Seven Lions

Seven Lions
Montalvo in 2015
Montalvo in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJeff Montalvo
Also known asDJ Sven (Psytrance alias)[1]
BornMarch 31, 1987 (1987-03-31) (age 37)
Santa Barbara, California, United States
GenresMelodic dubstep, electro house, progressive house, trance, glitch hop, psytrance
Occupation(s)Musician, DJ, music producer
Instrument(s)Drums, D.A.W. (FL Studio), turntables, synthesizer, guitar
Years active2010–present
LabelsCasablanca, Owsla, Viper Recordings, Anjunabeats, V2 Presents, Republic, Monstercat, Ophelia, Maron Music
Website[1]

Jeff Montalvo (born March 31, 1987), known professionally as Seven Lions, is an American DJ, record producer, instrumentalist and remixer from Santa Barbara, California.[2] Active musically since 2010, his music combines styles as diverse as trance, melodic dubstep, drum and bass, glitch hop, and electro house. He has released eight EPs, multiple singles, and official remixes for record labels such as Casablanca Records, Owsla, Viper Recordings, Anjunabeats, Republic Records and Monstercat.

His second EP Days to Come was mentioned by Vibe Magazine as one of their Top Electronic Albums of 2012,[3] and it peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.[3] His next EP, Worlds Apart, charted at No. 76 on The Billboard 200,[3] and the EP's track "Don't Leave" with Ellie Goulding entered the UK Singles Chart in 2014.[3] He tours regularly in the United States, and since 2012 has performed at festivals such as SXSW, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Electric Zoo, and Camp Bisco. He was nominated for America's Best DJ, a competition held by DJ Times, in 2014.[4] In 2018, Seven Lions founded Ophelia Records, an independent record label that releases various electronic dance music, including dubstep, psytrance, drum & bass, and melodic bass.[5]

  1. ^ "Seven Lions Played Secret Psytrance Set At EDC Under "DJ Sven" - Your EDM". Your EDM. June 22, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
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  5. ^ "Seven Lions Launches New Label with 'Calling You Home'". February 16, 2018.