Transformative, innovative, and illustrious. Three great words to describe an even greater movement that has been paved by one of the scene’s most beloved trio. Ternion Sound is the real-life embodiment of what it’s like to stay true to the craft that made you. Their relentless focus on underground culture within the bass community is of high respect, which is what makes their upcoming album “Digital Artifice” that much more special. It showcases the work ethic of a trio who continuously pushes the bar forward, unveiling a new soundscape that’s different from their current signature deep roots style. The entirety of the album is set to drop on Friday, October 13th via NOISIA’s renowned label, VISION. Today we get another glimpse of the greatness that’s to come with the premiere of their new collab with Khallil titled “Amplify”. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call, a certified bop.

 “This album has been years in the making… and it’s the most challenging creative work we’ve ever put together.”-Ternion Sound

Today is a good day for all my fellow friends and family who eat, sleep, and live listening to bass music on the daily. We have a new player in the game, Maluka, a bass music producer and DJ from Westchester, New York. “Snuff Box” makes its introductory debut release as the first project from Maluka. An individual who has now set his mind and focus on becoming one of the best, today we get a taste of what’s to come, and boy is it big. This track ushers in users towards an otherworldly auditory journey through space and time for a total of almost seven minutes. The more you listen to it, the more you start to appreciate the effort it took to formulate such a unique composition of electronic music. Now its time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this song what we like to call, a certified bop.

“I’m Maluka. I make Weird, Psychedelic-ish, Norwegian Metal Inspired, Left Field Festival Bass, EDM Music for Goth Wooks. That’s a genre now. You gotta say the whole thing. It’s kinda like IDM but less pretentious with more headbanger friendly moments.”  

Florida is being put on the map once again, and it’s all thanks to an individual who goes by the stage name of RAAKET. If you’ve been riding that Tape-B, Mersiv or Meduso train lately, you’re going to have to make room for one more on that list. Raaket has been on the fast rise lately within the dubstep scene and for good reason too. He is him and it’s that simple. From back-to-back heat releases to multiple festival appearances, it’s no secret that people can’t get enough of the young prodigy. Today is no different as we present you with a sneak peak off his latest project, a single from his forthcoming 4-track EP titled “Sound Revival”. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive as to what makes “Bogle” what we like to call, a certified bop.

“Bogle is one of those feel good tunes that hits the sweet spot for the reggae dub fans. The  entire Sound Revival EP is a blend of high energy bangers that show off Raaket’s old school  sound design with a fresh new style on experimental bass music.”

Who are some artists that you lookup to within the dubstep scene,  andhow have they inspired you to divedeep within the genre?

I really look  up to some bigger artists like Jantsen, Mersiv, Smoakland, and Conrank. I  think all of their sounds and styles are that high energy bass music that  really encompass what I’m going for in my project. Their songs always  inspire me to keep pushing the boundaries of my sound design  capabilities and to create more unique songs. I’m also inspired by artist on  the come up like Meduso, Feelmonger, and Cool Customer as well. These  guys are all creating some very awesome projects that inspire me to add  new techniques to my style too. 

You often release and feature on guest mixes, any future sessions that listeners can look forward to hearing?

You can count on the next Volume of “What’s With All That Raaket”  coming early next year, but at the moment there’s no other guest mixes coming  soon. This most recent one with Heard It Here First will have to hold it down for  the next few months!

What influenced the track title, “Bogle”, and what significance does it have to you?

I wanted to make a reggae inspired dubstep song for the new EP.  Once this reggae project started to come together, I discovered this “Bogle”  acapella that was really fun and groovy, and it seemed to be the perfect match  for the song. I have to admit, I had no idea what that word even meant haha.  After a little research, I learned that Bogle is a popular dance that came about  during the 80s in reggae dancehall from an artist named Gerald Levy, aka Mr.  Bogle. It’s a fun dance of rocking your arms up and down while swinging you  hips and bending your knees. Rihanna displayed this dance is her music video  of “Rude Boy.” The vocal really completes the songs and gives it a great energy  that makes the song special, which inclined me to release it as a single off the  EP. It was really fun making this project and I discovered some new sounds  while making it that expanded Raaket sound and style.

What’s next for this project? How do you hope to grow as an artist in the future?

I feel like I’ve expanded my discography enough on my personal  account, so now I’m looking to secure more label releases, collabing with other  artists that are on the come up like me, and remixing songs from big artist I  admire in the dubstep realm. I have an exciting remix for a HUGE artist that will  be announced in the near future and will be a massive milestone for me, but for  now I can’t give more details beyond that. I really hope to keep the momentum I  have growing with more festival bookings and headliner shows across the country, and I’ve got my fingers crossed to be included on more tours for big  artists in the future. This past year has been an incredible journey and I feel like  all my hard work is beginning to be recognized and respected by my peers in  the industry. But I’m still just getting started and have a long road ahead of me.  I’m grateful for all the support I have from Lows Only, Wubaholics, and my friend  group here in South Florida. I’m grateful for you guys at Headband Society as  well! Much love gang!

Tampa native Evan Cazes, better known as Evalution, has been making waves in the electronic scene for a few years now. Starting out as a young musician, he quickly began developing his musical taste that has shaped his production into what it is today. From his elevated sound design, to incorporating the guitar, bass and drums into his music, Evaluation has created an incredible sound that sets him apart from the rest. Today, August 29, his hot new track “Scratch” from his upcoming EP On Demand, premiered with Headbang Society on Soundcloud. From the catchy lyrics to the hypnotizing bass, Scratch is without a doubt going to be a favorite from this new EP. We sat down with Evalution to dive deep into his new tune, tour life and his inspiration from the EP. Read the full Q+A below:

 “Scratch features some of my most obscure sound design yet, a history lesson on CDs, and some samples from the iconic movie ‘The Ringer’. The first drop hits more on the wobbly side, second drop more on the thumpy head boppin side – everybody wins.” -Evalution

1) How has your previous musical knowledge and ability to play instruments such as the guitar and the piano, influenced your sound as an electronic music producer?

I grew up playing multiple instruments and taking lessons, which taught me a lot about music theory and has definitely shaped my production. Even though I make bass music, my tracks are very melodic, and I think this stems from my musical background. I love sound design but at the end of the day, I believe a good melody is what hooks the listener and most resonates with me personally. 

2) From playing EDC Orlando, to joining Mersiv on his new Out of Bounds tour, to playing direct support for Subtronics, you are currently crushing show life. How has your life as a musician changed since playing shows of this caliber?

Being able to open for some of my biggest influences/playing at bucket list venues has been super inspiring – not just when I’m on stage, but when I’m in the studio. Some of my best tracks come after playing a big show, and I’m just insanely grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way. Stoked for these upcoming shows with Mersiv!

3) Your new EP “On Demand”, comes out August 30, featuring an exciting tune called “Scratch”. You stated that you included some samples from the movie, “The Ringer”, where did the inspiration for this come from?

I’ve always loved Johnny Knoxville and the whole Jackass crewgrowing up and this movie was one of my favorites as a kid. I wanted to keep the EP’s core theme focused around movies/television, which is why I incorporated a bunch of my favorite samples featured throughout all of the tunes!

4) How do you believe your sound design has progressed over the years to get to where you are now?

I think sound design involves a lot of trial-and-error until you figure out how to properly manipulate your synth and figure out what direction you want to take with your sound. Now that I’m five years into producing, it feels nice being able to open Ableton and know how to put my ideas down on paper so to speak. This EP is a little more outside the box in terms of sound design, but it still has a heavy focus on songwriting and I’m excited for everyone to hear it!

5) What is the message you hope listeners take away from your new EP?

I just hope these tracks resonate with people and that they enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making them. I designed these tunes so that each track flows right into the next, so listen from start to finish! On top of that, “On Demand” is a metaphor about how quickly disposable content/art is right now. Everyone has all of this new music “On Demand” at the tip of their fingertips, and I think it almost diminishes the impact of releases. To clarify, It’s not trying to be negative by any means. Times are always changing and evolving, and I’m always willing to accept and adapt. I’m just curious to see the lasting impact this has on music/culture in the future. Thank you guys for chatting with me and go stream ON DEMAND – OUT 8/30 ON WUBAHOLICS

The underground is alive and stronger than ever thanks to the continuous rise and development of artists who are here to raise the bar for those to come after them. Two individuals that come to mind are Dukez & Myto. They help showcase this exact concept we speak of with the release of their newest collaborative single “Fully Loaded”. If you’re looking to get on a wild auditory rollercoaster full of switch-ups and turns at every angle, then this track was made exclusively for you. We can’t remember the last time we had this much fun replaying a track over and over due to its raw ability to always present new elements at each drop. Now its time to take a deeper dive as to what makes this track what we like to call, a certified bop.

 “I’m here to hopefully bring joy and pleasure to all of your ear holes and send you through a mystical, majestic, journey into your own mind with some of my weird sounds. What you’ll find here is music with no rules, no genre restrictions, no holding back. My objective with this project is to fill your mind with freeform music therapy in hopes that you have a better day after listening.”

It’s undeniable that Florida has birthed some of the electronic scene’s most prominent figureheads and rising artists one must listen to. Looks like there is one more to add now as we make room for the takeover  Censored The Audio. This individual has quickly drawn the attention of many for his combination of deep sonics, dembow production perspective and ability to sever the fragments of reality within his wide range of electronic flow. Today we get the honor of premiering a new single titled “Cayuro” which is part of a new upcoming ep that will be released in its entirety on Incurzion Audio. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the future of what thought-provoking soundscapes will sound like, you can do that now by tuning in to this young legend. Now it’s time to take a deeper dive into what makes this song what we like to call, a certified bop.

“With a unique blend of genres and a distinctive sonic identity, Censored The Audio has established himself as a trailblazer in the world of LEFT FIELD Drum & Bass (and beyond). Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, his music transcends traditional and tribal boundaries and pushes the limits of what can be achieved within the electronic music landscape” 

1.Who are some artists that you look up to within the drum and bass scene, and how have they inspired you to dive deep within the genre? 

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Coming across the grand majority of genres and styles, jungle was one that really caught my ears. Producers like DJ Fresh, Fracture, Neptune, all the way to Shlomo were definitely inspiring for me early in the run. There’s a giant list of people that I personally look up to, among them are: Emperor, Munchi, Skeptical, Dub Phizix, DJ Blass and many more.

2.You often release and feature on guest mixes, any future sessions that listeners can look forward to hearing? 

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If I do end up picking some up, I will for sure let you know through my socials!

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3.What influenced the track title, “Cayuro”, and what significance does it have to you? 

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“Cayuro” is a word to describe a variety of medicinal soursop leaves. “Xaxabis” is a Hispaniolan parrot that Dave Columbo-Jenkins pointed out on Vision Radio episode 24 of season 3. “Tuyra” means Evil genius. That’s what they called the Spaniards. “Operito” means Ghost. Astral body of a disembodied. “Caocatex” is the name of the young son of Cacicavel, saved from the Xaragua massacre with Coati’s group, who fled to Marién. He then returned to Xaragua and not finding his relatives, he went to Xigüey where he died fighting against foreigners.

4.What’s next for this project? How do you hope to grow as an artist in the future? 

-By the end of year, there will be more forthcoming CTA! Expect some originals, remixes, collaborations and some free downloads powered by the squads over at Incurzion Audio and LAFYTE Records.