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Get To Know: SKYLER

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Starting off the year strong with a steady stream of new music which includes her hard-hitting singles “Hit My Line” and “Fix Me,” SKYLER has continued to prove to be quite the force to be reckoned with in the world of bass.

Being an open-format DJ turned full-time producer, this trap prodigy continues to showcase her production prowess and artistic evolution with her latest offerings, which are all part of her forthcoming EP due out this summer on Monstercat.

Still buzzing from the release of her recent single “Haunt You,” we took the time to get to know SKYLER a little better!

SKYLER – Haunt You | Download |

TSS: Who or what introduced you to the world of electronic dance music?

SKYLER: I stumbled into the world of electronic music on my own ironically enough. Going into middle school, I moved to a new town and didn’t know a single person, so I felt like I spent a lot of my time listening and discovering music by myself which really fueled my passion and love for music at a young age. The first artists I organically discovered were Deadmau5 & Kaskade around 2008/2009. Since then I’ve been hooked.

TSS: What made you fall in love with dance music as a whole?

SKYLER: I remember going to one of my first underground electronic shows back in high school with a group of friends and just feeling the sheer euphoria. I was in awe of the energy, the excitement, the people and the music. It really felt like belonging to an exclusive little community that opened its arms to everyone. At the time, it was the perfect escape I needed from a rocky home life.

TSS: What made you want to follow a path in music?

SKYLER: Weirdly enough, I’ve always known I was going to pursue some type of career in music. I just never knew what exactly it was going to be since I didn’t play any instruments growing up. Because I grew up listening to the OG’s that took EDM mainstream, it made me fascinated by beat making and production..

TSS: Which producers / DJs do you admire and why?

SKYLER: A few DJs/Producers I have always admired and looked up to would be RL Grime, Gesaffelstein, Alison Wonderland, Skrillex, Skeler, Rezz, Troyboi and Hex Cougar. I choose these artists because I find my own music influenced by these artists. I really respect them as pioneers and rule breakers within their respective genres. Each one has influenced my artistry in some shape or form creatively.

TSS: DJing or production – which came first?

SKYLER: DJing came first for me, even though I wanted to learn production first but it became a catalyst for me to understand music more as a whole as well as gave me the income to be able to go to music school. I’ve actually been professionally DJing since 2012, but finally felt ready to transition over to make my own creative visions as an artist come to life within the past 4 years.

TSS: For anyone who may not be familiar with SKYLER, how would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

SKYLER: My music is a fusion of Trap, Wave and Future Bass. I love combining ethereal and melodic elements with harder sounding basses and trap drums which have always been the key components to my sound.

TSS: What does your studio setup look like these days?

SKYLER: My studio setup honestly isn’t anything crazy, it’s pretty stationary actually haha. My setup consists of an M1 Macbook, a Samsung monitor screen, Novation Circuit Tracks, M-Audio Midi Keyboard and a Focusrite Scarlett with 2 Rokit KRK studio monitors.

TSS: When it comes to production, where do you find your inspiration?

SKYLER: I usually find inspiration in various ways; whether that’s just listening to a variety of different genres of music and/or reference tracks, live shows, art and nature. Sometimes it’s also just looking inwards and honing in on an experience or an emotion and seeing how I could sonically recreate that feeling.

TSS: When you have a rough week or hit a wall creatively, how do you get yourself back on track?

SKYLER: I try to take a step back and take a break from what I’m doing to just reset the brain a bit. I never try to force anything since I just find myself getting frustrated whenever I do. To get back on track creatively some of my go to methods are self care – whether that’s going to the gym, a spa, taking a hot bath/shower or just getting out of my element with a short getaway. I find that the more relaxed your body and mind are, creativity always flows better.

TSS: Tell us a little about your single “Haunt You” and how your forthcoming EP came together.

SKYLER: This record has a lot of call-and-response play within the dialogue and melodic composition. It’s supposed to insinuate a power struggle that stems from internal conflict. This could be best referenced to the saying, ‘to love and to let go.’ When you love something, but you know you need to let it go, an inner turmoil sparks that can be all consuming, whether that be a person, place, or thing that triggers you to reflect back at the distant memories that metaphorically ‘Haunt You.’ My forthcoming EP was really the brainchild behind my entire rebrand. I felt like I was making music that was more in tune with my present day self which shifted my long-term vision for my project.

TSS: How does it feel to continue to have releases on the powerhouse dance music imprint that is Monstercat?

SKYLER: I’ve never been more hype to be releasing with such an amazing label and team that makes up the Monstercat family. I’m eternally grateful that I’ve been able to find the perfect home for most of my records with such an expansive and supporting community!

TSS: What does SKYLER have in store for the remainder of 2023 and beyond?

SKYLER: I’ve been laser-focused on perfecting my craft this year while undergoing my rebrand. I’m hoping to get another EP finished by the end of year and to be able to put on a nice run of shows together for summer and fall for the EP! I’m also finally launching my Twitch channel where I’m planning on playing some exclusive sets in some cool locations.

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SKYLER Unleashes 5-Track “Blue Dream” EP

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After unloading a steady stream of singles, SKYLER‘s highly anticipated Blue Dream EP has arrived!

Switching things up evolving from Skyler Madison to SKYLER and venturing into the realm of heavier bass music, her new trap-fueled EP showcases her production prowess throughout her 5-track offering.

“The idea of ‘Blue Dream’ initially stemmed from the concept of trying to decipher subconscious messages, meanings, and emotions throughout my own dreams. This EP is a reflection of every subliminal feeling I’ve felt or harbored within the past few years. Color is said to be one of the many elements in dreams that represents significant mental and emotional depths of the human psyche, so for me, each one of these tracks represents a different real-time emotion or experience that I’ve gone through,” SKYLER explains.

Smash that play button and take a listen to SKYLER’s Blue Dream EP below.

SKYLER – Blue Dream EP |

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Pixel Terror & Ace Aura Join Forces For “Arcadia”

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Two TSS fan favorites have come together with Pixel Terror and Ace Aura joining forces for “Arcadia.”

Putting their creative minds together alongside with their signature styles of production seamlessly coming together, this colossal collaboration serves as a color bass beast driven by retro-gaming themes, chiptune elements and striking vocal chops.

“The sounds of Ace Aura and Pixel Terror go together like Sonic and Knuckles. With “Arcadia” being one of our most requested collabs, it was only a matter of time before we joined forces, and soon the highly-anticipated arcade anthem was spawned. This won’t be the last of its kind from me, but will certainly hold the crowd over while I venture into newer, more unknown territory,” Pixel Terror explains.

Ace Aura adds, “I had been a big fan of Pixel Terror’s style and actually opened for them for my first ever DJ gig! I sent them a retro video game-inspired track idea a couple years later that I thought they’d fit well on, and that became ‘Arcadia!’”

Give that play button a tap and check out “Arcadia” below.

Pixel Terror & Ace Aura – Arcadia | Download |

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Grabbitz Returns To Monstercat With “Hero”

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Fresh off the announcement of his upcoming album Let Them Only See Butterflies and eponymous tour, Grabbitz has given the electronic music community a taste of what’s to come with the release of his forthcoming body of work’s lead single, “Hero.”

Serving as an enticing glimpse into the self-written, self-produced, and self-recorded album, his newest offering is a vocal-driven, mid-tempo weapon that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping just moments after giving the play button a tap.

“I recently became re-inspired by what got me into electronic music in the first place: my first two EPs on Monstercat. There was something about a cinematic, continuous, electronic piece that drew me back in that direction. However, after much evolution as an artist, this time I was able to put a whole new spin on it,” Grabbitz explains.

Stream Grabbitz’s menacing new single “Hero” below. Enjoy!

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DIESEL & Crankdat Join Forces For “HEAT”

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Two of the hottest names in bass music have joined forces with DIESEL and Crankdat coming together to cook up some serious “HEAT.”

Anyone who has their finger on the pulse of the dubstep scene knows that DIESEL (Laker legend Shaquille O’Neal) has become a true fan favorite being a bone-rattling bass enthusiast with Crankdat being one of the brightest forward-thinking minds in the scene so this is truly a match made in headbanger heaven.

This colossal collaboration is a unrelenting behemoth that also serves as the second single off of DIESEL’s forthcoming album on Monstercat.

Put your speakers to the ultimate test with “HEAT” below and enjoy!

DIESEL & Crankdat – HEAT | Download |

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BT Unveils 15th Studio Album, “The Secret Language of Trees”

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The electronic dance music icon that is BT has officially unveiled his 15th studio album coming in the form of The Secret Language of Trees.

Being a renowned technologist, his latest body of work was inspired by machine learning and artificial intelligence once again showcasing his undeniable production prowess in addition continue to push the boundaries of electronic composition with classical music reinforcement.

Coming equipped with ten new pieces of production alongside “Producer’s Cut” versions, The Secret Language of Trees serves as a truly captivating, masterfully crafted musical journey that represents both the past and present of electronic music while also solidifying BT’s brilliance as an audio engineer.

Sit back, relax and indulge in BT’s The Secret Language of Trees in its entirety below.

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Ray Volpe’s Hot Streak Continues With “EAT SLEEP RAGE”

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Wasting no time after hitting us with his solo Monstercat debut with “HAPPY SONG,” Ray Volpe has unleashed the second single from his forthcoming VOLPETRON ASCENDS EP coming in the form of “EAT SLEEP RAGE.”

The dubstep don adds to extensive arsenal of bass beasts with an anthemic weapon of mass destruction that is devastatingly filthy but that is something we’ve come to expect from Volpe throughout his career.

Ray Volpe shares, “This is a very “in your face” bass anthem for those that want something to chant at the top of their lungs. Eat, sleep, rage! It’s also a subtle nod to my metal roots with the guitar spread out throughout the entirety of the song which goes hand in hand with raging, moshing, & everything in between!”

Stream Ray Volpe’s bone-rattling new single below and enjoy!

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BIJOU and Honey & Badger Unite For Uplifting New Single, “Daybreak”

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For anyone looking to get their groove on as we head into the weekend, you’re in luck! BIJOU and Honey & Badger have joined forces to bring us “Daybreak.”

With these two being bona fide house enthusiasts, this colossal collaboration serves as a true match made in heaven with the end result being an infectious and uplifting bass house hit.

“When Honey & Badger sent me the original of the song I was going through a break up and really wanted to create something uplifting that would essentially take me into the next aspect of my life. So the vocals themselves really resonated with me as “Daybreak” felt like a new sense of life moving forward. I took that emotion into the studio and allowed it to drive forward and really unleash it into the music. My hope is that the fans and listeners can have a sense of what I was feeling and going through during the production process. This is one of the reasons I feel music is so special as it’s an outlet to allow the fans into my thoughts and feelings through sound,” BIJOU explains.

Honey & Badger shares, “I remember what I felt when I found those vocals. I thought they were empowering and uplifting. I’m so glad BIJOU found the perfect production to accompany them. I hope it’ll make listeners feel the same way as I did. The track is definitely deeper and more “emotional” than my previous work, if that makes sense. It’s the kind of track that gets stuck in your head. I love this direction and I’ll explore it more in the future.”

Stream BIJOU and Honey & Badger’s “Daybreak” below.

BIJOU x Honey & Badger – Daybreak | Download |

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Aviella Continues To Impress With “Scared To Love Again”

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Making her return to Monstercat with her solo single debut on the powerhouse imprint, Aviella continues to impress with her captivating new single, “Scared To Love Again.”

Showcasing her undeniable vocal and songwriting talents, the New York native delivers a moody, trance-tinged electronic pop gem that empowers listeners to be courageous when finding new love following a heartbreak.

“‘Scared To Love Again’ came together really naturally and the song was created so quickly! My collaborators & I were inspired by the feelings that come to the surface while navigating through past traumas in new relationships. There is definitely a deeper meaning here, as the song explains how complex it can be to share vulnerability with the right person after your heart has been previously hurt. This song is a reminder of the scars from love’s past, but also a testament of courage – to embrace the fear of finding a true love that heals and rewrites the narrative of a wounded soul,” Aviella explains.

Stream Aviella’s “Scared To Love Again” below and enjoy!

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Teddy Killerz & Pegboard Nerds Unite For High-Octane Collab, “Pump”

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Two Monstercat fan favorites have joined forces with Teddy Killerz and Pegboard Nerds teaming up to deliver their hard-hitting collaboration, “Pump.”

Considering these guys are true veterans in the bass space and masters of their craft when it comes to production, this colossal collaboration serves as the ultimate brainchild of them putting their creative minds together to engineer a relentless and frenzied drum ‘n’ bass beast that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping!

Feel the fury of Teddy Killerz and Pegboard Nerds’ high-octane new tune below. Enjoy!

Teddy Killerz & Pegboard Nerds – Pump | Download |

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