In today’s music world, there is a continuous influx of new music from the world’s favorite artists as well as new and exciting names hoping to take the globe by storm . Whether it be an established artist or one trying to make a mark on the scene, each is tasked with grabbing the world’s eyes with each and every release. Within the realm of up-and-coming bass producers, one has continuously caught the eyes and ears of listeners, making his releases highly anticipated. Jarron Ertz, better known to many as Bassgazm, has just cranked out another incredible 3 track EP entitled Deep Meditation. Our premiere track today off this EP, “Badmon Ting”, is an absolute heater from start to finish with its heavy bassline and nasty drops. This track, along with the rest on the Deep Meditation EP are definitely not something you want to sleep on with its wubby sound design and captivating melodies. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Badmon Ting” and the rest of the Deep Meditation EP, a certified bop.

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Diving Deep w/ Bassgazm

1. Being an artist in the spotlight, you have a continuously 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?

Yes, this past weekend I headlined a small underground warehouse show, and I had someone come up me after my set saying it was her first Dubstep event ever and she absolutely loved every second of my set and thanked me so much for the experience. That is why I do what I do. 

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? 

Time has been my biggest struggle. Having enough time to perfect my craft of music production and learn new techniques & tools to improve my production has been difficult. Now that I am married, have a family, am a business owner, and have such a busy life, I do not have the ability to put as many hours into production as I would like. I am learning about balance more and more on a daily basis.

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

4. What’s next for your project? What plans do you have in the near future that you hope to accomplish as “Bassgazm“?

I am currently working on some collabs with some really dope artists as well as a couple new remixes too. I am also working on getting booked more often. Still have yet, to have any major festival bookings, so I am interested in getting booked for some major festivals over this next year if possible.

In the world of bass music, each and every artist strives to create the perfect sound design that not only captivates listeners but also takes them on a journey from the very first measure. This has proven to be an easy task for Michigan native bass wizard, TechTonic who has taken the EDM world by storm with the release of his latest track “Spirit Animals” of his forthcoming EP, World of Illusion. There is no doubt that this track catapults listeners into a whole other universe with its whimsical melodies and gritty bassline. “Spirit Animals” is definitely not a track to be sleeping on with its intense build-ups and breakdowns that are sure to get any dancefloor up and moving. We are definitely going to have this one on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Spirit Animals”, a certified bop. 

“Spirit Animals,” depicts a helpful spirit taking the form of a fox and guiding its human companion through the nighttime forest. Lush atmospheres, playful melodies, and gritty basses immerse the listener in the story of the fox.

Diving Deep w/ TechTonic

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?

Music has been part of my life as far back as I can remember!  I started piano lessons when I was three and majored in music education in college where I honed my instrumental skills.  I actually used to write music for concert bands before I started producing. I fell in love with producing electronic music because of the creative limitlessness that comes with the genre.  Coming from a classical/instrumental background, being able to create sounds and textures from scratch is very creatively satisfying.

2. As an artist, you can experience a number of roadblocks along the way to achieving your goals. What motivates you to continue to be creative and make music even when times get tough?

There have been plenty of roadblocks in my music career!  I approach adversity as a learning experience; how can this experience make me a better human being, and in the process, help me as a musician?  I always feel like the most successful people have learned the most from their mistakes, so that is something I strive for.

3. It can be very hard sometimes to separate music from day-to-day life when it’s a huge part of your life. How do you personally separate your artist life from your everyday life, and have you faced any challenges doing so?

 As a public school music teacher by day, separating my artist life from my everyday life is a necessity.  I just remember to take breaks and have fun with the process.  I get to teach or make music all day every day, I sometimes need to remind myself not to take life too seriously and enjoy myself.

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?

Music serves to be a portal into another realm, transporting listeners into new dimensions all through sound. There is no doubt that creating the perfect sound journey can be a difficult task for many, but definitely not for up-and-coming bass wizard, Cryptochronica. Today, we have the absolute pleasure of premiering his latest track, “Next Level”, a track that will truly transport you to a whole other universe of sound. With its psychedelic melodies and intense build-ups, this track will captivate the ears of anyone who listens. With its beautiful and stylistic composition, we are definitely going to have this one on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Next Level”, a certified bop. 

Next Level is the latest neuro-trap bass track from the producer Cryptochronica. Defined by its gorgeous psychedelic arpeggios and massive builds that drop the listener directly into the heart of contemporary neuro-hop and left-field bass music. Next Level is sure to entrance all the headbangers. See you on the Next Level.

Diving Deep w/ Cryptochonica

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?

I got into making music when I was 18. My teenage years were weened on everything from indie and experimental rock to pop-punk, reggae, hip-hop, surf rock and the “Jawaiian” island music from Hawai’i, my home state. Right out of high school, imagining myself to be the next Isaac Brock (of Modest Mouse) I taught myself guitar and started writing songs from poetic lyrics I had scattered around the backs notebooks. It wasn’t until my 20s when I really discovered electronic music, on psychedelics at E-forest. From that point on I was driven to understand what the hell was happening on stage, and I resolved to dedicate myself to production. Like many of us, I taught myself on a diet of youtube tutorials (back when there weren’t very many) and after stumbling around blindly for a few years, I discovered ill.Gates and his music production school, The Producer Dojo. Joining that was the single best investment I’ve ever made in my musical career at that point. That gave me the technical knowledge and the direction necessary to strike out into the professional music world. I now work full-time as a mix and a mastering engineer, Ableton instructor, ghost producer, brand consultant and independent artist.

2. If you had the chance to collaborate with any artist of your choosing, who would it be and why would you choose them?

If I could collab with any artists out there it would have to be the Weeknd. I mean, how could you not want his vocals to carry your track? But yeah, as other producers go, I’d have to say KOAN Sound or G Jones.

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?

Perhaps the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that anyone can learn to make the music they love and are proud of. More generally, I believe anyone can make any art that calls to them. Not only can they, but they should. Not just because making art is fun, or that it softens life’s edges, but also because it nurtures a critical part of our spirit that is divorced from us at a young age. I think a lot of society undervalues art because it’s not necessarily “productive” or commercial. That’s a shame. If someone had encouraged me to do music at an early age for the sake of having fun and because it can make you happy, I may have been steered in that direction much sooner.

Ultimately, starting producers need to understand they can get there. Production’s hard, and it takes years of dedication, but if you love it and persevere through the valleys of frustration that inevitably swell on occasion, you will, at some point make it. The only way to not get there is to forfeit the path. So when students of mine, or friends of mine are feeling burnout, I share with them of the things I think about when I’m demoralized: It’s healthy to take breaks; Rest your inner artist, treat yourself to something nice; Go outside, play with a pet, call a loved one. Take a walk.

Creativity phases like a sine wave, so it’s important that when you’re in a trough, set yourself up for when the wave crests. For instance, if you’re not feeling creative, watch tutorials, or fuck around in a new plug-in. You can practice finger drumming, Midjourney some images for up-coming release/promo ideas to send a human artist, research labels and promoters; do arrangement exercises, practice Dj-ing or some other instrument, and of course, listen- actively listen- to other peoples music. It’s guaranteed to spark some lightbulbs and get you back in a flow. But ultimately, the thing to remember is that the only way to guarantee failure, is to stop pursuing.

4. What’s next for your project? What plans do you have in the near future that you hope to accomplish as “Cryptochronica“?

So, there are a few things next for Cryptochronica. I’ve got a new track coming out every month of this year, with hopefully an E.P. to wrap 2023. I’ve got at least 4 remixes of some pretty big tracks coming out in 2023, but It’s probably best if I don’t name names or spill the beans on those quite yet. I’ve been doing intensive, in-person sessions with students, going in on their music with them to bring it up to professional levels of quality. So I hope to do a few more of those this year, because they’re always very educational for me as well as the student. I recently moved to Portland, Oregon, so I hope to get in with the scene here, play some shows in the Rose City, and maybe some small festivals this summer/fall. Most of all, I just want to keep investing in my craft, continue to learn and develop my sound to its utmost.

There is no doubt that in the world of electronic dance music collaborations in the form of bass music can be the most mind-bending and exciting tracks to listen to. Today, we have the pleasure of bringing forth an absolute heater, “Movin”, from two incredible up-and-coming producers, NGHT VZN and VED. This team-up has created a banger of a down-tempo track that will have the entire dancefloor movin’ and groovin’ to the beat. With it’s deep booming basslines and heavy melodies, “Movin” definitely is a prime example of the genius that is produced when different sound designs collide. Both artists have expertly intertwined their unique and downright nasty styles into one stomper that we will definitely hear rinsed out for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Movin”, a certified bop.

Diving Deep w/ NIGHT VZN & VED

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?

“At the age of 14, I picked up the guitar and played in a metal band for a few years. I then went to my first EDM festival in 2012 which was edc nyc. This was my first time experiencing live electronic music on a big stage. It was in this moment where I realized I wanted to pursue a career in music.” – VED

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

“My most memorable career achievement as an artist was having the opportunity to play a vendor booth at Okeechobee 2023 my music.” -VED

“My most memorable career achievements have been my Headbang Society premieres along with playing a surprise set at ‘Thoughts in Threads’ vendor tent at Okeechobee Music Festival. It inspires me to keep creating and seeing where this life takes me.” -NGHT VZN

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

“One cool fact about myself that people might not know about is that I love traveling to places I’ve never been and hiking mountains and exploring the unknown. This helps me stay inspired.” -VED

“Growing up, I used to be very much into the heavy metal scene. I learned to play the drums and wanted to be in a band. It wasn’t until around 2008 when I heard my first few EDM songs that put me in a trance. At that point, my love for EDM just grew. I believe that’s why the drums in my songs are some of my favorite parts.” -NGHT VZN

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?

“The biggest lesson I’ve learned since I started making music is to stop comparing yourself to others and to experiment with new sounds and techniques. You never know what happy accidents might come up from it. I would also recommend collaborating with other artists when possible. It’s fun and so many fresh ideas can arise from this.” -VED

“Don’t hold your music to such a high standard that you feel discouraged if it doesn’t always meet your expectations. Your music is an expression. You never know which songs are the ones that people will resonate with. The key is to just keep going and enjoy it. Also, always be authentic and show love and respect to your fellow artists!” -NGHT VZN