Following the momentum of her first self-produced release of 2026, Triple Threat, ANAYA returns with a new collaboration alongside Aviella titled “By My Side,” out today Friday, May 1. The record arrives as a high-energy, emotionally charged dance floor release built for summer festivals, blending euphoric production with a strong melodic core and an unmistakable sense of connection.
“By My Side” captures the moment where rhythm and emotion merge, delivering a track that moves between intensity and uplift. Built around ANAYA’s signature electric violin and forward-driving electronic production, the song is designed to feel both expansive and intimate, pulling listeners into a space where sound becomes experience.
ANAYA shares the personal inspiration behind the record:
ANAYA: “I wrote this track in my hotel room in Philadelphia, inspired by the experience I went through as an artist at a point in my life when all things seemed to go left, but soon I realized that faith and light was always by my side. This song inspires you to feel uplifted, bright and dance. It was my intention to bring the violin in this track as a main character complimenting Aviella’s vocal, taking the violin outside of the typical background orchestral sound. This track holds a significant place in my career, as this is the first one I’ve written, composed and fully produced on my own, without co-producers. After many years of holding back I decided it was time to put all my talents out there and show the world how powerful I can be. I met Aviella a year ago during Miami Music Week at the EDM Awards. Beyond her incredible talent I saw her pure heart and became a fan. When I wrote By My Side, I knew it needed the right vocals to bring it to life. That is when Aviella came to my mind and I sent her a message proposing a collab for this song. Without compromise she wrote back saying she loved the track and was excited to get on it.”
Aviella adds:
Aviella: Esther reached out to me to bring vocals to this track, and I’m SO excited to be working with her on something so special! From the first listen, I felt the emotion in it immediately. The story was already there-it just felt like stepping into something that was meant for me to express. The way the violin moves through the track feels so alive, like it’s singing right alongside me. To me, this song is about moving through the chaos and still choosing the light; it’s so empowering and inspiring!
A multi-disciplinary artist, ANAYA is a DJ, singer, violinist, producer, and the Official DJ of the Los Angeles Chargers. Known for her dynamic fusion of electronic production and live instrumentation, she has collaborated with artists including Thomas Gold and Snoop Dogg. On “By My Side,” her electric violin once again takes a leading role, shaping the emotional identity of the record while pushing her sound further into her own fully self-produced direction.
The track also features contributions from Parker Matthews, whose vocals bring additional emotional weight, and production work from JAYEM, whose driving style anchors the record firmly in peak-time dance energy.
Aviella continues to establish herself as one of electronic music’s most in-demand rising vocalists and topliners. Signed to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records since 2020, she has developed a distinctive voice across both songwriting and performance, combining emotional storytelling with high-impact electronic production. Her collaboration with ANAYA highlights that versatility, bringing a grounded emotional performance to the track’s expansive production.
“By My Side” arrives as a record built for both festival stages and personal listening moments, balancing power and vulnerability in equal measure.
