The Morflo Records team has been working overtime to present us with their new fourth compilation album titled “Slow Down, Vol. 01.” This 17 track project is a representation of Mersiv’s more downtempo and melodic side of live performances.  Encompassing acts from the likes of Super Future , Mindex , Hullabaloo and more who are known for their psychedelic bass approach within their music production. Full compilation drop is scheduled for Friday March 31st so keep your eyes peeled if you want more. Today’s premiere features two individuals who we have the highest of respect for due to their continuous efforts to push the bar further and further for what one might expect in a freeform auditory experience. Floret Loret and Low Poly are two names you are bound to see time and time again, especially if they continue to provide this level of production within their music. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we think this song is what we like to call , a certified bop.

1. How did you decide to get into making music? Was there a particular event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

Floret Loret:  I’ve been playing music since I was a kid, I picked up guitar around 13-14. I started off learning how to play metal and diving into the hardcore scene starting then and throughout college. My intro to EDM was in high school when I first heard DJ BAM BAM’s tune “Workout” on a MySpace playlist. It was a banger back in the day. From there I heard of other EDM acts like Deadmau5, skrillex back in 2008-2010, but I wasn’t focused on learning that style of music until halfway through college. Once I graduated, I then made a decision to pursue it. There wasn’t a particular event or a big moment for me that happened during that time that made me decide on this career, I wanted to try it out and at least give it a shot.

Low Poly: My parents got me started on piano lessons early, and I’ve jumped around instruments and DAWs my whole life. More than anything else though, I have distinct memories of finding albums like “Good New For People Who Love Bad News” and “In Utero” as a young teenager and being completely absorbed by them. A big turning point was after I graduated college – I spent a few months working a sales job and hated every second. I quit that as soon as I could and started interning at a recording studio afterwards.

2. You live, breathe, and eat bass music. Do you listen to anything else when you are away from everything? What would your top 5 non-bass artists be? Top 5 bass artists?

Floret Loret: Yes, I love listening to a wide range of music from metal and chill music. Top 5 favorite artists in those categories together would be: Knocked Loose, Animals as Leaders, Gorjira, Kali Uchis and Jadu Heart. For bass acts, I would pick Koan Sound, Eprom, Ekcle, Chee, & Culprate.

Low Poly: I love this question. Most of the music I’m passionate about incorporates bass music or dance music elements – I’m not sure I can cleanly draw a line between the two, but let me take a crack at it. Here are some recent favs and obvious GOATs:

Bass:
G Jones
SOPHIE
Ivy Lab

In the world of EDM, there is a constant influx of new and exciting artists to discover each and every day. With so much music to choose from and explore, it can be hard from up and coming artists to make their personal marks on the scene. This, however, has not seemed to be a challenge for bass wizard and up-and-coming producer Maroc. Today, we have the absolute pleasure of premiering his latest track “Public Enemy” which takes listeners back to the root of his project with its heavier sound design. Featuring booming basslines, nasty drops, and wubby melodies, “Public Enemy” is not a track to be missed and will definitely be rinsed out far and wide for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Public Enemy”, a certified bop. 

“This track leans more towards the heavy side, With its heavy metal riffs and dark growls it’s sure to get you going. I wanted to get back to my roots with this one, My favorite pastime is creating and listening to angry dubstep.”

Diving Deep w/ Maroc

1. How did you decide to get into making music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music? 

Beats have always been a huge part of my life. The first thing I always keep an eye out for are drums and hi hats. If the drums aren’t hitting then I immediately skip the track. As a young child I would always make beats by banging on stuff or just making noises with my mouth to form a beat. After discovering dubstep and electronic music when I was about 18 years old, It changed everything. I now had an even bigger appreciation for music production. It took me a few years but when I was about 24 years old I finally took the next step in creating my own music and alas, The Maroc project was born.

2. What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?

When I first started getting into this part of the industry I would often compare myself to other artists and question why I wasn’t having as much success as I thought I should be having. This is the absolute WRONG way to think and you should never compare yourself to others. First off, everyone has their own path and things happen at different rates for people. Second, All that energy I was using to compare myself I could have been putting into my own project to develop new ideas to make myself grow. At this point in my career I try not to worry about what my peers are doing and focus solely on the Maroc project

3. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

The biggest lesson of them all is NEVER STOP LEARNING. I feel like if you continue to forever be a student of the game then there is always room to grow. If you think you know it all then go back and do some more digging to find something you’ve never seen or heard before.

4. What’s next for your project? What plans do you have in the near future that you hope to accomplish as “Maroc“?

My plan is to flood the streets with new music! I’ve been a little quiet recently but I have been creating like a mad man and this is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope to get my music to more ears this year and hopefully get the opportunity to perform at some bucket list festivals. Other than that I plan on creating my own music label at some point to give up and coming artists an outlet to share their art just as you all do over here at Headbang Society but again, This will be later down the road.

In today’s music world, there is a continuous influx of new music from the world’s favorite artists as well as new and exciting names hoping to take the globe by storm . Whether it be an established artist or one trying to make a mark on the scene, each is tasked with grabbing the world’s eyes with each and every release. Within the realm of up-and-coming bass producers, one has continuously caught the eyes and ears of listeners, making his releases highly anticipated. Jarron Ertz, better known to many as Bassgazm, has just cranked out another incredible 3 track EP entitled Deep Meditation. Our premiere track today off this EP, “Badmon Ting”, is an absolute heater from start to finish with its heavy bassline and nasty drops. This track, along with the rest on the Deep Meditation EP are definitely not something you want to sleep on with its wubby sound design and captivating melodies. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Badmon Ting” and the rest of the Deep Meditation EP, a certified bop.

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Diving Deep w/ Bassgazm

1. Being an artist in the spotlight, you have a continuously growing impact on your fanbase and the scene. Due to the nature of this, have you had any fan interactions that have particularly hit home for you as an artist and why?

Yes, this past weekend I headlined a small underground warehouse show, and I had someone come up me after my set saying it was her first Dubstep event ever and she absolutely loved every second of my set and thanked me so much for the experience. That is why I do what I do. 

2. What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently? 

Time has been my biggest struggle. Having enough time to perfect my craft of music production and learn new techniques & tools to improve my production has been difficult. Now that I am married, have a family, am a business owner, and have such a busy life, I do not have the ability to put as many hours into production as I would like. I am learning about balance more and more on a daily basis.

3. What’s one cool fact about yourself/or your project that not many fans know about?

4. What’s next for your project? What plans do you have in the near future that you hope to accomplish as “Bassgazm“?

I am currently working on some collabs with some really dope artists as well as a couple new remixes too. I am also working on getting booked more often. Still have yet, to have any major festival bookings, so I am interested in getting booked for some major festivals over this next year if possible.