Riva Starr

Stefano Miele, better known as Riva Starr, is a distinguished DJ, producer, and the creative force behind Snatch! Records and Brock Wild. Based in East London, he has built a reputation for transcending genre boundaries and energizing dancefloors worldwide. His career has taken him to the stages of Glastonbury, Fuji Rock, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland, where Snatch! hosted its own tent, solidifying his influence in the global scene. He has opened for Jamiroquai in Ibiza and collaborated with a wide range of artists including Horace Andy, Jocelyn Brown, Green Velvet, and Arthur Baker, while remixing names like Wiley and London Grammar. His breakout collaboration with Fatboy Slim, “Eat Sleep Rave Repeat,” became a global iTunes smash, and his diverse catalog continues to span top underground labels such as Dirtybird, Hot Creations, Crosstown Rebels, True Soul, and Moon Harbour.

Riva Starr’s relentless creativity has earned him continuous support from both peers and audiences. His The Loft EP dominated Beatport and Traxsource charts for over three months and received nine weeks of airplay on BBC Radio 1, while his remix of Groove Armada’s “Superstylin’” and collaborations with Gene Farris and Dennis Cruz topped charts for months. His single “The Wickedest Sound” stayed in the Beatport charts for more than eight months, further showcasing his staying power. Starr has also collaborated with industry giants such as Armand Van Helden, Calvin Harris, Diplo, CamelPhat, Ursula Rucker, and Robert Owens, while delivering remixes for Carl Cox, Claptone, Flight Facilities, and Bob Sinclar. His fourth album, released on Adam Beyer’s True Soul, achieved a rare feat by topping Beatport’s “Top Ten Releases” in ten different genres, cementing his reputation as one of electronic music’s most versatile and innovative artists.