There is no doubt that DIESEL has been bringing energy both ‘on and off the court’ when it comes to his releases, festival sets, and club shows across the globe, packing an immense amount f energy with everything he does. As he continues to evolve his heavy-hitting yet ever-evolving sound into the full-force destructive power it is, DIESEL has locked in a monster collaboration with high-energy bass artist, Hairitage, to put together the festival banger of the year, “BANG YOUR HEAD” . These two dubstep legends have teamed up to put forth a track that will have crowds rioting every time it is rinsed out on the decks.

Not only is this collaboration a slam dunk of a track, but this is also DIESEL’s first release with a world-famous record label, Monstercat, since signing his forthcoming debut album with the group. With so much hype surrounding this album, “BANG YOUR HEAD” serves as a taste of the madness that is to be expected from this 10-track album. Fans can also expect to gain a little glimpse into all this building excitement with an upcoming teaser video, outlining exactly what to expect from the insanity of this album.

Not only is “BANG YOUR HEAD” a certified bop but also solidifies the visions of both artists’ fierce energy, all encapsulated into 3 minutes. This track is the perfect tune for the Monstercat fan base with its clapping bass line, distorted experimental sounds, and overall infectious energy that only DIESEL and Hairitage can bring at this level. Its spine-chilling frequencies will have listeners doing exactly what the track name suggests, banging their head from the very first measure of this track. 

“BANG YOUR HEAD is my first single off my new album that will be dropping with Monstercat. I am so excited to be working with them and to be releasing multiple singles leading into the album starting with this one. HAIRITAGE and I have been working on ‘BANG YOUR HEAD” for over a year now. Aaron (Hairitage) would come out to my shows just so we could work on it in the green room or in the car and make this a banger. This record goes HARD and makes you want to bang your head… so do it.” – DIESEL

“Collaborating with the legendary Shaq on our latest track ‘Bang Your Head’ has been an awesome journey. It’s been two years in the making, and the creativity that went into this collaboration has been off the charts. Shaq’s passion for music is unmatched, and his larger-than-life personality made this project so much fun to work on. We can’t wait to share this track of pure bass with everyone.” – HAIRITAGE

Wanting to catch this track rinsed out live? With the increasing fan anticipation steadily growing, DIESEL has set up plenty of opportunities for everyone to get their bass fix, while also continuing to support up-and-coming artists both on and off of the stage. Recently announcing his first ever all-female lineup for his infamous show series, ‘Shaq’s Bass All Stars’, bass fans can join DIESEL alongside numerous talented female artists as they take over Mission Ballroom this October. Catch artists such as Jessica Audiffred, So Tuff So Cute, AIMMIA and Softest Hard absolutely destroy Denver, with a full bass-in-your-face style show. DIESEL has undoubtedly changed the dubstep world, not only through his music but through his dedication to putting the edm community onto new artists, so don’t miss out on seeing the bass community he has created and hear “BANG YOUR HEAD” live!

When it comes to music, creating the perfect visual experience through sound is a goal most artists have when putting forth new music. Whether a track is supposed to transport a listener to a new dimension, make them think of a particularly happy memory, or illustrate a concept or feeling the artist might have been inspired by while writing the music, music’s goal is to allow the mind and imagination to run wild. Many electronic artists take this into account when they create the visuals, helping guide the listeners through the journey they have created or just enhancing the track itself. Within the world of EDM, no matter the subgenre, the visuals are just as important in representing artists and their music as the actual tracks themselves.

These ideas are exactly what bass wizard, Tripp St., took into account when teaming up with ZiP Visuals to curate the perfect experience to bring forth numerous unreleased tracks in the new Tripp Street mix. Featuring numerous elements to tell the music’s story, ZiP Visuals truly took Tripp St.’s artistic vision and made it a reality, while also incorporating tons of fun and exciting elements along the way. From a Bop it to hippos to pigeons, this A/V experience is playful and fun while also enhancing the slew of unreleased tunes through this mix.

“Making this mix felt really good while going back through all the music I’ve made in the past year. My mixes are my creative safe space where I can do or play anything I want. You hear an extension of whatever I’m feeling at the time throughout the mix.”-Tripp St.

Overall, this mix will have listeners on their feet and bouncing around to the beat from the first beat to the last. Packed full of never before heard Tripp St. tunes, this mix will definitely have fans far and wide gearing up for the announcement of his new and upcoming albums. Do not sleep on checking out this mix via Youtube (or with the link below) and our exclusive interview to gain more insight into how this mix was created, the inspirations behind the music and more!

Diving Deep w/ Tripp St. 

1. You use your mixes and live sets to curate a cinematic experience through sound for your listeners. When writing new music or creating these sets, what is your creative process? Are there certain elements you include in this to heighten the overall auditory experience of these?

Tripp St.: I like to think of my mixes as a timestamp for my inspiration and where my mind is at that given time. Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of movie soundtracks, 70’s soul & funk, and of course 90’s hip hop. Creating new music is by far my favorite part of being a Producer/DJ and seeing how far I can push myself to keep progressing. Once I’ve emptied the creative tank I put my focus into how I’m going to put it all together in a mix. I don’t have much of a plan or secret formula to the mixes besides going with what feels good to me. At the end of the day that’s what this whole project is about – going with my gut and making something I’m passionate about. I know that if I love it then someone else will too.

2. The Tripp Street mix is a compilation of tons of unreleased music from your upcoming unreleased albums. What can listeners expect from these forthcoming releases? Will there be any special surprises fans have to look forward to?

Tripp St.: We have some special things planned for the next album for sure. I’ll be touring off this record in the Fall and I’m really excited to hit the road with enough music to do something different every night. We’ll have some special merch components including vinyl and other select merchandise. That’s all I can say for now but stay tuned for more info soon.

3. This mix is also very special in the fact that you collaborated with ZiP Visuals to not only create an auditory journey, but a visual one as well. What were your inspirations behind these visuals? How did you work with ZiP Visuals to create the overall experience to accompany the Tripp Street Mix?

Tripp St.: I’m a big fan of the visual arts scene and I’m honored to get to work with some of the best in the game. ZiP and I first worked together at Sound Haven 2021 which ended up being one of my favorite sets to this day. I always wanted to reconnect and I’m glad we got to do this together. We’ve become friends over the years and he really took everything he knew about me and mashed it up with his style for this visual mix. For someone like ZiP you just let them do their thing knowing it’s going to come out dope. There’s a lot of new animations , over an hour of material and tons of effort put into this by ZiP. Massive love and thanks to him for all the hard work!

4. You have numerous festivals and live sets coming up such as Cascade Equinox and Champagne and friends. What can fans look forward to in attending these live festival and show sets?

Tripp St.: Cascade Equinox is going to be a special one. I’m planning my vibiest set yet and I’m going to debut a ton of new music there. I don’t get out to the West Coast for festivals that much so I want to do something really special for this one. I’m also hitting up the PNW for a couple of headline shows in Seattle and Portland on 6/29 and 6/30 so be sure to come out to those for an early taste of this new music!

5. What is up next for the Tripp St. project? Alongside the upcoming album releases, what do you and your team have planned for your project in the near future?

Tripp St.: Before the next album there is still 1 more EP i’m planning to release very soon with SSKWAN. Shoutout to Martin and the team for showing so much love. Then we’ll be back in album mode!! In addition to that, there are some things we’re working on that I can’t quite share yet, so stay tuned 😉

There is no doubt that electro-soul producer Maddy O’Neal has made her own unique footprint on the electronic dance scene over the past few months. Playing festivals like Coachella and touring with artists such as The Floozies, Pretty Lights, and more or just a few of the many accolades that this artist has earned over her time as an artist, sprinkling her soulful bass flare wherever she plays.

Following on the heels of her recently released sophomore album, Ricochet comes to her new and exciting track “Here’s to You” – her first collaboration with up-and-coming Denver producer UnderLux. This track brings the ethereal feel many have come to know from the Maddy O’Neal project, coupled with a high energy, upbeat melody featuring brass orchestral samples and nostalgic vocal chops. “Here’s To You” serves as an ode to fans and their day-to-day lives, making this track perfect to listen to for whatever occasion or day anyone is having. 

“This song feels like the perfect summer anthem. It’s bouncy, celebratory, and bright. It makes a statement. We are so pumped on the timing and vibe of this tune, just in time for some warm weather and fresh energy.“ – Maddy O’Neal 

“To me, this is a perfect example of two artists combining their talents to make a bouncy, head-boppin’ track that sits perfectly as a tune that you can dance to, groove to, or get down and bubbly with your closest friends! ” – UnderLux

This dynamic duo has created the perfect tune to match anyone’s day, uplift listeners and bring the playful energy that many have come to love from both Maddy O’Neal and UnderLux’s projects. This collaboration serves as the perfect example of the melding of two sound designs to create an unmatched vibe through the use of sound. “Here’s To You” will definitely be a highly sought-after track to be heard live at Maddy O’Neal’s upcoming live sets at festivals such as Bonaroo, North Coast Music Festival, and more! Make sure to check out her summer tour dates below and our exclusive HeadSpace Interview with both Maddy O’Neal and UnderLux to get an exclusive take on “Here’s To You” from both of these artists!

Maddy O’Neal tour dates
6/16/23: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2023 – Manchester, TN
6/17/23: Sonic Bloom 2023 – Rye, CO
6/30/23: June Jam Festival (Arizona) 2023 – Flagstaff, AZ
7/1/23: AREA15, Las Vegas, NV
7/8/23: Sonic Springs 2023 – Paisley, Canada
8/10/23: Friendzy Festival 2023 – Evansburg, Canada
8/17/23: Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival 2023 – Thornville, OH
9/2/23: North Coast Music Festival – Bridgeview, IL
9/8/23 – 9/10/12: The Sacred Acre 2023 – Ninilchik, AK
9/22/23: Cascade Equinox Festival 2023 – Redmond, OR

Exclusive Headspace Interview w/ Maddy O’Neal & UnderLux

1. This 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?

“We actually started this collaboration a year ago but we were waiting for the right time to link up in person and get the vibe right. We work so well together in person that it was crucial to get to the point we ended up at. We dove back in just as spring was starting and were definitely inspired by the changing of seasons and the fresh energy that comes with warm weather, festivals, and letting loose.” -Maddy O’Neal

“This is our first collaboration that has been almost two years in the making. Maddy has always been a hero and inspiration of mine, so when I started opening up for her on a few Denver and Massachusetts shows I made it my goal to collaborate with her. When I first sent the track it was very Pretty Lights inspired and was going off a tempo and melody I thought would fit nicely with a track called “Zest Please” she had just dropped with CloZee. Working with Maddy was extremely easy. We rewrote the song several times but she is such an open-minded individual it made for a very comfortable safe space to bounce ideas off of each other. Communication was huge in this project with a lot of trial and error and also many laughs and jokes along the way.” -UnderLux

2. Writing music can be a difficult task on its own let alone when multiple people are involved. Did you two face any challenges when writing this track together? If so, how did you over come those obstacles?

“We actually rewrote this song four different times. It’s actually wild to hear the first version and where we ended up. That being said, we learned so much from each other along the way and the track kept getting better and better the more we scraped things and honed the vibe. To be honest, it was a super fun process even though that sounds like a frustrating thing to do. We trusted each other’s judgment and feedback and were open to ideas when they came up so it really turned into a lot of experimenting with ideas until we were like “YUP” we’re here.” -Maddy O’Neal

“I think our biggest challenge was deciding the motif and purpose of the song. We (or maybe just myself) were unsure of where this track would sit and the type of emotions we wanted to evoke from the song. Once again through open minds, exploration and communication, we were able to agree on the melodies and rhythms that you now hear today.” -UnderLux

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

“This song feels like the perfect summer anthem. It’s bouncey, celebratory, and bright. It makes a statement. The head-nod factor in this one is pretty apparent once you get going and we are so pumped on the timing and vibe of the tune just in time for some warm weather and fresh energy. We hope it can be that head bob soundtrack to all the summer activities.”  -Maddy O’Neal

“To me, it’s inspiration, confidence, and fun. I consider Maddy a wildly talented and intelligent individual so finally getting to sit down and feel like an equal when it came to composition really gave me confidence in my abilities moving forward. I hope that listeners have as much fun listening to the track as I had to make it with my now very close friend. I hope they find some courage within themselves to plunge into genres of their lives with their heroes that they may not currently feel so safe in.” -UnderLux

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

“I actually just wrapped up a 4-track EP this week! Very excited about this one. I’ll be trickling out singles over the next four months into the full release in September and previewing all the IDs at my upcoming festival stops. I am also super excited to be working on a headline tour this fall.” -Maddy O’Neal

“Lots and lots of music. Many genres and many friends. I hope this collab will grant me the opportunity to work with more of my heroes. As far as my solo releases, be on the look out for some deep trance music and several house genres in an autumnal EP!” -UnderLux

From all-star basketball player to headlining dubstep DJ, SHAQ has truly done and seen it all. Creating his own unique project under the name DJ Diesel, SHAQ has taken the scene by storm not only on his own but with his own specially curated “All-Star” shows. His project strives to bring new and up-and-coming DJs into the spotlight with him, seeking to gain their projects the exposure they deserve. Celebrating all genres and sounds within the EDM world, SHAQ has already hosted a number of these all-star shows all over the United States featuring artists such as Celo, Jeanie, Wuki, and more alongside other big names within the bass scene.

This time around, SHAQ has curated his very own all-female lineup, one of the very first of its kind. Featuring  the dynamic Jessica Audiffred, standout duo So Tuff So Cute (Mija B2B GG Magree), Tik Tok star AIMMIA, and the captivating Softest Hard, this lineup is absolutely stacked with some of the hardest-hitting female artists in electronic music. Not only is this lineup something not to be missed, but it will also be taking place at Mission Ballroom, one of the United States most premiere bass venues, making it the perfect place to showcase the immense talent on this lineup. 

“I had the idea of doing an all female SHAQ’s Bass All Stars almost a year ago now, but knew it needed to be huge if we ever made it happen. I wanted to create something special that gave my favorite female DJs a platform to shine. Safe to say we did that with this lineup and venue.” – SHAQ

With the amount of hype surrounding this once-in-a-lifetime event, fans can expect a high-energy fury of signature bass music that is sure to have all attendees at the rail throughout the entire show. This is definitely not a show to miss and we can’t wait to be raging with everyone very soon. Tickets are on sale now and surely will not last very long so make sure to check out the link below to get yours to be able to experience this very special lineup live at Mission Ballroom this September!

Exploring and supporting mental health in its many facets has been a pinnacle of importance both within the EDM community and around the world as of late. As this topic rises to the forefront of our ever-changing world, it has gained more of a platform for advocacy, especially throughout the music world. Denver-based bass producer, Manic Focus, is using his own artistic license to shed light on the world of mental health. With the release of his most recent LP entitled “Never Not Blue”, Manic Focus dives into his own personal mental health struggles, illustrating them with his music. This album serves as an inspiration to many, showing that though mental health issues can be challenging,  but should never hold anyone back from achieving their dreams.

In light of this motivating release, Manic Focus has put together an absolute heater of a guest mix for us here at Headbang Society. From start to finish this entire mix, packs a punch, exploring many different sounds and styles from Manic Focus and other nasty bass producers in the scene. This mix is a must-listen that we know will be on repeat for the foreseeable future!

Diving Deep w/ Manic Focus

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?

In recent years I’ve been more open about having Bipolar I, and that’s led to some very moving interactions with fans. Having discussions with fans about managing mental illness has been really inspiring in recent years. The fans have certainly helped me put things in perspective when I’m down and have kept me going when I’ve felt stuck and depressed.   

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?

The touring lifestyle has always been challenging for me. In recent years, the road life has inspired me to quit drinking. I think my fans are incredibly kind, respectful, and welcoming to new fans at my shows, and while they know how to rage and get down, they party responsibly. It’s been a really awesome experience that keeps me on my A game. It’s a driving factor in creating better music and better shows.

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

That’s a tough one because I think I’ve been pretty open about my life lately. I love magic (sleight of hand) and video games. I’d like to design a video game one day. I’ve been learning a bit more about cinematography and video editing too. I’m also trying to learn cartoon animation.

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

I’d like to make and release a ton more music this year. I’d also like to release some really cool video/documentary style content and possibly a cartoon. We also have some new merch coming out and are working on pressing some vinyl of my recent albums.