OCTANE & LUNNARI Team Up To Bring Their New Sauce “UP TO YOU” via Halcyon

by | Aug 18, 2022 | PREMIERE

The bass scene is thriving like never before , and it’s thanks to individuals like OCTANE & LUNNARI. In a market where standing out amongst a literal sea of other producers and djs , it’s always tuff trying to make a name for yourself and your project. There is one way however , versatility. That was is what we bring forth to you today via our new premiere of their newest release titled “UP TO YOU”. This is a single off their upcoming 5 track EP that will soon be released via HALCYON tomorrow , on the 19th , named “Chemical Catharsis. This label has set a standard in what they call future riddim , although it’s still a fairly new wave of bass music,  it’s one that can’t be ignored. It’s colorful , fun , upbeat and still heavy enough to enjoy at full volume. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling today’s release , a certified bop.

“Chemical Catharsis is a 5 track EP that I wrote over the last few months during some of the darker moments of my life. This visceral EP is a collection of melodic, bass-driven music that I developed as an escape from these trying moments. The EP also features a collaboration I had the absolute pleasure of working on with the incredibly talented and under-appreciated Alicia Luna, aka Lunnari.” -OCTANE

DIVING DEEP W/ OCTANE

1. What is your biggest inspiration to this day that has helped you shape your style of music and why?
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My motto was always “make music like nobody is listening” and to this day, that quote still stands as my inspiration when producing. I was always inspired by melodic roots in just about any genre or form of music. Before bass music, I loved to create orchestral scores, ambient soundscapes, and melancholic beats. I grew a love for bass music through artists such as skrillex, flux pavilion, and xilent and eventually went to my first festival in 2017 where I saw MUST DIE, which initiated a switch towards Dubstep. I wanted to implement my love for melodicity in the bass music I yearned to make and experimented with many ways in doing so. I wanted people to resonate with my music beyond the notion of hard hitting basses or synths. 
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2. What is a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?
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Growing up in a traditional Persian household, the concept of pursing a career in electronic music wasn’t the most appealing to my parents. Despite the fact that my family gave me their unconditional love and support, a nagging feeling of uncertainty persisted. Sometimes I started to believe they may be right, but I never wanted to feel defeated while doing something I loved. I took that thought and turned it into motivation for myself.