Joe Barans is a 25-year-old producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ from Las Vegas. As the go-to DJ for events at Cemetery Pulp, a cornerstone of the Las Vegas goth and alternative community, Joe seamlessly bridges melancholy atmospheres with high-energy moments. He’s known for blending darkwave, dark synth-pop, and post-punk into immersive, danceable sets.

With over 10 years of experience performing in theaters, bars, clubs, and festivals in Southern California, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Joe knows how to read a room and 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)

• Resident performer at Cemetery Pulp in Las Vegas from 2023 to present.

For Joe, it’s not just about playing music; it’s about creating a space where people can lose themselves, find each other, and share nights they’ll never forget.