Setting into the light of the music scene, queer artist HAY! is turning heads with his outstanding production and heavy dubstep sound as he continues his rise to the top. Exploring his own space and musical discovery, his latest release, which we have the pleasure of premiering for you all today, “Bad Trip” creates the perfect soundscape for anyone looking for something bone-rattling and spooky to get them in the Halloween mood while also expressing his own personal aesthetic and prospective. This tune has an unlimited supply of shape edged snares and soul crushing bass to get your body moving. There is no doubt that “Bad Trip” should be on your must listen list. The overall avant-garde dubstep style HAY! creates is not to be beat, and this track creates the perfect sound that is psychedelic and ghastly in nature. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this spine chilling track “Bad Trip, a certified bop!
“As a whole, Bad Trip embraces its harsh design through images of restraint and dissociation. While the single itself is psychedelic in nature, I want this song to speak as a piece of art. Being a queer artist, creating a space to express my aesthetic and perspective is my means of practicing acceptance and tolerance. For me, the undertones of Bad Trip explore my own self-doubt as I begin to better discover how to present my sound to the world. I am thankful for everyone who has given this record a chance.” – Wilson Jones (HAY!)
Diving Deep w/ HAY!
1. What originally made you want to pursue music full time? Was there any moment in your life that made you stop and realize that this was something you wanted to be serious about?
Music had always been in the background of my life but really came to the foreground in high school. I was the kid who liked making movies and using computers and such so I was definitely considered a little “out there” by my peers. I think my interest in music started as a way to let go of people’s opinions of me. I knew I wanted to be more cognizant of this career choice when I became obsessed with the technical elements of audio. This was around 2019.
2. What is your biggest inspiration to this day that has helped shape your style of music and why?
My project is the culmination of a lifetime of inspiration from other artists. I feel like I will continue to answer this question differently as I grow in life but at this moment, in college, coming into my own has shaped my aesthetic the most. I am a huge fan of those who let their personality shine through.
3. 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?
Absolutely. Create your own lane. I was not focused on this when I first started making music but now it’s the only thing that matters to me. Create art for you and your happiness. Remember there is no exact formula for success. Build your community. Show people you care that they take part in your passion. I’m still getting better at all of this but these are some of the lessons I continue to learn in 2022.
4. If you could go back in time and start over given what you have learned in your career so far, what changes and approach would you have done differently?
I would have stacked and achieved a larger catalog of complete records. I think planning how you unfold your project’s narrative is something new artists today really need to think about. I wish I would have had this insight much earlier.
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