When searching for new music many listeners look to transport themselves into new realities, transcending time and space with every measure they listen to. Many artists strive to incorporate this journey into their work, but a lot of times it is easier sadi than done. However, it seems like it is never a struggle for Michigan bass producer, LSTER, whose music seems to open up a whole new world with each and every release. His newest piece of work, the Earthly EP, combines glitchy tones and heavy bass sounds to create his soundscape. This is especially prevalent in our premiere track today of this 3 track compilation, “Submerge”. This track creates a beautiful atmospheric downtempo vibe that definitely emphasizes on the wubby experimental bass design of this EP. All three of these tracks will take you on an organic journey that is not to be skipped out on. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Submerge” and the rest of the Earthly EP, a certified bop.

“What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?”

I hope to simply bring my listeners and people within the scene a fun, high energy, and beautiful listening experience. Whether that be through streaming my music or shows with a unique audio and visual experience. I try to not pin myself down to any specific genre or style so I see myself dipping my toes into every area of electronic music and continuing to develop my act in order to put on a great show for people who come to listen.

“Is there a message you would like to portray through your music, and if so, what would it be?”

I wouldn’t say that there is any one message behind my music. I go into writing a piece of music with a feeling in mind. I like to set a physical space in my head and go off of how that space would sound and how it would make the listener feel. If my songs can put people in a better headspace or elicit a personal memory than I’ve won the game in my mind.

Hailing all the way from another planet somewhere deep within the cosmos, freeform bass producer, Astrolizard, has rendezvous another message to us in the form of a heavy hitting high energy track. Coming to us live with “Psychedelic Bass Project”, which we have the privilege of premiering for all of you earthlings, Astrolizard has pushed the boundaries of the universe, combining nasty heavy hitting drops with a unique melodic soundscape designed to get any crowd up on their feet. Though Astrolizard has only been on Earth for a little over a year now, he continues to push the boundaries of human bass music and spread joy throughout the planet with his catchy tunes. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Psychedelic Bass Project”, a certified bop.

1. What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?

I wish to impact the scene in my reptilian ways, by showing that any form of music is meant to be appreciated without it being “heavy” or “vibes.” Being on this planet for a little over a year, I’ve realized that humanity is heavily drawn towards the mentality of black or white. I’ve come to bring some color.

2. If there was one thing you could change for the betterment of society, what would it be and why?

I would utilize my reptilian technology to change everyone into a reptile, so that there isn’t a separation between pigment in skin between individuals. One thing i find perplexing is that humans are all made of the same genetics, yet fight over the small distinction of culture or skin tone. I believe if humans were to work cohesively, blind to these facts of minuscule distinctions, we could progress much faster and worry about real problems that our society faces.

If you are looking for something new to break from the mainstream ways of the electronic bass scene, then boy do we have good news for you. Bay Area producer, Orenda, is hitting the ground running under his new moniker, setting out to push the limits of freeform bass and incorporate new sounds into his already incredible music. Today’s premiere, “Temple” is the first taste we are getting of his highly anticipated EP coming out later next month that is going to be both a high and low energy ethereal journey that is not to be missed. The title track off this upcoming compilation, that we have the privilege of premiering for you today, combines beautiful tribal bass sounds and articulate percussion into clean drops, creating this unique high energy track. This track alone will put any listener into a trace and definitely makes us excited to see what the entire “Temple” EP will have to offer! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Temple”, a certified bop.

What’s one artist you’re grateful for that has inspired you to be where you are today and why?

“Charlesthefirst was a huge inspiration to me. Seeing an artist creating music that was so different from what was being made at the time find so much success was really eye opening for me. I realized I could make the kind of music I’ve always wanted to, and that there was a place for it to be accepted. His blend of story telling beauty, and complex sound design heavily inspired the direction that my own music has taken.”

What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?

I hope to have a similar influence on others that Charlesthefirst did on me. Following my own unique path in music that tells a story and displays emotion. Music is a in integral part of my life I could not do without. I hope to honor it, and make it my own. Hopefully I can add my story to the thriving bass music community that has always uplifted and supported me throughout my life.

Michigan-based producer and “sexy, forward” thinking bass wizard , Gardella, is here to further establish himself as a forerunner in the up and coming freeform bass scene. He continues his mission today with his latest release via Morflo Records, “BLOCK THRUSTA”, which proves to be an absolutely mind warping listen. With his desire to take time to create a heavier sound, this track is the perfect combination of metal and trap all tightly wrapped to create hard hitting drops, beginning a new era for the Gardella project. We know that this tune is going to be played out again and again, and will have listeners up on their feet as soon as they hear the intro (and that’s on baby). Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling the stomper of a track “BLOCK THRUSTA”, a certified bop. 

1. If you could go back in time and start over given what you have learned in your career so far, what changes and approach would you have done differently?

If I could do anything differently, I would not worry about what genre I’m making and just create. I spent so much time trying to find a lane & stick to it. Looking back, I wouldn’t have thought twice about creating more than one genre and I would have just created more instead. I think limiting your creativity is pointless. It’s more fun to make whatever you’re feeling as opposed to trying to put yourself in a box! Essentially, what I’m trying to say is, “I’m making riddim… sue me!”

1. What has been one of the most memorable career achievements so far as an artist and how did that impact you moving forward?

Between a release on Circus Records with Conrank & Wreckno, being able to tour all around the country, and being the sexiest gay dj in the game, sis, it is truly a tossup. All I can say is, “Ya girl is just getting started, no kizzy!”

Breaking out of the mold in the freeform electronic bass scene is a task each and every artist is trying to accomplish, but can be a daunting task in itself. Today’s premiere comes from an artist that not only has broken out of this mold but continues to amaze with his limitless talent. Hailing from South Korea, bass producer SAINT MILLER, has come out swinging with the release of the first volume of his Saints and Sinners EP. This 5 track compilation packs a punch, stacked with high energy and nasty wubby drops from start to finish. Our premiere track today off this EP, “Ghost Town”, combines upbeat rap vocals with heavy drops that will have you up on your feet and raging. This track and the entire first part of the Saints and Sinners is definitely something you don’t want to miss out on. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Ghost Town” and the rest of the Saints and Sinners EP, a certified bop.

1. If you could go back in time and start over given what you have learned in your career so far, what changes and approach would you have done differently? 

My goal is to be one of the top bass producers in the world. I would have loved to have visited the US earlier, so that I could have experienced the bass scene there. I believe that it would have made a positive impact on me as a producer.

2. If there was one thing you could change in the bass scene, what would it be and why?

I would like to define a whole new subgenre. I feel that there’s not enough hip-hop or trap presence in the bass scene. I would love to help introduce bass music to a much bigger audience, by tying in those elements. My inspirations are artists like Kendrick Lamar, 21 Savage, Kanye West, Mac Miller, Notorious B.I.G, and Wu Tang Clan.