Lizzy Jane Takes Us Away w/ New Single “Heartbreak’

Lizzy Jane Takes Us Away w/ New Single “Heartbreak’

by | Nov 22, 2023 | PREMIERE

One of the scene’s most prominent female figures within electronic music is here to take us away on a journey thanks to her new hot single, “Heartbreak”. This track is the beginning of a new era for the Lizzy Jane project and the direction of what lies ahead for 2024 in terms of live performances and production especially. We were already blown away by her past achievements and releases but this new direction really sheds light on the talent potential that Lizzy Jane still has yet to even showcase to her audience. Let’s take a deeper dive into why this song is what we like to call, a certified bop.

Lizzy Jane on ‘Heartbreak’ 

“‘Heartbreak’ marks a new chapter for my project. It’s Emotional, Unique, & busting with Melody. ‘Heartbreak’ is a record encompassing the act of letting go in exchange for the beginning of something new. Incorporating live vocals & instruments on top of powerful synth production, ‘Heartbreak’ is a bold step forward that I’ve been working towards for a very long time.”

Diving Deep w/ Lizzy Jane

1. You can only invite 3 people of any time period to join you for dinner, who would you pick and why.
 
LP Giobbi – She is one of the best out there right now, in my opinion. She is so innovative, continuously incorporating instruments and his past classical training into the world of dance music. Creator of femme house, which is a collective that continuously gives back to the community and teaches others how to produce & pro-actively be a part of the music industry. 
 
Danny Elfman (Composer / singer-songwriter/ voice actor / performer) known for The Nightmare Before Christmas & more – One of the best to ever do it. Long term aspirations of scoring and pulling from my background in foley sound, I would love to pick his brain as I have started scoring works of my own in the past year. His innovative & classic scores over time have made some of the most memorable movies and pieces of art to date. He now tours with a band to play massive events of his own music. He’s the dream. 
 
Michael Lang (Co founder/ creator of woodstock) – He knows music, he knows business, and he knows how to hone in and create community. Without community and fans, we are nothing. 
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2. With the wisdom you’ve gathered, what nugget of advice would you pass down to a younger Lizzy Jane, say 6-8 years ago?
 
Everything is temporary. Momentum & Consistency are the only two things that will give you the long term results you desire. Do not compromise your vision for anyone… don’t let someone who doesn’t create art tell you what to do with yours. Collaborative. Feel uncomfortable in your endeavors. Be mindful of those you surround yourself with… keep your circle small. 
 
3. Can you pinpoint the moment Lizzy Jane turned the corner (Started seeing success etc)? Take us to that tipping point.
 
I truly feel as if the best is yet to come.. (early 2024 😉 BUT this year was it for me. I consistently used the power of NO. I was confident in the shows we played as each event was truly an opportunity to grow and build with others. Playing The Armory, Red Rocks, Navy Pier, festivals in states I have previously never played in all in one year was such a win for myself, my inner critic and the team I have around me. This coming year I will be going on my first headline tour, not just one-offs, which is something I have wanted to do for so long. Small capacity rooms in music venues and clubs that will be a curated night start to finish. Intimate stage designs and production, everything is curated around the music you’re getting this month starting with ‘Heartbreak’ all the way to next Summer. The best is yet to come. 
Top 5 Favorite Suwannee Hulaween Experiences

Top 5 Favorite Suwannee Hulaween Experiences

by | Nov 14, 2023 | Festival Exclusives

Photo by Aaron Bradley

Every year, Suwannee’s Hulaween exceeds our expectations, creating a whimsical weekend full of great music, laughter and lasting memories. With this year being the tenth anniversary of the festival, there were surprises around every corner that shaped the event into the incredible time it was. We’ve put together a list of our top five favorite experiences at Hulaween to reflect on it. There is a reason why so many festival attendees from around the world have Hulaween as their must to go to festival every year. It’s safe to say that we might be joining this crew of special individuals as well.

1. Spirit Lake – This one was a no brainer for us. Spirit Lake is always an iconic part of the festival, but this year was different. Instead of half of the lake being open, festival goers were able to walk around the entire lake and see the designs from every angle. There were plenty of installations as well as hands-on activations that people were able to immerse themselves in. One of my favorites was the grounding station where you were able to relax and really connect with the earth and music around you.

 

2. Impeccable Camping Weather – Festivals in Florida are always questionable when it comes to the weather, but this weekend’s weather was one for the books. With highs in the low 80’s and lows in the 50’s, it created the perfect fall vibe. It was comfortable enough to where you needed a hoodie at night, but could still wear your favorite Halloween costume during the day without dripping in sweat. 

 

3. Unique Costumes – The attendees this year were creative to say the least when it came to their costumes. Hulaween is the perfect place to express your creativity, and what better way to do that than with a Halloween costume! We saw costumes of all different shapes and sizes, ranging from Disney characters, to 70’s themed, to Sirens and Cleopatra we saw it all!

4. Music – What would Hulaween be without the music? We were truly spoiled this weekend with the lineup we were given. Personally, Lab Group and Pretty Lights might have taken the cake for best sets of the weekend, but that’s not to say artists like Elderbrook, Eprom and Mt. Joy weren’t following very closely after. The diversity of the Hulaween lineup every year is something so special that makes the festival truly remarkable. 

 

5. Food – Last, but most definitely not least, the food at Hulaween was easily one of our favorite parts. Vendors like the Grilled Cheese Incident, Space Fruit, Island noodles and more kept our bellies full all weekend so we were able to continue dancing! Hulaween wouldn’t be the same without the unique food and drinks! 

 

 

“Our 10th anniversary was nothing short of magical. Thank you to the fans, the artists, and the teams behind the scenes who all contributed to this unforgettable celebration. We’re forever grateful for the last 10 years of your support, and can’t wait to see what the next 10 years bring.

Stay tuned for announcements for 2024, but until then, carry the love and light you experienced at Hulaween 2023 into the world around you. We’ll see you soon, HulaFam.

With eternal love and appreciation,”

-Hula HQ

ALLEYCVT Escapes Reality w/ New Single “GLITCH”

ALLEYCVT Escapes Reality w/ New Single “GLITCH”

by | Nov 8, 2023 | PREMIERE

The bass scene has a new unstoppable force within the industry and her name is ALLEYCVT. This Los Angeles-based artist is the result of determination and thousands of hours of focus with one goal in mind. It’s safe to say we are seeing that goal blossom right before us with each step ALLEYCVT takes within her newly found artist career. From millions of social media views, support for some of the world’s biggest acts on major festival lineups to now releasing with well-renowned label DEADBEATS for hew new single,’GLITCH’. If you’re looking to get pulled out of the simulation, this track is for you. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call , a certified bop.

“I wanted to make a happy song about love. I think the world needs more of it. It doesn’t even necessarily have to do with falling in love with another person, just falling in love with something that makes you feel like you’ve escaped the monotony of day-to-day life; escaping the matrix that you were in, even if it makes you uncomfortable.” -ALLEYCVT

DIVING DEEP W/ ALLEYCVT

Transitioning from grinding for years to landing game-changing opportunities must feel surreal. What’s the biggest shift you’ve felt in the ALLEYCVT project?

Thank you so much for having me guys!

Yes it is very surreal. I don’t think I’ve even had time to completely take the whole thing in yet to be honest. It’s just been go, go, go. I wouldn’t have it any other way! I think my biggest shift has been my plan for going into this next year. I’ve been thinking a lot about things I need to improve on, and tweaks to the aesthetics & sound of the project. I have a whole note filled with specific things I want to work on while preparing for next year. To sum it up, the biggest shift I’ve felt has just been everything becoming a lot more real to me, especially now that the Planet Supersonic tour is more than halfway over.

Fast forward 2-3 years, what’s the dream scenario for ALLEYCVT?

Ahhh. I mean, hopefully if everything goes to plan, I would love to tour Europe, maybe have my own Red Rocks show, and headlining festivals. I don’t know if that’s shooting too high though, is 2-3 years enough time for that to happen? I have no idea. Regardless, I’m still shooting for it! All I hope for truly though, is that I’m able to continue to improve my craft and make my fans happy.

Can you pinpoint the moment ALLEYCVT turned the corner? Take us to that tipping point.

I think it was probably when I released “RELIGION”. That was my first song that’s ever gotten a million streams. Right now it has over 2 million on Spotify, which is insane to me.. but yeah, I think that was the moment where I realized I might actually be able to be an artist full time.

With the wisdom you’ve gathered, what nugget of advice would you pass down to a younger ALLEYCVT, say 6-8 years ago?

Omg. So, so, SO much. I wish I could tell her that everything is gonna be okay. I do actually believe in different dimensions and stuff where there’s a different timeline of you somewhere else in the universe. I would just tell her to keep doing what she’s doing because everything actually works out. I wouldn’t get too much into specifics for her but I would just be like “you got this stop freaking out”.

Top 10 Can’t Miss Bass Artists at Homebass Orlando 2023

Top 10 Can’t Miss Bass Artists at Homebass Orlando 2023

by | Nov 8, 2023 | Festival Exclusives

    Most festival attendees will argue that the afters and pre-party are just as important as the festival itself, bringing everyone together for one final party and another reason to rally for some of the most exclusive and intimate late-night sets. Of these afters, Homebass Orlando truly allows you to get the most out of your festival experience. Located only 15 minutes from the Downtown Orlando area, Homebass Orlando 2023 will take place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on international drive from November 9th–13th, and some of the best artists in the game, including Canabliss, Marauda, and Rusko, will be throwing down on the decks to satisfy all of your afters and pre-party needs.

       To make your afters experience a little easier, we’ve selected our top 10 can’t-miss sets for the weekends Homebass shenanigans.

1. G-Space

2. Odeeus

3. Intermach

4. Ghastly Presents GHENGAR

5. DEVOWR

6. Wreckno

7. Emorfik

8. AYYBO

9. INFEKT

10. Smoakland B2B Kumarion

Along with the event’s extremely well-curated lineup, Homebass Orlando brings some of the best experiences in terms of production and comfortability, allowing guests to stay onsite by purchasing a room package within the hotel itself that includes tickets to each night’s onsite events as well as a shuttle service to and from Tinker Field. The venue also boasts consistently evolving lighting and stage production, aside from their stellar lineup, and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of vibes.

      We’ll see you guys this weekend in Orlando, but until then, make sure to take a deep dive into our Top 10 list so you can manage your festival weekend efficiently and create the best experience possible.

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Jantsen’s Gutter Music Mix Series Has The Bass Scene By A Chokehold

Jantsen’s Gutter Music Mix Series Has The Bass Scene By A Chokehold

by | Nov 7, 2023 | Exclusive

Although we as listeners and fans love a general sound curation throughout an artist’s career, it is always interesting and extremely well-received when artists switch up the general vibe of their performance and showcase their overall range. Yearly mixes of this sort have become a staple within the community and are always something refreshing to look forward to, bringing both a sense of nostalgia as well as satisfying the need for something new. One of the most highly anticipated mixes of late that perpetuates this is Jantsen’s “Gutter Music” mix, of which he has released reiterations of over the past 6 years. Combining his signature free-form bass sound with pop culture influences, Jantsen describes these mixes as evoking a ratchet, party vibe that is easily danceable and will keep fans coming back for more year after year. The mix’s latest edition, “Gutter Music 6”, is now available for listening on SoundCloud, and we personally can’t wait to throw this one on at our next get-together. For a deeper dive into “Gutter Music 6” and a further look into his creative process, see our exclusive Q&A with Jantsen below!

“I was really happy with the way this mix turned out, my goal with these mixes is to make them as interesting as possible for 34 minutes and to try and tell a story or give the listener an idea about what makes me who I am, so there is a lot of layering and samples being used constantly through the mix, I like to incorporate a lot of different styles, but the underlying theme is always going to be ratchet.” -Jantsen

DIVING DEEP W/ JANTSEN

1. Are there certain artists you continually pull inspiration from for these mixes, both within and aside from the EDM genre?

“Girl Talk was always my main influence for the whole mashup/ mix template sound, I wanted to make something like he does but with a more EDM influence.”

2. How have you adapted these mixes over the years to continually connect with new pop culture references and curate the overall theme?

“Just staying in touch with what’s going on, I constantly search for new music and look for newer upcoming artists, that goes for all genres and I think that keeps me pretty up to date.”

3. What’s next for the “Gutter Music” mixes, and the Jantsen project as a whole? Any upcoming shows that will showcase a vibe similar to the mix?

“As long as I’m doing music, I will make these mixes and I’d like to do them more frequently. I’ve felt like there is a little bit of a disconnect between my mixes and the music I put out which can be frustrating when you’re trying to tell new listeners what to check out because I think I’m equally known for my mixes as I am my releases, so right now I think my main goal is to try and bridge those 2 areas.”

4. Any tips for producers and other artists interested in curating releases that are so highly anticipated year after year?

“Tell a story with your mix and spend just as much time on your mix as you would producing a song. I try and incorporate as many samples and different styles as I can, even if it’s completely random or doesn’t seem like it would make sense, it’s important for me to tell my story or give the listener an idea about the things that make me who I am. Most mixes I hear are just banger after banger and I think that’s because most producers just look at DJing as a byproduct of producing which is kind of sad, DJing is a completely different craft than producing and it takes just as much time to get good at and stand out.”