<p>In this episode of <em>Can U Put Me On Guestlist?</em>, I sit down with <strong>Chris Avantgarde</strong> to talk about why we’re officially in the <strong>genre-blending era of dance music</strong>.</p><p>From being “too techno for the commercial crowd and too commercial for the techno crowd” to playing the <strong>Las Vegas Sphere</strong>, Chris opens up about finding creative freedom beyond genre labels, navigating rejection, and trusting instinct over perfection.</p><p>We talk about his journey from Germany to London, working with <strong>Anyma and Afterlife</strong>, producing music for clubs versus festivals, and building a parallel career in <strong>film, TV, and gaming</strong> with projects for Netflix, Amazon, and Call of Duty. Chris also shares the thinking behind <strong>Hyperreal</strong>, his approach to evolving as an artist, and why genre lines matter less than ever.</p><p>This episode is about identity, authenticity, and making music that feels real - without fitting into a box.</p><p>🌟 SPONSORS</p><p>🎧 Trackstack<br>Trackstack is the all-in-one platform built for music creators — from promos and demos to social-ready video content.<br>Use code <strong>CUPMOG</strong> for 10% off for life.<br>👉 <a href="https://www.trackstack.app/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.trackstack.app/</a></p><p>🚀 LabelWorx<br>Distribution, royalty management, promo tools, and insights — built by people who live and breathe dance music.<br>👉 <a href="https://labelworx.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://labelworx.com/</a></p><p>🇦🇺 Sounds Australia<br>Huge thanks to Sounds Australia for hosting us in Amsterdam and supporting Australian artists globally.<br>👉 <a href="https://soundsaustralia.com.au/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://soundsaustralia.com.au/</a></p><p>🥥 Wow Cacao<br>Made from rescued cacao pulp, Wow Cacao is a refreshing, vitamin-rich drink packed with natural electrolytes and antioxidants.<br>👉 Follow @drinkwowcacao</p><p><br></p>