Moon Lotus x gNat Get Vibey w/ New Track “Somewhere, Somehow” via Aspire Higher

by | Oct 13, 2022 | PREMIERE

When artist join forces and combine sounds some of the best music usually results from the medling of these minds. One great example of this comes to us as our premiere today, brought to you live and direct by bass producers Moon Lotus and gNat with their latest release via Aspire Higher, “Somewhere, Somehow”. This track does not fail on delivering some absolutely incredible vibes from start to finish with it’s smooth and soothing melodies. With it’s driving bassline, airy vocals and flowing synths, this track is the perfect track to get your vibe right any day. We definitely will have this one on repeat for the forseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this beauty of a collab, “Somewhere, Somehow”, a certified bop. 

“This was probably one of the smoothest collabs that gNat and I have ever done. The whole process took just under a week. During the writing process we were wanting to write a track that could hit right on a dancefloor while simultaneously invoking some feeling and emotion. We came up with the name ‘Somewhere, Somehow’, which I think captures the energy of chasing what you know is ultimately right for yourself. The feeling of stepping into your purpose is beautiful just as it is difficult and I think in some way we wanted to implement that feeling into this song.”

Diving Deeper w/ Moon Lotus & gNat

1. What is your biggest inspiration to this day that has helped shape your style of music and why?

“I would say many of the sounds being found in the underground ‘Freeform’ bass communities now have inspired me the most. Artists like Chmura, Phurn, Contra Scandal, and Orenda. I think many artists who are on the rise also took so much inspiration from the late and great CharlesTheFirst and what he did for the scene as well. In many ways it seemed as though Charles paved the way for a new and fresh perspective in the bass music world that allowed for many heavier bass music producers to express themselves in a more melodic/downtempo light. I am deeply inspired by not only his sound, but his willingness to bring that sound to a wider audience that starkly contrasted a lot of the ‘heavier’ bass music that’s been popular in the scene. I think many popular genres of Electronic music in general lack a lot of emotion. People should be free to feel and work through their deeper feelings, even on the dancefloor and I LOVE music that allows for the audience to have that experience. I think this niche of sound is where you’ll find the Moon Lotus project for a long time to come.” -Moon Lotus

“Man that is such a hard question to answer for me haha. I don’t think naming just one artist really justifies how many different kinds of music I like to listen to and have drawn inspiration from. Recently I’ve been primarily listening to music that my friends are making. That’s what’s most exciting to me right now. That all being said I think Linkin Park has been highly influential on me, I’m a big fan of their career.” -gNat

2. 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 think many newer artists to the scene are struggling with finding a circle of like-minded individuals who are GOOD people at heart with good intentions that they can trust to work with. Whether it be other artists, promoters, event organizers, labels / management teams, or engineers; Our music communities have been plagued with many individuals who have abused their position of power within the industry / scene. It has become more and more difficult to figure out which collectives and artists to brand yourself alongside and who to trust to keep our audiences safe. For me personally, I know if I keep my head down and trust in my ultimate vision as an artist I will naturally attract those that have the same standards and morals as myself. Not only that, but if I choose to be more vocal about issues within our community and stand up for those that need a voice, I at the very least can make the events I attend and perform at a safe space for those around me. I believe the community as a whole, both audiences and artists/event organizers, need to actively address the issues of sexual misconduct, harm reduction, and ill-intentioned business practices so our community spaces can actually be a safe space for all. There has been a massive focus on accountability in this scene over the last few years which I have loved to see. I think the dialogue surrounding victims and their stories is now more prevalent than ever but there is always more work to do and more perspectives to learn from. I had a cool convo with my mom the other day and we came to the conclusion: “If you’re not actively being the difference, then how can we expect a difference to be made?”. She always brings such an amazing perspective to my life. Listen to your mothers!!” -Moon Lotus

“Making it in the music industry is hard! There’s a million different dynamics to that, many of which I’ve struggled with. I’ve been producing electronic music since late 2015, and that’s been a journey in and of itself. I’m still striving to learn how to get better and better at making high-quality productions. I think the fact that I care so much about this music project has forced me to learn persistence and dedication that I’ve applied to other aspects of my life. Those skills have actually gotten me through a lot lately, so there’s another reason I’m very thankful for music.” -gNat

3. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music full time? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

“This ties in with the second question perfectly. While the industry may be tough to navigate, trust in that inner vision and actively choose to surround yourself with people that carry that higher standard. Surround yourself with people who push you to DO better and BE better. If you need to cut people off, by god DO IT. I do believe energy naturally attracts and you will be led to those who hold that standard for themselves. However, on that path you will definitely cross many people with ill-intentions. Don’t let them distract you from what you know you’re meant to do and how you’re meant to implement it. A supportive community is one of the most essential aspects of making it in this scene.” -Moon Lotus
                                                                                                                                                                          “I learned that there’s a million different ways to approach production of electronic music, different approaches work for different people. There really is no standard way of doing things. I would tell aspiring producers just to stick with it! Quality comes from quantity.” -gNat