Esther Anaya Fuses Classical Training and Dancefloor Energy in New Single "Push Play"

Esther Anaya has long stood out as an artist who refuses to separate the conservatory from the club. Born in Colombia and trained as a classical violinist, she has steadily built a global reputation for the way she carries her instrument into high-energy electronic spaces. Her newest release, the vibrant house single “Push Play” featuring Parker Matthews, is the latest example of how she mixes melody, movement and musicianship into something fully her own.

Anaya began her musical training in a world defined by discipline and structure, surrounded by orchestral scores and traditional technique. As her career developed, she found herself drawn equally to the pulse of electronic and Latin music. Rather than choose between them, she allowed the styles to intertwine. Over time, this blend evolved into a signature approach that treats the violin not as an accent but as a driving component of her sound.

Her DJ sets and performances have attracted international attention. Anaya has held prominent residencies at Zouk Nightclub in Las Vegas and at E11even in Miami, two venues known for showcasing major names in dance music. She has also shared stages with leading artists including Calvin Harris, David Guetta and Zedd, and she opened for Maluma during his European tour. Her career extends beyond nightlife as well. For the past three seasons she has served as the official DJ for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, performing at large-scale events including Super Bowl 2023.

“Push Play” captures the energy she brings to these environments. The track moves with a steady house rhythm topped by sharp percussion, bold vocal lines and melodic phrases shaped by her electric violin. What makes her work distinctive is the way she blends emotional expression with polished production. The violin moves in and out of the arrangement like a voice, adding tension, color and pace without interrupting the flow of the track.

In speaking about the sounds that define her approach, Anaya offered a detailed look at what inspires her work. Her quote remains one of the clearest windows into how she designs musical elements that feel both powerful and refined.

“For this Splice pack, I curated an array of sounds I reach for frequently in my own sessions: tight drum loops, dynamic tops, clean one-shots, expressive vocal textures, and of course, my signature violin loops and stabs,” Anaya shared. “I even added some Latin-inspired percussion and flair to bring extra movement and colour. Everything was designed to cut through in the mix and give producers tools that feel both emotional and club-ready. I’m excited to hear these sounds take on a life of their own.”

Her performances reflect this same balance. Whether she is commanding a festival stage or playing in a more intimate nightlife setting, Anaya treats each set as a space where rhythm and instrumental storytelling meet. She often plays live violin over her mixes, shaping lines that weave into the beats rather than sit above them. The result is a hybrid sound that feels precise without losing spontaneity.

Audiences connect not only with the energy she generates but also with the emotion running beneath the surface. Her work often carries echoes of her classical background, even when the beat is at its most intense. Elements of Latin rhythm appear throughout her music as well, giving her productions a distinct sense of movement and cultural identity.

With “Push Play” reaching listeners across multiple platforms, Anaya continues to expand what is possible in electronic music when traditional technique is used as a foundation rather than a limitation. Her career shows how artists can honor their training while pushing into new territory, shaping sounds that invite audiences to feel something deeper than the beat alone.

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