Recently, DJ, producer, and multidisciplinary artist, Anyma, released his brand-new single entitled Hypnotized featuring global superstar, Ellie Goulding via Interscope Records. The ethereal track explores the internal struggle of resisting feelings for someone, only to have those emotions grow stronger with every attempt to push them away.
With a powerful bassline at its core, the track is filled with lush, evolving synths that seamlessly intertwine with progressive melodic layers. Coupled with Ellie's captivating vocals, Hypnotized transports listeners into an immersive soundscape and crafting a poignant emotional experience. Accompanying the single is the official music video, which is the same entrancing visual that Anyma has been playing live during his current residency at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Additionally, Ellie Goulding appeared as Anyma’s special guest during his residency at Sphere where they performed Hypnotizedlive for the first time. Other special guests who performed live at Sphere inLas Vegas during Anyma’s “The End of Genesys” Residency include FKA Twigs, Delilah Montagu, Sevdaliza, Grimes, and Empire of the Sun.
The Afterlife Presents Anyma’s “The End of Genesys”Residency live at Spherein Las Vegas kicked off on December 27th. So far, he has played 6 sold-out shows on December 27-31, 2024 & January 1 and will be playing two more shows on January 10 & 11. This marks Sphere’s first electronic artist residency for which Anyma has invited an exciting array of talent to join him at the groundbreaking venue. Presented by Live Nation, each performance has and will feature an exceptional range of industry-leading artists including (by date):
A genre leader heralded for his critically acclaimed albums Genesys and Genesys II, as well as his high-caliber live shows, Anyma is the multidisciplinary music and contemporary art project helmed by Matteo Milleri, operating at the compelling intersection between art, technology, and music. Afterlife has evolved from an event series and record label to become a multidimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and visually sensational installations. As the first electronic music act at Sphere, Anyma will present an audio/visual Genesys show, which has fascinated audiences around the world. Collaborations include art direction by visual co-creative director, Alessio De Vecchi, executive production by head creative and stage designer, Alexander Wessely, executive production of classical compositions and robotic orchestra by Jacob Mühlrad, with additional production by animation studio Woodblock - anticipating what is bound to be an unforgettable milestone in live music.
Designed to be an immersive, cinematic experience, Anyma’s show at Sphere closes the Genesys era with a three-part visual narrative and marks the beginning of a new chapter for Anyma through numerous mediums and an array of special guests.
Sphere’s next-generation technologies – including the world’s highest-resolution LED display and its advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT – will be combined with Anyma and Afterlife’s signature production. Fans can expect a sensory-expanding mix of innovative visuals and sounds that defy the boundaries of what’s possible.
Anyma (aka Matteo Milleri) is a globally acclaimed artist who is well-known for his unique fusion of melodic techno and ethereal soundscapes. His innovative audiovisual live performances have mesmerized audiences worldwide, drawing in millions with their immersive experience. In 2023, Anyma released his debut album Genesys followed by this year’s Genesys II (Afterlife/Interscope) which explores themes of technology, nature, humanity, and coexistence. The highly anticipated project features a lineup of impressive collaborators, handpicked by Anyma, including Grimes and Sevdaliza. Footage from Anyma's iconic live performances have gone viral several times, as they are an unprecedented blend of mesmerizing visual installations, avant-garde sound engineering, and awe-inspiring stage designs.
With the use of digital audiovisual artistic elements that interact with reality, Anyma creates a unique, out-of-this-world experience, proving that his artistry is expansive, way ahead of its time, and cements his reputation across the music industry as a visionary, pioneering project unlike any other. In addition to his solo career, Anyma is one half of electronic duo, Tale Of Us, co-founder of Afterlife Records, and his remixes of Fred Again…'s Turn On The Lights again..(feat. Future) and Lana Del Rey's Say Yes To Heaven have seen great success. He will also be headlining Ultra 2025 with a B2B set with DJ and producer, Solomun, for a first-ever, world exclusive performance for the festival’s 25th anniversary.