Rumpus

RUMPUS is an award winning DJ & Producer whose uniquely energetic performances are

accented with live drumming. Fusing tech with groovy bass house & techno inspired sounds, his

distinctive style pulls elements from a diversity of cultures and genres. There’s a wildly free,

slightly global feel to his tracks, which teem with agile basslines, compelling drums, and cheeky

vocal melodies. Instead of the typical DJ set, RUMPUS brings the highly-contagious energy of

his punk rock roots to the stage, incorporating live percussion and (at select shows) a full drum

kit into his raucous performances—a tendency toward commotion that earned him the moniker

RUMPUS (meaning “a noisy disturbance”).

Born and raised amid Western Canada’s vibrant music scene, he started drumming at 12, then

toured with punk bands throughout his youth before branching out on his own. The emphasis on

creating compelling rhythms still drives his work today, captivating audiences with his unconventional, hyper-engaging sets. Since his debut single “Here We Go,” an uncanny tech-house track released in 2016 with Smalltown DJs under Australian label Club Sweat, he’s released songs via Insomniac, Hood Politics, Perfect Driver, Do Not Duplicate, and Westwood Recordings, and played some of the world’s best festivals, including Shambhala, Burning Man, Envision, Bass Coast and Lightning in a Bottle. RUMPUS tracks have been remixed by notable producers such as Bellecour, BYOR & Morelia, and featured in the popular Hulu series ‘Into the Dark‘. He’s also collaborated with a range of top electronic acts including Volac, Neon Steve, Cazztek & more.

In both 2021 and 2022 RUMPUS was chosen as Sask Music’s “Electronic Artist of the Year” and

CBC music recently featured him as an artist who’s shaping the future of electronic music in

Canada. He’s had multiple Beatport charting tracks and DJ Mag also listed him as an emerging

artist that people should keep an eye on. With his hit single “Feel the Beat” racking up over 5

million Spotify streams since its release, RUMPUS’ music has spread across the globe,

capturing the pure sound of a good time.