Avi Sic interview about her new collaboration ‘No Tears’ with Costel van Dein, her Farris Wheel debut, and her rise in Bass House.

Avi Sic continues to make her mark on the Bass House scene with sharp, high-impact productions and undeniable dance floor energy. Her latest collaboration, ‘No Tears’ with Costel van Dein, highlights her signature blend of electrifying synths, hard basslines, and precision production. We caught up with Avi Sic to talk about the release, her evolving sound, and what’s next.

Hi Avi! How are you?

I’m great, thanks for having me!

When you started working on ‘No Tears’, what feeling or idea guided the sound before the structure came together?

We wanted the track to feel strong and forward-moving, with emotion that wasn’t heavy or overthought. Something fun that would hit on a dance floor but still carry intention. Once that feeling was right, the structure came together naturally.

The title suggests both vulnerability and strength; how does that duality show up in the music?

The title ‘No Tears’ plays with contrast. It’s actually just a small line from the lyrics, and we originally had a different name for the track, but this felt more confident, almost like a “girls don’t cry” attitude. The spoken-word vocal is confident and powerful, but still fun and catchy. The big bassline and sharp drums keep it driving, while the emotion lives more in the tone. It’s expressive and unapologetic.

How did your collaboration with Costel Van Dein come about, and what made him the right fit for this track?

We worked together on a release a few years ago called ‘Feel Alive’, so there was already a real foundation and trust there. When it came to ‘No Tears’, it felt natural to build on that relationship. We speak a similar musical language, especially when it comes to groove and energy, which made the collaboration feel effortless.

Was there a moment when the track really ‘clicked’ for both of you?

Costel set the foundation for this one. When he sent over the initial idea and groove, it clicked right away for me. From there, it became more about refining and shaping it together rather than forcing anything. The core feeling was already there, which made the rest of the process feel natural.

Can you walk us through the early version of ‘No Tears’? How different was it from the final release?

Mostly tightening the arrangement, refining the vocal moments, and shaping it for the dance floor. The final version isn’t a complete reinvention, it’s a more focused and intentional version of what was there from the start. I road-test all my tracks and this one hit from the start.

Are there any specific synths, plugins, or production techniques that played a key role in shaping the track’s atmosphere?

​​We kept things pretty focused. A lot of the low end came from sound design in Serum and Omnisphere, with movement and groove shaped using ShaperBox. Nothing overly complicated, just tools that let the track breathe while keeping it dynamic.

How did you approach balancing emotional depth with club-ready energy?

We kept the emotion in the tone rather than the arrangement. The groove and energy stay consistent and club-focused, while the feeling comes through the vocal. That balance lets the track connect emotionally without losing its momentum on the dance floor. It’s a powerful but fun record.

What did you want listeners to feel, or maybe not feel, when they hear this track for the first time?

I wanted it to feel energized and feel-good, with a bit of attitude. Something that makes you want to get on the dance floor or turn it up in your car. It’s not meant to feel heavy or overthought, just confident, fun, and instantly playable.

How do you know when a track like this is finished rather than just endlessly tweakable?

You can only add so much before you have to start stripping things away. When the track feels clear, focused, and does what it’s supposed to do without extra layers getting in the way, that’s when I know it’s finished.

What excites you most right now about where your sound and collaborations are heading?

What excites me most is how aligned everything feels right now. Working with collaborators who really understand my sound has made the process more fluid and honest. This track being signed to Farris Wheel and by Gene Farris himself within minutes of sending it over was a huge moment for me. It’s a legendary Chicago house label, and being part of that lineage means something personal after years of being rooted in this city and its club culture. Moments like that reinforce that I’m moving in the right direction and make me excited to keep pushing my sound forward through future collaborations.

With ‘No Tears’ reinforcing her momentum and artistic direction, Avi Sic proves she’s an artist firmly on the rise. Focused, confident, and creatively driven, she continues to shape a bold lane within modern Bass House and this release is another strong step forward.

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