NILO is a rising tropical house and dance-pop artist who built his career from the beaches of San Diego to stages across the United States in less than a year. Born Nico Liora, he started as a laid-back local producer blending piano melodies with summery beats, but his sound quickly evolved into something bigger once he released his debut album, California Rush. Though the record didn’t immediately make a commercial splash, its warm, coastal aesthetic gained steady traction on streaming platforms, especially among fans looking for upbeat, feel-good music during the summer months. In mid-2025, NILO kicked off his first West Coast tour, playing small beach clubs and midsize theaters. The shows sold better than expected, driven by word of mouth and the approachable, sunlit energy of his performances. This success allowed him to expand into a full national tour later that summer. Over twenty shows across the country helped NILO transform from a relatively unknown regional artist into a legitimate emerging name in the dance scene. His live sets became known for blending tropical house with high-energy pop drops, bright LED visuals, and a beach-party atmosphere even in cities far from the coast. The release of his single “Fireline” in July became a turning point. It earned strong streaming numbers, became a crowd favorite on tour, and helped establish his identity as an artist who could balance mellow coastal vibes with festival-ready intensity. By the end of the tour, NILO had grown a loyal online following, particularly on Instagram and TikTok, where fans shared clips of sunsets, beach nights, and road trips set to his songs. Now closing out 2025, NILO is considered an up-and-coming voice in tropical dance music. He continues to write and produce from his apartment in San Diego, but he’s no longer the unknown newcomer he was a year earlier. After a breakout summer, a successful national tour, and growing momentum behind his releases, NILO is preparing new music for 2026 and beginning to attract attention from festival organizers and labels ready to bring his coastal sound to even bigger stages.