Artist profile · EDM30 editorial

KSHMR

Biography, musical identity, release history and the context behind the chart.

Artist dossier · public-source analysis

The artist. The work. The case.

3 min read · Updated Sep 24, 2026

EDM30 assessment

KSHMR treats electronic production as an exercise in building a recognizable musical world. The project brings cinematic arrangement and a strong melodic identity into festival-oriented dance music, with the surrounding imagery and presentation reinforcing that ambition. His distinction is the attention given to atmosphere and narrative within a format designed for immediate impact. EDM30 places him on the overall chart because his artist identity is unusually clear, giving audiences a coherent point of connection across records and performances.

His work also has a producer-facing dimension, connecting the public artist project with the practical culture of electronic music creation. That broader relationship to the craft helps explain his standing within the scene. EDM30’s placement rewards a combination of recognizable composition, performance identity and influence among fellow creators. KSHMR’s trajectory shows how a dance act can develop through a deliberate musical vocabulary, making the character of the arrangement and the world around the record central to its long-term appeal.

174Captured releases
2014–2026Catalog sample
13Release years represented
01 · Background & formation
Documented record

KSHMR is Niles Hollowell-Dhar, whose musical background includes hip-hop and pop before his electronic work.

02 · Executive assessment
Documented record

KSHMR’s captured release history contains 174 dated entries, spanning March 10, 2014 to August 21, 2026. The newest is “Mirage,” a multi-track collection credited to KSHMR, Ampermut, Gobi Desert Collective & TEJA. This establishes a documented sequence of published work; the earliest entry here is a catalog boundary, not a verified career debut.

03 · Release history & structure
Documented record

The captured sequence covers 13 distinct release years. It includes 144 entries explicitly titled as singles, 10 EPs or other multi-track collections, 18 remix editions and 2 DJ mixes. These categories describe catalog packaging, not a count of unique compositions. Alternate versions and repackaged material can appear as separate releases.

Analytical judgment

“The Lion Across The Field EP” (2016) provides a longer-form reference point, followed later in this sample by “Mirage” (2026). Read alongside the singles, this suggests a catalog built around both individual tracks and larger listening projects.

04 · Collaborators & release network
Documented record

Shared artist-credit lines appear on 117 captured entries. R3HAB & KSHMR is credited on 7 entries, including “Islands (Extended Mix) - Single” (2017). KSHMR & Yves V is credited on 5 entries, including “No Regrets (feat. Krewella) [YUSSI Remix] - Single” (2025). KSHMR & Marnik is credited on 5 entries, including “SHIVA (Sunburn 2017 Anthem) [feat. The Golden Army] [Extended Mix] - Single” (2017). A shared collection credit can represent a collaboration, remix or another credited role; it is not proof that every credited artist co-produced every track.

Documented record

The rights line on “Mirage” reads “Dharma, ℗ 2026 Spinnin' Records.” An earlier reference, “Megalodon - Single” (2014), lists “℗ 2014 Spinnin' Records.” Rights credits identify the release’s published ownership or licensing context. They do not by themselves establish an exclusive label signing, management relationship or personal endorsement.

05 · Current cycle & trajectory
Documented record

The sample contains 10 entries dated within the 365 days ending September 24, 2026, compared with 16 in the preceding 365-day interval. Recent reference points include “Mirage - Single” (July 17, 2026); “Oasis - Single” (July 31, 2026); “Mirage” (August 21, 2026). Counts reflect this captured catalog, so they should not be read as a complete production total or a measured change in popularity.

06 · Analyst outlook
Analytical judgment

KSHMR has several recent catalog entries to evaluate as a connected release cycle. The next meaningful test is whether attention persists across subsequent releases, rather than concentrating on one title. Repeat listener measurements, independent DJ support and comparable live-demand evidence would distinguish sustained scene traction from release frequency alone.

Release chronology · 11 reference points

Selected dated entries across the captured history. Selection shows chronology, not a ranking of the artist’s best work.

  1. Megalodon - Single ↗single · KSHMR
  2. The Lion Across The Field EP ↗EP · KSHMR
  3. Free Fire (DJ Mix) ↗DJ mix · KSHMR
  4. Lion Heart (feat. Jeremy Oceans & KARRA) - Single ↗single · KSHMR, DIVINE & LIT killah
  5. Major Lazer - Single ↗single · KSHMR & Quarterhead
  6. All Night - Single ↗single · KSHMR & gritney
  7. Sun Goes Down - Single ↗single · KSHMR
  8. Bass Down Low (Trap Version) - Single ↗single · KSHMR, MEMBA & DEV
  9. Mirage - Single ↗single · KSHMR, Ampermut, Gobi Desert Collective & TEJA
  10. Oasis - Single ↗single · KSHMR, Ampermut, TEJA & Gobi Desert Collective
  11. Mirage ↗multi-track collection · KSHMR, Ampermut, Gobi Desert Collective & TEJA

Chart standing · #21 in U.S. EDM

Read the documented career evidence alongside this provisional editorial position.

The overall board considers crossover audience, sustained live demand, current music and influence across electronic scenes.

EDM30 editorial placement

Chart review · 2026-09-24

Retain provisionally; no automatic movement from incomplete or historical measurements.

Ranking basis: EDM30 editorial assessment.

Release reference: Mirage ↗ · 2026-08-21

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Sources & analytical limits

This dossier uses public catalog records, artist and promoter profiles, and cited reporting. It is independent music analysis. Catalog history is a bounded sample: its first entry is not necessarily a debut, and alternate editions are not unique compositions. Shared credits do not establish each person’s production role. Release frequency does not measure popularity. Biographical statements retain their source attribution; editorial interpretation is labeled.

Catalog captured Sep 9, 2026.