The LA Raver’s Dani Ashley and Los Angeles-based producer Venessa Michaels are teaming up for “Put Me on the List,” a playful summer anthem inspired by one of nightlife’s most universal rituals: trying to get through the door. Arriving August 21, the collaboration brings together two prominent figures in Los Angeles’ underground dance scene for a record built around guest-list chaos, club culture and unapologetic party energy.
At the center of “Put Me on the List” is an experience familiar to anyone who has tried to make it into one of LA’s hottest parties. From endless texts and last-minute favors to frantic group-chat messages and waiting for confirmation, the track turns the guest-list hustle into an instantly recognizable club moment.
Dani Ashley’s vocals capture the humor and persistence behind that experience, transforming the familiar back-and-forth of nightlife into a catchy hook designed to live on the dancefloor. Rather than taking the guest-list game too seriously, “Put Me on the List” embraces the chaos and turns it into a celebration of the social rituals that surround LA nightlife.
The production comes from Venessa Michaels, whose genre-fluid approach draws from Jersey club, hard bounce, tech house and other corners of contemporary dance music. Her sound has become a defining part of Los Angeles’ underground scene, blending high-energy rhythms with playful club textures while consistently challenging the boundaries between different dancefloor styles.
That approach has taken Venessa Michaels to major events including Coachella, Day Trip, OUTLOUD and Splash House, where her productions and performances have connected with audiences across the electronic music spectrum. Her work also sits at the intersection of club culture, queer communities and the distinctive energy of the West Coast.
Dani Ashley brings a similarly deep connection to the city’s nightlife ecosystem. A DJ, vocalist and events coordinator, she has performed at festivals including Day Trip, EDC Las Vegas, HARD Summer and OUTLOUD, alongside local events such as Foam of July and Electro Fest.
Through her work with The Sapphic Raver and The LA Raver, as well as events including Big Gay Rave, Ashley has helped create spaces centered on community, self-expression and having a good time. Her work has made her a familiar presence within Los Angeles’ queer nightlife community, particularly among women and LGBTQ+ audiences looking for events where music and connection take center stage.
Together, Dani Ashley and Venessa Michaels capture a distinctly Los Angeles intersection of underground rave culture, queer nightlife and high-energy club music. Their collaboration feels less like a conventional summer anthem and more like a snapshot of the city’s nightlife culture — irreverent, communal and built around the anticipation of what happens once you finally make it through the door.
“Put Me on the List” arrives August 21, offering a soundtrack for everyone who has refreshed a guest-list text, called in a favor or sent one more message before heading out for the night.
Because sometimes the only question that matters is: Did you put me on the list?
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