In today’s times, there are multitudes on multitudes on new artists, new artist and the next “big thing”. To make it to the top, artists continuously release heater after heater in hopes to have their shot in the spotlight. This is exactly what up and coming bass artist, BRAINWAVEZ is doing with his latest release with our friends over at LoFreq. This track, featured on their Cypher Vol.4 compilation series, combines some absolutely chaotic, infectious energy with an intense melody to create a heavy hitting track you do not want to miss. With inspiration from the ticking of clocks, “Time Loop”, creates an alternate reality, catapulting listeners into a whole never before seen world through sound. There is no doubt that BRAINWAVEZ has a unique sound design unlike any we have ever experienced before. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Time Loop”, a certified bop.

“I wanted to make a song with a chaotic, pursuit-like melody for the intro and a heavy drop that would match that energy. The visual scene for me in this track is basically cyborg soldiers from the future in an epic battle lol.

At the time of writing this song I was heavily inspired by artists like PEEKABOO and ATLiens, a lot of the sound and arrangement choices are inspired by them.

The name “Time Loop” comes from the ticking clock sample I’m using throughout the intro and also the “in 1 minute” vocal loop that can be heard during the first part of the build up.”

Diving Deep w/ BRAINWAVEZ

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?

So back in highschool I used to record reaaaallyyyy crappy mixtapes with virtual DJ on my mom’s pc, some day one of my friends was listening to one of these mixtapes and he asked me if I also produced Hip Hop beats, which I said no to BUT I got curious about how beats are actually made, then I downloaded a cracked version of FL Studio 9 and I was instantly hooked from that day on.

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?

For the longest time I struggled with building a narrative and a visual and overall brand for BRAINWAVEZ, I had some ideas but nothing definitive, recently and thanks to a mentor I was able to flesh out a really cool story/narrative and visual aspect for the project that I’m really excited to start presenting! Achieving this has helped me gain confidence over what BRAINWAVEZ is all about and how I want the audience to perceive it.

Funnily enough, I don’t listen to much bass music! Unless I’m looking for inspiration or preparing a DJ set.

I normally listen to pretty chill music actually haha I like lofi hip hop and jazzy beats.

– At the moment my 5 non bass artists would be Billie Eillish, FKJ, Mac Miller, Vicente Garcia and 53 thieves.

– For bass music artists right now I like a lot of the music of LYNY, Chee, EAZYBAKED, Shades and my homie Oddly Godly!

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?

Bass music is growing day by day across the globe thanks to the influx of artists continuously pushing the bar higher than ever before. One gentleman who shines bright on this statement is no other than Willdabeast , an individual who’s been praised for his live brass-infused bass music. It’s so refreshing to the ear when folks use the full force of their talent to bring new auditory experiences to the public. That is why we are honored to present today’s new premiere titled “A+ Mentality” ft Glyph via our good friends over at MUTI MUSIC. We only recommend the best and this is no doubt one funky tune that is sure to be appreciated by all who listen to it. Time to take a deeper dive into why we think this is what we like to call , a certified bop.

“As if the title doesn’t give voice to it all, what more can be said about ‘A+ Mentality’? It’s all about having that positive mindset. Can we tell ourselves everything will be okay? Our best attempt to overcome negativity which so often surrounds us. To try our very best to put our worries aside and get past our problems today and yesterday, to get through it for tomorrow. “

Throughout the electronic scene, we have seen absolute powerhouse female producers and artists take the stage and blow everyone out of the water time and time again. This is exactly the path to fame that bass artist dela Moon has ventured on as she continues to pave her own path to the spotlight. Release after release, she stuns listeners with her tremendous sound design, and this is exactly what we have seen with her forthcoming EP release, entitled Rough Protocol. Today, we are here to give you an exclusive taste of the incredible sound journey curated by this EP a day early! We have the immense pleasure of premiering the title track off Rough Protocol, which will have listeners in awe from the first drop. Creating an immersive drum & bass ride from the first track to the last, dela Moon has brought her full frequency bending force to both this track and the entire EP. This is definitely not something you want to be sleeping on! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Rough Protocol” and the rest of this electrifying EP, a certified bop. 

“Returning to Play Me Records, west coast drum & bass artist dela Moon unleashes a full-frequency take on tech-driven DnB with her first 2023 release, Rough Protocol. An immersive ride into the electronic underworld, this four-track EP blends technical synths and basslines, theatrical breakdowns, and hair-raising drops into an electrifying and futuristic narrative that builds on dela’ Moon’s decades-long career as one of the underground bass scene’s most revered drum & bass DJs.”

Diving Deep w/ dela Moon

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?

I was never trying to become a DJ or producer — my music career pretty much found me. It started with my love of music and just wanting to make downtempo mixtapes for friends. But somewhere along the way, the Universe decided to bless me with the career I have now.

Producing also started casually with my friend Eastern Sun in 2011. We remixed his collab track with Oscure “Third Eye High” and then “Spinning Out of Nothingness” by Desert Dwellers. I really enjoyed the creative process of producing — it was so different from my process with DJing — and I just kept doing it until I was finally making tracks on my own by 2019. My journey as a producer has been slow because I was never in a rush to meet specific goals and I was already pretty busy with DJing and other work. It took me a while to commit and invest in my own studio setup but I’m here now and loving the endless learning adventure.

2. You definitely have a very unique name for your project. Does the name have a specific meaning or derived from something in your life? Is there a story fans might not know about how you came to this name for your project?

I’m not sure whether you are talking about the name “dela Moon” or the title of the EP, so I’ll give a little backstory for each:

dela Moon evolved from my nickname in real life and my association with my crew, Moontribe Collective. My real name is Christina de la Fuente and so “dela” actually means “of the”. I relate to how full of potential those simple little words are. Also, I’ve really been a tomboy my whole life, so I always liked the gender-neutral sound of the name. For a long time my DJ name was dela Moontribe, but several years ago I decided that I wanted to stand independent from my crew and just be “of the Moon”.

In regards to the EP name, Rough Protocol: Last year I started teaching myself to code JavaScript and found so many great track names in the process. One of those terms was “protocol” which is a set of rules for formatting and processing data. In non-coding terms, “protocol” can mean a correct code of conduct or a plan for a course of action in a scientific experiment, among other things. I added the adjective “rough” to imply the dirty, rowdy sound that I love in dnb. That rough, rowdy, dirty, fun attitude is at the center of what I love in dnb and other bass music. Sometimes the best breakthroughs come when you bend the rules or abandon the plan . . . humans can only behave “correctly” for so long . . . and smooth sound waves sound great distorted.

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

I’ve created a balance in my life that works for me. I don’t play or make just one style of music because I genuinely love a bunch of different rhythms and moods. When I have the freedom to express myself it is inspiring! Also, when finding new music to DJ, it is the case that one genre is often stagnating while another is filled with innovation. I love finding and playing music that pushes boundaries. When I have a block producing, I just go make music with friends, which is often more fun than sitting alone, doing it on my own – lol.

Besides being a DJ and producer, I’m also a massage therapist, yoga teacher, and Ayurvedic practitioner and being of service in that way feels really good to my soul and helps keep me stay healthy, grounded, and excited about music. I don’t rely 100% on my music career for my income, which is essential (for me) for keeping music a joyful, stress-free activity. When I travel for gigs, I try to hang with friends and see and do things outside the gig itself so that being on the road is a fun adventure instead of a slog from one gig to another. And finally, I prioritize my local underground community in LA because playing with and for friends fills me with joy.

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?

My favorite saying is: “expect nothing” . . . meaning that you should enjoy the adventure of being an artist. There’s no “right” way to do art — just try to be the most genuine version of yourself! I also think having patience and not being in a rush helps a lot. I spent the first decade of my career playing downtempo, opening and closing parties and I still had time to get to a place where I travel the world playing music at really fun parties!

Heater after heater, track after track there is no shortage of dubstep fire coming at the electronic music scene every single day. With so much incredible music to sort through, it can be a task to find new and upcoming artists to blast throughout the day. Never fear though because today we are absolutely siked to introduce the absolute dubstep lord, YAMI, who has released his latest heater “Acid Dropper”. Creating bone-crushing bass lines, heavy electrifying drops, and powerful melodies, this track has it all in terms of a festival banger that is sure to get rinsed out year-round. There is no shortage of dark, intense and infectious energy that will capture listeners from the very first measure and have everyone head-banging in no time at all. We will have this one on repeat for the foreseeable future for sure. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Acid Dropper”, a certified bop. 

“Acid dropper is a fun dark atmospheric heavy hitting tune. I was inspired to write a hybrid tune for a live setting that was heavy but minimal simultaneously. It was one of those tunes where the creative process flowed without too much overthinking. Expect more of the darker atmospheric elements in my upcoming tunes.”

Diving Deep w/ YAMI

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?

I grew up surrounded by music, my dad was a piano player and my parents always had music playing around me as a kid. I’ve always loved having music and playing instruments as a creative and emotional outlet. Once I learned about music production it opened up a whole other world for me. It was one of the few things in the world that sparked my interests that ended up becoming a passion of mine. Once that spark kept growing for me, and seeing the endless creativity, I knew music was my calling.

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

In five years the Yami project will be more than just music. The vision for Yami is to inspire others and build inclusivity. The project will be a diverse musical and visual experience and leave people feeling inspired to embrace their creativity. Currently I am working on singles and collabs with a variety of genres such as Bass, DNB and Wave that I am excited to release this year and build from. I am also working with visual artists and learning video production to continue building the Yami experience.

3. If there was one thing you could change for the betterment of society, what would it be and why?

If I could change anything it would be for society to look at creatives as they look at other professions. Creators, artists, musicians etc. are a huge foundation to life and deserve to be taken seriously. Art and music is around us everyday from ads, tvs shows to full blown galleries, productions, festivals etc. Some impact people in more ways than one.

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 focus on yourself and your music and don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone’s on their own journey and everyone’s success is measured in different ways. Some words of wisdom for aspiring producers is to never give up and don’t be afraid to throw paint on the canvas. We all have to start somewhere and the only way we get better is by learning from our failures and moving forward.

There is always so much joy in watching up-and-coming bass artists grow and find their sound. Whether they are just starting out or have been at it for a while, each individual is on their own journey through music and it is always incredible to watch. One artist that has been making waves as he continues on his path is none other than bass wizard BroMosapien, who has been on the steady rise, release after release. There is no doubt that his latest heater “Be Here Now”, which we have the pleasure of premiering for you today, showcases this artist and his sound to the very core. With its bouncy, wonky synths, uptempo bassline, and infectious energy this track exemplifies what the Bromosapien project is and the overall immaculate sound we have come to love. There is no doubt that this track is going to be rinsed out far and wide! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling, “Be Here Now”, a certified bop.

Diving Deep w/ BroMosapien

1. What are the inspirations that helped push you into wanting to pursue a career in music?

With my whole family being musicians & music educators, it was natural for me to latch onto music at a young age. When I attended college for music, that’s the moment I knew I had to make music my career. The rest is history.

2. 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?

I listen to soo much music outside of bass music. It kind of levels me out so I can go into the studio with fresh ears. Absolutely love to jam Tame Impala, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Turnstile, Animal Collective, Beach House, & Underoath to name a few. Top 5 bass artists would have to be: Kursa, Tipper, Resonant Language, Noisia, & Jantsen. 

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

Lots of big things on the horizon that will be announced in time, but releasing a collab EP with NotLö in February which is absolutely mental. Then I’m wrapping up multiple EPs gearing up for festival season. When I say there’s a ton of unreleased in the vault, I mean a TON, so expect a lot of music this year. 

Those who have been part of the electronic music scene forever know the  distinct joy of finding an album or EP stacked top to bottom with heat. This is precisely the type of tracks that Baltimore-based bass wizard, Bemah, has packed into his 3 track EP entitled Disorderly Conduct. From start to finish, each of these tracks are absolute heaters, combining high-energy leftfield bass alongside iconic wonky halftime. Each tune has its own unique flair that combines Bemah’s traditional sound with a new and bouncy bass style. Our premiere off this EP today, “Levitate”, adds a  dash of dubstep form to a classic Bemah halftime track, creating a track unlike any other we have heard from this artist. This entire EP is definitely not something to be sleeping on! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Levitate” and the rest of the Disorderly Conduct EP, a certified bop. 

“This EP, “Disorderly Conduct” explores my take on bouncy halftime and leftfield bass. It is the foundation of a new style for my “Bemah” project. “Levitate” was created by taking everything I know about making dubstep and applying it at halftime tempos.”

Diving Deep w/ Bemah

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