You know you’re in for a good time with LA-based producer/dj informal., known to friends as Sam Richie. Both in life and in his music, informal. brings a wildly unpredictable energy that is immediately infectious. His live shows are no exception, with informal. offering a variety of upbeat mixed-genre heat, most often doing so barefoot behind the decks. His own music catalog keeps the theme; most tracks defy usual genre categories, but all carry his signature bouncy, creative melodies and production. For informal., fun is always the priority.

As far as informal.’s trajectory is concerned, it’s pretty much your last chance to become a fan “before he was cool.” informal.’s “delusional optimism” has taken him to headline shows at Elsewhere in Brooklyn and smash-hit LA party series Tell Somebody, lineup slots at Worlds Away, Wonderfront, and Showcation festivals, and support plays for headliners including Audien, Two Friends, and Phantoms.

informal.’s message to fans is the power of positivity, enjoying life to the fullest, and unbridled self expression. In embracing this message himself, he’s created a world where good times reign supreme, and he’d love to invite you in.