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From Paris to LA: How Creeds Is Redefining Hard Techno for a Global Audience
French DJ, Creeds, made his Hollywood debut at The Vermont, blending hard techno, melodic hooks, and explosive energy for an unforgettable night.
- By: Julianne Elise Beffa
Creeds just made his Hollywood debut and the energy was electric. The Vermont Hollywood was packed. and buzzing with anticipation as the French DJ and producer took the stage. For fans who had only seen him on festival lineups or streaming platforms, this was a chance to see him in an intimate setting, where every drop, every melody, and every beat hit like a pulse in the chest. The crowd was alive, moving together as one to the hard-hitting tracks and bouncy new melodies that have made Creeds a global sensation. From the very first track, it was clear that this was more than a show. It was an event, a glimpse of an artist on the rise who is shaping the future of hard techno and hard dance music worldwide.
Hollywood has never quite seen anything like him. While he has played massive festivals like Tomorrowland and EDC Mexico, clubs are a different challenge. “First it’s always a challenge to play that far from home in terms of intimate clubs,” he explains. “In a festival you know people will be there even if you’re not; it is a bit easier to have an audience. With clubs it’s different, so it’s always so rewarding to see many people coming for you and assisting to a full show.” That sense of connection fueled the night. Creeds fed off the crowd’s energy, and in return, the audience went wild, making the floor rumble as he had hoped.
Creeds’ sound has always been about balancing underground credibility with mass appeal, and he talks candidly about how he approaches that. “It’s something I think I do naturally when I make tracks now. I’ve lost a huge amount of time in the past caring about what other producers would say on my tracks, but let’s be honest, producers aren’t your main audience, they don’t sell you out a club or make you have a community. Starting from this conclusion, I now make music I’d love from the very first listening, some materials I’d have in mind for the rest of the day if I listen to it in the morning. And I strongly believe you can make music accessible to most people while keeping a certain amount of technique in the process that would still be coherent on the underground credibility side.” That philosophy shows in his sets, which are high-energy, melodic, and technically precise all at once.
His music is ambitious, bold, and always evolving. His 2024 track “Product of the Street” with Vladimir Cauchemar and Queen Millz is a perfect example. The track combines hard techno’s raw industrial energy with pop-influenced vocal hooks that stick in your head long after the track ends. Creeds has always been fascinated by melodies that linger and the way they interact with rhythm and energy. “I wanted to try pop elements in techno because it makes the music more memorable and accessible without losing its punch,” he says. Creeds thrives on these experiments, blending genres and textures to create something fresh every time. He draws inspiration from global acts that push boundaries, like Blackpink, and adapts those ideas into his own hard dance universe.
“Milky Way,” his recent collaboration with BENNETT, shows Creeds’ versatility and vision for the next generation of electronic music. Unlike the hard-hitting intensity of “Push Up,” “Milky Way” is bouncy, playful, and full of light. The track came together naturally with a vocal sample offered by a friend, and Creeds and BENNETT spent a single day in the studio building the song. “We wanted something that felt alive and fun, not just another hard techno track,” he explains. The final result is a cosmic track that captures the euphoric energy of a festival sunrise while keeping the intimacy of club performance. BENNETT polished the final mix, but Creeds admits he had nothing to add because it already exceeded expectations. “It came out perfect,” he says.
Collaboration is central to Creeds’ process, and he chooses partners carefully. “When it comes to collaborations it’s only a matter of the love I have for the other artist’s music, to be honest. I’m always super excited to work with someone whom I love. Afterwards it’s obviously a matter of the actual track we plan to work on. Unfortunately, sometimes even if I love the work of the artist, the track we work on is not what we expect so it stays as work in progress. Most of the time, due to being in different countries, collaborations are done by distance, with one starting the project, sending it to the other, and vice versa until the track is done. But when possible we work together in the same studio, and at this point the human criteria becomes super important. You can work long distance for years with someone and then realize you don’t bond together; that obviously is also a big criteria when it comes to making music!” That combination of passion and human connection ensures that every track he releases is alive and authentic.
I’m always super excited to work with someone who I love.
Creeds’ LA show highlighted the intensity and versatility of his sets. He played a mix of high-BPM hard techno tracks while slipping in melodic, experimental moments. “Tbh I go a bit hard of course, but I also try to implement more bouncy/melodic tracks. I’m super curious about the reaction of the audience on it, and it was amazing!” The crowd ate it up, moving in sync to every drop. His music has become a global phenomenon, particularly as hard techno surges in popularity. “I can’t really give a full explanation for this, but it seems like the general audience is now into harder stuff in electronic music; rougher sonorities are usually found in the hardcore scene with festivals like Dominator, Masters of Hardcore, or Thunderdome. I’ve always found it sad that this music stayed in these areas. I feel there’s something so good about these vibes. I’m super happy it made its way to a new audience through what we call hard techno. One explanation might also be around the time it happened. Post-COVID everybody wanted to party hard and feel again the freedom to dance all night long, so maybe this new harder vibe was exactly what everyone needed at that time and seem to still enjoy now!”
Creeds’ creative process is a masterclass in balancing intuition and technical skill. “Most of the time it starts by me on my piano, jamming some melodies. Sometimes just wandering looking for nothing in particular, sometimes trying to match a vocal I find online. There are also some other situations where I know I want to make a track in a very particular vibe. For example, when I know I want something hardcore, I would start by crafting my kick and synth and then make a full track with it. But even in that case I can’t help but try to find a melody to drive it all!” That melodic instinct, rare in the hardest corners of techno, is what makes Creeds’ tracks immediately memorable.
At The Vermont Hollywood, fans were buzzing with excitement, many remarking that they had never experienced anything like Creeds’ performance. Some were locals who had followed his rise online, while others had traveled specifically for this debut. The energy backstage matched that on the dance floor, with fans chatting, laughing, and sharing their favorite moments from the set. The buzz wasn’t just about the music, it was about the artist himself, a rising star with the talent, vision, and energy to become a household name in electronic music.
Creeds’ LA debut also highlighted his instinct for reading a crowd and creating a unique experience. He doesn’t just play tracks, he curates moments, blending melodic, experimental passages with hard-hitting drops to keep the energy dynamic and unpredictable. The set was full of unreleased material, giving the audience a sneak peek into the future of his music. He thrives on that exchange, feeding off the audience’s reactions and using that energy to elevate every track. It’s a rare skill, one that makes each of his performances memorable and immersive.
Looking ahead, Creeds is unstoppable. His upcoming single with Gonzi in October and his first solo album slated for next year promise to push his sound into new territories. He is also teasing a brand-new project, the details of which are still under wraps, but it’s clear that Creeds is not content to sit still. His ambition, creativity, and relentless drive to innovate position him as one of electronic music’s next big stars. Fans can expect more collaborations, more experimental tracks, and more unforgettable live experiences that combine melody, intensity, and pure human energy.
Creeds’ music is more than just tracks on a playlist. It is a communal experience, a chance to feel free, to dance, and to lose yourself in sound. His rise from piano prodigy to international hard techno sensation is a story of talent, intuition, and vision. Every track, every collaboration, and every performance is a testament to his dedication to pushing boundaries and creating music that resonates with people on multiple levels. The world of electronic music has its eyes on him, and it’s clear that this is only the beginning.
In Los Angeles, Creeds proved that he is a force to be reckoned with. From the moment the first beat dropped to the final note, the crowd was swept away by the energy, the creativity, and the humanity he brings to every performance. He is bold, fearless, and unapologetically himself. His music is intense, melodic, and fun, a combination that makes him irresistible to both hardcore techno fans and newcomers alike. Creeds is not just a rising star; he is the future of electronic music, an artist poised to take the world by storm, one epic show at a time.
The Hollywood debut was more than just a first show in LA. It was a declaration. Creeds is here, he is unstoppable, and the world is ready to dance.
