Los Angeles’ mood-boosting producer informal. returns on November 7th with his vibrant new single, “nohardfeelings,” marking the second release from Insomniac’s freshly launched GOTTA MOVE label.
Known for crafting music that feels like a much-needed dose of sunshine, informal. once again turns emotional weight into dance floor gold. “nohardfeelings” takes heartbreak and flips it into pure catharsis—an upbeat, groove-driven house cut where melancholy meets joy in perfect balance.
The track’s emotive vocal hooks ache with loss, while its driving rhythm and radiant production pull everything skyward. Shuffling drums set the pace as distorted lo-fi chords, glistening harp accents, moody piano notes, and a subtle brass warmth bring depth to the mix. It’s the sound of heartbreak healing itself through movement—proof that even sadness can dance.
Speaking on the creative process, informal. explains, “I guess I just can’t help but make everything a bright, upbeat, bouncy tune, even when the lyrics are so heart-wrenching and full of emotion. The contrast of the driving bass, four-on-the-floor drums, and gritty synth chords up against the soulful vocals makes for such an interesting and dynamic combo. You don’t know whether to dance or cry—maybe both are the answer.”
A cornerstone of LA’s next-gen house scene, informal. has built his name on positivity and infectious energy. His feel-good ethos has led to headline shows at Elsewhere Brooklyn and Tell Somebody LA, alongside performances at Worlds Away, Wonderfront, and Showcation. He’s also shared the stage with acts like Audien, Two Friends, and Phantoms, and is set to join TroyBoi for White Rabbit’s NYE show in Seattle to close out the year.
Finding joy in vulnerability, “nohardfeelings” captures everything that defines informal. — playful, deeply human, and effortlessly euphoric.
informal.’s new single “nohardfeelings” is out now on all platforms via GOTTA MOVE.