With the amount of music circulating in the EDM scene, discovering new up and coming bass artists can be quite the task. As this never ending wave of fresh talent continues to hit the electronic community, one artist has continued to rise to the top of the pack, consistently putting out absolute heaters with each and every release. Bass wizard and heavy hitting extraordinaire, CHOMPPA has repeatedly shown out some stellar bass tracks, taking listeners by storm with every note. Today, we have the absolute pleasure of premiering “Synchronicity” off of his latest The System EP, which provides a heavy bass influence that is not to be missed. With tremendous high energy, booming bass lines and a catchy melody that will get anyone dancing, “Synchronicity” captures the iconic CHOMPPA sound in a new and exciting way. We will definitely have this track on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Synchronicity” and the rest of The System EP, a certified bop.

“This song was created at a time in my life when many moving parts were shifting directions, both positively and negatively. I wanted to capture the essence of everything coming together at the right time, hence the title “Sychronicity”, while maintaining the heavy bass-infused energy that can be heard in much of my other music.”

Diving Deep w/ CHOMPPA

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?

2. Being an artist in the spotlight, you have a continously 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?

3. 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?

he biggest lesson I’ve learned, while a bit cliché, is so important: music is a marathon not a sprint. For years, I would compare myself to my peers and see how much music they were putting out and how quickly they were progressing, but at the end of the day that doesn’t matter. What matters is how satisfied you are with your art and if it makes you happy, the rest is an added bonus. A little healthy competition isn’t a bad thing, but when it impacts your own growth that’s a problem. My advice for aspiring producers is shoot your shot and RELEASE YOUR MUSIC!! Like many creative people, I’m somewhat of a perfectionist, but that constantly gets in the way of people actually hearing what I create. Building up a solid catalogue of unreleased music is important, but if you never share it with the world it’s virtually meaningless. Sharing it with your favorite artists can surprise you beyond your wildest dreams too, all it takes is one email. 

Creating juxtaposition within tracks can add an unexpected element to any tune within the EDM world. Whether it be a contrast in light and dark, soft and heavy, or anything in between, these opposites captivate listeners with their changes, creating a perfect exciting balance within a track. Up-and-coming bass queen, Emily Amstrong who is better known as Vyhara, has created the perfect variance in soft light melodies with heavy bass drops to produce an absolutely killer bass track that you do not want to miss. With its deep bassline, floating melodic sound, and overall bouncy vibe, this track is definitely going to be catching the ears of listeners all over. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this heater “Eclipse”, a certified bop. 

“I’ve always been super interested in creating contrast in my songs – in this one I wanted to combine heavy basses with light, mellow instruments. This was the goal with Eclipse, and even though it went through a bunch of different versions I’m excited to share the final track with everyone.”

Diving Deep w/ Vyhara

1. How did you decide to get into 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?

It’s hard to remember what got me into music because I was so young, but I definitely grew up in a creative family. I used to play guitar and drums for a while from when I was a kid up until middle school, and then down the line, I started making dance music. I would go to a bunch of festivals and shows in high school and college (and still do) but it’s kind of wild because I never thought I would end up playing shows or anything. I’m so glad I ended up working at it because it led to meeting a lot of amazing people! I always just stuck with making music because I don’t think I could stop creating even if I wanted to, it’s kind of ingrained in me at this point.

2. What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced being an up-and-coming female DJ in the scene? Is there anything you would change within the scene in regard to this?

For me the biggest challenge is feeling like I need to work twice as hard because I’m a female DJ and producer – there are good people out there in the scene for sure, but I think it’s harder to be taken seriously as a female artist. Like a few months ago a guy asked me if I produced my own music – and I have a feeling he wouldn’t have asked me that if I were a man if I’m being totally honest. I’m not too sure how to change this, but I’m hoping that when people see more women starting to come up in the scene, maybe their mindsets and biases towards women might start to change.

3. Is there a message you would like to portray through your music, and if so, what would it be?

Sometimes it can change depending on where I’m at, but overall I just hope I can put something out there that feels genuine and that someone resonates with. I try to make music that expresses whatever I’m going through in an unfiltered way.

4. 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?

I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is just to keep working on music, even when I feel writer’s block. Doing creative work can feel like a little bit of a roller coaster sometimes, so just committing to staying creative has been really helpful when there are low moments.

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.