NAWAS
The meaning of NAWAS is defined as “Beauty Of Life.” The surname of their charismatic lead singer, Jake Nawas, has been elevated to the status of a band moniker, in perfect harmony with the creative genius of producer Ben McDaniel. These lifelong best friends, hailing from the rugged heart of Louisiana, were raised amidst a rich tapestry of musical influences. Their upbringing was steeped in the soulful nostalgia of vintage vinyl records, and the electrifying rhythms of the iconic pop legends of the '80s. Yet, their journey transcends mere good taste; it is an unspoken mastery of innate talent that sets them apart, leaving spectators awestruck. Give Ben an instrument and he’ll hand you back a worldly composition; give Jake a pad of paper and a mic and you’ll catch yourself off guard with your mouth open.
Since the inception of NAWAS, the music has lived on the outskirts of the electronic world, with genre-bending epics like “Wrong” and “Nevermind.” Over the last year, though, they found themselves leaning further into classic house and EDM influences. This allowed them to flex their musical chops and individuality within boundaries set by them… and only them. The result has been focused, radio-ready songs like lead single “Made For Love,” produced by the duo alongside Geoff Duncan (Armin Van Buuren, Nightbirde, Zayde Wolfe). With NAWAS, the future unfolds as a blank canvas, ready to be painted with sonic innovation and a relentless passion for the "Beauty of Life."
MOST INFLUENTIAL ALBUM
UNDUN | THE ROOTS
This album was released while we were in high school and really had an impact on both our musicality and storytelling. The Roots are, in our opinion, one of the great bands of our time. Their ability to stay within the sound established on this record and tell a heartbreaking fictional story with so much detail and personal experience seeping through was truly magnificent. It’s a timeless album that taught us many lessons both musically and personally.