New York-based DJ and producer CEASAR AUGUSTUS makes his debut on Insomniac’s Discovery Project with “BACK TO LIFE,” a vocal-driven progressive anthem centered on the restorative power of music. Combining cinematic melodies, mainstage energy and driving techno influences, the track introduces an emerging artist with a distinctly multi-instrumental approach to electronic music.
A graduate of Cosmic Academy, CEASAR AUGUSTUS draws on his background as a songwriter, drummer, trombonist and producer to create a sound that sits between melodic techno, progressive electronic music and big-room festival production. His musical foundation gives “BACK TO LIFE” a sense of live instrumentation and emotional movement that extends beyond its club-focused framework.
The track’s expressive vocals provide its emotional core, beginning with an intimate, slightly nasal delivery before gradually building into commanding hooks. Orchestral-inspired arrangements add cinematic tension as the production rises toward uplifting progressive leads designed for peak-time festival moments.
At its heart, “BACK TO LIFE” explores music as a source of renewal — a soundtrack for finding a way forward when everything feels like it is closing in. The track’s progression mirrors that idea, moving from vulnerability toward an expansive, euphoric release.
The single also marks an important career milestone for CEASAR AUGUSTUS, who earned the opportunity after winning the Discovery Project DJ/producer competition at this year’s EDC Las Vegas.
Hand-selected as the winning submission by guest judge Kaskade, the track secured CEASAR AUGUSTUS a performance slot at the 2026 EDC Las Vegas festival as well as an official release through the Discovery Project.
For an emerging artist, the opportunity represents a significant introduction to one of electronic music’s largest festival platforms. It also provides a fitting showcase for the sound CEASAR AUGUSTUS has been developing — one that combines songwriting and musicianship with the scale, emotion and impact of modern festival techno and progressive music.
With “BACK TO LIFE,” CEASAR AUGUSTUS turns a winning festival submission into the first major statement of his next chapter, bringing together cinematic sound design, powerful vocals and peak-time progressive energy through Insomniac’s Discovery Project.
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