Bubblegum bass is a futuristic, hyper-kinetic genre that emerged in the 2010s, characterized by its sugary sweet melodies, frantic drum patterns, and liberal use of pitch-shifted vocals. Born out of the experimental fringes of electronic music, bubblegum bass draws from the sugary excess of 90s pop, the sonic chaos of glitch hop, and the avant-garde sensibilities of IDM. This genre's frenetic energy and playful deconstruction of pop conventions resonated with a new generation of producers and fans, speaking to a desire for futuristic, boundary-pushing sounds. With its Day-Glo aesthetic and irreverent attitude, bubblegum bass embodies a carefree, hedonistic spirit, while its eclecticism and technical virtuosity set it apart from more straightforward electronic genres.

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Single - Released February 7, 2025