Y E L R I H S (aka Shirley backwards) is an electronic music producer, musician, composer and DJ specializing in techno, house, and progressive electronic sound design. A classically trained pianist and former drummer, she blends music theory with modern production to craft immersive and uplifting dance experiences. Known for her driving basslines, dynamic vocals, and emotive storytelling, she brings positive energy to every set and is currently exploring ways to integrate live percussion and instruments into her performances.

Her accomplishments include being featured on Blond:ish’s Abracadabra TV and reaching #1 on Beatport with her track Robots Love to Dance (Dubtrxx label), and was a semi-finalist in the Miami Groove Cruise DJ competition. She has proudly supported global artists such as Eli & Fur, Genix, Sam Divine, Morgan Page, J. Worra, Ferreck Dawn, Nostalgix, Le Youth, Sydney Blu, Spencer Brown, and Qrion, among others.

Based in Edmonton, AB, Canada she is a 2024 FEMME HOUSE Fellow, a Cosmic Academy alumni, and the 2025 TD Music Artist in Residence at MacEwan University Program. She is also a DJ mentor and co-founder of VIBECollective.ca , with a focus on empowering underrepresented voices in electronic music. Actively championing gender equity through organizations like Women in Music, Femme House, Change the Beat, and She-Q Audio, Y E L R I H S’s work extends beyond the decks.

Thoughtful and ever-evolving, Y E L R I H S crafts sets that spark connections on the dance floor fostering a sense of belonging, while her mentorship and advocacy actively help grow a more inclusive music community.

Join Y E L R I H S every second Saturday of the month in Edmonton as she co-hosts Deeper Grooves x Twisted Cherry at The Faculty Event Centre, delivering a 2-room, 4-to-the-floor immersive dance experience. You can also find her at Y Afterhours as a resident DJ on the last Saturday of each month.

Her newest track, “LUNAR ORBIT,” released via Aesthetics Records (Poznań, PL), is a peak-time techno journey about unity on the dance floor. It captures that moment when everyone moves as one - no walls, no separation - about being seen, feeling connected, and sharing the same orbit, no matter where we come from.

Bookings and inquires, please contact:
Yelrihsmusic@gmail.com

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