a message or sees you at a show to tell you how much they love your work.

What’s something meaningful to you but not to others?

Quality. I really care about quality and not fitting the form as much. I feel like others don’t care as much sometimes. I know I'm not the only one, but I feel like it's less common.

What personal prison have you built out of fear?

I think I'm always afraid of reaching my utmost potential, and that's why I work hard. I always feel like I can do better, and when things don't go the way I want, I become frustrated.

What’s something normal to you that other people find weird?

I make beats a lot in my mouth, with my teeth. Totally normal for me, but definitely not the norm.

If you could compliment yourself, what would you say?

Nice work, keep pushing, and keep getting better.

From a production perspective, what’s the most expensive mistake you’ve ever made in an effort to put on a kick-ass show?

To be honest, I haven't really made an "expensive" mistake yet for a show, thankfully.

As someone who deals with technology and computers to write music, has there been a gut-wrenching story where you lost your music or the track/beats you were working on?

NO, thank God, not in years. Anything I lost prior probably wasn’t worthy of hearing LOL.

What makes you cringe when you listen to your early material?

Probably the mixdowns and just how sloppy certain things sound.

What do you find yourself obsessing about most in the studio?

I obsess over the things in the background more—the things that give tracks "ear candy." I love a well-produced track with an amazing atmosphere, great usage of effects, solid rhythm, and a strong melody.

What is your favorite set time and duration?

Open to Close, 6-10 Hours. Or, peak time into early morning.

If you had the power to erase & abolish one musical genre, which one would you abolish for all eternity?

Hard-Techno or whatever the hell they're calling it these days. It's hot shit. Someone had to say it. Sorry, not sorry.