Expanding popularity for uncanny experimental bass has furnished an idealistic arena for innovative producers to connect and collaborate, concocting arrhythmic tempos and distinctive bass lines to captivate and enthrall an audience. Mounting the crest of this freeform wave, Tokyo’s Allen Mock and Dallas-based Chow Chow have quickly distinguished their sounds from the myriad, first revealing a collaborative dexterity with the release of ‘Wolf’ and further unveiling a fruitful relationship with the newly donned ‘Phantom’.
“Collaborating with Andrew is like cooking with an exotic spice for me, and I’m all about foreign sonic weirdness,” Allen shares regarding his long-running mutualistic relationship with Chow Chow, “He’ll send me an arsenal of abstract stems and sounds and a cohesive idea of how he feels it can be woven into a track, and then it’s off to the races”.
‘Phantom’ provides a vivid depiction of the tireless work ethic and the countless hours of rehearsal that have allowed both Allen Mock and Chow Chow to navigate the chaotic music scene with such efficiency. An exhaustive gasp presents a chilling welcome to the track, as a frothy cocktail of bass gurgles tenderly in the backdrop. A decisive thrust of bass unearths a muffled vocal sample, which vacillates rampantly amid radiant subs as a drum ensemble initiates an electrifying build. Suddenly, a crisp beat break and otherworldly mixdown launch cleanly into a gauntlet of incisive bass plunges and intricate percussion fills.
Further avowing the cohesive nature of their styles, ‘Phantom’ presents a second opportunity for Allen Mock and Chow Chow to demonstrate the tenacity of their craft and only heightens the anticipation for what is next in store for the two promising producers. Be sure to check out their latest collaboration below, and don’t forget to grab a free download of the track directly from SoundCloud.
