SLANDER
The Los Angeles duo who turned melodic dubstep into euphoric anthems — and gave the heaven-trap movement its name.
Who is SLANDER?
The full story of SLANDER's rise, sound and signature catalogue.
SLANDER is an American DJ and production duo from Los Angeles, made up of Derek Andersen and Scott Land — whose surnames combine to spell the group's name. The pair came up through the Southern California bass scene and built a sound that fuses crushing dubstep drops with euphoric, vocal-driven melody, a style fans and the duo themselves dubbed “heaven trap.”
Alongside their friend and frequent collaborator NGHTMRE, SLANDER co-founded the Gud Vibrations label and North American tour series, and they run their own imprint, Heaven Sent. Tracks like “Superhuman” (2017) and the genre-crossing “Kneel Before Me” (2018) widened their reach across electronic and rock audiences alike.
In 2019 “Love Is Gone” with Dylan Matthew became SLANDER's defining anthem, and in 2022 they released their debut studio album Thrive, a concept record built around a cosmic love story. Explore more artists in the DJ directory, or read more on SLANDER's Wikipedia page.
Signature Sound
The SLANDER songs that built the heaven-trap movement.
Career Timeline
The milestones that took SLANDER from the LA bass scene to festival mainstages.
Upcoming Shows
SLANDER headline festivals and Gud Vibrations shows worldwide.
SLANDER play festivals and Gud Vibrations shows across North America and beyond throughout the year. New dates are announced regularly.
Check their official tour page for the latest schedule and tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SLANDER is an American DJ duo from Los Angeles made up of Derek Andersen and Scott Land. The group's name is a blend of their two surnames.
SLANDER produce melodic dubstep and “heaven trap” — a euphoric, vocal-driven fusion of trap and dubstep that they helped pioneer.
Their best-known tracks include “Love Is Gone” with Dylan Matthew (2019), “Superhuman” (2017), “Potions” with Said the Sky (2019) and “Kneel Before Me” (2018).
SLANDER co-founded the Gud Vibrations label and tour series with NGHTMRE and run their own imprint, Heaven Sent. They have also released through Monstercat, Mad Decent and Disciple.
Yes. SLANDER released their debut studio album, Thrive, in 2022 — a concept record telling a cosmic love story.
SLANDER regularly play EDC, Electric Forest, Ultra Music Festival and their own Gud Vibrations shows across North America.
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