Eau Claire native Brad “DJ Unwind” LaBarbera, who is now based in Minneapolis, has had a number of successes in recent years. His downtempo, chillout-style music has been used in films and on TV programs on ABC, ABC Family, Lifetime, and Oxygen. He also has collaborated with different artists and producers, including UK-based Paul Allender and California-based Levphonic. His most recent achievement is his upcoming album Épais, which lands on May 4 for digital download. Épais means “thick” in French, and the album wasn’t titled as such by accident. “Times are getting ‘thick’ and this album is a way to escape and find serenity amongst the madness,” DJ Unwind said. “It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I can tell you that if you are walking on a beach, hiking into beautiful scenery or sitting on a rooftop enjoying a city skyline uninterrupted, you may find peace and meaningfulness in it.” To learn more, visit www.djunwind.com.