Luminyst Distorts Reality w/ New Track “Unlock”

by | Oct 18, 2022 | PREMIERE

Each and every day in the electronic music scene, there is numerous different artists bringing forth their latests work for listeners to appreciate, which sometimes makes it difficult for them to separate from the rest of the pack. This is not true however for Cleveland bass wizard, Luminyst, who time and time again shows us the essence of incredible bass music. Today, we have the pleasure of premiering his latest release, “Unlock”, which packs a high energy punch. With is booming bass-lines and uptempo driving synths, this track is an absolute stomper from start to finish, cramming a ridiculous amount of dynamic sound into one amazing track. This tune is definitely one we’ll be blasting anytime we get the chance. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this heater, “Unlock”, a certified bop. 

“This is a piece about unleashing the potential locked away deep within. It begins with a short, almost meditative ambience to set the space for the booming and abrasive process of activation that follows. The clanging echos the sounds of metal keys in a symbolic manner, which is further expressed by the runes present on the cover art; Kenaz and Perthro.”

Diving Deeper w/ Luminyst

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 creation at a very young age when I first began sneaking out of church to play a piano I had found in a back room at the age of 4. Due to this and other behaviors gravitating towards instruments as a child, my mother put me through piano lessons all the way until my teenage years. This became an integral part of who I am, and it wasn’t until several years later when I discovered my first rave at age 17 that I became obsessed with spinning records, ultimately combining the two and starting down the path of electronic music production. The various pieces of it have always been a huge part of my life. Pursuing a career was just a natural next step for my passions.

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?

Glad you asked! Luminyst is a combination of the idea of lumins (light) and the old-world spelling of alchemist (alchemyst). I spend a lot of time on the meaning and concepts behind my work and the name is no different. The idea of alchemy is that of transforming or transmuting one form of matter into another, which can refer to many things depending on who you ask. For me, the name represents the idea of transmuting emotion into physical energy, in this case sound and light (the lumin part- my live shows are extremely visual intensive) back into the eyes and ears of the listeners where they are once again converted back into emotion, which through a process of literal alchemy can invoke healing, among many other things. The whole concept of producing sounds and visuals to perform to a crowd is a very spiritual and very real magical process for me, and I wanted to represent those beliefs in my branding. There is also a double-meaning behind the lumin part, as I’ve decided to use the platform to shed light on topics important to me (activism) and also bring light (positive energy) into the lives of my followers/fans.

3.What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?

I have a hard time navigating social media space, not only with consistency (being active and engaged at all times can be so exhausting) but more so the negative mob-mentality that happens in spaces like Twitter and others. It’s really unfortunate that I feel like I have to constantly filter my thoughts and feelings as to not invoke the wrath of whatever group who may just be looking for things to get offended or angry at. I’ve stepped away from Twitter for that reason almost completely, but I still find that it’s count-productive at times when I want to use my voice and platform to do good, have difficult discussions or bring controversial issues to light. Doing so can quickly become a sticky situation for your brand from a business/publicity standpoint, and I hate that a culture built upon open-mindedness and acceptance feels so dangerous to navigate at times due to emotions and the way words can spread and get twisted so quickly online. This is a constant struggle for me.

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 say this one a lot- make music for yourself. Create from the heart, and pour your true emotions into whatever you make no matter what they are. The more true to yourself your art is, the better it will resonate with the right people and your fans-to-be will find you because of it. Also- don’t be afraid to use reference tracks of some of your biggest inspirations to help you dial in your mixdowns haha