No matter what genre of music you are listening to, there is always an influx of incredible new talent to discover each and every day. Being able to explore there world of up and coming artists is always an adventure and boy do we have a treat with today’s premiere. Coming to you live and direct is none other than bass producer Torbjørn as he teams up with Nurries to bring forth an absolute heater of a track. “Wanna Go” is packed with super sonic sound, creating both an uplifting and heavy hitting soundscape that is not to be beat. With Nurries vocals combined with Torbjørn’s gritty bass sounds this track is one we are going to have on repeat for a long time. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Wanna Go”, a certified bop.

“Wanna Go” is an uplifting, hard-hitting take on how to put a little vacation in everydaylife. Tropical sounding flutes and choir sounds are juxtaposed against gritty bass synthsand trap drums. With Hawaiian emcee Nurries on vocals and Torbjørn’s high-energysound design, “Wanna Go” gives both rap fans and bass music fans a reason to puttheir hands up. Life’s a vacation and we travel there like all the time.

Diving Deep w/ Torbjørn

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?

2. It can be very hard sometimes separating 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?

There is nothing quite like the nostalgia of old 2000s dubstep. Being able to be transported back in time to an era where dubstep was on the rise is a treat, and who better to do it than Wakaan rising star and bass wizard, Ravenscoon. Aiming to replicate this heavy dancefloor sound with some of his own flairs, Ravenscoon has stepped up to the plate with his latest EP release, Collide, a three track monster designed to bring yo back to the days of some of the most iconic dubstep tracks. Featuring up and coming dubstep artists such as Ruvlo and VLCN, this entire EP hits hard from start to finish. Our premiere that we have the pleasure of presenting to you all today, “Bussin”, is soon to be a festival hit with its heavy bass lines and driving melodic synths. Though this EP seems to be a juxtaposition to Ravenscoon’s previous EP, the classic 808 sound produced by this artist is not to be beat. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Bussin” and the rest of the Collide EP, a certified bop

“I wanted to round off 2022 by releasing three of my heaviest tunes to date – all specifically designed to smash the dancefloor. The COLLIDE EP is my way of showing my fans that I can do it all while also highlighting two of my favorite up and coming dubstep producers, VLCN & RUVLO. Each song revolves around driving melodies, energetic 808 intros, and massive sounding bass design. Continuing my tradition of releasing an EP in December, this year’s installment seems to be the heavier spiritual successor to last year’s FUN & GAMES EP where I explored the trap & “wook bass” sound.”

Diving Deep w/ Ravenscoon

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’ve loved music my whole life – both of my parents have always been big fans of listening to music and going to live concerts, which definitely left a positive impression on me. My mom played the flute for many years and my grandmother plays piano – so there’s generations of music lovers.

I realized I hated my corporate job and music is what makes me happier than almost anything – it was a moment of clarity when I realized it was always music that was my passion

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?

My last name is Conversano – italian heritage. My family immigrated to the united states at the turn of the 20th century.

I am a big fan of Donald Glover (childish gambino) who got his name from an online WuTang Clan name generator. I decided to put my name in an anagram maker and chose the first one that stood out to me.

It echos themes of things being familiar but also new – and not being always as they seem.

3. It can be very hard sometimes separating 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?

I have a problem with overworking – but this isn’t specific to music. I had a hard time separating my old job from leisure time, sometimes working late into the night and on weekends.

I remind myself to take breaks and set boundaries and schedules for myself. My partner is also helpful in keeping me grounded.

4. 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?

My passion and love for music. When something is your true passion, the rest of the BS is just a distraction. I feel infinite creativity and inspiration every day and that keeps me going no matter what

Rising up from the depths is an artist who seems to never fail to disappoint listeners as he continues to blow the EDM community away with his incredible production. Michigan based producer and bass wizard, babz, has come out absolutely swinging with the release of his latest track, “Hold It Down”, that we have the pleasure of premiering for you all today. His ability to combine heavy driving bass lines with deep wubby synths all in one heater of a track is definitely what is bring this artist to the forefront of the electronic scene with each new track. “Hold It Down” is undeniabley a heavy hitting jam that is perfect for any occasion, so be ready to get blasted into an alternate universe! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Hold It Down”, a certified bop.

“I had 3-4 ideas from earlier this year that I couldn’t seem to finish up. Ended up taking my favorite parts of each and came up with this as the final product.”

Diving Deep w/ babz

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’m pretty late to the electronic scene. I’ve listened to Daft Punk, Pendulum, and some deadmau5 for a long time. But when I heard one of Excision’s Shambhala mixes and Skrillex’s Bangarang EP, I fell in love with the scene. My first electronic show was Skrillex at Bonnaroo in 2012, and it just blew me away. After that, I became interested in DJing and started doing that in 2013 and producing the following year.

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 wish I had a better story for this, but my friends used to make up words that sounded like “Gavin” a lot. It started out as “Babbin” and then somehow got shortened to “Babz.” It kinda just stuck after that. I might end up changing it or just starting a new project soon to reflect the music I’m trying to make better.

3. What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?

I’m hoping to add a few more songs to my catalogue and maybe do an EP or LP, then maybe start a side project that has a more defined sound. I only work on music a few hours a week; if that, so getting around to producing more and find something that means more to me is the next goal.

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?

Just to have fun writing music and performing. If it stops becoming fun, then you can burnout easily.

There are so many different ways to make sound and music evoke emotions through the use of different melodies, bass lines and synths. Being able to portray many emotions within a track can be a task to create as artist have to make sure that each element lines up perfectly to be able to give off the right feeling. Maryland based producer and bass artist, Bemah has done exact this in his latest track that we have the pleasure of premiering for you today. “Drowning (ft. Little Lion). This track uses its deep bass lines and moody synths to create a dark atmosphere, complimented by Little Lion’s soft floating vocals that can be heard through out the track. Reflecting Bemah’s on feelings at this time, this track definitely reflects a deeper melancholic mood that changes into a light airy soundscape as the track progresses. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Drowning (Ft. Little Lion)”, a certified bop.

“I started this song last year when I was feeling a bit down on myself as an artist. I wanted to track to reflect those emotions which is why I created the dark and moody soundscape. Once I had the idea going, I knew it needed a soft female vocal to compliment it. Little Lion was perfect for this track and she crushed the songwriting as well as the delivery. I love the evolution of the mood throughout this track and I hope other listeners can feel the emotions that were put into it.”

Diving Deep w/ Bemah

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?

My uncle initially sparked my interest in music. He was a touring DJ in his twenties and bought me a DJ controller for my 15th Birthday. I went on to make some of the worst mashups imaginable. Seriously, I remember one of them was Eminem and Adele … Glad no one can hear that now. Over time I got much better and in college I was DJing at the bars 2-3 nights a week. I wanted to move away from open format, so that is when I decided to pursue music production and it’s been an obsession of mine ever since.

One thing that comes to mind pertaining to our music community is no ticket fees! Our whole community is getting scalped by unnecessary fees. Live shows are some of the best experiences, even therapeutic, so making them more accessible, especially during a time of financial pressure would benefit both artists and fans. 

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, though ever growing and changing, continuously serves to evoke an array of emotions when it is played. Whether it be a downtempo melodic track or a high energy dubstep tune, there always seems to be a feeling of euphoria that comes with this type of music. Many artist far and wide strive to capture this feeling of bliss in their music, but no one seems to do it quite as well as North Carolina based bass producer, Feelmonger. For those that are unfamiliar with the Feelmonger project, this is the time to listen up (both figuratively and literally) because his music perpetually presents itself as the future of the freeform bass music scene. As Feelmonger paves his way to spotlight, we have he absolute pleasure of helping him bring forth his upcoming EP, Viva la Vibrant which is jam packed with absolute heaters. With its concept of fully feeling and experiencing life, this 4 track compilation provides a wide range of emotions and soundscapes, fully showcasing the Feelmonger project. In the wake of this release, we want to give listeners a little taste of what is to come, by showcasing one of the tracks, “Love Me”. “Love Me” is the perfect emotionally charged, heartbroken banger, combining rolling melodies and an uptempo bass line to create a heater of a track. This track is defintely one we are going to have on repeat for a very long time and perfectly paves the way for the rest of the highly anticipated  Viva la Vibrant EP. WE can’t wait to see what Feelmonger has in store for listeners! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Love Me” and Feelmonger’s forthcoming EP, a certified bop.

“At its conception as an idea, Viva La Vibrant was meant to be a debut album with the core idea being to live fully, no matter the emotion. I went through dozens of ideas, eventually landing on a dozen or so tracks that I thought could be a full album. However, by the end of it, it just didn’t feel right as a full length album. So I revisited the album and picked out 4 tracks that I thought really fit the vibe of the core idea. Each track is emotionally charged and heavy, but with their own nuance. “Love Me” is a kind of heartbroken, melancholy banger. “Coliseum” is just a straight up get lost in the sauce kind of banger. “Music is the Truth” is the kind of blissful melt into the vibes kind of banger, and then to top it all of, “Viva La Vibrant!” is the climax, overly euphoric kind of banger.”

Diving Deep w/ Feelmonger

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?

Music has always been a huge part of my life. My parents (unsurprisingly) got me started on piano lessons as a young child, I don’t even remember how old I was. I would say 6-7. I had natural talent apparently, but I was a little lazy and my parents let me quit. Still, something always brought me back. All throughout elementary, middle, and high school, I was HUGE into discovering new music and always had a CD player and headphones with me. I tried to learn guitar to impress the ladies of course, but that was about it until college, when I went to my first bass music show back in 2010. I had a life changing experience and I knew that live music was something I wanted to be involved in for the rest of my life. 

2. It can be very hard sometimes separating 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?

Oh this is something I can relate HEAVY with. Honestly it does feel like 2 different lives. Feelmonger is definitely a “persona” that I feel lives differently from my personal life. I was afraid of combining the two early in my career which led to a lot of personal conflicts. Being a musician and chasing your passions can cost a lot of time, energy, money… and for a while if it’s “just a hobby” it’s hard to justify spending all of that on it right? But if you honestly feel passionate about something, you need to find a way to do that WITHOUT sacrificing everything else you value in life. I think what’s helped me a lot is remembering to do music for MYSELF. I don’t need shows, I don’t need labels or fans. Those are all extra bonuses. I’m definitely still working on this one every day.

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?

Oh, I kind of touched on this in my last answer. I’ll be honest and say I haven’t always produced for myself. Who doesn’t imagine selling out Red Rocks? But success doesn’t always come at the speed you expect so that motivation can dry up pretty quickly. Just trying to get in touch with how you felt when you wrote your first song, or wrote your first favorite melody… things like that, right? A large support network of close friends who really believe in you (Amanda + Brandon, looking at you!) is ridiculously helpful as well. Definitely would not be here if I had done this all alone

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 lesson I’ve learned is that it’s not a competition and that’s an unhealthy way to look at things. Somebody else’s success does not negatively impact you. You’re just creating this pent up negative energy in yourself, related to your music, and soon the only emotions you’ll feel while trying to write music is envy, frustration, anger from things that really don’t even affect you. I’ve been hella guilty of this (thanks Spotify Wrapped), but I’m gonna keep reminding myself of this until I get it.

Finding music that quite literally takes you on a journey through a whole other world can be an absolute treat, allowing you to escape from normal day to day life to explore somewhere completely new. Female bass producer, Yoko, has created just this, opening up a whole new realm under the water with her forthcoming album Beneath the High Sea. This 10 track compilation has been highly anticipated by listeners all over, and today we are here to give you a taste of what is to come with its release. Our premiere “Mista Big” is a wild collaboration between Yoko and fellow bass artist Skinny Limbs, providing the perfect combination of bouncy beats, wubby synths and an all around wavey soundscape. You can practically picture yourself exploring the underwater depths while listening to this track! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Mista Big (ft. Skinny Limbs)” and the rest of Yoko’s forthcoming album, a certified bop.

“This album represents a sonic journey through the ocean’s greatest depths and the furthest depths of my mind. These 10 tracks take you on an evolution of adventures manifesting from the light, dark, and everything in between. This project was made to embody the hero’s journey and the transformations that arise, without omitting the full array of emotions that coincide.”

Diving Deep w/ Yoko

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 fell in love with music at a very young age due to the influence of my grandfather and his love for older music. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been enamored by 40s, 50s, 60s classical, jazz, and big band styles, my brother and I were the weird kids singing John Denver and Bobby Darin in 3rd grade. I think I truly knew I always wanted to pursue something in music, but it was just a matter of learning how to do so. I was always around instruments and collecting vinyl, and nothing could ever bring me the joy that music did, so I started to teach myself how to produce 5 years ago and never looked back.

2. 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?

I have a plethora of hobbies that I enjoy escaping into that keep me well-balanced outside the music sphere. I think the easiest part is having such a greater group of friends around me that support me in whatever I pursue, and vice-versa. I find my balance within those relationships and most importantly celebrating/supporting my friends endeavors just as they support mine. 

3. What has been the biggest difference you’ve noticed when first starting off as an artist vs now after experience playing events, doing releases etc?

The biggest difference for me has been the intention I put into my entire project. As I’ve continued to grow, I’ve tried to be as intentional as I can with my performances, my releases, and most importantly my presence as an artist. The “Yoko” project is meant to present so much more than just a fun night out, and I believe that over time, I’ve gained so much insight into the energy and change that I can truly put out into this world. I feel that I finally know how to translate my personal emotional states into something audible so that I can curate spaces for healing (in many forms) with my music, and I intend to dig into that for this next chapter of my project.

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 for me has been patience and transparency. As an aspiring producer, you can get lost in the sea of other voices and following currents of other artists sounds. The most important lesson to learn is to be patient with yourself, to not force yourself into a mold of someone else, and to listen to what your heart and mind truly have to say when it comes to writing music. Just because the specific style of music you want to make isn’t the most popular doesn’t mean you need to force yourself to follow the more crowded path. As an aspiring producer, you should be driven to share YOUR story, your true emotions, and the realities that exist in your mind. Stick to your truth, be patient with yourself throughout the learning process, and carve your own path.