Eric Sharp combines a conscientious mindset with unshakable musical passion. Through his multifaceted career, Sharp has become one of the most accomplished tastemakers on the West Coast. As a DJ, Eric has brought his own style of intelligent, sophisticated, somatic house music comfortably to intimate private parties, club nights, and massive festivals alike. With his record label Rock It Science Laboratories and his personal productions Eric expands his impact beyond simply a purveyor of taste and into a true creator.
Before Eric Sharp found his success in front of the crowd, he spent his hours tirelessly promoting underground warehouse parties. His work as a DJ and producer was ultimately shaped by the myriad sounds he was showcasing to a hungry public, culminating in 2010 with the launch of Rock It Science Laboratories (RIS Labs) – a label and platform for like-minded producers – founded with New York’s DJ Fame. With tracks ranging from the deep and subtle to the driving and syncopated, Sharp’s music has been licensed by the likes of Major League Soccer, Sony, CSI: Miami (CBS Television,) Hitachi, and an independent feature film.
As electronic music became more widespread in the US, Eric successfully retooled his focus from king of underground warehouse parties to major club residencies and festival performances like Coachella, Life Is Beautiful Festival, Outside Lands, Amsterdam Dance Event, Decibel Festival, SXSW, Symbiosis Gathering, Miami Music Week etc. Migrating from San Francisco to Los Angeles in late 2012 has proven to be a boon for Sharp, yielding fresh talent to collaborate with and the city enthusiastically embracing his sound. Combining his history of underground house music credibility with all of dance music’s mainstream momentum, Eric Sharp is ripe for crossover.
In 2013, Sharp signed to Win Music (home of Duke Dumont, Tiga, and more) and released his latest EP “Sharp Cuts.” Perfectly on point with the direction he has been heading, this music is not just for the clubs. With vocals from Anna Lunoe, Daisy O’Dell and Siouxsie Black, and a co-production from George Cochrane, these songs are ready for the radio and perfect for film and television.
Personally, Eric Sharp is about clarity.
As a vegan for nearly 15 years, a healthy lifestyle has been key in his personal development. Musically, this attitude comes across as a clean, distilled sound that pays homage to the very core of dance music while carving out a polished niche.
CLUBS | BAR
Lure
Supperclub
Los Angeles, San Francisco & Amsterdam
Mezzanine
San Francisco
Temple Nightclub
San Francisco – resident 2009-2011
1015 Folsom
San Francisco
Public Works
San Francisco
Mighty
San Francisco
The Endup
San Francisco – resident 2006-2007
Rise
Boston
Electric Room
New York City
Mondrian Soho Rooftop
New York City
Electric Tea Garden
Seattle
Kingdom
Austin, TX
Empire
Austin, TX
Dim Mak Tuesdays @ Cinespace
Blow Up SF @ DNA Lounge
Franklin Room @ Delano LV
Pattern Bar
Sky Bar
resident 2014 – present
Thompson Beverly Hills
resident 2013
The Writer’s Room
resident 2012-2013
Bar Marmont
Le Baron NYC
Large Venues:
The Regency Ballroom
San Francisco
The Fillmore
San Francisco
EVENTS
Aveda Trashion @ Ruby Skye
Fashion Show – San Francisco
Hansel & Gretel @ The Writer’s Room
Premiere afterparty
Spoke & Weal Salon
LA Launch Party
General Assembly Los Angeles Opportunity Fund Kickoff @ GA Santa Monica
Daybreaker
LA Launch Party
Health Interactive Conference 2013
Consumer Electronics Showcase/Digital Health Summit 2014
Las Vegas
Wearable Technology Conference 2014
Pasadena
Gibson Guitars event @ Sundance 2014
The Collective @ Sundance 2014
Everest x Saygus Mansion @ Sundance 2013
Red Bull Thre3style 2011
San Francisco
Scion Ride & Drive Fresno 2011
Myspace SXSW event 2011
Festival Appearances:
Coachella
Outside Lands
Life Is Beautiful
Sundance
SXSW
Amsterdam Dance Event
Decibel Festival
