Emerging New York City-based producer ASTOR is set to drop his most powerful release to date with “Poison,” arriving May 30 via ASTOR Records. Fusing visceral energy with deep emotional complexity, the single marks a defining moment in the rising artist’s journey toward mainstage stardom.
With over 2.16 million streams and a string of high-profile support slots—including opening for Nicky Romero, Hardwell, Sam Feldt, Loud Luxury, and Julian Jordan at venues like NOTO in Philadelphia and The Summer Club in New York City—ASTOR is quickly cementing his name as one of electronic music’s most compelling new forces. Coverage from outlets such as We Rave You and EDM Nomad has only further validated his momentum.
“Poison” follows a string of breakout singles including 2024’s “Fly Alone” and “Storm,” along with 2025’s “Holding Tight,” which marked ASTOR’s debut release on Revealed Radar, a sub-label of Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. Now, with “Poison,” he delivers a fully realized artistic statement—one that’s both emotionally resonant and primed for festival stages.
Crafted during a period of intense creative evolution, “Poison” blends haunting piano melodies, twisted arpeggios, soaring synths, and thunderous drops into a gripping narrative. The track’s lyrics explore the seductive pull of something toxic—an obsession that’s impossible to shake. With its cathartic breakdowns and explosive peaks, the song strikes a rare balance between introspective vulnerability and high-octane release.
“‘Poison’ still delivers the energetic, hard-hitting drops that I love producing,” ASTOR shared. “But the heart of the track lives in its darker, more emotional core. The breakdowns and build-ups lean into a moodier, almost haunting vibe—driven by twisted arps, cinematic piano lines, and lyrics about obsession that really stuck with me. It’s about that feeling of knowing something isn’t good for you but being drawn to it anyway. I wanted the whole track to feel like a beautiful kind of chaos—seductive, intense, and hard to escape.”
A former finance professional and political analyst who found his creative voice during the pandemic, ASTOR draws influence from icons like Martin Garrix, Alesso, Third Party, and DubVision, fusing the melodic nuance of Progressive House with the raw power of Big Room and Electro. His work echoes the grandeur of artists like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia, but with a darker emotional depth that’s distinctly his own.
With “Poison,” ASTOR is no longer just a name to watch—he’s a rising architect of tomorrow’s dancefloor anthems.
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