THE Level 7 SERIES
For Denver-based electronic artist INZO, the thrill of possibility drives everything. He resists the comfort of labels, choosing instead to explore an ever-expanding sonic playground where luminescent synths, thunderous basslines, and wistful vocal samples coexist in harmony. His mission is simple but profound: to create experiences that make people feel.
“If you’re crying, if you’re having a fun time, if you’re having an epiphany at that moment — sad, happy, whatever — I just want my music to be an experience,” INZO says.
That philosophy has guided his rise from a classically trained child musician in Chicago to a festival headliner and sought-after collaborator. Across releases like Visionaries, Overthinker, and his debut EP Multiverse, INZO has carved a reputation for emotional resonance wrapped in immersive sound design.
Born Mike Inzano, INZO grew up surrounded by music. He began piano lessons at age four and drums at six, later playing in a metal band through high school. After a potential big break with Warped Tour slipped away, he temporarily turned toward medicine. But college life introduced him to rave culture and electronic production, pulling him back into music with renewed purpose.
Teaching himself production in his campus studio, INZO explored every style imaginable—from progressive house to electro, to experimental hybrids—before finding his true voice with 2017’s Visionaries. That single helped him crystalize his identity: hazy, emotive, and deeply cinematic. The breakthrough was soon followed by Overthinker, which has since surpassed 52 million streams on Spotify.
INZO’s work has never stopped evolving. His collaborations with LSDREAM, explorations into house with Sidequest, and cinematic projects like Earth Magic have highlighted his flexibility. He describes his process as rooted in curiosity, with no two tracks born the same way.
Festivals like North Coast, Wakaan, and Bass Canyon further fueled his trajectory, with industry giants like REZZ and Liquid Stranger championing his tracks. Along the way, INZO launched his Visionquest—an ethos and creative journey pushing him to reimagine what electronic music can be, one project at a time.
As he looks ahead, INZO is balancing heavy, experimental sounds with softer, more intimate creations, all while keeping fans on their toes. His latest collaborative project, Nexum with Blookah, reflects that: a multi-genre exploration of imperfection, live elements, and intentional chaos.
Through it all, his outlook remains grounded in philosophy and growth. Stoicism, he says, has reshaped the way he views failure and progress. For INZO, every setback is a step forward.
Q: Tell us about your latest project.
My latest project is a collaborative album with my friend Blookah called Nexum. It’s a multi-genre album that taps into styles that are pretty fresh for the both of us. The collaborative process manifested something different from each of us, yet still tied to our individual styles. It also incorporates live elements since we’ve been inspired by playing shows together with live keys. There are imperfections, but they’re intentional—part of the vibe.
Q: What’s your creative process like when producing a new track?
I don’t have a consistent process. Each approach is different—I might focus on drums, a melody, chords, or even just sound design depending on what inspires me in that moment.
Q: What’s the weirdest or most unexpected place you’ve drawn inspiration from?
Honestly, everywhere I go offers inspiration. But the weirdest “place” has to be my dreams. Sometimes entire song ideas come from them, though they’re tough to remember after waking up.
Q: If you had to swap lives with a cartoon character for a week, who would it be?
Sandy Cheeks.
Q: If you could travel with a celebrity, who would it be?
I honestly can’t think of anyone. I don’t idolize celebrities much—I’d rather travel with my girlfriend, a friend, or family.
Q: What’s the most significant lesson life has taught you so far?
Stoicism has been the most important philosophy for me. The book The Daily Stoic changed my life and gave me tools to apply wisdom daily.
Q: How do you handle failure?
I believe failure is the best way to grow. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to appreciate it. I still deal with spirals of self-doubt, but applying Stoicism helps me sit with those failures, learn, and move forward. Fail often → iterate, improve, grow quickly.
