Tracklist:
ID – THORTZ
ID – THORTZ
ID – THORTZ
Activate – THORTZ
Bass Talk – THORTZ
Green Silk – THORTZ
Jamsauce – THORTZ
Fresh Sounds – ASHEZ (THORTZ EDIT)
The Slugs – Kursa
Pytherousb – The Split Temple of Helveti g Valloa
Paul’s House – Subp Yao
Feet Black – VCTRE
Deepuh – Toy Box
Butterfly FX – Mindex x Supertask
Distance – THORTZ
Trust in You – THORTZ ft Tash Petry
Land – THORTZ
What inspired you to become an artist?
It probably started when I playing around with cassette tapes and audacity to make mixtapes as a child who loved music. Then at aged 11 my cousin showed me a beat making software. Then I got involved in the local hiphop scene from MySpace. It started there!
How would you describe your music style or genre?
Bass music. Sound design from drum n bass with hiphop grooves. My sets can range from halftime, neurohop, dubstep to drum n bass. Super flowy, heavy hitting bass beats. Set list ID – THORTZ ID – THORTZ ID – THORTZ Activate – THORTZ Bass Talk – THORTZ Green Silk – THORTZ Jamsauce – THORTZ Fresh Sounds – ASHEZ (THORTZ EDIT) The Slugs – Kursa Pytherousb The Split Temple of Helveti g Valloa Paul’s House – Subp Yao Feet Black – VCTRE Deepuh – Toy Box Butterfly FX – Mindex x Supertask Distance – THORTZ Trust in You – THORTZ ft Tash Petry Land – THORTZ
Can you share a bit about your musical journey and how it has evolved over the years?
It all started by producing beats and DJing using software. Then I got my first pair of turntables at aged 14 and played in the hiphop scene in Coffs Harbour from aged 15. I got away with playing a lot a gigs underage because I looked older! Shout outs to Ran MC for helping me develop in these years. I also won some DJ competitions underage. I played house parties, clubs and functions on the side. I also played a number of outdoor parties spinning glitchy fidget house and drum n bass. I also produced an electro-acid-psy track and it hit hard. It got to the point where I was DJing fulltime after high school but I wanted to dial in my own style rather than playing all kinds of gigs for a living. Since moving to Melbourne a few years after high school it’s been a journey of developing my sound in the bass scene and skills in the turntablist scene.
What are some of your biggest musical influences?
In terms of turntablism; DJ Craze, DJ Babu, DJ Shiftee, DJ J-Red. Then in terms of production; Ivy Lab, Kursa, VCTRE, Koan Sound, Copycatt. Just to name a few!
Tell us about your creative process when producing a new track or mix.
I typically make sound design in separate sessions to build up a pallete of sounds. In another session I make iterations of bass and breaks then a song emerges from there pretty quickly.
Can you share any memorable experiences or stories from your live performances?
Playing Tanglewood Festival this year leading into the first night was so much fun. Snakepit stage at Esoteric this year was next level. Also, playing a set right before Koan Sound in my hometown (Coffs Harbour) to an intimate crowd was probably one of my favourite sets. Supporting Copycatt in Melbourne at Rubix was dope.
How do you feel the music scene has changed over the years, and what impact has it had on your work?
The Melbourne bass scene is an amazing creative hub in Australia. Although there’s yet to be another Grumpys venue, it’s still going strong. The Australian psychedelic festival community has been growing over the years despite the challenges. They all inspire me greatly.
Are there any specific venues or festivals that hold a special place in your heart? Why?
So many festivals on the list for different reasons. Rabbits Eat Lettuce was my first. It’s still going strong and it’s such a fun party. Earth Frequency is such a beautiful one to return to. Dragon Dreaming and Elements are top notch too. Esoteric is home. In terms of venues, Grumpys was my introduction to the bass scene in Melbourne.
Lastly, what message or feeling do you hope to convey to your listeners through your music?
Loose your mind. Melt in the frequencies and get into your body. Tune in.
