Who is Au5? Au5 Songs, Music, Discography & Artists Like Au5
Au5 is an American electronic music producer known for blending dubstep, trance, drum and bass, and ambient into a signature sound that hits different. 4D4M has been spinning Au5 tracks for years. Adam keeps coming back to this catalog for one reason: nobody else sounds like this.
Who Is Au5?
Au5 is Austin Collins, an American electronic music producer from New Jersey. Active since 2010, he built his reputation on Monstercat after winning a Seven Lions remix contest in 2013. “Snowblind” (feat. Tasha Baxter) and “Halcyon” (with Fractal) both hit number one on Beatport’s dubstep chart. That back-to-back Beatport performance is not luck, it’s craft.
He performed at SXSW in 2015, toured with Liquid Stranger and Infected Mushroom in 2016, and played Motion Notion festival in British Columbia. After departing Monstercat in late 2015, he released on NoCopyrightSounds (reaching massive YouTube audiences with “Closer” and “Interstellar”), then returned to Monstercat in 2018 before finding a long-term home at Ophelia Records.
His discography spans five albums, including “Divinorum” (2019) and “Bridges Between” on Ophelia (2023). Collaborators include SLANDER, BT, Crystal Skies, Fractal, Mr. Bill, Seven Lions, and Infected Mushroom. He’s released on Monstercat, Ophelia, NoCopyrightSounds, Disciple, Gravitas, Wakaan, Owsla, Dim Mak, Armada, and more over 13+ years.
Au5’s Sound Explained
Au5 fuses the emotional uplift of trance with dubstep weight and ambient texture. The sound design is the main event. He builds synth patches that don’t sound like presets, they sound like living things. He uses Ableton Live and Logic Pro, plays piano and bass guitar, and brings real musicianship to electronic production.
Genres he moves through: melodic dubstep, dubstep, trance, drum and bass, drumstep, glitch hop, ambient, and house. His later Ophelia work leans cinematic and expansive. That versatility, combined with his synthesis skills, makes him a reference point for producers trying to blend emotion with weight.
Top Tracks by Au5
Anywhere (feat. shYbeast, PLYA) [with SLANDER]
The SLANDER collab at the highest level of melodic bass. Relentless build, satisfying drop, shYbeast’s vocal sits perfectly in the mix. One of his highest-streaming tracks.
Snowblind (feat. Tasha Baxter)
The track that put Au5 on the map. Hit number one on Beatport’s dubstep chart and remains a Monstercat classic over a decade later.
while the time sleeps [with Oheart, Dean Korso, leadwave]
A recent collab showing where Au5’s sound has evolved. Layered and introspective, with characteristic attention to texture. Grows with every listen.
Crossroad (feat. Danyka Nadeau)
Seven-minute epic that builds, pulls back, and builds again. If you want to understand Au5’s approach to arrangement, start here.
Happy Where We Are [with Tritonal, Dylan Matthew]
The Tritonal collab brings Au5 into progressive trance crossover territory. Dylan Matthew’s vocals give it festival-ready energy.
Inside (feat. Danyka Nadeau)
Leans into the emotional side of Au5’s production. Warmth and tension simultaneously, from a producer who knows how to balance both.
Follow You (feat. Danyka Nadeau)
One of the defining tracks of Au5’s Monstercat run. Clean, precise, emotionally direct. Made Au5 a go-to name on the label.
Follow You: Fractal Chill Mix
The chill version strips back the energy and lets the melodic elements breathe. A completely different emotional experience from the same core elements.
Voidwalkers [with Chime]
One of the heavier entries in Au5’s catalog. Punchy sound design with both producers at their best. Au5 in full aggressive mode.
Halcyon [with Fractal]
Beatport dubstep chart number one. A cornerstone of the melodic dubstep movement and the track that defined the Au5/Fractal partnership.
Closer (feat. Danyka Nadeau)
From his NoCopyrightSounds run, bringing Au5 to a massive new audience. Pristine production and an emotional vocal performance.
Interstellar (feat. Danyka Nadeau)
Goes bigger and wider than “Closer.” Designed to feel cinematic, and it succeeds. The synth work in the breakdown is some of Au5’s finest.
Lush [Last Heroes x Au5, feat. Holly Drummond]
NoCopyrightSounds release with Holly Drummond on vocals. Warm, melodic bass with a pop-leaning edge that works without feeling forced.
The Journey (feat. Trove)
Au5’s return to Monstercat in 2018 with Australian vocalist Trove. A confident comeback track showing his production had only improved.
Divinorum
Title track from his 2019 album. A headphone experience, not a club track. Maximal and hypnotic sound design at its fullest.
Why 4D4M Vibes With Au5
The craft is the thing. A lot of producers in the electronic music space are technically capable, but Au5 combines technical ability with genuine emotional intent. His tracks feel made for a reason, not just because a drop was needed at bar 32.
The sound design is the big one. 4D4M spends serious time on synth work and patch design, so hearing an artist who treats that as the main event resonates hard. Au5 builds sounds from scratch with personality and movement. You don’t hear those sounds anywhere else because they weren’t pulled from a sample pack.
The genre-crossing matters too. 4D4M’s music sits between worlds, pulling from dubstep, trance, and melodic bass simultaneously. Listening to how Au5 navigates tonal shifts in tracks like “Crossroad” has been genuinely instructive for understanding high-level arrangement. His “Bridges Between” in 2023 shows sustained artistic development without compromising what made him interesting. That kind of long-term commitment to craft is rare.
Au5 Discography
| Album/EP | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroad EP | 2013 | Monstercat, feat. Danyka Nadeau |
| Snowblind EP | 2013 | Beatport dubstep chart #1 with Tasha Baxter |
| Halcyon EP | 2014 | With Fractal, Beatport #1 |
| Follow You EP | 2014 | Monstercat, feat. Danyka Nadeau |
| Closer EP | 2016 | NoCopyrightSounds |
| Interstellar EP | 2017 | NoCopyrightSounds, feat. Danyka Nadeau |
| Alchemy EP | 2018 | Gravitas Recordings |
| Starsong LP | 2018 | Full-length album |
| Divinorum LP | 2019 | Psychedelic electronic full-length |
| Bridges Between LP | 2023 | Ophelia Records |
Live & Touring
Au5 has been an active live performer since the early 2010s. His SXSW appearance in Austin, Texas in 2015 helped cement his festival appeal. In 2016, he toured alongside Liquid Stranger and Infected Mushroom and played Motion Notion festival in British Columbia. His Ophelia Records work has expanded his festival circuit access further, with the label’s presence at melodic bass events giving him consistent bookings. Au5 performs as a DJ/producer hybrid, using production knowledge to read and build a room. His sound design translates even better on a proper system than it does in headphones.
FAQ
Who is Au5?
Au5 is Austin Collins, an American electronic music producer from New Jersey active since 2010. Known for Monstercat and Ophelia Records releases, Beatport chart-topping tracks with Fractal and Tasha Baxter, and a reputation as one of the most skilled sound designers in the dubstep space. He’s collaborated with SLANDER, Seven Lions, BT, and Infected Mushroom over a 13+ year career.
What genre is Au5?
Au5 works primarily in melodic dubstep, dubstep, and trance-infused bass music. He also creates drum and bass, drumstep, ambient, and glitch hop material. His signature style fuses trance’s emotional uplift with dubstep weight, creating a sound that’s immediately recognizable as his own regardless of the tempo or release context.
What label is Au5 on?
Au5 has released on Monstercat, Ophelia Records, NoCopyrightSounds, Disciple Records, Gravitas Recordings, Wakaan, FiXT, Owsla, Dim Mak, and Armada Music, among many others. His most recent full-length “Bridges Between” came out on Ophelia Records in 2023, where he’s been focused for his most recent output.
What is Au5’s most famous song?
“Snowblind” with Tasha Baxter and “Halcyon” with Fractal are his most famous early works, both hitting number one on Beatport’s dubstep chart. “Closer” and “Interstellar” on NoCopyrightSounds brought massive YouTube audiences. His collaboration with SLANDER on “Anywhere” is one of his highest-streaming tracks and introduced him to a new generation of fans.
Is Au5 a solo artist?
Yes, Au5 is a solo project. Austin Collins operates independently and collaborates frequently with featured artists and guest producers, but there are no permanent group members. He plays piano and bass guitar in addition to producing electronically. His many collaborations are with featured artists rather than band members who share ownership of the project.
What software does Au5 use?
Au5 primarily uses Ableton Live and Logic Pro. He’s known for building synth patches from scratch rather than relying on presets, which is a core part of what makes his production distinctive. He also plays piano and bass guitar, bringing live instrument knowledge into his workflow and informing his approach to melody, harmony, and emotional dynamics.
Where can I listen to Au5?
Au5 is on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. His SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/au5 has a large catalog including early releases. Official site is au5music.com. Active on Twitter (@Au5music), Instagram (@au5_official), and Facebook. His Bandcamp at au5music.bandcamp.com has releases available for direct purchase.
Listen to Au5
Au5 Online
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Site | au5music.com |
| Spotify | Au5 on Spotify |
| SoundCloud | soundcloud.com/au5 |
| Twitter/X | @Au5music |
| @au5_official | |
| TheAu5 | |
| YouTube | Au5 on YouTube |
| Bandcamp | au5music.bandcamp.com |
