Chris Fuller Finds His “Guiding Light” Through Emotion, Persistence and Melodic House

Before Chris Fuller ever started producing electronic music seriously, two tracks changed the way he heard EDM. While on deployment, he came across a hard drive containing Kaskade and deadmau5’s “I Remember” and Tiësto’s “Adagio for Strings.” Fuller had already spent much of his life as a musician playing in bands, but hearing those records made him realize what he wanted to pursue: creating music that could resonate deeply with people.

Playing in bands had also taught him something about independence. Progress often depended on bandmates being available to practice, write and keep projects moving. Eventually, Fuller found himself asking why he should keep waiting on others when he could simply do it himself. That shift helped lead him deeper into electronic production, with Kaskade remaining the artist he looks up to most.

That emotional approach carries directly into “Guiding Light,” released August 28, 2026. Fuller jokingly calls the inspiration behind the track a cliché: a girl who got away. Rather than turning that experience into a rigid story for listeners to follow, he built the record from the feelings surrounding it and allowed the music to develop naturally.

Sonically, “Guiding Light” sits in Melodic House and Techno, centered around heavy but uplifting synths. Fuller gravitates toward that contrast because of the emotion and resonance it can create, something that also fits the three words he uses to describe his sound: dark, euphoric and driving.

His studio process can vary dramatically depending on the song. Because much of his music pulls from personal experiences, Fuller prefers to let ideas develop without forcing them. Some tracks take one or two weeks to complete. Others arrive during a flow state where he can take a song from the initial idea through writing, production and mastering in only a few hours. He has also worked with Weska a couple of times, experiences he describes as extremely helpful and insightful.

Fuller’s earliest gigs make his personal mantra especially fitting. Some of his first performances happened in empty rooms or in front of only a few people, but he says those nights never discouraged him. Instead, they pushed him to keep practicing, keep producing and continue working toward where he wanted to be. His philosophy is “Sic Parvis Magna,” or “Greatness from Small Beginnings.”

At this stage of that journey, Coachella sits at the top of his festival wish list. Tomorrowland, Ultra and EDC are all goals as well, but Fuller sees Coachella as particularly important right now because, in his view, it is a place where undiscovered artists can become discovered.

His approach to performing is also built around connection. Fuller makes a point of spending time around the venue before and after his sets so he can meet people and connect with listeners. Once he is onstage, he tries to keep his head up, dance and vibe with the crowd instead of disappearing behind the decks.

Of course, not every set goes smoothly. During one particularly stressful show, Fuller had to play a two-hour set with corrupted USBs. The performance ultimately went successfully, but the experience left him with a simple reaction: “Thanks Rekordbox... lol.”

Outside music, Fuller is also a published poet, while one of his biggest passions is his Blue Nose Pitty, Belle. His recent listening has included Cassian, ARTBAT, Kaskade and Pepper, and he says there are several projects currently in the works, including two upcoming events in his hometown of San Diego that he is especially excited about.

When it comes to “Guiding Light,” Fuller does not expect every listener to interpret the record the same way he does. To him, music and art are subjective, and what a song means to its creator can be completely different from what another person hears in it. His biggest hope is simply that people truly listen and that the track resonates with them.

He says he is “so stoked” for listeners to hear the record and looks forward to continuing the musical journey with them. Ultimately, the goal remains the same one that first became clear when those records on a hard drive connected with him years ago. As Fuller puts it: “At the end of the day I just want to create music that connects with people on a deep and emotional level.”