With the help of Cerdin, ‘NOREST’ is an absolute club weapon with nothing but chaos surrounding it. Packed to the brim with intense and intoxicating energy as well as some hard hitting sound design to get anyone in the club lost in a trance. It’s a fun, exhilarating, and everlasting experience from start to finish. Blowing you away by its’ colorful and organic qualities. So buckle up because you’re in for one wild ride!

“It’s hard to believe, but “NOREST” is my fourth collaboration with Cerdin. As one of my best friends, our in-studio chemistry has always been organic, so having him on my first project was an absolute must. Cerdin created the initial track as a live set throwaway and sent it to me last year. I just loved it from the get go, and although it is virtually unrecognizable from the current one, it always felt like it had a ton of potential. As I was assembling the rest of the EP, we started developing this track as a single on the side, but it quickly became clear that it would be a natural fit for the project. I’m so happy with the result and to have a track immortalized on my debut EP with my best friend is a dream.” – Squired

Both Squired and Cerdin have always been fantastic musicians on their own, but when combining forces, it’s always something to behold sonically and spiritually. You can feel the spirit and vision they intended to showcase throughout the arrangement alone. From a spacious and hypnotic environment to those monstrous drums pounding through the mix perfectly, it compliments electronic music on many scales while showcasing their own signature talents and techniques. Squired and Cerdin did an excellent job capturing that eerie and static essence within a deep underground club or venue. There’s a surprise at every turn, making you want to break the replay button.

“I’m overjoyed to accompany Squired sonically on this track. He pushed me a lot to get this demo idea over to him last year, which for me was just a live-set throwaway. I’m really pleased he did, because we were able to flesh out this idea and it really lit a fire under me to reimagine it alongside him, and bring our sound, bond, and friendship into the studio once again. It’s always such a pleasure and a gift to create art together. I feel lucky to be a part of this track and EP from my guy.” – Cerdin

We’re stoked to hear what the rest of his EP has in store. So make sure to check out ‘NOREST’ below to prepare for what’s in store for his debut EP dropping tomorrow! And don’t forget to secure those tickets for his EP release party happening tomorrow at Brooklyn Monarch in New York City! Artists such as Bafu, Buns and Pixel Prince will be there playing to support. A crazy stacked lineup! You really don’t want to miss out!

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Cerdin is always open to innovation and his new single takes the concept to new levels. Built around a haunting vocal, the female voice pulls you in with an intoxicating concoction that’s equal parts addictive and evocative. Sweeping atmospheres and delicate keys drift beneath creating a divine mystique. Accelerating drums, rising sirens, and bent vocal tones build to an explosive release. The first drop is chaotic, heart-racing, and banging, without feeling overwhelming. There’s a sense of masterfully controller chaos that keeps you on your toes while maintaining an off-kilter groove. Cerdin offers a brief respite as the ghostly vocal bends drift in once more before bringing a shocking yet exhilerating final drop. Pulling in hints of techno, the finale puts a pounding kick drum at the forefront while the producer injects an ever-evolving undercurrent to keep the excitement at a peak.

‘Talk’ fuses spellbinding beauty and moving textures with mind-melting drops for a sound that’s truly one of a kind.

I’m in a very inspired spot with producing right now where I’m listening to so much, and trying to translate things I like about different subgenres and sound styles into one cohesive work. This track is the first finished product of this ‘research and development’ period I’ve entered where I’m just trying anything and everything regardless of what the Cerdin ‘brand’ might be to some people. I’m just happy to be pushing my limits and exploring more. I hope you enjoy it! There’s plenty more where it came from. Thank you FUXWITHIT and thank you listeners for your time! – Cerdin

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Each contains shining characteristics that describe them as humans and creatives. While honoring the Sable Valley name and its roots. From electronic trap, drum n bass, and even some breakbeat, there are a ton of tones and rhythms to make your days even more fulfilling. Being blown away by returning veterans while discovering some fresh new talent along the way. Easily making this one of their most diverse compilations to date.

The raw and organic technique flowing throughout will no doubt inspire you on a whole new scale. Transporting listeners into a far-out dystopia and beyond. Discovering its secret gems and overall treasures to enrich anyone’s life. With hard-hitting sound design from Lizdek and Ivoryghost, a summer smash from Dabow and Jessy Covets, and an immaculate rhythmic structure from Cerdin and Squired, this yearly journey delivers time and time again. From its breathtaking music, to the iconic artists that create them. Bravo to everyone. So make sure to show your support by streaming Sable Valley Summer Vol. 4 everywhere via Sable Valley!

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If you’re a fan of hard-hitting electronic music as a whole, you’re going to love what this compilation has to offer. Veterans such as BAARIC, BADLIKE, Xerxes, and more have returned to create absolute craters in planets with their weapons of pure raw energy. But we also have some brand new incomers such as CORTR, Cerdin, and even Bafu who have also developed special treats just for this beautiful compilation. Each track highlights a brand new side to these artists while paying homage to what makes the OTHERWRLD brand so special. Hard-hitting sound design, top-notch arrangements, and melodies to cleanse your mindsets. These are only a couple of qualities that make this second compilation remarkable to the ear. Easily breaking the replay button to forever listen to these cinematic masterpieces. So make sure to show your support by streaming HORIZON 002 everywhere via OTHERWRLD! We’re truly proud of everyone and are excited to hear what’s next!

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Diving deep into his discography lies countless gems with much more to come. Harnessing the power of sound and frequency, his highly skilled techniques have guided him through different portals of possibilities. With dark and powerful sound design mixed with unpredictable arrangements, this artist is full of surprises with many tricks up his sleeve. Always delivering something new with his experimental creativity. Tackling multiple genres while still adding his own unique flare to the equation. Not to mention he’s an absolute genius in his own graphic design. Capturing the essence of any track or vision perfectly to the core. Making him a force to be reckoned with.

From remixes of artists such as Juelz, Flume, and even The Weeknd, to releasing a ton of beautiful original work, Cerdin’s ability to adapt is nothing but inspiring and uplifting. Combing crisp sound design with endless amounts of colorful tones, there’s no telling what other grand techniques he has in store. And now, we dive even deeper with his own special guest mix and interview!

First off, thank you for taking the time for this interview! How’ve you been doing recently?

Thank you for having me! I’ve been well, time’s been flying so the fact that it’s September is horrifying to me…but things are good. I’m adjusting to a new job in my design field, and feeling really inspired musically. Lots of fun creative stuff in the works in both a visual and audio sense. Work-life balance is coming together nicely…for the first time in my life!

What can listeners expect while listening to this mix?

This mix was a bit of a wild process. I’m 3 years into the Cerdin project and I’ve realized I have so much fun expanding my taste and producer skills, so this mix is a bit of a combination of a lot of genres and styles I’m feeling. I’d say this mix is kind of a bit of a glimpse into me finding my groove as an artist. There’s a ton of IDs from me and some friends, plus a loooot of tracks that really speak to me. I hope the vibe translates to y’all!

Being based in Canada, are there any special memories you can look back on that have really inspired your work today?

I’d say a lot of my time spent living in Vancouver in 2014 was when I took production more seriously. I was able to be a part of this wonderful collective at the time called Chapel Sound where I met people like Wsuptiger, WhichNancy, Shaunic, Juelz, and Tails. I was writing a lot of James Blake-esque stuff around then and it was cool to be surrounded by a lot of more beat-focused artists. I think that environment really expanded my palette for what kind of music I was consuming and making, especially with that being a really key time in the SoundCloud producer era.

In 2019 I started gravitating back towards dance music under my current moniker, and I’m really happy I did, cause though I still write a lot of RnB and pop, it’s so liberating sitting down and letting myself make non-verbal, instrumental music that speaks for itself. I’ve been working closely with a lot of friends lately and to see someone else’s vision is always something I’m growing and learning from.

Metrics are always such a strange thing to me, cause we’ve just been conditioned to feel like big numbers are an accomplishment, but even 2,000 people is massive…and I’m grateful for each person who’s keeping up with my sound and my journey. It means a lot.

Congratulations on hitting over 2k on SoundCloud! That must be such a wonderful feeling. Are there any plans in terms of another EP or potential album in the works?

Thank you! I honestly had such a blasé approach to this project when it started. I just wanted to get back into EDM and develop my sound and write cool stuff without any expectations. It’s been really crazy to see a community and fan base grow over time. Metrics are always such a strange thing to me, cause we’ve just been conditioned to feel like big numbers are an accomplishment, but even 2,000 people is massive…and I’m grateful for each person who’s keeping up with my sound and my journey. It means a lot.

I hope to put out an EP soon. I wanna drop a few more singles first, and hopefully establish a label relationship, then roll out a body of work properly. I’m not in a big rush, I’m just having fun seeing where this whole project goes for right now! I definitely have big plans though.

When and how did your music production journey start? Are there any other creatives within your family tree as well?

I started playing guitar at a young age, I grew up a big rock/metal head and an equally big rap fan, so instrumentation to me came first through guitar, then discovering Garageband was a massive turning point. I saw it as like “I can make a whole song by myself? Holy shit.” My family really loves music. My brother Ian is a musician as well, and he’s an incredible singer/songwriter. My sister, mum, dad, and I have a very similar taste in music too so we’re always bonding over our classics or top 5 artists, etc.

Remixes are not a threat to artist ownership and it’s a shame they’re still seen as such.

You’ve remixed so many incredible artists along the way, who would you love to remix in the future?

Thank you! Remixes are such a really cool way to interpret someone else’s sound and express yourself. I have beef with the industry for the way they treat remixes, for example how Meek Mill’s team did Knxledge, but that’s a bigger thinkpiece I won’t crowd this interview with. There needs to be a big change upstairs I’ll say that at least. Remixes are not a threat to artist ownership and it’s a shame they’re still seen as such.

I would love to work with less EDM-oriented musicians. I’d love to remix Code Orange, Caroline Polachek, Phoebe Bridgers, or someone like Brian Eno. I feel like I could explore a lot more of an experimental/musique concrète side with the right starting point from one of those four. If we’re talking in the scene though my magnum opus would definitely be an official remix for Justice. I don’t know, there’s a lot of people I’d love to remix. THAT’S A HARD QUESTION!

You’ve done stellar graphic design work for not only yourself but for other visions as well. Have you always been dabbling in that form of art or is it a newly formed skill?

I’ve been on a lot of creative paths. I started doing design in like high school when me and my friends would take photos and then photoshop cool stuff out of them, and from there just making artwork for basement shows and SoundCloud mixtapes and stuff. I’m pretty self-taught with graphic design for the most part, and it’s a fun field because you’re never done learning. I love working with other artists, it brings me so much joy feeling like I’m able to bring someone’s vision to life. I’m grateful for the trust people have in me to be able to do that too.

Shoutout to Rossy specifically. She was one of the first to hit me up for artwork and I am eternally grateful for how much I’ve learned working with her, the friendship we’ve developed, and how much we’ve pushed each other to really create some beautiful pieces.

Sometimes I’ll design artwork just trying stuff out and it ends up inspiring me to open my DAW and try and write something to it, almost like scoring a film.

Does your graphic design play a big role when it comes to creating your music?

More or less yeah, I think when I’m writing something, I’m sort of thinking about what environment or world it would exist in, and what that would look like. Sometimes I’ll design artwork just trying stuff out and it ends up inspiring me to open my DAW and try and write something to it, almost like scoring a film.

‘Frequency Operations Vol. 1’ was a stellar and energetic mix, what was your favorite part when creating that experience?

I kind of accidentally started a mix doing that haha. I was writing the opening ID and realized The Hills by The Weeknd sounded really good overtop, and then instead of another drop, I wanted to hear what it sounded like in a mix, so I threw another track after the second build-up, and then I just started building a mix. It quickly became more of a showcase of the one thing that’s important to me in music; community. I’m very thankful to the people who lent their IDs for that as well. So many insane tracks in that thing from wickedly talented artists.

My favourite part was calling on friends to do some radio drops. I wanted each person to either satirically or seriously talk about music and what it means to them, and I’m happy it came together how it did with so many wonderful folks sharing their voice throughout it. I love that mix, and there’s 100% another one on the way before year’s end.

Favorite movie/show soundtracks?

Oh lordy, y’all are asking the big questions eh? I have categories in my brain for this kind of thing. In terms of cinematics, anything by Ben Salisbury is top-tier. Annihilation’s soundtrack is a masterpiece. In terms of various artist soundtracks, definitely Space Jam, and The OC. Classics in both of those albums.

I plan to make music until I die for sure.

Where do you see the Cerdin project in the next few years?

I have big plans as an artist, and I plan to make music until I die for sure. So (hopefully under the Cerdin project) I’d like to attend writing camps or contribute to some pop or rap co-prods. I want to release more than just electronic with this project and really showcase my chops as a musician, but that will come in time and with the right people. I’d like to see some out-of-town shows.

I DJ primarily in the city I live in right now, and fingers crossed I can get a visa situation sorted and tour the states. I have a lot of energy to bring with my show and unique sound combinations and genre blends in my sets, and I’d like to share the Cerdin live experience on a bigger scale. Oh yeah also actually putting out more music lol…I’m sitting on a lot of half-finished heat that I should probably look to finish and release if I want any of the above to happen properly.

Any final words on what’s next for you?

I have some more releases coming towards the end of the year, stuff I’m really proud of. There’s a collab coming with a dear friend that I’m extremely excited for. I guess what’s next is just pushing the sound, pushing the vision, and seeing where I can take this project cause it really just feels like the beginning as cliche as that sounds. I’m open to seeing where the tides take me. 

Also I just want to say thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to speak with you. FUXWITHIT is such an important part of the community and has served as a huge inspiration to a lot of what I do. You’re an essential publication and label to so many of us, and I look forward to chatting with you again soon. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the mix!  – Harri

Tracklist:

1. Cerdin – ID
2. Ivoryghost – Ether
3. G Jones – Arbiter’s Theme (Cerdin Remix)
4. Waka Flocka Flame – Hard In The Paint (Cerdin Remix) [Unreleased]
5. Jon Casey & Oddly Godly – Lotus
6. Stormzy – Wiley Flow
7. EPROM – Pineapple (G Jones Remix)
8. Losco & ONHELL – Carnal
9. Hamdi – Skanka
10. Sir Spyro – Topper Top ft. Teddy Bruckshot (Disaffected Bootleg)
11. BLVDE RUNNER – PROTOKOL
12. Cerdin – ID
13. Shades Alix Perez Eprom feat MC GQ – Immortals
14. Cerdin – ID
15. Fred Again – Jungle (Joel Cruz Remix) [Super Speed Edit]
16. Cerdin x Squired – ID
17. Ivy Lab x Drake – Orange Talk (Cerdin Mashup) [Unreleased]
18. latesleeper – Bushwa
19. TYLR & Mahsiv – Madness
20. Cerdin – CrushonU
21. Metrodome – Superfucked
22. Saka – Artemis
23. Gesaffelstein – Hellifornia (Cerdin ‘Helliphonkia’ Tribute) [Unreleased]
24. Mr. Carmack – Croydon
25. Baauer – Depop Damaga
26. Cerdin – ID
27. KACYY – OKAY! (ZCR FLIP)
28. HELLBOUND! – NOISE
29. tearsofmine – One Time
30. Ashnikko – Daisy (Reach & Jaydon Remix)
31. Cerdin – ID
32. Cerdin – ID
33. Ivy Lab – Kai Tech (Cerdin ‘Klub Tech’ Edit) [Unreleased]
34. Cerdin – ID
35. EPROM & G Jones – On My Mind (Cerdin Remix)
36. Cerdin – ID
37. Yoofee – Seek & Move x Dave – Verdansk
38. Cerdin – ID
39. Overmono – So U Kno (Visev Remix) [Unreleased]

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Squired has been an upcoming legend with his high caliber compositions. Avant-garde workflows compliment his overall journey has continued to impress listeners within the underground. Always delivering new sounds, rhythms, and atmospheres. He ompletely changes the game and pushes electronic music to new heights. From mind-exploding self-releases to teaming up with heavy hitters such as Adventure Club, Yetep, juuku and more, there’s no telling what you’ll expect next!

As for Cerdin, the Canada-based icon is making moves left and right as he scales up a skyscraper of success and dreams, tackling different genres and showcasing how versatile his style truly is. From releasing on r/trap’s BOOST TAPE 02, self releasing experimental wonderlands, to remixing Flume, RL Grime, RemK and many more. He’s a hero of many talents, working harder than ever to truly lead the underground in the right direction. Together with Squired, both artists are truly leaving a mark on history with their team work.

‘Ad Infinitum’ is an absolute D&B classic. The complete attention to detail is unlike any other. From crisp organic drums, to soul-stealing melodies, it’s a journey which skyrockets the listener into the future. The beginning is a cybernetic evolution, consisting of the highest level designs in frequency, emotions and more. Hypnotizing listeners in a swift and rapid pace, we’re left waiting to hear what’s next. And once they unleash a burst of energy within the chorus sections, you’ll completely forget reality as you know it. Transporting yourself into a vast and open space of pure satisfaction.

These artists were born to create art together,  and that’s completely visbile from beginning to end. Bravo! We’re truly excited to see where the rest of the EP goes. But for now, make sure to show support by streaming ‘Ad Infinitum’ everywhere!

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Cerdin

First setting off my radar in late September, killer Calgarian producer Cerdin kicked the door down with the ferocity of ‘FRACTURE.’ Its undeniable intensity and ominous energy give it the feeling of a high-stakes shootout. Almost unhinged in its radioactive rollout, Cerdin doesn’t let the track stagnate; instead, he fires off a flurry of effects while sending ‘FRACTURE’ flying off in all directions. More recently, we’ve seen an explosion of releases as he tackled the likes of A.G. Cook, Baauer, and Clipping in his second remix package. While distinct in their styles, each one of these free offerings slaps. Whether hyperactive like ‘Show Me What,’ a wall of sound like ‘AETHER,’ or slow and sadistic like ‘96 Neve Campbell,’ Cerdin crafts the perfect punch for each track. Now, for my money, Cerdin’s hardest hitters come in ‘Lemonade,’ ‘3030!‘ and ‘OLD SCHOOL.’ Hop on his hardcore bandwagon and brace yourself for a bumpy ride!
-OJ

Drvmmer

Now that I think about it, it’s almost a year since I met Andrea aka Drvmmer for the first time. If I’m not wrong, it was during the only gig I attended in 2020 alongside Patrick, msft., Voliik, Marlus, GAZZ, Degra and many others. Ah, the nostalgia. Anyway, I waited so long to give him a spotlight not because I wanted to spite him but because I preferred to follow a rational approach. You see, sometimes here on Focus Five I like to follow my instincts and make bets, but I know that I’m not flawless. For this first episode of the year instead, I wanted to give you a guarantee and now I can assure you that waging on this artist is not a risky business. Drvmmer is an assurance.  It’s not subject to volatility and inflation. His production level leaves no doubt, it is first class. Even though he usually creates highly complex sonic textures, the outcome is always absurdly clean. It doesn’t matter how many genres it changes within a single song or how much the sound pressure is: the outcome will always be a treat for your ears. Dubstep, electronica, drum&bass his SoundCloud profile says loud and clear “fuck genres”. Want concrete proof? Just listen to his latest remix of Jack U’s classic ‘Mind’ and thank me later. From what I know, he’s sitting on an insane amount of music and, even if he’s going to release just a small share of it, I’m sure you’ll see him again on the pages of FUXWITHIT in 2021.
-AA

Knick

It may be a new year but I’m keeping my streak of championing future beats alive in 2021. One of the latest producers to catch my ear within the space is North Carolina’s Knick. It was Knick’s collaboration ‘distantworlds’ off of cozy kev’s complacency that first caught my attention. The track is a majestic work of art – heavenly, vibey and packing just the right amount of bump. A dive into Knick’s SoundCloud shows this is no fluke. He just dropped a next-level collab with $teev, koru & ohgoddc entitled ‘elevate’. Living up to its name, the song will take you to a higher plane of existence. It will allow you to feel lighter, unburdened, and lost in the bounce. While the collabs are amazing, Knick can definitely stand alone on his own. ‘circumvent’ is absolutely stunning while ‘aluminum’ shows off a more relentless approach. For the future beats fanatics such myself, Knick is undeniably one to watch.
-C

spüke

The last year has been everything but easy for everyone. Given the challenges, we could all use a little uplifting. Enter: spüke. The California producer is crafting energizing and futuristic house tunes to give listeners new life. ‘Emanate’ which was released on Bonsai’s Hayashi compilation was a staple in my summer rotation. Moving vocals, wildly bouncy drops, and a playful candor made it a certified warm weather bop. Keeping the heat up came the gripping and emotive ‘tell me’ which carries a truly uplifting energy. Risking it all with a remix of a classic, spüke delivered with an addictive flip of Flux Pavillion’s ‘I Can’t Stop.’ Taking on a iconic anthem is no easy feat but the talented producer delivered in full. If you’re looking for a fresh spin on house check out spüke.
-C

Trinist

Unfortunately, I can’t take the credit for this one, but I feel like this month’s list would be incomplete without the inclusion of Trinist. Landing on my radar just a couple of weeks ago thanks to his pristine release on Powered by Inspected: Series 2, I knew I had to jump aboard the Trinist train before the bandwagon left the station. With less than 400 SoundCloud followers at the time of writing, the Netherlands-based producer has shown immense promise with his latest releases on Inspected, VALE, and Andy C’s RAM Records. The former, which was my introduction to this talented artist, is a mind-melting drum and bass cut that’s abrasive yet bouncy, and chaotic yet controlled. A deeper dive into Trinist’s brief arsenal shows more of this meticulous attention to detail, with carefully crafted sounds and mechanical percussion precision being a recurring theme in his latest tracks. I’m keeping a close eye on Trinist, you should too.
-SC

Words by Alessio, Colin, Oggie & Steph

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