If there’s one thing we love, it’s definitely the story of individuals who are not originally from this country in seek of opportunity looking to make their own path in this world. Rising DJ and producer Capochino is one who is very familiar with this concept. Orginally born in Monterrey, Mexico, he is now here to show the masses why his project is not one to overlook. Today he proves this with his newly released single “Woke Symphony”, which we have been given the honor to premiere. It has everything a basshead could want in a song. Grimey heavy basslines accompanied by colorful melodies that inspire pure bliss in the soul. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call, a certified bop.

“When I started working on this one last summer, I used my own song “President” as inspiration (a release from 2022). I wanted to make a new track with a similar vibe and similar combination of sounds but with a lot more energy, something that would hit harder at my shows. I’ve used other artists’ music as inspiration before, so it’s really cool that the first time I get inspired by my own work I end up creating my favorite song I’ve made so far; it definitely feels special”

What better way to start the new 2024 year off than with a massive collab from two rising bass talents that are bound to bring the heat with every release they do. Today we get blessed with their newest track titled “DROP THIS”. This project is a ‘combination of styles featuring weird, low-end elements and high energy basslines’ that is well suited for folks who are looking to get caught off guard by its madness. You might as well get it out of your system now and have this bad boi on repeat as it’s surely to be a heavy favorite when attending various festival sets. Now it’s time to take a deeper as to what makes this song what we like to call, a certified bop.

“CHOZEN and JOJO joined forces to create a unique, bass heavy, track that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. A combination of styles featuring weird, low-end elements and high energy basslines, the first collaboration from these two artists will keep you moving throughout.”

You’re on your deathbed and you can listen to one last song, which one would it be?

• CHOZEN:
• It has to be Collapse by Zeds Dead. This is the song that truly got me into EDM almost a decade ago. Then I heard the Tape B Remix and I couldn’t believe a better version had been created. The song itself is high energy but makes you feel emotional at the same time.
• JOJO
• Head splitter – Getter, because this was the song that made me fall in love with EDM in the first place. I remember going to my first festival and hearing it drop at the bass stage and I couldn’t contain myself and rushed towards the front and went completely nuts. 

If you could change one thing about the electronic scene, what would it be and why?

• CHOZEN:
• If I could change one thing about the industry it would probably be the competitiveness and how some artists treat each other. This isn’t always the case but I feel like we are seeing more of it. For me, the scene is about bringing good vibes to a community of amazing people. We could all accomplish so much more if we lift each other up and support one another. 
• JOJO
• if I could change one thing about the scene, I would make it less of a popularity contest and make more opportunities for everyone including smaller artists, there are so many artists out there who just don’t get the exposure they deserve. 

With the wisdom you’ve gathered, what nugget of advice would you pass down to a younger Chozen, say 6-8 years ago?

• CHOZEN:
• My biggest piece of advice would be to just work hard and have fun with it. Way too many people get caught up in the uglier side of the industry that they forget to just enjoy it! I try hard to get back to that at times when I’m feeling stressed. 
• Jojo
• focus on your art and the rest will follow, don’t rush yourself, and just remember the journey is the destination

When we’re on the lookout for new upcoming acts who bring the fire to each release, a few names come to mind. One of those names is GLTY, a Seattle-based artist who is known for his high-energy basslines and intricate way of letting the user escape all reality upon listening. This new song is no different. If you are in need of a break from the real world and need that weekly dose of bass, “FIRESTARTER”, his latest single is bound to do just the trick. This is only the beginning however, if you like what you hear today then definitely keep in mind there be plenty of GLTY to come this upcoming 2024 year. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this new track what we like to call, a certified bop.

One of the scene’s most prominent female figures within electronic music is here to take us away on a journey thanks to her new hot single, “Heartbreak”. This track is the beginning of a new era for the Lizzy Jane project and the direction of what lies ahead for 2024 in terms of live performances and production especially. We were already blown away by her past achievements and releases but this new direction really sheds light on the talent potential that Lizzy Jane still has yet to even showcase to her audience. Let’s take a deeper dive into why this song is what we like to call, a certified bop.

Lizzy Jane on ‘Heartbreak’ 

“‘Heartbreak’ marks a new chapter for my project. It’s Emotional, Unique, & busting with Melody. ‘Heartbreak’ is a record encompassing the act of letting go in exchange for the beginning of something new. Incorporating live vocals & instruments on top of powerful synth production, ‘Heartbreak’ is a bold step forward that I’ve been working towards for a very long time.”

The bass scene has a new unstoppable force within the industry and her name is ALLEYCVT. This Los Angeles-based artist is the result of determination and thousands of hours of focus with one goal in mind. It’s safe to say we are seeing that goal blossom right before us with each step ALLEYCVT takes within her newly found artist career. From millions of social media views, support for some of the world’s biggest acts on major festival lineups to now releasing with well-renowned label DEADBEATS for hew new single,’GLITCH’. If you’re looking to get pulled out of the simulation, this track is for you. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call , a certified bop.

“I wanted to make a happy song about love. I think the world needs more of it. It doesn’t even necessarily have to do with falling in love with another person, just falling in love with something that makes you feel like you’ve escaped the monotony of day-to-day life; escaping the matrix that you were in, even if it makes you uncomfortable.” -ALLEYCVT

      When bass music is mentioned in discourse, most fans relate the overall sub-genre to the signature dubstep and riddim influences that brought it to what can now be considered the forefront of the EDM scene. Of the sub-genres frequently mentioned, tearout is one that has brought forth many of the signature sounds we hear of late. 

      Two important players within the tearout scene, Sadhu and IMAN, have recently released their first collaboration with one another, SADMAN, a heavy-hitting, intense, bop of a track that showcases the signature sounds of each artist. Both producers are absolutely ecstatic to have collaborated with one another, especially after Sadhu’s announcement that he will be taking a somewhat indefinite hiatus from producing tearout and dubstep tracks on a regular schedule to focus on other aspects of music. This factor, among others, makes this collaboration extremely important to IMAN as he has looked up to Sadhu since the beginning of his career.

“Since guiding Iman to crowsnest a while ago and us always having fun conversations, I decided it’s time to collab. I’ve tried combining the old and new tearout styles.“- SADHU

“I got to know Sadhu after remixing his song ‘Bass Boosted Riddim‘ and he recommended I submit my track ‘ILLEST‘ to crowsnest, we remained in touch and he asked me to collab on this track with a short deadline. Fortunately I work well under pressure and got to work immediately. Sadhu is a pioneer of the tearout ‘machine gun‘ sound (which happens to be one of my favorite sounds in the genre) so naturally I couldn‘t turn down this opportunity to work with a true OG of tearout dubstep who has inspired my own productions.“ -IMAN

  Overall, SADMAN is a must listen to track that has brought together an OG in the scene and a rising name that is quickly becoming an influential standout in the genre. For a further look into the making of SADMAN and more information on the current direction of their projects, checkout our exclusive interview with both Sadhu and IMAN below!

1. As we know, music is constantly evolving; how would you say the tearout genre has changed over the years? 

Sadhu: In my view it has shifted from a more creative and “nonchalant”attidude towards a more serious and meticulously crafted, wich for me is what tearout always tried not to be, and the creativity is what suffers the most from this shift. 

Iman: Tearout has grown in popularity and there are more people producing it now than ever and the sounds are incorporated in many mainstream dubstep songs. In my eyes tearout is like a bobber motorcycle; it’s meant to be barebones, rugged and rough around the edges. In my opinion most tearout producers are pushing to make the heaviest and loudest songs possible vs. being stylistically creative but there are still some very creative artists in the subgenre. While machine gun basses and pan snares are here to stay, a lot of the mixdowns are much more refined than songs from the past, which depending on how you look at things could be positive or negative.

2. As artists that have not previously collaborated with one another, Is there a certain feeling or general vibe that you both decided to hone in on when creating SADMAN?

Sadhu: I think just as in any collab, you try to blend the two styles together to make them sound unique, but fitting within the context of the song, i think we did a good job with that.

Iman: I have been a fan of Sadhu for a very long time, initially discovering him on youtube as a teen. Given that this collab had a greenlight from Crowsnest I wanted to make sure that this was something that would fit the vibe stylistically and mix wise while being heavy and a little rough around the edges. 

3. If you could travel back in time to when you first started making music, what is one piece of advice you would give yourselves? 

Sadhu: That huge folder of unreleased that have been waiting on label answers for months? Self release that shit immediately. If you can find a label that is your home, good, if you cant, release music. If youre waiting 3+ weeks for a reply from a label, they are not worth your time and you are better off self releasing.

Iman: I would tell myself to not expect to learn things too quickly and to not get discouraged. Learning music is like learning a new language and It’s not something that happens overnight, you need to be consistent, patient and trust the process. There was a period of several months after I first got ableton where I essentially threw in the towel after just trying for a couple months in 2018. I’m lucky to have had good friends who motivated me to get back at it and grow from there.

4. What’s next for both the Sadhu and IMAN projects? Any future collaborations with one another planned that listeners can look forward to?

Sadhu: I myself am shifting more towards instrumental music, after 13 years of producing this genre, i do not have the drive to make this stuff everyday anymore. I always get waves of inspiration throughout the year that make me write a tearout track, and i am pretty sure one of those waves will be another collab. I plan on taking on the role of a “silent participant” – i am 30, 13 years in this industry, you will not see me on TikTok or InstaLive, what you will see is a couple of surprise sadhu + x tunes popping up on your release radar.

Iman: 2024 is going to be a big year for the IMAN project. I plan on dropping my debut EP, working on a ton of collabs with some amazing artists and playing shows across the US & beyond. I welcome Sadhu with open arms whenever he wants to work on another track and I’m looking forward to what is to come.