The underground scene of bass music is currently at a new high right now with the amount of talented producers currently on the rise. Two artists we can thank for this go by the name of VED and NGHT VZN. Today they have teamed forces to provide us with the recipe for success due to their newly announced collab titled “Menace”. A high-energy bass-filled club banger that is bound to bring all heads to the dancefloor upon hearing its drop. If there is something we love deeply, it has to be switch-ups amongst the song and this tune has all the right ones to make it a heater. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call, a certified bop.

“Menace is track #2 off of the Convergence EP. It is our third collaboration together and felt right for it to be part of the EP. The track is a blend of memphis rap, half time, DNB, and dubstep.” -VED

One of Denver’s most sensational electronic funk producers & instrumentalists has just released a gift into the world that is bound to inspire pure bliss and happiness. Feel-good music is here to stay for all of 2024 and “Valley Of Death”, a 3-track ep by Phyphr, is here to showcase why that is. Yes, we all love dubstep bangers but there is just something so beautiful about combining instrumental basslines with groovy synths and vocals that just makes you want to shake it all around all night long. This is music for the soul. The flow of its vibrations through all ears just gives us a sense that life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest. Now it’s time to take a deeper diver as to what makes today’s premiere what we like to call, a certified bop.

“Valley of Death is about the concepts of darkness, light, and rebirth. These songs are meant to guide us into the unknown and to be songs of safety as we embark on new journeys in our lives. It coincides with the rebirth of Phyphr as we move into the new year with a new look and sound.”

-PHYPHR

• In my final moments, I’d want to hear ‘Stop This Train’ by John Mayer, recorded live at Nokia Theater. This recording has always meant a lot to me. Every time I hear it, my mind floods with beautiful memories and emotions that could never fade away. I think about my parents, my fiance, my pup, my closest friends, and all the places I’ve traveled to. It’s about getting older and coming to terms with mortality. You may have wished there was a way to know you’re in the ‘good old days’ before you’ve actually left them. This song is about appreciating those fleeting moments in life.
• “Once in a while,
• When it’s good,
• It’ll feel like it should,
• And they’re all still around,
• And you’re still safe and sound,
• And you don’t miss a thing…”

• I would change how normalized drug use has become. Everything in moderation… When I’m on stage, I can see everything. It’s out in the open. I dislike the effect that drug use has on the dance floor and how dangerous it has become. I see so many attendees rolling the dice without testing for impurities. It’s common for attendees to fall out during shows in crowded rooms making it difficult for them to get medical attention. It’s a touchy subject, but we should talk about it more openly as a community. I want everyone to enjoy the music we love safely. 

• Whatever your passion or dream may be, take a chance and go after it. Don’t wait any longer to get in touch with the most authentic version of yourself! Inspiration is all around you, all you have to do is let it in. You can do anything if you work hard and believe in yourself.
• I was majorly inspired at Hulaween 2017 by Manic Focus Live Band. I remember standing there after the set thinking, “I want to make music and perform. I can do this”. I downloaded Ableton on my hotspot during the drive home from Suwannee, and fully dove into the learning process. I worked at it every single day until it became an obsession. I learned as much as I could as fast as I could. Fast forward to Hulaween 2022, I got to perform on that very same stage as a member of Manic Focus Live Band. Rocking with John and Colby was a dream come true and a testament that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself! 

Street Ritual is here to bring light to the frequencies that make you want to get down and dirty the proper way. A perfect summary for the gift they have given us today thanks to the artist who goes by the name of SEEK. “METHOD EP” is a 4 track auditory landscape that encompasses all the signature original dubstep sounds that make us crave for more. Today we get the honor of premiering “Offense”, a single off the four-track ep that will leave you returning for more time and time again. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call, a certified bop.

“The Method EP is a culmination of my journey through sound and my exploration of dubstep. The first single, Offense, reaches for a wonky psy palette, while the rest of the EP applies elements of riddim and hip hop to the deeper side of dubstep. Im really happy how it all came together and couldn’t be more stoked for it to have found a home at Street Ritual.” -SEEK

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate hump day than to have FRANTIK deliver an absolute beauty of a dubstep banger so we can throw that ass in a circle. This new track titled “Mega Donk” sounds exactly what you would expect. A vigorous high-energy bass extract that bops those serotonin receptors every time it drops. If you’ve been in search of a new tune to blast at least twenty times in a row, we may have found just the solution 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.

“Mega Donk has been my favorite ID to play out for quite some time. It’s a song that feels unique and authentically me and I’m excited to share it with the world.” -FRANTIK

You’re on your deathbed and you can listen to one last song, which one would it be and why?

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If I had to choose one last song to listen to on my deathbed it would have to be either Buck Meek – Candle or Big Thief – Masterpiece. I love indie folk rock and both these songs make me extremely sentimental. They remind me of home and love and death and pain all at the same time. Deciding which one to play would be my only conundrum.

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If you could change one thing about the electronic scene, what would it be and why?

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If I could change one thing about the electronic scene it would be the way the live show scene operates. Artists are pitted against each other in a relentless game of survival of the fittest. Professionalism is dead, making enough to cover travel expenses is difficult and it seems the only ones able to make it are already independently wealthy outside of music. It’s set up so artists are constantly competing with each other for booking opportunities and many openers or mid tier artists end up playing for free just to get an opportunity to perform. What we need is a union but that is probably a pipe dream unfortunately.

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If you had one message you could share with the world right now, what would it be?

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My one message to share with the world would be to take a stand against the forces of hatred and bigotry that threaten our very existence. Use whatever privilege you possess to protect the marginalized and defend those whose voices have been silenced.