If you’re running short of aces up your sleeve, well, this Bootleg Business Summer Special got you covered. No guest this time, just me and an extended selection of twenty of the best (unofficial) remixes and edits I had on heavy rotation over the past months. Expect some brand-new releases, some classics and some weird stuff by the likes of Baauer, Darby, Hans Gadler, ethanplus, paul mond, Farrah, Chopsoe, and many more. The playlist is split into two parts. The first is focused on bouncy, groovy genres while the second is heavier and more bass-focused.

Have fun!

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Looking for even more bootlegs? Be sure to check the first four volumes of Bootleg Business where, alongside Colin, camoufly, Ramon Pang and Nawtystep, we have already put together an archive of forty remixes for all tastes.

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REBOUND is their first-ever compilation and focuses on some of the meanest and bounciest beats you’ll ever hear. Completely throwing your mind for a loop, artists such as Galazy, Kazantzakis, kutsu. and more have each made their own whimsical pieces. Honoring what the label stands for while showing off what makes their styles so interesting and fun. This compilation is full of interesting tones and only gets better and better with each go around.

From a silly and heat-infused banger from Ethanplus, to a saturated paradise of wonder from Skoot, there’s no telling what you’ll hear next thanks to the compilation’s stacked and unpredictable cast of musicians. Delivering only the latest and the greatest within the electronic trap and bounce genres. Making this a huge highlight of 2023. Everyone did a remarkable job and the spirit of it all is truly addicting and priceless. So make sure to show your support by streaming the REBOUND compilation everywhere via The Music Blender!

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Showing exactly what he’s capable of, ethanplus delivers a scorching, bouncy and fun-filled 30-minute guest mix that’ll have you twerking, mean-mugging and smiling all the way through. We also caught up with ethan for an interview to discuss his musical background, having fun with his music, the influence of TV on his work, what’s next and more.

Tell us about the mix, what’s this the soundtrack to?

It’s the soundtrack to me! Haha, I guess if you were to make a movie about everything that I try to embody in my artistry, this would be the soundtrack. It’s fun, fast, bold, diverse and colourful. Got an ID of mine and a few unreleased flips from me in there too!

Can you tell us a little bit about your musical background. How did you get into music? When did you start producing?

I think my story is very similar to that of many other producers.

When I was about 10 I started playing the electric guitar and found myself being really into intense guitar music such as metal and experimental rock by artists such Joe Satriani and Steve Vai (the latter of which still inspires me to this day).

I was very passionate about guitar music but pretty much despised electronic music until one day when I was 12 or 13 I heard Skrillex’s Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites for the first time and was instantly blown away. It bridged the gap for me. I never realised how energetic and intense you could be with this sort of music. I remember that same night I was already Googling how to make this stuff, and I ended up with a copy of FL Studio within the next few weeks. The rest is history!

Something about the extreme effort that goes into having such a saturated, loud and energetic presentation fascinates me as it’s so far removed from ‘everyday life’ that it begins to feel like some sort of surreal art project.

Your music often packs a cartoon-like energy. Are there any cartoons that helped shape who you are?

Haha I definitely do look to cartoons for inspiration but I think it also goes beyond that into children’s TV in general and also classic sitcoms. Something about the extreme effort that goes into having such a saturated, loud and energetic presentation fascinates me as it’s so far removed from ‘everyday life’ that it begins to feel like some sort of surreal art project.

I don’t really have any specific titles that shaped me per se, it’s more the massive media soup that someone like myself absorbs while growing up in that sweet spot where both traditional TV AND the early days of YouTube were major sources of entertainment and cultural learning. So Daria, Teletubbies, Seinfeld, The Simpsons, Power Rangers, Funniest Home Videos and Rugrats to name some.

Your sample game is nothing short of wild. What’s your favourite sample or sound you’ve ever included in a track?

Thank you! I think there are a lot of cool ones in ‘Wowzers!’ like the burp and the random horn squeaks. But the one I’m probably most proud of is probably the harmonica in ‘Wildwildwomp.’ Everything about that track should be a disaster in theory – it just shouldn’t work. Yet I have received nothing but good feedback from it. I think that’s really cool, makes me feel like I did the impossible haha.

I think something can be fun and funny while not necessarily sarcastic or invalid at the same time. I want to tiptoe the line between ‘superficial’ and ‘substantive’ because I think that line is a lot more blurred than people realise.

From song titles like ‘ZONKERS!’ And ‘Wowzers!’ to the overall audio aesthetic, the feeling of fun seems to permeate through everything you do. How important is having fun with your music?

I know this might seem like a simple question that requires a simple answer but I could talk for literal days about this, so buckle up haha! (I’ll try and be as to-the-point as I can).

As I mentioned earlier about the cartoons and stuff like that, I am very fascinated by “hyperactive” media – the incredible ‘fun’ intensity you feel from product advertisements, junk food packaging, children’s TV, sitcoms, motivational speakers, old aerobics videos etc.

A lot of this stuff was a lot more popular in the past because nowadays we tend to look at it with a very cynical, sarcastic attitude and I think that’s because it makes us feel ‘tricked’ or like they’re trying to bait us with this bright, happy image in order to sell us products, services or ideas that may be ‘superficial’ or don’t align with ‘reality’. To me, this has resulted in the rise in popularity of more muted, minimalist branding aesthetics in recent times. It’s like a desperate plea to say “We’re not a capitalist organisation! We’re not blindly optimistic! We’re down-to-earth just like you!” when really in a lot of cases I feel like this is even more dishonest.

I think my work is similar to creatives like Andy Warhol and SOPHIE in that I believe this intense, pop aesthetic can exist honestly and unapologetically in both high and low culture. I think something can be fun and funny while not necessarily sarcastic or invalid at the same time. I want to tiptoe the line between ‘superficial’ and ‘substantive’ because I think that line is a lot more blurred than people realise.

I also just want to generally encourage people to have fun in their lives. The playful kind, not just the using-substances-and-acting-crazy-with-strangers fun. I think as we grow into adults we are pressured into being these super-serious, colourless beings. We lose everything we immersed ourselves in as children. I want to remind people that there’s literally nothing stopping them from playing with toys or doing finger painting or relaxing in a ball pit while still having a job, paying your taxes and starting a family. It’s this fun vs serious mentality that led me to want to make hard-hitting hip hop and EDM beats that also sound like they were made by a clown.

What do you enjoy doing most outside of music?

I am definitely a pretty big film buff! I also am a design student so I love playing around with making images for my own branding, other people’s branding and just for fun. Also I’m very into retro video games.

What was your reaction when you found out you won Baauer’s Beat battle? What impact has the win had on you?

That was so crazy! Especially since the guest judge was Kenny Beats, who also has his own beat battle…I like to joke that I won ‘both battles’ at the same time…

As ecstatic as I was at the win, a lot of the impact had already happened beforehand. I had entered almost every time for the past few months and through that have had a lot of new people discover me, and I’ve made friends with many of them as they also make cool music. Baauer himself reacted strongly to all my submissions and even gave a shoutout on one of his streams to me and Mike Snatchers’ track ‘Everybody!’ when it dropped. He does a lot for the up-and-coming community. Him and Kenny and many others.

It’s definitely going to be bigger, bolder, and goofier than the last!

What should we expect from you for the rest of 2021?

I’ve been blessed with so many opportunities over the past few months of doing this project, and I’m always in talks with cool people about doing cool new stuff! I don’t want to announce anything in particular since stuff doesn’t always pan out, but definitely watch this space!

But I can say that I’ve been working on lots of flips lately, and I’m keen to put out Volume 2 of ethanplus Versions sometime soon. It’s definitely going to be bigger, bolder, and goofier than the last! I’ve put some of the flips in this mix too!

Any final words?

Just wanted to shout out to everyone who has supported me over these past few months! I am still in the early days of this project but I’ve already achieved more than I ever expected and that is so so great.

Special shoutout to you people at FUXWITHIT for supporting me for so long too, and thank you so much for having me do this mix and interview!

Tracklist
ethanplus – B.T.B!
camoufly – BEATS KNOCKIN!
ethanplus – ID
YUNG BAE – If You Want It
ethanplus – Shake! (ethanplus FUNKY BEAT BOY VIP)
ini – Guap w/ dilip
SOPHIE – VYZEE
ATLiens – Alchemy (TYNAN Remix) [ethanplus 2HONKY Version]
vincebyvince – ID
Sum 41 – In Too Deep (ethanplus SIGN MY YEARBOOK Version)
an – trash
SOPHIE – UNISIL
Excision & Space Laces – Throwin’ Elbows (ethanplus THROWIN’ KNEES Version)
budsworth – Shake That Ass
ethanplus – Gummy Bears are Chasing Me!
milye – Beatbox (ethanplus SAX MAN Version)
milye – Doowap
Baauer – Soulja
AWE – Rackem
100 gecs – hand crushed by a mallet
100 gecs – hand crushed by a mallet (Soup Remix)
ethanplus – Wowzers!
TWRK – BaDINGA! (ethanplus Remix)
ewano – ROCKWITHIT w/ Vexx
godspeed – storgina w/ ANH
vincebyvince – ZONKERS! w/ ethanplus
Mike Snatchers – Sexy Can I
camoufly – Oh Dear (ethanplus NOW KISS Version)

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‘Wowzers!’ lives up to the name and exceeds expectations. Filled with lively and wacky samples, ethanplus has taken the time to really give us an experience we won’t forget. From pleasing sounding rhythms, airy percussion leads, and knocking drums, this is by far one of the most unique tracks we’ve heard this year so far. The whole theme takes you back to when you were a kid. Turning on your favorite cartoons and enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning. Reminding us of the simpler times. It’s a nostalgic burst of fresh air and creativity. Putting nothing but a pure gentle smile on your face with every listen. Yes this is definitely some of ethanplus’s best work. And we’re even more excited to hear how the rest of the EP sounds. So make sure to go show some love by streaming and downloading ‘Wowzers!’

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Like many others, our story begins like this. Once upon a time, there were two fantastic artists, Mike Snatchers and ethanplus, who, following their own path, were happily living and breathing music. Then, 2020 arrived and, envious of such great creativity, tried everything in its power to hinder the plans of these two boys. Giant fires, a worldwide pandemic, endless social distancing, copious conspiracy theories, despite the adverse conditions, our heroes didn’t lose faith and continued tirelessly on their respective journeys.  On a cold winter day, the brave Mike Snatcher met an unexpected ally: the Champions Of The Underground. Who are they? Some say they’re an unofficial Drake fan club, but the most reliable sources report they are mystical guild devoted to combing the internet for the best new music and finding artists you’ve never heard of but are guaranteed to love. Following the Champions in their crusade for the empowerment of good music, Mike finally ended up meeting ethanplus. Bonded by the same burning passion for music, the two decided to join forces to give the evil 2020 the coup de grace. So here came ‘Everybody,’ a deadly weapon made of irresistible percussion, infectious vocal loops and hilarious samples.

In case you’e wondering, no, this isn’t just a fairy tale. It’s actually based on a true story that has warmed my heart. Be sure to stream ‘Everybody’ and to ask Mike Snatchers how things went down for real!

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Funny tales apart, the real moral of this story was meant to be a big thank you to all the artists who continued to churn out excellent music amidst this stormy year. Without your songs, EPs, albums, these months would have been much, much worse.

Thank you!

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Even if the ‘Shake’ is only in the two minute range, there’s enough space for two completely different souls in this track. The first half, the fun one, squeezes together some cowboy vibes (if you’re into this thing, don’t miss his other track ‘Wildwildwomp‘ released earlier this month), hip hop samples and cowbells in a mixture that really reminds me of Fatman Scoop’s ‘Be Faithful’. The second one, the bass half, focuses more on the bouncing bass and, for the joy of all the trap heads reading this, gets way angrier showing off a more sophisticated side of ethanplus’ production skills.

If you want to enjoy some fun and bass too, you just have to listen to ‘Shake’ below and start following ethanplus on your favourite platform. Oh and be sure to grab the free download.

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