Joe Barans is a Cinematic EDM producer and DJ from Las Vegas, whose music fuses the emotional depth of film scoring with the powerful pulse of electronic dance music. With a signature sound defined by unforgettable, soaring melodies and epic soundscapes, Joe crafts original songs that are both deeply moving and irresistibly catchy.
With over 10 years of experience performing in theaters, bars, clubs, and festivals in Southern California, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Joe knows how to keep crowds engaged. On stage, he showcases his abilities as a multi-instrumentalist by playing guitar, keyboards, and other instruments while also utilizing a DJ controller.
Resident performer at First Fridays in Phoenix, AZ, from 2022 to 2024. (Selected by the Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation)
Featured performer at Desert Ridge Marketplace (Phoenix, AZ), Tempe Marketplace (Tempe, AZ), and Westgate Entertainment District (Glendale, AZ) from 2021 to 2024.
Resident performer at Cemetery Pulp in Las Vegas, NV, starting in 2025.
Regional tour of Southern California in 2022 included dates at Carruth Cellars (Oceanside, CA), The Holding Company (Ocean Beach, CA), 2nd Floor Bar and Grill (Huntington Beach, CA), Nautilus Tavern (La Jolla, CA), and Humphreys Backstage Live (San Diego, CA).
By blending an eclectic mix of instruments from around the world with dramatic orchestral arrangements and modern synths, each show is more than a set: it’s a cinematic experience. Rooted in the values of rave culture — PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect) — Joe’s performances are high-energy celebrations where everyone is welcome.
