Finding music that makes us feel in sync and connected to the world around us is crucial to the human experience. Artist Nowfeel continues to bring forth new music that does just this: heightens our emotions and allows us to be introspective of all that is going on in life. His newest LP, kin, combines multiple genres to bring an intimate deep listening experience that is not to be missed. Each of these 7 tracks put listeners into a whole new soundscape as they are taken on the journey that is kin. Our premiere today, “all around you” is a UK garage inspired track that is at the epicenter of this deep listening experience. It’s ambient sound plays perfectly into all that  kin is: “a love letter to electronic music, nature, and the human spirit”. Let’s a take a deeper dive into why we are calling “all around you” and the rest of the kin LP, a certified bop.

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

I had my musical start as a drummer, playing in prog metal and funk bands and there are live drums of mine littered all over the album from a handful of old and current recording sessions. I also recently purchased a Roland TD-17 electronic drum kit and will be performing out live with it.

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

That’s a really hard question….I will go with some sort of global crop-dusting of a magical powder that increases the human population’s level of empathy by at least 75 % 😉

Whether you are looking for heavy hitting wubz, weird and wonky vibes or just a deep rolling bassline, finding an EP that has all of these things can be a difficult task. This, however, is not true for Australian native producer, Chamberlain, who has compiled all of these incredible sounds and moods into one insane EP. Astana packs a punch with its never fleeting high energy sound, providing both flairs of the wubby and the gangsta with his hip hop influences that can be seen throughout these 5 tracks. Our premiere today, “Cash’ hits hard with down right nasty rhythm loops and catchy vocals that leave listeners wanting more. This entire EP as well as our featured track is a bass journey that is not one you should be sleeping on! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Cash” and the rest of the Astana EP, a certified bop.

1. What would you tell your younger self today knowing where you’re at now and what it took to get there?

If I could speak to my younger self I’d let him know, don’t worry, just trust yourself even more. The point where I started to receive recognition for my own music was the point when I gave up writing for anyone else apart from myself. I actually completely gave up writing and started slowly getting back into it and that’s when I began to slowly turn heads. For anyone out there and my younger self, be an artist not to be heard, but because you have something to say.

2. If there was an artist you had the chance to collaborate with, who would it be and why?

Oh gosh, I’m a mega fanboy but Opiuo, the man is an absolute relentless trendsetting weapon.

Bringing forth a new and infectious tune, California native producer, nok nok, has come out swinging with his latest release we have the pleasure of sharing with you all today, “Reach for the Lasers’. Evolving and building on his already upbeat sound, this track features the weird and wonky bassline that creates the perfect upbeat energy that will definitely have reaching for any lasers in sight. This one will surely have you nodding right along and make you want to keep it on repeat all summer long. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling nok nok’s track “Reach for the Lasers”, a certified bop.

Who/what are the biggest inspirations in the music you create today?

My biggest musical inspirations are nature and lasers. If Celtic Druids had lasers and LEDS for their rituals, that’s the kind of energy I’m going for. Nature has all the cool sounds and feelings, and lasers give it that little extra je ne sais quoi. I’m really big into CloZee, Griz and Lane 8. For me to really follow another artist, I have to both love their music and how they conduct themselves in the industry, and for me those three humans are the pinnacle.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what’s your game plan to get there currently?

In five years I’ll probably be doing more or less exactly what I’m doing now, making some music and playing my flute on some big big sound systems. I’ll probably own a restaurant slash music venue with my wife and my sister and some friends by then if everything goes according to plan. I don’t want to give away too much, and obviously a lot can change, anything can happen, but I think that would be pretty cool at this point.

 Continuing his mission to bring forth the spacey wubz we have come to love here at Headbang Society is Edmonton based producer, LØSTRONAUT with his latest slapper of a track “The Sound”. Not only does this track use its mid-tempo beats to create the otherworldly feel, its dark gritty atmosphere manufactures the unique UK grime style vocals and sound we can hear throughout this track. Its riddim style percussions and downright dirty bassline makes this track a heavy “unhinged” bass hit you absolutely do not want to miss. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this banger “The Sound”, 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?

I wouldn’t have taken so long to get into electronic music and expand my horizons. I used to be in a local punk band, and I spent so much of my late teens and early twenties feeling threatened that guitar music wasn’t as popular as it used to be. I had completely closed myself off to the type of music I’d end up having the most fun making, and I would’ve robbed myself of a lot less fun if I’d have been more open to it sooner.

2. What has been your favorite memory this far having been part of the EDM scene prior to successfully launching off as a reputable bass artist?

There’s been so many. Going to my first festival and hearing bass music on PK for the first time and getting to see what the festival community’s all about. Getting to close down a warehouse party with one of my closest homies and accidentally playing straight through until 8:30 AM. Recently there was me getting to close down Friendzy Fest with Substitude and Kimati last year. And that’s just off the top of my head.

Here at Headbang Society, it is always exciting to see up and coming freeform bass artists reach new lengths with their projects. Today we are excited to share that east-coast producer, Phil Hubelbank, better known to many as Undehfined has done just this bringing forth his EP, Anticipate. This four track EP is a beautiful listen from start to finish, encompassing the perfect dose of both the heavy that this artist is known for, but also the more melodic side of this project that is not to be missed. Our premiere track today is the title track off this compilation, which brings forth the heaviest side, sets the tone for this entire journey, but also incorporates the melodies that provides the perfect soundscape to carry across this EP. All of these tracks bring amazing energy and beauty, and should definitely not be slept on! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling the Anticipate 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’m hoping to build a project that people resonate with on a deeper level. It may sound cliche, but the only way that we progress, whether as an individual or a community, is to be the change we want to see in the world. Don’t let the world you live in define you. I really hope to carry that message with me while creating a space where people are free to be who they are.

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

The easy answer is world peace. But realistically, I think society could benefit greatly from a bit more empathy. You never really know what someone might be going through. It’s easy to get wrapped in our own world and forget that everyone deals with their own hardships every day. Treat those around you with kindness, always.