We’re letting bass producer AXEN soundtrack our week and it’s time to take a listen if you haven’t already. “Machine” is the newest cut from the Perth based artist, and captures his signature vibes.
As a signed producer to Circus Records, AXEN chooses to break barriers with each track. Explosive, robotic melodies and thundering bass claps make up the essence of “Machine” with edgy precision.
He says: “In all of my tracks I like to create a theme and story to tie in with my ‘Droid Bass’ signature sound, something that you can almost visualize the entirety of. For this track I wanted to tell a story about a robot coming to life and causing mayhem in a city (in the first drop of the track) and to only then later save the same city from another threat (In the second drop) – which I made evident through the contrast from heavy/dark to melodic/happy.”
About AXEN:
When it comes to new and exciting Australian producers, full focus is on AXEN. Showcasing an array of experimental sounds, plenty of emotion and hard-hitting robotic bass – AXEN is set to light things up! Steadily building his following over the past couple of years, off the back of well-received releases and being named as an InTheMix’s The New Breed – Top 10 Producers You Need to Hear.
Recently having struck up an official remix for Flux Pavilion & NGHTMRE, out on Circus Records, this direction has been further underscored by signing with the label. Axen’s debut EP ‘Droid Bass’ hit the number 3 spot on Beatport’s Dubstep Releases, as well as receiving worldwide recognition from some of the biggest artists in the world such as Excision, HeroBust, Figure, Downlink, Flux Pavilion, David Guetta and Dack Janiels as well as mainstage plays at Ultra Music Festival.
On top of the enviable skills in the studio, AXEN is also no stranger to the DJ booth, with incredibly energetic stage presence and sets that range from melodic trap and breakbeat to late night drum & bass and Dubstep. It comes as no surprise then, that he has notched up an impressive list of guest sets and international supports for the likes of; Porter Robinson, Marshmello, Ricky Remedy, Ghastly, Nick Thayer, Mat Zo, Getter and Valentino Khan.
With a huge amount of collaborations and solo releases lined up, as well as ongoing support from heavyweight artists and platforms like Triple J. Axen shows no sign of slowing down watch this space: 2018 is shaping up to be his biggest year yet!
