But he’s not alone on this one. Joining him on this wild and heavy-hitting ride are nonother than blake skowron and Dabow! What a line up! Two very distinct artists proven to be some of the most forward-thinking in the spectrum. And once you put these icons together, you should only expect greatness and a memorable journey.

‘Fargo’ is a trippy ride of pure wonkiness. It completely highlights each artists strongest qualities and overall skill. From liquid percussion leads, monumental drums, and some bizarre glitchy fills, there’s a grand abundance of colorful qualities to leave anyone speechless. Every section flows together perfectly and creates a sense of empowerment and inspiration. A particular part in this piece will completely leave the listener in a far-out daze. As if you were flying through space with stars dancing around you in harmony. You just gotta experience it for yourself to believe it. Bravo to these three icons for creating such a dreamy and filthy track. Honoring ell!psis and his vision to the highest degree. So make sure to go support them by streaming ‘Fargo’ everywhere!

Logistically, this track was a crazy challenge to bring together. It started with an idea I began at 150 BPM. I then went to Blake’s to work on it, and he slowed it down to 30 BPM. That created a lot of the really cool artifacts and fills in it, so he then rearranged it and sent it back and forth with Dabow for awhile. Eventually, when Blake sent it back to me, it was 150 channels, and my CPU was crying every time I’d open it. I also had to get it ready to send to Dabow, which meant stemming it one channel at a time for him to work on in FL (Blake and I are in Ableton). I spent several sessions consolidating it down to 30 stems and getting those together, and we were able to finish it pretty soon after that (thankfully haha).

-ell!psis

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His brilliant discography is admirably diverse in style with a wide array of rhythm and energy levels ranging from tender, buttery smooth ear lotion to supernatural garage and untamable, swanky trap. skowron defies all presumptions one can have about music by tearing down genre-defining borders and entwining ruthlessly inventive sound design into his productions that leaves you questioning what’s possible. From his finely aged Deep Fried and Bummed EPs to more recent works like the feel-inducing Outlaw Ocean release and new comic books compilation, Blake’s boundless catalog inventively captures the unimaginable.

While there’s much to be explored in his discography, we were lucky enough to get a glimpse into some of his own taste as well as a spoonful of unreleased juicers. Saddle up with the best headphones you can find and properly lube your ears before immersing yourself on the inspirational journey that is blake skowron’s guest mix and interview.

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Thanks for chatting with us! How’ve you been? What’re you up to these days?

What’s good! Definitely, thank you for inviting me to do this with you. To be honest, not bad. Mental health was kind of on a roller coaster for a bit during the stay-at-home order here (which is still in effect due to a substantially high amount of stupidity). Although, things have been looking up in some aspects, recently.

I’m pushing through, educating myself and taking my time to plan the next steps in my future projects. Lately I’ve been living in Chicago, inside for the most part. I binge watched the Avatar series (was dope seeing that again). Drinking water, trying to balance music and work.

Have recent events impacted your routine/workflow?

100%. Not gonna lie, routine is still shit (still, as always, pushing through).

I’ve been trying new things to break up the workflow. One idea was to live stream on Twitch and “uncover my process”, tricks in Ableton Live, and even DJing sometimes. In April, we had “Can’t be Cancelled Virtual Music Festival,” which was insane. We raised over $3,000 for Meals on Wheels. In addition to Electric Hawk’s “In Harmony, In Solidarity”. In which, all donations went to The Black Lives Matter Movement. A pleasure working with everyone on these.

Circling back to workflow: It’s been off and on. There’s a lot of things going on right now, so I’m doing my best to manage some sort of balance.

Loved listening to KOTA. What was working on that project like? Any big takeaways from The Outlaw Ocean?

Fun project. The whole thing took about six months. The book was interesting for sure. I received video captures of Ian in the field, which inspired me to write kind of like (maybe) an “adventurous” style of music. I wanted the flow of the project to be more like a drive, of some sort. Something that had a deep delicacy to it but also pushing forward, never looking back. Gathered a lot of inspiration from meeting new people, new experiences and music I’ve never listened to as well. So it’s really a blend of things. I binged on Brian Eno and wrote “Nemesis.” My roommate and I tracked some bass guitar and steel drum on “Ketchup!”, was nice breaking up the routine. I’d say this project definitely helped me consider different approaches in writing and sound design. Personally speaking, the whole thing kinda left a bad taste in my mouth upon release. It’s just not the project I once thought it would be, or wanted it to be.

What other styles of music have you been making recently?

I’ve been finding myself sliding back into hip hop, dnb, glitch-whatever and always writing goofball trap music. Recently, I’ve been into two-step, UK garage and techno as well. So I’ve been putting my own little spin on those too. Sometimes when I play through my current projects, track after track, it almost feels like there’s a strange inconsistency. But, in a good way. I don’t know if that makes sense but what I’ve gotten from it is I feel to understand some sort of versatility. It lights me up in a way. So yeah, I’ve been writing all kinds of weird goofy things. Been focusing on sound design quite a bit more than usual. Getting wacky with it!

There’s no such thing as too much or too little… If you want to go gleeb glob stupid sticky crazy on your session and sounds, do it. I mean, what’s stopping you?

Really dig your use of squishy textures and lush atmospheres. What advice would you give to producers looking to push their sound design?

I guess… maybe, there’s no such thing as too much or too little. If you wanna write something or make a sound for the simplicity and beauty of it, do it. If you want to go gleeb glob stupid sticky crazy on your session and sounds, do it. I mean, what’s stopping you?

How crazy was it hearing one of your Splice samples in a Flume song?

Definite geek. Word from someone working with him, he used a solid amount of my samples on the tape. Super inspiring. woogiewoogie.

Is there anything you wish someone had told you before you started making music?

I’m attention deficit. I’m not sure of the degree in which I am, but sometimes it does get pretty bad. Another thing is I can be very impulsive, irritable and start writing at three in the morning. There’s more. I can also become obsessive over things I’m working on and drive myself mad. For example, when I was writing my Bummed EP in 2016 I didn’t listen to any other music, besides my friend’s music from group chats I was a part of. That went on until the project was out, on Spotify, SoundCloud and all that. Sometimes I still have those moments, to an extent, but I’m able to manage it a whole lot better. I didn’t do a whole lot that year. I was either at college, my girlfriend’s house, at the time, or in my bedroom working on this flipping EP. During that time, my life went south as well. I lost interest in self-health. My relationships with my friends and parents roller coaster-ed and unfortunately, I let that slide for a couple more years. I didn’t get proper help until early 2019 and I’m still working on bettering my health. Life can be real erratic, weird, troubling or just difficult to wrap your head around.

If anyone were to talk to me, about anything, it would be something like “understanding the importance of self care and self worth”. Take the effort to listen when people who love you are concerned about you. Also, acknowledge who you surround yourself around. Maybe it doesn’t have a lot to do with music. That’s all right, though. I don’t know.

Saw you mastered Harris Cole’s latest track, ‘hey, september’. Do you master your own music as well? Is the process or end result a bit different with other people’s tracks?

Yup! I master all my own music (with an exception of Deep Fried EP [2017] and my ADBC Records releases haha). Always switching up techniques too, as that is the beauty of mastering on a laptop. I’m on a slow path to graduating in Audio Design, but working hands-on in different studios with different artists greatly improved what I’m listening for in a mix and versatility of genre or style.

Maybe this can be a takeaway for beginner freelance audio/mastering engineers. In my experience, the best way to present your versatility in mastering another’s record is to start with three or four different renders. Narrow it down to what the artist prefers and tweak from there. I had a master done for a client that took close to 15 drafts of tweaking the mix after starting with two different masters. Everyone has different ear, ya know? It’s practice for yourself too. I’m not sure if that entirely makes sense but that’s the way I think about it.

I’m also a huge fan of works done by Alex Tumay and Daddy Kev. I find myself to be very attentive to their socials, since they’re always posting things to consider in the art of mastering.

Side note: There are so many solid engineers recording tutorials and post-production techniques on YouTube.
Youtube kind of slaps.

Stepping away from my computer and still creating hits different

Do you have any creative outlets outside of producing?

I’ve started drawing again. It’s been a few years, since I’ve taken the time to noodle with something tangible. Usually I make a lot of graphic niblets on my computer for myself. Designing little covers is fun, don’t get me wrong, but stepping away from my computer and still creating hits different. Really good for your eyes too. I also have some concepts of things I want to try with sound and picture too. I try not to spend a lot of time on my phone but I do like taking pictures pretty often. Right now I don’t have a camera besides my phone so I’ve been practicing for something… I guess? It’s hard to say what that’ll be, but we’ll get there when we get there!

Before I started writing music I played percussion in jazz and concert band. My parents have a kit at their house. Whenever I visit them I throw on headphones with whatever I’m currently listening to and play some. Before I was in concert band, I practiced painting with acrylics, charcoal and some other stuff. So, I guess I’m diving into the idea to go full circle with it, maybe try something new in the process. Saving up, so we’ll see what happens.

What kinda music have you been listening to recently? What’s the last song you had stuck on repeat?

Always trying to dive into some abstract bass music on SoundCloud. Sometimes friends will recommend artists to listen to on Spotify. I sound silly trying to describe styles of music sometimes so, some artists I’ve been into as of recently are: Vhsceral, Kuzich, o k h o, Jason Wool, Ache and everything Six Impala is doing right now. Last song I had on repeat would probably be “crush” by weird inside. That track is everything.

Been thoroughly enjoying your new comic books Bandcamp release. Can you tell us a bit more about what’s in there?

Thank you! “new comic books” is like my collection of unreleased projects. This is my own little way of sharing those tracks and still noodling with them, visually too (sorta)– I kinda know how Photoshop works, trying something new with it. I’ve posted the release on Bandcamp, and as of right now I’m posting a couple of the tunes every week or so on SoundCloud, with little covers I made. It’s was an idea to keep a demo project alive for a short bit, I thought I’d try it out. Also gave me a reason to maintain some sort of creativity, explore a little and somewhat tie my visual art with my sound art. It is really cool though as an artist to reflect on your own discography. Maybe it’s just something I felt the need to drop for myself, maybe for some listeners too.

“new comic books” also includes some sound design sessions for music makers looking for ideas. I felt sharing some sound design sessions for anyone interested in my music, or just now tuning in, could potentially spark some sort of inspiration for however that person perceives it.

How do you know when a song is “finished?”

I almost never really know when. In my personal taste, I’d keep adding channels until my computer crashes several times. However, I’m also considering things like song structure and flow. “Does it feel right? wrong? Wrong but right? Right but left? Left, right, right, down, left, up?” I guess those are some things I’m always asking myself.

Any upcoming releases we can be on the lookout for? Possibly some more francis booth?

Absolutely. I have a couple singles coming out within the next few months. One being a record off a compilation with a label I’ve been wanting to work with for a few years (and could be out by this time). Another is a remix for Great Dane. That is coming out on 08/14. Francis Booth will be making an appearance in the future, alongside another side project or three. As of right now, I’m working on something. I’m not sure how to explain it, yet. :,)

Thank you again for inviting me to do this with you. Love y’all. Stay hydrated, drive safe!

Tracklist
former hero – we clipped thru each other (cam stacy flip)
golden features – medicate
zes – grimm
vhsceral – upstairs
naughta – RghtThng
joe ford & asa – real talk
blake skowron – cloyde
blake skowron – linus
reesepushkin – return to square one *mash w/
blake skowron – head knots
blake skowron – ID
blake skowron – ID
blake skowron & harris cole – ID

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Upholding their unmistakable left-field sound design, sfam, um.., Elle and Blake Skowron bring the squishy, squanchy and crunchy palette on their flips of ‘Basshead’, ‘Free Money, Free Times’, ‘Wumper’ and ‘Former Friends’, delivering a new edge to the project. Each track bangs in it’s own lane, but if you really want to have your brain dismantled I especially recommend the 2:32 mark in Blake Skowron’s flip of ‘Former Friends’. Samsin and aedfx. bring some Carmack-esque heat to the table with their renderings of ‘Bank On Me’ and ‘We Get Up’ that keeps us coming back for more. ‘Bandz On Me’ gets an especially savory handling from the don UZ, giving  the already radio-friendly original an elegantly executed melodic trap-rap spin. Even the dog daddy himself took the opportunity to breathe alluring new life into his track ‘Lonely Ones’ with Katya Grasso.

Great Dane took what was already a memorable album and enlisted the best talent from far and wide. The project makes an immaculate addition to ADBC Records growing catalog of superb variety and will stick with us for years to come. Take a listen or two (or eleven) and be sure to check out the impeccably diverse all-star lineup of producers that helped make this possible.

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With ‘KOTA‘, Skowron conjures vibrantly emotional soundscapes through waves of glistening synths and creamy pads. His characteristic liquid style prevails through the eclectic assortment of narratives told through sound; flawlessly balancing exotic textures with divergent rhythms and tender melodies. The enchanting project evokes an awakened sense of presence, exemplifying the unjust crimes taking place on unruly waters worldwide.

While my personal favorite tracks are ‘Kabelo’ and ‘Adelaide,’ I implore you to grab a pair of headphones and immerse yourself in the dreamscapes woven throughout this project. If you enjoy these tracks or are curious about others like it, learn more about The Outlaw Ocean project and their vast collection of collaborative works on their website.

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Six of the original album’s eleven tracks have received a treatment from eight different artists who uniquely fall into the category of promising rising stars. If drum & bass is your cup of tea, dive into Rohaan’s take on ‘Cloud Kingdom Theme’ or Posij’s remix of ‘Cryostasis.’ If you’re looking for something a bit more ambient, Former’s rendition of ‘Petrichor’ and SUMII’s version of ‘Cloud Kingdom Theme’ are sure to put you at ease. The rest of the remixes fall somewhere between those two extremes while remaining under the broad umbrella of bass music, with personal favourites being Point Clare’s menacing take on ‘Amber’ and Jon Casey’s wicked halftime flip of ‘Raid.’ With Rad Hatter and Blake Skowron wrapping up the remix pack, fans of bass music will undoubtedly find a few tracks worth rinsing for weeks to come. Dive in to Temp Remixed below.

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Grabbing us by the balls right off the bat, a super catchy synth riff followed by a huge crunchy bass patch, Casey & Skowron reset the tone for this track in a spicy new way, letting us know that our necks are about to hurt in roughly 3 minutes. Drum and Bass drum breaks build us up into a massive drop section of impressively intricate sound design and drum work. Insanely chunky 808’s and fluttering hi hats flow throughout the track until the breakdown makes its entrance. Leading us into the spicy second drop, these two trap heavy weights crack down on the sound spectrum for the second half of the second drop with minimalistic poppy synths and crunchy reese riffs. The track inevitably winds down by blending the drop leads and the intro synths together before jogging to a stop. You definitely will not want to miss this track, as its more than likely to furl your eyebrows and bring your bass face into full force.

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Kicking things off is tinyghost’s collab with fellow rising star blake skowron. ‘Double’ begins dreamy and slowly drifts into focus. When the drums and bass hit at full force, it’s like an ancient war. Gold encrusted armor is smashed with war-hammers, spears and arrows soar in all directions. It’s mystical, majestic and abusive all at once. ‘Problem’ with Laxcity and Khundipanda is the definition of a slapper. Khundipanda’s intensity and in-your-face-energy is backed by a beat that’s guaranteed to set clubs on fire. The break midway through provides a near meditative energy that makes the second drop feel that much more heinous. Closing things out comes ‘Indent’ with Copycatt. Despite the title don’t expect any formality. This brooding bass beast sounds like the soundtrack for a genetically mutated monster that slinks through the sewers.

Clocking in at less than ten minutes total, this is sure to leave you thirsting for more. Thankfully this looks to be only the beginning, “This is sort of a small collection but more ‘Association’ stuff might be on the horizon…” His plans aren’t crystal clear yet, but you should definitely expect to see and hear a lot more from tinyghost moving forward, “I’m not entirely sure where I’m headed, the rest is sort of uncharted territory but you can expect it to be interesting. I don’t plan on sticking to any singular genre or theme with tinyghost so other stuff with very different styles and directions are bound to happen. In addition to music I’m a graphic designer/visual artist so that stuff can be expected as well (commissions welcome lol).”

Stream Association below and grab it here.

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