One of our favorite things here at Headbang Society is seeing new and upcoming artists joining together to create stellar new collaborative tracks for us to enjoy. Today we are bringing you just that as Seattle based producers Torbjørn and Gold•ish bring forth their new 3 track “Shadow Arts” EP. The title track off this incredible collection, mixes mind-melting uptempo sounds with glitchy dubstep beats to form an altogether stomper of a tune that you should not be sleeping on. The tempo changes and overall whompy feel this track provides definitely is one we’ll have on repeat. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling the “Shadow Arts” EP, a certified bop

“The title track ‘Shadow Arts’ emerges like otherworldly magic from the smoke and shadows. Hard-hitting leftfield sonics meets bombastic trap and dubstep beats. Psychedelic gangsters Torbjørn and Gold•ish cast a mind-melting spell with their new song, which lands somewhere between the chaotic glitches of G Jones and vibey rhythms of Troyboi.”

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

Torbjørn: I mean we basically picked already by making this collab EP haha.

Gold•ish: Yeah we pretty much just picked the other dopest producer in town and made these songs!

2.  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?

Gold•ish: Only thing I would change, is having done all this sooner in life. 

Torbjørn: Yeah same, I’ve been a musician since I was a little kid but I only started DJing and producing beats right after college. I would have liked to be into all this when I was a teenager, but hell, I’m into it now so whatever.

The mission to push the limitless boundaries for the freeform bass scene continues as Florida native, Bass Fitness teams up with Connecticut producer VED to bring forth their latest collab “Malice, that we have the pleasure of premiering for you today. Combining both the hard hitting dubstep we all know and love with the perfect taste of Drum and Bass, this tune is an absolute banger from start to finish. Its nasty heavy hitting drops mixed with quick tempo changes and an incredible uptempo beat makes for the perfect track to get you amped up any day of the week. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this stomper of a track, a certified bop.

“This song stemmed from the spontaneous event of us meeting in a producer’s discord.

 We decided to link up for a collab, and the result is a combination of grimey Dubstep with a taste of Drum and Bass. This song makes you want to drive fast and bust through the wall like the Kool-Aid man! -Bass Fitness”

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

I would tell my younger self that success doesn’t come overnight. Never give up on what you love and to constantly try new things. Do not limit yourself to any one genre and to keep learning and always have fun with it. You’re not competing with other artists, you’re competing with yourself. As long as you can see your own growth, you’re doing it right. – BASS FITNESS

I would tell my younger self to stay true to yourself and listen to your heart. Don’t let others influence your every decision.You are the creator and the controller. – VED

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

There have been so many artists who have inspired me. If I had to choose one, I would say Eliminate. He really thinks outside the box and can create music out of anything. He really shows that all you need to make great music is two things. Knowledge of your DAW and creativity. I’ve learned a lot by watching videos of him making straight bangers out of things as funny or simple as Mario screaming or a car’s hazard lights. His sound 

Design is also very unique and I love that he uses Fl Studio like I do.  -BASS FITNESS

One artist that has inspired me tremendously is seven lions. I first listened to days to come by seven lions back in 2013 and was completely blown away by the strength as well as the massiveness of his sound. I was astonished by his ability to be able to create something beautiful yet bass heavy. – VED

There is always something emotional and exciting about experiencing beauty and chaos all at once especially when it comes to bass music. Bringing forth his new EP entitled “Potential”, Michigan producer LSTER has created the combination of these two feelings over a multigenre EP that is not to be missed. Our premiere today “Spatial” is the perfect example of both the polarity as well as the similarity in these two feelings, opening a beautiful world of the intense and the serene in one track. With cascading sounds and an uptempo beat that creates a perfect balance, this track designs a tranquil but upbeat soundscape that leaves us wanting more with each measure. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Spatial” and the rest of the “Potential” EP, a certified bop.

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

A piece of advice that I would give to my younger self would simply be to just keep making the music. Keep making the stuff that you enjoy no matter your worries about others perceptions and the skill and opportunities will follow. 

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

If I could collaborate with one artist it would have to be Flume. His music has been so influential to my life and I decided to start producing after hearing the 2012 Album titled Flume.

One of our favorite freeform bass labels is back again to showcase the newest addition to their already incredibly stacked roster of talented artists. Australian producer, Tek Genesis, makes his WAKAAN debut today with his absolutely insane genre-fluid EP “Sapphire Channel”. Each of these three tracks showcases a different style, all pulled together cohesively to mark different parts of this artist’s sound journey throughout his music career. Our premiere today “Velocity” is an absolute stomper filled with heavy hitting bassline and  fluctuating tempos that create an incredible cybernetic soundscape that leaves the ear wanting more. We have no doubt that Tek Genesis came out swinging with this debut, and are excited to see more from him as he continues to grow with the WAKAAN family. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Velocity” and the rest of the “Sapphire Channel” EP, a certified bop.

‘The Sapphire Channel EP was a project in which I wanted to showcase an expansion of my music production. All the tracks were written over a long course of different periods of my life which showcase various and unique states of thinking. I wrote all of these tracks by myself whilst spending a lot of time in isolation in 2021’ – Tek Genesis

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

I’d like to see myself really contributing to switching up the format when it comes to bass music. Also hopefully playing shows overseas! Plan to get there is to keep making music the way I’m doing it and reformatting the process!

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

In terms of what inspires me I get lots of inspiration from entertainment media (particularly video games & anime). There’s a meticulous level of sound design that goes into these and I admire them for it, I think you can learn a lot from them and apply it to your own production. other artists that inspire me include Leotrix, Echidna, Dossyx, Lunnari, Soulez, JG Dubz and SYZY. All these producers put out amazing music

Two of the bass scenes most consistent free form producers have teamed up once again to bring you an auditory landscape worth traveling to the moon and back for . This collaboration is brought to you today by no other than Jalaya and Dark Velvet, individuals who play a big role in today’s constant bar push for versatility. They have part taken in Saturate’s newest compilation which features other artists from the likes of Starkey , Bukez Finezt , Lewcid and more. Today we get the honor of premiering “Infiltrate” , the lead single off the project. This track features a ridiculously heavy hitting bassline , crunchy textures and spicy adlibs creating the perfect atmosphere of sauce that we all love getting lost to. Let’s take a deeper dive as to why we have added this new heater into our personal collection and why we consider it what we like to call , a certified bop.

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

Playing Wobbleland was the most impactful achievement so far. I was one of the guys passing out flyers like 7 years ago. When I was in high school I dreamed of even attending after watching videos on YouTube. It became my dream as soon as I attended my first one back in 2013 to play it. So when I took to the stage it was quite a milestone moment of achievement to see how far I’ve come. The set went incredibly well, the crowd response was insane and I was especially on feeding off the energy. It ended up being one of the most well attended sets of that room all weekend. Truly a humbling and exhilarating experience. This has been a huge motivation propelling me forward. A reminder that I’m in the right place doing the right thing. That I really do have what it takes to follow my dreams and reach all my goals. There’s no turning back now. 

2. If there was one thing you could change on or improve on within the bass scene for the better good, what would it be and why?

It would be to make standing out over blending in above all else a priority. If we give the platform to people that are breaking through the barriers of sound then the heart and soul of the bass scene will thrive rippling out to all other aspects to the community.