Given his output since the year began, I’m not sure when the man sleeps, but whatever beauty sleep he manages is clearly paying off. We can’t wait to hear what the rest of year brings from this wicked talented producer, so until then, let’s get into the guest mix and hear what he has to say!

First off, it’s good to have you in the spotlight here at FUXWITHIT again! How has your year been going thus far?

Thanks for having me back. Always love catching up with you guys. So far so good. I’ve been doing a lot of self-releases which I’ve been loving very freeing the whole process.

What should our listeners expect to hear in this guest mix?

Lots of unreleased. I’ve got it stacked with unreleased from myself and a bunch of friends. And defs expect to hear a lot of deeper type tunes. I feel like the mix is a good indication of the direction I’m trying to head moving forward.

I’d say you’re one of many artists we touch on here who really can’t be pigeon-holed into a single genre given the variety of your discography. That said, who are your biggest musical influences?

I’m really so all over the place with where I get my inspiration from. Few people who always get me excited and eager to hear new music are Flume, Labrinth, Skrillex, TroyBoi, and Billie Eilish funnily enough.

Your most recent single with Oski, ‘HAWT,’ seems to have been a big hit now that it’s been played out by the likes of Four Tet, Excision, Zeds Dead, Liquid Stranger, etc. How does it feel to have such a stellar response to your track?

Thanks so much for the kind words. We are both stoked with the response to ‘HAWT.’ It’s obviously super rewarding to have people you look up to appreciate your music. I fully self-released ‘HAWT’ and to get arguably a bigger response than most tunes is super fulfilling.

Is it safe to say a full Hydroski EP is indeed happening?

It’s happening. We’ve got all the tracks there it’s just getting it all finished up. We’ve both been pretty busy recently, I just moved state and Oski has been working his ass off and hasn’t really had time to sit down. But it’s all there and well underway. The first track in the mix is actually one of the new tunes.

At the moment I’m just trying to write the best music I can and make it all cohesive together. I feel like I’m finally setting up and bringing people into the Hydraulix world and I’m super excited about what that will bring.

What’s next for you as a producer? Any big dreams you can share with us?

Man honestly at the moment I’m just trying to write the best music I can and make it all cohesive together. I feel like I’m finally setting up and bringing people into the Hydraulix world and I’m super excited about what that will bring.

If you had the opportunity to perform anywhere in the world for one night, where would it be?

I’ve got so many bucket list venues I’d love to play. Red Rocks is one for sure. But some other spots include Brooklyn Mirage, Palladium, and would die if I ever played EDC Vegas.

Anything particular remaining in 2024 that you’re super excited for?

I’ve actually just been wrapping a track with Tempa T that I’m super excited for and have a whole bunch of collabs with people I really I look up to. I don’t know if it’ll all come out in 2024 but some of the new music is gonna do some damage!

When you’re not making music, where does your free time go?

I’m such a homebody. I really don’t do much that exciting. I spend a lot of my free time watching NRL (Rugby league) and playing fantasy NRL with friends and usually taking my dog for walks and to the beach. I also love sewing and making clothes. I haven’t been doing that enough recently but now that I’m set up in my new spot I’m definitely gonna get back into it.

I think the biggest thing is consistency and perseverance. Sometimes it feels like your music falls on deaf ears but it’s important to just keep going. You never know what will hit and what won’t. But don’t get discouraged when stuff doesn’t.

Do you have any words of encouragement for aspiring producers out there?

I’m a big supporter of up-and-comers. It feels like some of the new people coming through are crazy talented. I think the biggest thing is consistency and perseverance. Sometimes it feels like your music falls on deaf ears but it’s important to just keep going. You never know what will hit and what won’t. But don’t get discouraged when stuff doesn’t. Also… Don’t compare yourself to others. It’s a slippery slope.

Bonus question: How does Australia put out so much good music? Seriously.

Hahaha, I wish I had the answer for this. We really do pump them out over here. I’m just grateful to be part of the community here in Aus. I find it’s a very supportive and nurturing group of producers from Aus.

Hydraulix FUXWITHIT Guest Mix Tracklist

1. Hydraulix x Oski – RUN (ID)
2. Dr Gabba – Let Your Body Fly (Disentr Remix)
3. LYNY – Hitz
4. Jakes & Joker – 3KLane
5. ISOxo – Moonspell
6. Hydraulix x Tempa T – What Ya Gonna Do (ID)
7. Hydraulix x Oski – HAWT
8. Killjoy – HELLCAT
9. MOODY GOOD x Hamdi – Badman Season
10. Hydraulix x Swillz – YOI DAMAGE (ID)
11. Hydraulix – I Spit Da Fire
12. Rickyxsan x Interupt – Sounds Dope (ID)
13. Skrillex x Joker – Tears
14. LYNY – Nobody Else (ID)
15. chefboyarbeats – Fuck Off
16. Coki – Goblin (Hamdi Edit) (ID)
17. Sumthin Sumthin x Ero808 – What You Need
18. KRISCHVN – ??? (ID)
19. Hydraulix x ???? – Lights Out (ID)
20. Chef boyarbeatz – Here We Go
21. MOODY GOOD – Get Splashed
22. Joy Orbison – Flight FM (fredit bootleg)
23. Killjoy – Straight to the neck
24. Zero x Tempa T – Watch A Skank
25. Phatworld – Scissorhands
26. Thorpey – Gunfingaz
27. Trickstar x Goldenchild – ??? (ID)
28. Hydraulix – duCk hUNT
29. Roksonix – Music & Me

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Highlights of this year’s lineup include the likes of Subtronics, who is returning for the first time since 2019. Zeds Dead is making their WAKAAN Festival debut this year for a solo set as well as the first-ever Zeds Dead b2b Liquid Stranger set. Freddy Todd and Of The Trees will be performing as their collaborative BLAAP project. An official 1985 Music takeover will feature label head Alix Perez, along with Torcha, Hyroglifics, and Monty. Barclay Crenshaw is returning after electrifying performances the last two years that helped cement his resurgence as a bass music icon. The duo of jordnmoody and Ujuu will be on stage together as FLORA. As founder of WAKAAN, Liquid Stranger himself is also performing three exclusive sets, including a throwback set with a list of not-yet-announced friends.

There is more to WAKAAN than just the music. The festival features a diverse array of workshops, ranging from such topics as health and wellness to music production. The grounds of Mulberry Mountain are scattered with art installations, merch vendors, games, and more. In particular, this year features the return of Soul Spin Art Gallery, where fans can create their very own custom vinyl records that will be kept on the mountain for years to come.

In the past years that I’ve attended WAKAAN, the crowd energy has been unreal. There is a real, concerted effort on the part of these festival-goers to make friends and inspire each other. I’ve told my life story to a stranger on the way to a Port-a-Potty. I’ve always left with more trinkets than I arrived with. I’ve been handed hors d’oeuvres from people passing by mid-headliner. I’ve played Super Smash Brothers and watched Adventure Time on a screen in the middle of the forest. The sense of community that this festival has is something to behold, and I hope everyone gets to at least once.

If you’d like to purchase a ticket to the festival, you can do so on WAKAAN’s website. Be sure to follow them on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook for more information. In the meantime, you can peep the full festival lineup below!

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From the undulating sub-bass to the wonky, wobbly duck-themed drop, everything about this track screams “stank face.” I can’t tell if the drop is a morphed sample from the original Duck Hunt video game… but I sure hope it is, as it would fit right in with the “Hey, listen!” vocal sample from The Legend of Zelda that also accompanies it. Despite how off-puttingly weird this track might be to some listeners, I think this is a perfect example what can come of a producer in the studio making something silly. I can only imagine that the crowd reactions from ‘duCk huNT’ when Hydraulix plays this out live are sure to be a gold mine for his social media pages.

Per Hydraulix himself, ‘duCk huNT’ is only the first from a string of self-releases to be expected in the near future. If they all manage to capture the energy of this track, I think we’re in for a good time. Until then, be sure to stream ‘duCk huNT’ below.

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The three-track NERVES EP is the latest addition to Hydraulix’s discography. A brilliant foray into dubstep, grime, and drum and bass, the EP makes a point of switching up genres with each track, never pigeonholing itself into any single one. ‘ANXIOUS,’ featuring the gritty vocals of Maksim MC, is a true dubstep banger with UK grime elements as the cherry on top. ‘Click Clack’ with Nika D carries much the same vibe at first before erupting into a tribal trap-esque drop that may remind listeners of producers along the lines of MEMBA or XAVAGE. ‘All Eyes’ wraps up the EP with a sudden but not unwelcome tempo change to drum and bass. With its suspenseful build-up to an electrifying first drop, this track cements itself as an absolute roller that is sure to have jump-up fans losing it on the dance floor.

“So excited to be dropping the Nerves EP with Wakaan. I called the EP Nerves because it’s something I constantly feel when releasing music. Always nervous about how it will be received, will it get playlisting, have I pushed myself enough, have I pushed it too far. Writing music is the most rewarding and disheartening thing at the same time. Constant nerves on the edge. But at the end of the day you just gotta write what’s true to you. I’ve always loved all forms of bass music and this EP I wanted to show a bit of that with Dubstep, DnB and even some trap to cap it off.” – Hydraulix

Hydraulix’s well-deserved career continues to prosper with the release of the NERVES EP. Stream it in full below and be sure to check out the Bandcamp version for a bonus instrumental of ‘Click Clack.’

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A single repeating note opens the track before erupting into fast-paced drum beats that mirror the speed with which Strategy spits out bars. The rolling drumline gives way to an angelic empty space halfway through the track, reminiscent of deep 140 bpm classics from the likes of Coki, Benga, and Caspa. The moment Strategy goes silent is the best kind of sonic whiplash, the kind of moment that makes one audibly gasp “Whoa…” There’s hardly enough time to piece together the first verse of the track before he comes roaring back in for the second between the hypnotizing bassline and sharp hi-hats. It’s a simultaneously filthy and poetic end to this composition.

Everybody knows I’m a UK don / But I’m back on my Transatlantic shit
– Strategy

Strategy does not miss a beat on ‘Blue Mile.’ Amidst the murky low-end rumblings of Of the Trees and Crenshaw, syllable after syllable fires through like a machine gun. It’s clear that the grime wave has finally cemented itself stateside, with Strategy himself remarking that he’s “Got a decent amount of American followers.” In this case, they’re well-deserved.

‘Blue Mile’ is a standout track for Memory Palace. Along with the likes of LYNY, Esseks, DMVU, and Of the Trees himself, Crenshaw is a perfect fit for the vibe of the label. Having recently announced a hiatus next year from his usual Claude VonStroke alias, we can only wonder what label we’ll see him collaborating with next. Longtime fans are still awaiting a second Crenshaw album, given that the first came out nearly seven years ago. Whoever it is, they’re in for a treat. If 2023 has given us any indication of the trajectory of these two producers, it’s safe to say they’re only going up.

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The next chapter to ZEKE BEATS’ journey comes in the form of the Vigil EP, a four-track brute released via Liquid Stranger’s Wakaan. About the project, the creative states “During dark times throughout our lives, we must remain resilient and vigilant for what is important… The ‘Vigil’ EP will take you on a journey from tongue-in-cheek to complete chaos & destruction.” Cryptic yet chaotic, the collection of tracks is undeniably entertaining, and today we have the extreme pleasure of premiering the wildly enthralling ‘Cheeky.’

When you hear it, you’ll immediately understand why the track is called ‘Cheeky.’ Opening with a minimal, eerie soundscape that slowly raises the hairs on the back of your neck, the track then switches into a groovy bass drop that carries a futuristic swagger to it. ZEKE BEATS balances a wicked bassline, lively synths, and meticulous effects to lure listeners in with a hypnotic aura. As the 1:47 mark hits, the track takes a one-eighty-degree turn into a mind-melting scratching section that is genuinely fascinating. ZEKE BEATS keeps things fun, both for himself and for fans, by including a totally unexpected bit of DJ mastery, and it’s this type of energy that has allowed the artist to keep growing in this industry.

If you love ‘Cheeky,’ the Vigil EP and/or ZEKE BEATS in general, be sure to catch him on his tour across North America.

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‘Monarch’ contains massive levels of filth and energy. From a tribalistic atmosphere within the beginning to a massive explosion of tones and top-tier sound design within the chorus, this is the perfect way to introduce herself to a brand new audience. Showcasing she’s just getting started with many tricks up her sleeve. The drums paired with those mind-blowing basslines create an experience you’ll never forget. Lifting listeners off their feet into the stratosphere. Traveling miles and miles through the galaxy not knowing where you’ll end up next. Its unpredictability is a breath of fresh air and adds wonderful qualities to the bass music scene.

Make sure to show your support by streaming ‘Monarch’ everywhere via Wakaan and presave her upcoming EP. We have no doubts it’ll be a work of art.

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With his first release of 2022, Tek Genesis makes his debut on Wakaan with the high-octane Sapphire Channel EP. Featuring three tracks that were written over an extended period of time in isolation, the collection showcases more of the Tek Genesis energy fans have come to love. ‘Pit Viper’ kicks things off in high gear, with a frantic introduction setting the stage before a metallic barrage of bass complemented by gnarly growls steals the show. ‘Sapphire Channel’ follows, with Tek Genesis keeping the intensity of the first track alive but livening it up even more with a future riddim-leaning lead that is oddly both aggressive and uplifting. Lastly, ‘Velocity’ closes the ensemble in a refreshing fashion, with the artist combining influence from trap, breaks and dubstep to concoct a contorted brute that is relentless in vigour.

Each piece of the Sapphire Channel EP contributes distinctly to the ensemble, as Tek Genesis unleashes three of his best tracks to date. Don’t miss it below.

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Both names have been very prominent and praised within the industry. And their styles aren’t too far apart from each other. Which makes their workflow even more flexible and adaptable for this journey. Sully with his intricate and unique bass designs, and SuperAve. with his dangerous and monumental flows, this was a collaboration waiting to happen. And now it’s finally here. Ready to destroy massive stages anywhere you go. Truly bringing the best out of each other with every piece.

Superave. and I first got in touch over social media about 2 years ago now after a friend of mine showed me his music. We became friends instantaneously and our running joke after working together so many times is that we share the same brain when writing music. Both tracks display the blend of our sonic pallets so well and that’s generated from the chemistry we have when writing together. COUNTLESS hours went into this EP to make sure it was just right and we’re so proud of how both tracks turned out. – Sully

The Interflow EP is a tsunami of raw energy. Experimenting with brand new sounds and rhythms while implementing both of their signature styles is simply incredible. Perfectly intertwining and forming a special and innovative aura sounding the project. A blast of inspiration from beginning to end.

The first track, ‘Mug’ contains bouncy grooves, monstrous sound design, and an impeccable arrangement. Immediately sweeping you off your feet with every element exposed. Completely driving the EP into a brand new light already. Demonstrating how fluent these legends really are with their creative abilities and innovative thinking. Shining to the highest degree. Giving off feelings of perseverance and empowerment. Making each section flow smoothly with grit and might. Taking you off guard in the best ways possible.

‘Slip Up’ will make any face melt within a small radius due to its violent and destructive nature. Honoring the dubstep genre entirely while bringing new tricks to the table. Swift movements from the drums combined with classic style melodies bring back real nostalgia while setting a course to a gorgeous distant future. Combining old and new characteristics in a mighty and suave fashion. So if you’re looking for intoxicating aftershocks, hypnotic environments, and more, this is definitely the move for you. We’re very excited to see where these icons go next. For now, make sure to go stream the Interflow EP everywhere via Wakaan!

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