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Hey there, groove seeker! Buckle up as we cruise through the funky landscape of midtempo bass, a genre that’s all about those chill beats and low-end vibes. We’re talking crisp snares, deep subs, and that perfect balance of tempo that gets your body moving just right. Let’s dive into the history of this magical sound and sprinkle in some fun facts about the artists who bring it to life!
To understand midtempo bass, we gotta roll back the clock. The vibe started bubbling up in the late 2000s when electronic music was going through quite a transformation. Genres like dubstep were sprouting from UK garage and drum & bass scenes—but here comes midtempo to say, “Whoa there!” at around 100-110 BPM.
I mean, think about it—dubstep had its drops that hit hard (and sometimes heavy enough to rattle your grandma’s china), but midtempo wanted to keep things laid-back while still making you wanna dance like no one’s watching.
By mixing hip-hop grooves with glitchy sounds, glitch hop popped onto the scene in the early 2010s. Artists like Pretty Lights started blending those slower rhythms with soulful samples and heavy bass lines. This is where musicians found their true calling—smooth jams paired with mind-bending visuals!
Funny fact: Pretty Lights once did a live DJ set using only vinyl records—and then he accidentally dropped one! Instead of panicking or pressing pause on his epic set, he smoothly transitioned into an impromptu remix on-the-fly! That’s what we call improvisational genius!
As time rolled on and genres melded together like peanut butter and jelly (yum!), more artists stepped into the spotlight showcasing their unique takes on midtempo bass. Here are some legends worth mentioning:
Formed by Harrison Mills and Clayton Knorowski in Seattle, ODESZA has been crafting lush soundscapes since they burst onto the scene with their album “In Return” in 2014. Their tracks combine atmospheric synths with catchy hooks—all perfectly fit for vibing out at sunset festivals.
Did you know? Their signature track “Say My Name” was so popular at gatherings… people actually made dances based off it! Some even claim they’ve seen folks replicating the dance while stuck in traffic—now that’s commitment!
Talk about detail freak; Tipper is known for his intricate sound design that can make anyone do weird things under bright lights! With influences ranging from breakbeat to down-tempo electronica since as far back as ’99 (talk about staying power!), his unique style blends organic sounds with glitchy beats seamlessly.
And here’s a wild tidbit: During performances, Tipper has been known to throw inflatable beach balls into crowds—a guaranteed way to get everyone pumped up AND have an unexpected game of catch happen simultaneously!
As this genre spread across continents faster than spreading Nutella on toast (seriously addictive stuff), new faces joined in adding spices from various musical traditions:
Emerging from Ohio’s underground scene more recently than others mentioned here yet causing massive ripples worldwide; Yheti delivers electrifying sets laden with quirky surprises throughout each build-up before dropping juicy bass lines that’ll rattle your entire being—it’s a full-body experience alright!
Here’s something fun if you didn’t know already; Yheti is notorious for wearing outrageous outfits during shows—from dinosaur costumes to neon wigs—you’ll never quite know what you’re getting when he hits the stage next time around!
Born outta France but now making waves globally too; CloZee combines world music elements alongside her own earth-inspired synthesized creations—the result? Pure auditory bliss wrapped beautifully within engaging stories told through melodic harmonies mixed effortlessly atop sub-heavy beats inviting listeners right inside these sonic narratives she paints beautifully live.
Funny moment alert: At one festival performance reportedly asked if she’d come dressed as ‘Mother Nature’…she freaked many hardcore techno lovers out simply because they expected something much different ha-ha—but hey—we’re all friends here after grooving away together anyway right?
Midtempo bass continues evolving today along with advances tech-wise ensuring fresh talent emerging regularly worldwide offering unique perspectives leading us deeper down this groovy rabbit hole where creativity reigns supreme forevermore! Festivals dedicated solely towards emerging innovators abound testing boundaries + ideas combined equal pure magic waiting round every turn ahead bewitching hearts along trails ahead endlessly bouncing—as long our feet keep tapping ya feel me?!
So whether you find yourself head-bopping at home alone or dancing wildly among strangers under starlit skies; remember there’s room within our musical universe for ALL styles—what truly matters most however? Getting lost amidst vibrant frequencies coursing through veins igniting brilliant expression forming connections celebrating sheer joy together eternally woven forever onward glowing bright shared relish purely enjoying ride without limits…
Keep chasing those grooves my friend, till next time stay funky 🙌🎶✨
Mista Savona – We Can Do It (Stickybuds Remix) – Stickybuds
Stickybuds x K+Lab – Feel The Weight – Westwood Recordings
Krafty Kuts – The Sauce feat. PAV4N – Westwood Recordings