STRVFE Distorts the System w/ New PANIC MODE VIP [Q&A]

by | Jun 12, 2023 | Exclusive, Releases

In the world of EDM, there is a plethora of heavy-hitting dubstep to consume daily. Artists all over the globe are releasing their absolute nastiest tracks to gain their spot at the top alongside world-famous producers and DJs alike.  Sometimes, one rendition of a track is not enough, as listeners crave more of the same infectious energy they have been hearing. California-based producer and DJ, STRVFE, has gone on a mission to do just this, adding to the already intense and high-energy track, PANIC MODE, that fans had already been eating up. This VIP is nothing short of gnarly, packing a punch from beginning to end. Expanding upon the dark high-tech sounds from the original track, STRVFE has added even more to the track, breathing fresh life into his already popular track. There is no doubt that PANIC MODE and its VIP should be on everyone’s radar this festival season! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling PANIC MODE VIP, a certified bop.

Panic Mode is a very important piece of my discography, signaling when I was diagnosed with OCD and a panic disorder at my lowest almost 4 years ago. Now that I’ve grown, sought therapy, and improved my own mental health, it felt like the perfect time to give it the modern VIP it deserved. Writing it over again felt like a breath of fresh air as I go into achieving my own personal goals this year. As far as song aesthetic, I aimed to take the original high energy lazer-y idea and shift it into a dark hi tech hellscape that I originally envisioned”

Diving Deep w/ STRVFE

1. When reimagining Panic Mode into a VIP, what elements were you keen on adding to make it stand out from the original track. 

The idea for this VIP was to honestly flip the original completely on its head, resampling old sound design into new pieces, and switching into a more complex and fluid sound. By shifting everything into quarter notes, but designing everything into this dark reverbed out basses, the vibe of everything changes dramatically.

2. Did you have any new inspirations when reconstructing Panic Mode VIP from its original?

I think anyone with a keen ear will be able to hear how much I adore Must Die!’s Crisis Vision EP, along with a lot of the new work that Space Laces has been previewing to the public. In general, I think there is a new wave of futuristic/cyberpunk sounding dubstep that i’m trying to push with the STRVFE project

3. What can fans who haven’t heard Panic Mode VIP expect from this heater of a track?

Fans can expect to go on a journey of dark sound design, pounding drums, and a look into the chaos of panic. Old fans will recognize the melodies in the background, and newer fans will definitely feel at home with my sound design style

4. What’s coming up next for your project? What do you and your team have planned for STRVFE that fans can look forward to?

Coming up next is collaboration season! While I can’t say any names for releases just yet, I’m extremely excited for this next year of releases. Outside of that, I both work on music (of which you might get a sneak peek at those collabs) and host guest feedback streams for the community throughout the week over on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/strvfemusic), of which so far we have had the likes of Paper Skies and BLVNKSPVCE. Make sure to stop by and say hi!