Bouncing between Minneapolis and Chicago, Avelina DeCandia, under the name Avas, produces fresh, high-energy electronic beats that perfectly mesh the sounds of both cities. On her debut EP, ‘data’ DeCandia creates a pulsating, innovative, and undeniably fun sound. The tracks evoke both nostalgic and futuristic ambitions and are undeniably infectious. Enlisting the help of familiar hyperpop collaborators JHL and Plastic Pets, Avas’ meticulously constructed beats breathe new life into Midwest club music, all the while highlighting and uplifting the community that built it.