Pushing the boundaries or “periphery” of sound is what every EDM artist strives to do through their project. Whether it be through new releases or curated live shows, each artist endeavors the push the envelope with their project and explore new and uncharted territories as they rise into the spotlight and long after. This is exactly what Paul Conversano, who is better known to the world as bass wizard RAVENSCOON, has already begun to do with the announcement of his debut headlining Periphery Tour, which will be taking place all over the US starting August 31st. With its goal to be a fully immersive through both live music and atmosphere, RAVENSCOON is gearing up to break the boundaries of what listeners already know from his project and introduce a whole new world. 

“I’m elated to present my Periphery tour with robust, talented, and diverse support from almost two dozen acts from dubstep to wave. My most comprehensive vision yet, this tour promises to captivate and inspire – and showcase a vast amount of emotional bass music.”

The Periphery Tour is not just special due to its curation, but fans will get an exclusive preview of RAVENSCOON’s forthcoming and highly anticipated Periphery album which will be rolling out in cascading EPs over the upcoming months. In case fans need any more reason than this to make sure to be at one of these stops, the Periphery Tour has a massive support lineup unlike any other we have seen to this date featuring a wide variety of artists from other genres ranging all the way from dubstep to wave music. With artists such as Skeler, EAZYBAKED, smith., and DRINKURWATER, as well as regional support for Mistah Dill, flozone, Dream Signal and more, there immense amount of talent this tour is bringing is unlike any we’ve seen previously. PRe-sale tickets go on-sale today so make sure you get the chance to snag one from the link below before general ticket sales being tomorrow! WE cannot wait to see what RAVENSCOON has in store for this monumental headlining tour this fall!

In today’s world of electronic music, artists are constantly banding together to combine their forces and talent to bring forth new and exciting bass music for all to enjoy. Today, two of the hottest name in up-and-coming bass artists, BroMosapien and GRGLY, have teamed up to bring some absolute heat to our Wednesday with their latest track, “Elephant Warfare”. Playing on the absolute power of the elephant, this track curates a powerful punch with its blasting basslines that charge the whole tune with an infectious energy that fans have come to love from both of these heavy hitters. With plans to collaborate in the future there definitely is a lot more heat in store for fans in the future from both of the bass wizards! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Elephant Warfare”, a certified bop!

“This track is the epitome of halftime madness. When making this tune, we went into the studio with the intent of blending halftime & glitch hop, and absolutely turning it on its head. You can expect many more collaborations like this from us in the future…”

Diving Deep w/ BroMosapien and GRGLY

1. “Elephant Warfare” is the first collaboration between both of you, what inspirations did you both have for this track? Was it easy getting into a writing flow together?

3. What does this track mean to each of you individually? What do you hope listeners take from it?

4. What is next for both of your projects? Do you have anything up and coming that fans can look forward to?

Created by EDM visionaries, Benjamin “Bamby” Bayeul & Charlie “Erwan” Dodson, better known to many as the esteemed bass duo Ganja White Night, Subcarbon Records has become a powerhouse of electronic music. With previous releases from artists such as Subtronics, Dirt Monkey, Rusko, and more, the amount of heat that is constantly cycling through Subcarbon is unreal, featuring not only larger names but putting listeners on to new and exciting bass projects as well. One of these rising stars is none other than Italian bass wizard, Eater, who has just released a stacked 4-track EP of straight heater with Subcarbon Records.

The Invader EP starts off heavy with the title track “Invader”. This track easily captivates listeners and sets the tone for the high-energy punch the entirety of the EP packs. With its vibey synths and overall gravity-defying sound, “Invader”, creates the perfect sense of anticipation for all that is to come from the EP.

Next up, “Annihilation” fascinates with its vocal edits and dark aura, taking listeners on a social journey through sound. “Trial quickly follows behind bringing edgy basslines and gritty depths that we have not previously heard from Eater thus far. 

The final track to round out the madness of the Invader EP is “Extinction”. Bringing forth immense power and gritty visceral bass-heavy sound, this track is the perfect example of all that the Eater project of capable of through the wide range of sounds and textures created. 

From start to finish the Invader EP takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions and sounds through deep heavy wubs, an array of different sound designs, and overall hard-hitting heat. Each of these tracks perfectly encapsulates the incredible amount of talent Eater has to offer the bass community. We had the extreme pleasure of getting to chat with both Ganja White Night and Eater about Subcarbon Records and this heater or a release so make sure to check that and the entire Invader EP available now on Subcarbon Records

Diving Deep w/ Ganja White Night & Eater

Ganja White Night

1. Having your own record label is a massive feat within the EDM scene. What made you want to start Subcarbon Records originally?

I want to say it was because we had big ambitions and wanted to make it become a huge label within the dubstep world. But let’s be honest, the reason why we originally started Subcarbon Records was because we couldn’t find the right place for Ganja White Night’s music to be released on. So we decided to say f*ck it, let’s do it ourselves and get this music out. We knew we’d struggle to hit an established network, and it wouldn’t especially help the original push when releasing new music, but at least it will be out and available for the people.

2. There must be hundreds and hundreds of artists submitting new and exciting tunes to Subcarbon Records every day. What is your selection process for the record label due to this influx? Are you both heavily involved with the release selection?

I wouldn’t say hundreds and hundreds every day, but we receive a good hundred a month. The process is always the same. First, even before reading the email, listen to the tunes. If that’s good, then we read the email. I want people to know that no matter how good you (or ChatGPT) might be with the writing of your pitch, it’s definitely not needed. If the music is good, we’ll talk and ask you everything we want to know about you once that step is cleared.

3. Eater has been one of your most recent releases with Subcarbon Records. What about his 4-track Invader EP stood out to you initially?

If there’s something I think is always welcomed in bass music, it is to be minimalistic and pay attention to details. I love that about Eater, he goes straight to the point, and there’s only what’s needed to the tune to hit hard and be extremely efficient. The groove and sound design are top-notch, and I really like his universe. He brings some well-needed fresh air into the scene with that EP.

4. What advice or words of wisdom can you give artists and producers looking to make it on Subcarbon Records?

I’d say, first, try to understand what kind of music we like to see if that’s the right place for you. If you produce something drastically different, like… not Dubstep, Drum & Bass, or whatever, but still have the feeling it might fit, don’t hesitate. I just want to make clear that Subcarbon Records isn’t exclusively a Dubstep record label; we’re open to almost every kind of music from the moment it hits us right in the chest or straight to the heart.

Eater

1. Your 4-track Invaders EP was just released on Ganja White Night’s exclusive Subcarbon Records! What does this release with Subcarbon Records mean to you as an artist?

I feel very blessed for the opportunity to release on such a good label. It really means a lot seeing the hard work pay off. The Subcarbon team has been amazing to work with, and I’m looking forward to future collaborations with them.

2. What were your inspirations for the Invader EP? Did you have any elements you knew you wanted to include when you wrote the EP or did the music come to you as you were writing?

I knew the story that I wanted to tell and the overall aesthetic that I wanted to achieve. That alone gave me enough to define the sounds and style of the songs, the rest came pretty much by itself.

3. What is your favorite track off the EP and why?

They all have a special place in my heart but I have to say,‘Invader’ has to be my favorite track. I’m very happy with the vocals and overall the groove has been a nice change of pace from what I’ve been hearing lately.

4. What is next for the Eater project? What do you and your team have planned in the near future that fans have to look forward to?

My fans will be very happy about the future of the project, We have some very exciting releases coming up and we’re quite literally planning an invasion.

Sometimes rebranding can open fresh eyes to a project, bringing more creativity, new inspirations, and ideas that blast it into the spotlight. Starting his musical career under a completely different alias, Rendr has emerged just this year, bringing forth a whole new sound unlike many have seen previously. Though his original project, Templo, was already a huge success, in order to progress as an artist, Rendr was born in its place, continuing the legacy with a whole new chapter with entirely new tunes for fans to enjoy.

In the wake of this new project, Rendr brings forth his highly anticipated Disfunction EP which showcases this new adventure and new phase as an artist. Though each of these tracks were written at a different point in life, the entire compilation forms a cohesive piece, featuring iconic bouncy synths, driving bass lines, and an infectious energy unlike any other. Each track, portrays a different feeling through its changes in tempos and energies, perfectly illustrating all that the Rendr project has to offer through the incredible range of sound. 

“I made these 4 tracks at very different times in my life. I’ve been working on a couple of them for a little over a year and a couple are very new. It’s a good representation of the fact that sometimes it’s easy to create and sometimes you gotta work a little harder to make it happen. For me, accepting that was a struggle early on. Sometimes it’s hard to know when a track is ‘done’ but getting to the point where I know I’m proud of it and ready to let go and put it out into the world has been an adventure in itself. So here’s my debut EP ‘Disfunction’. So much more to come.”

There is no doubt that the Disfuction EP will be getting fans old and new excited about all there is to come for the Rendr project. While the Templo project has come to a closer, Rendr has finished loading, bringing forth new and exciting sounds, plenty of live sets and even more to come in the near future. We had the extreme pleasure to ask our burning questions to REndr about his new project, EP release and what all he has in store in the future. Make sure to check out our exclusive Q&A and the rest of the Disfunction EP below!

Diving Deep w/ Rendr

1. You started your music career as Templo, a highly anticipated and celebrated bass artist, and proceeded to reimagine your brand into Rendr this year. What made you decide to start fresh and transition from Templo to this new project as Rendr? What old elements did you transition from Templo to Rendr? What new inspirations and elements did you bring fresh to start the Rendr project?

There are a lot of phases you go through as a producer, or a creator of any kind really… I started the Templo project pretty much right when I started making computer music for the first time. The possibilities seemed endless, it felt sooo overwhelming, I knew that there was so much to learn and so many mistakes to be made.

I was really just having fun and making music, keeping it simple. As the project grew, I started to realize how deep the rabbit hole actually went. There’s a point I think every creative person gets to where they feel a real confidence in their abilities, sometimes it takes 6 month to get there, sometimes it takes 10 years, but you really can’t fake it and even though I was having success with the Templo project, I really didn’t feel like I was on the level that I wanted to be at.

After years of making music literally every single day, I finally just hit a point where I felt ready, it happened suddenly, and I was just proud of where I had gotten to. Around that same time, I linked up with my amazing new team at MindWarp Management and we decided to take this huge step into the Rendr era, with a solid collective vision for exactly what we needed to do from the start to take things to a whole new level.

2. The Disfunction EP is a 4-track compilation that explores a wide range of soundscapes and influences that embody different perspectives and points throughout life. How did you channel your life experiences and emotions into this EP? What inspirations did you take from day-to-day life and transition into these different sound designs?

It’s pretty much impossible for external emotions and perspectives not to bleed into the music I’m making. We all inevitably go through ups and downs, it’s a part of life. My style in general is just completely centered around the simple concept that I just need to sit down and make ANYTHING. I never really limit myself to a tempo or genre; I just sit down and let the music flow, I try to go back to that place in the beginning when I was just having fun making music that I think is cool. That’s exactly how the Disfunction EP was made.

3. You have Sonic Bloom coming up this week as well as multiple other live shows coming up. How do you prepare for sets such as these? What new experience will fans have at Rendr sets now that you have reimagined your original project?

I pretty much treat sets the same way I treat my production process. I try not to overthink anything and just let it flow. I’ll just load up like 3 hours of music onto a flash drive and feel it out as I go, that’s what makes it fun. Maybe a week before, I’ll start opening up old music and just go through and give the mix down a little facelift if it needs it.

4. What’s next for the Rendr project? What do you and your team have planned in the near future that fans have to look forward to?

More music, more shows! We’re gonna put together a special curated headliner in Denver this August and then go from there. I have an album concept in my head that I’ve been working slowly on, that could take a little while. Luckily, I have a ton of music saved up and ready to go, so for now, just a ton of EPs and singles on the way, maybe some label releases.

I’m just trying to have fun making music and I gotta believe that if I can just convey that in the music, people will hop on board. 

Music is truly a universal language connecting people from all over the world. Whether it be through favorite songs, new artists, or in-person shows, the love for music brings people together from every expanse even if their common language or walk of life is not the same. Through this bond of sound, artists find and join forces all over the globe, bringing forth new tunes and combining to form new sounds, unlike any others. This is exactly what Hungarian dubstep Don, Nosphere has done as he joined forces with EDM legend Midnight Tyranosaurs on his latest album release, The Gauntlet EP.

As he continues to make his way into the spotlight, Nosphere has brought his heavy-hitting bass sounds alongside Midnight Tyrannosaurus, whose sound can be recognized far and wide through his iconic nasty drops and intense bass. These two together are a storm of bone-crushing bass lines, and incredibly high energy drops, leaving listeners with broken necks, no doubt. “Festering Serpent” is definitely on track to be the festival track of the year, being rinsed out left and right throughout the whole summer. We got the chance to sit down with Nosphere and ask our most burning questions about his collaboration with Midnight Tyrannosaurus, track inspiration and hopefully a forthcoming US debut! Make sure to check out our exclusive Q&A below for more insight into his incredible project.

1. This is a huge collaboration for the Nosphere project. What was it like working with a big artist such as Midnight Tyrannosaurus on this track?

It was an amazing experience working with him especially since I played his NSD releases when I started DJing in 2017. Definitely made a friend which is amazing to think and we were talking about making another one !

2. Did you both have a certain vision when it came to “Festering Serpent” or did you find it along the way? What inspirations did you have for this track?

If I remember correctly I started the OG idea way back in 2021 but then when Midnight T hopped on it became 10x more dark and squelchy. For Festering Serpent we tried to blend our styles together nicely and we tried to keep the atmosphere scary and unexpected.

3. What does this track mean to you as an artist? 

It’s definitely a step in the right direction and I’m super proud of what I achieved in the past few years. This is definitely a collab that I’m super pumped about since he was a big inspiration when I started out!

4. What can listeners expect from this heater and the rest of the Midnight Tyrannosaurus album whether it is the first time they’ve heard it or the 100th?

They can expect a scary atmosphere with a powerful headbang friendly drop and a beautiful piece of a much larger lore/story.

5. What is next for the Nosphere project? What do you and your team have planned for the future that fans have to look forward to?

I’m very excited to tell all of you that I’m working on my US visa 24/7 now and I’m 85% done with it. I know a lot of people are waiting for me and im super grateful for each and every single one of you! I’m trying my best to make it happen as soon as possible so keep an eye on my socials for further announcements. Release wise I locked in another collab appearance with a good friend of mine AVANCE for July and an EP release later this year.

Rising from the ashes and breathing new life into each of their projects is none other than dynamic bass duo, Shanghai Doom, and Aussie wub queen, Ren Zukii have teamed up to release their surprise new track “The Phoenix’ via our friends over at WAKAAN. Serving as a reflection of new life, this track was just a work in progress in Shanghai Doom’s files until they reached out to sensation Ren Zukii to take on a new and fresh perspective on the already stellar track. It features a range of bouncy synths, playful melodies, and a deep driving bassline all wrapped up together to showcase both projects unique individual styles in one amazing tune. 

There is no doubt that this tune is a breath of fresh air, bringing its infectious energy to anyone who gets the chance to listen to it. “The Phoenix” is without a doubt going to be rinsed out far and wide, at festivals and live sets all over the world. Both projects have taken the time to sit down and answer some of our burning questions about the release, their collaboration process and what is to come for each project so make sure to check out our exclusive Q&A with both Shanghai Doom and Ren Zukii below!

Diving Deep w/ Shanghai Doom & Ren Zukii

1. Creating music can be a difficult task on its let alone when three different people are working together on one track. What was your favorite part about working together on “The Phoenix”? Did you have any challenges to overcome while working together?

“To be honest the process for this collab went really smoothly. We sent over a couple ideas over to Ren that we were sort of stuck on. She ended up sending a couple versions of what she had done back and maybe the biggest challenge was that we were unsure which version we wanted to go back and work off of lol.” – Shanghai Doom

“This record actually came together seamlessly. We only went back and forth 3 times. I feel like we worked really well together creatively and I am so hyped on their sound so it was good to tie in my bass elements and style with theirs. I am keen to make more music with Shanghai Doom in the near future.” -Ren Zukii

2. What inspirations and elements did your project bring to this track? How was it translated into one cohesive work of art since you were working as a group?

“Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exact inspirations in a track, but I think what ended up making the project sound cohesive with both our sounds is that the original idea already had a melodic aspect to it. I know a lot of times our music is a little more experimental in regards to melody and structure (or lack thereof)” -Shanghai Doom

“They sent me a few wips, all were fire so it was hard to choose, however as soon as i heard the first one my brain instantly knew where to take it so we went with it. I used my go to bass programming which is just a saw wave with a bunch of different distortions on top. The demo they originally sent me had a really good feel. I made sure to keep the motif and just intertwine my style. It came out really nice” -Ren Zukii

3. Both of your projects right now are being shot into the forefront of the bass music scene, but there is always more ground to cover! Where do you see your project in 5 years and how are you working to get there currently?

“In 5 years, hoping to be one of the mainstays on the festival circuit with some big headline slots, also hoping to be able to successfully headline our own tour and just be creating even better music – currently always working on new music to play out and bring the listeners a unique experience – and honing in on the flow of our dj sets. We’ve already seen a huge improvement over the past couple years when we really started playing out.” -Shanghai Doom

“In 5 years I am hoping to be continuing working and collaborating  in studios alongside other musical people. In terms of business I hope I’m pulling off successful tours for the sake of my team and I,  they work hard and deserve that. I guess the main goal here is to keep loving what I’m doing and hoping that the music output is enriching peoples lives or inspiring others somehow.” -Ren Zukii

4. Both of your projects have the honor of performing at Lost Lands Music Festival this year which is a huge accomplishment! What are you doing to prepare for such a huge set as this in September?

“Pretty much what was said in question 3 hahah – but having experienced lost lands for the first time last year the prep will prob be a bit more focused” -Shanghai Doom

“Yup thats the biggest milestone for me personally as of yet. I’m excited to experience such a big festival and to be able to play my own music to heaps of folks in a different country.  I can’t really believe it is happening yet and I’m so grateful to get such an opportunity. I will be playing all of my tracks and IDs &  alot of my favourites from other artists. Eventually i’ll have a 100% RZ originals crafted set but that’s for the future and when I finish more of wips” -Ren Zukii

5. What is next for your project? What do you and your team have planned for the near future that fans have to look forward to?

“We have more music on the way (obviously) but also have an EP lined up that were excited about! Also some tour stuff in the works that we may be announcing soon!” -Shanghai Doom

“More music, hopefully many more shows, more fun and laughs. I just want to go see the world, meet nice people and write good tunes. That is on the cards! I want to put a bit more energy into my brand and the visual side of the music. I am working with someone at the moment on the vision and that’s all really exciting. The possibilities are endless. Who knows.” -Ren Zukii