It is always an inspiring twist when artists decide to take their project in a new direction and change the game. This includes the switch from releasing on major labels to curating releases on their own; an important part of an artist’s development in music. One of the latest artists in bass music to initiate this change is producer Hydraulix, also known as Damien Williams.
Hydraulix started out producing and playing live shows in his homeland of Australia, quickly expanding to the U.S. market and eventually collaborating on music with the likes of PhaseOne, MoodyGood, and Doctor P. As of late, the Aussie producer has made the decision to start a new adventure as a self-releasing artist and has dropped his first independent release, “duCk hUNT”, a certified weapon of a track where wobbly bass and trap intersect in the most divine way to create a straight banger; meant to be rinsed out at every function (or on repeat during your morning commute to work, as we’ve been doing).
Speaking on “duCk hUNT’s” release, Hydraulix says he plans for many more of his tracks to drop in the near future so fans like us can get their fix, and we absolutely cannot wait to listen! For more insight into Hydraulix’s transition to being an independent artist and thoughts on the current state of bass music, check out our exclusive Q/A below!
“Being as this is my first self release I’m super excited for Duck Hunt! I think this tune is a turning point for me and makes me excited to take control over everything and bring you more music than ever before!
Duck hunt is just the start! So get excited..” -HYDRAULIX
DIVING DEEP W/ HYDRAULIX
- “Duck Hunt” is an absolute banger; what inspired you to put this track out as your first independent release?
Thanks so much mate! So stoked you like it.. Honestly there wasn’t anything in particular that made me pick Duck Hunt. We just really wanted to take back control of the music and put things out on my timeline rather than a labels. Duck Hunt is one of the tunes I’ve written more recently and has been getting good reactions live and from friends I’ve sent it to, so it seemed like a good place to start. But it is just that, the start. I have so much new music and I’m beyond pumped to be able to be consistent.
- What do you feel is next for experimental music; what trends/movements do you hope to see take place over the next few months?
For me personally I’ve been really fucking with UKG and Speed Garage. Defs some coming up from me soon enough. I feel this is great direction it’s fun it’s dancey and has the ability to get weird AF while still locking you into that groove! Plus reminds me of my early bass music days with Fidget house.
- If you could travel back in time to when you first started making music, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself?
Damnnn that’s a tough one. But I’d say, Stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone is on their own journey and have all different circumstances. But it’s so easy to get caught up in “why didn’t I get that opportunity” or “damn I deserve that as well”. The sooner you let that go the better your music and life will be.
- What’s next for the Hydraulix project? Any upcoming shows fans should be excited about?
Mate ATM I have no fuckin idea. I’ve been really focusing on writing some of the best music I can. Got a whole bunch of stuff in the works including an EP with Oski and a few bits with Moody Good which I’m super pumped for. And show wise I’ve got a show with Ganja White Night at Mission Ballroom and also doing Bass Ribbon Pines which will be a lot of fun.
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