Australian Newcomer Ren Zukii Impresses with Debut EP, Monarch
Monarch is the perfect name for newcomer Ren Zukii’s debut body of work because she’s about to reign over experimental bass. The 26-year-old producer dropped her first EP, “Monarch,” via Wakaan on July 12, gifting bass music lovers with four powerful tracks that take listeners on a chaotic and cathartic journey. The intro to the […]
Photo Gallery: Yonderville Music & Arts Festival 2022
As the largest year to date, Yonderville Music & Arts Festival came back with a bang in 2022. Featuring massive sound system deployments, a top-tier music lineup, and a beautiful West Virginia backdrop, this year’s event hosted bass music fans from all over to enjoy the sounds of Liquid Stranger, Lab Group, Of The Trees, […]
Mantra Sounds Poetically Brings ‘The 7 Deadly Sins’ to Life
Bass producer Mantra Sounds, aka Giana Rifici, has been blasting venues on the East Coast with her experimental sounds and poetry for the past few years now, sharing stages with artists like G Jones and Khiva, and Shades, all while producing her own work. Rifici is hitting the stage full force in 2022, fully devoted […]
Esseks Creates Equilibrium in New EP, ‘The Uncertain Future’
Producer and visual artist Sam Eckstein, also known as Esseks, has unleashed another one of his creations on the world. His latest work is an EP called The Uncertain Future, which dropped on July 8. The EP’s six tracks and accompanying tarot card-style illustrations are a cerebral joyride, a feast for the eyes and ears. […]
Musicians Providing Platforms for the Rights of Those with Uteruses
Roe v. Wade protected the constitutional rights of access to abortion in America from January 22, 1973, until June 24, 2022, when the supreme court overturned the ruling, reversing the constitutional right and jeopardizing women’s health and people with uteruses. Several artists in the music industry stood up against the Supreme Court by donating, setting […]
Diving Into an Unforgettable Weekend at Yonderville Music & Arts Festival 2022
What better way to spend the Fourth of July weekend than on Marvin’s Mountaintop getting down to some great tunes? Taking place in Masontown, West Virginia, bass music fans flocked to Yonderville Music & Arts Festival June 30 through July 3 to celebrate the weekend with beautiful art, delicious food, and of course, astounding music. […]
9 Memorable Sets From Electric Forest 2022
If you thought Disney World was the happiest place on Earth, you’re mistaken. That honor goes to Electric Forest. This year’s Electric Forest Festival was a healing, mind-blowing adventure. After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, it felt great to be back in Sherwood Forest (or go there for the first time). More than […]
Sonic Bloom 2022: 5 Surprises From My First Camping Festival
Music festivals have always served as an escape from the daily stress of the real world. They tend to exist outside of time and space, embracing the weirdest, quirkiest elements of our semi-functioning society. I’ve always heard whispers, and sometimes shouts, of festival lore — the crazy pop-up renegade sets, outlandish antics, and ridiculous outfits […]
Liquid Stranger on Finding BALANCE in Life & Music
“Music has been a part of my life ever since I was born. I’ve even been told that I was crawling to the piano as a baby, before I could really talk or sit up.” While many artists can date their history with music back to their childhood, electronic music sensation and WAKAAN founder Martin […]
Kyral x Banko and Mport Release the Comedic “Brad” EP on WAKAAN
The electronic music industry is no stranger to quirky characters and zany antics. From Ganja White Night’s iconic “Mr. Wobbles” to the story behind TVBOO’s hit single “Skrawberries,” artists are always coming up with new ways to express their goofy personalities through ridiculous lyrics and silly animations. Rarely, though, do these ideas form the concept […]