DENM

With the release of his genre-hopping debut album Slum Beach Denny, DENM earned his place among Southern California’s storied musical ambassadors. Like predecessors Sublime and Slightly Stoopid, the twenty-something musician, songwriter, and producer infuses hazy optimism into his melting pot of youth culture and lived experience, crafting a 21st-century soundtrack inspired by SoCal’s sand, surf, and streets. A self-taught guitarist since age 14, DENM cut his teeth in production and honed his songwriting over more than a decade, evolving from a troubled teen drifting through beach towns into a highly sought-after creative force. After forging key collaborations with Rock Mafia’s Tim James and Antonina Armato, DENM built his own Costa Mesa studio and recorded raw, deeply authentic tracks that reflected both his personal story and the multicultural influences around him. These songs quickly caught attention from peers, including Dirty Heads’ Jared Watson, who guested on the lead single “Califas.”

In 2020, DENM partnered with Ineffable Records to bring Slum Beach Denny to a wider audience, a record he calls his coming-of-age moment. The album captures a range of experiences—falling in love, good times, hard times—woven into a soundtrack as raw as it is relatable. Proudly independent, DENM has embraced his eclectic influences while staying rooted in his SoCal identity, creating music that celebrates both the highs and lows of life. For him, Slum Beach Denny is just the beginning: “Expect more out of me. I’m going to write about my life. I’m going to write about make-believe. Whatever. We’re just getting started. Slum Beach Denny is album one. I’m living every day. There’s inspiration everywhere. I’m expecting to do this for the rest of my life.”