Abstrakt Sonance: Bass, Grit, and Breaking the Mold

Hailing from the rugged depths of Western Canada, this underground maestro has clawed his way out of darkness, overcoming addiction, homelessness, and even a heart attack at 19, to redefine the sonic landscape of dubstep, drum & bass, and grime. His music hits like a punch to the gut: raw, relentless, and unapologetically real.

Born in the Shadows, Rising Against the Odds

Forget your sanitized origin stories. Abstrakt Sonance’s early years were a gritty crash course in survival. Growing up in a forgotten corner of Canada, he wasn’t handed a silver spoon; he was handed a fight. Facing adversity head-on, he transformed personal struggle into fuel for his art. Every heavy bassline, every staccato drum break, is a testament to a past that refused to keep him down.

Sound & Style: An Unfiltered Sonic Revolution

Abstrakt Sonance’s sound is more than music; it’s an all-out assault on the senses. Imagine deep, subterranean dubstep fused with the aggression of drum & bass, layered with hints of hip hop and grime.

With heavy, earth-shaking basslines, jagged percussion, and eerie, atmospheric synths, his production feels like a visceral journey through a dystopian rave. It’s raw, it’s gritty, and it’s a radical rebellion against the sterile norms of mainstream electronic music.

Discography & Recent Releases: The Relentless Reinvention

From the early days with seminal works like Life and Ishtar, Abstrakt Sonance has never stopped evolving. In 2024, he dropped a series of explosive releases that have the underground buzzing:

• Wanna Breathe and its remixed counterpart, a track that marries raw emotion with innovative production.
• Supply & Demand EP and Cause & Effect, projects that push the boundaries of bass music.
• No Celebrations EP and the off-the-wall single Stank.
• BANNED EP (in collaboration with SNOWY), a hard-hitting, club-tested record that’s become a staple in his electrifying live sets.

Live Performances & Global Impact: From Basements to Big Stages

Once a staple in underground basement gigs, Abstrakt Sonance now dominates stages everywhere, from the gritty back alleys of local clubs to headlining international festivals like Outlook (2017) and Infrasound (2023).

While those landmark shows set the stage for his rise, feast your eyes on these killer festival moments:

• Shambhala (2017)

• Bass Coast (2017)

Collaborations & Future Projects: The Movement Grows

Abstrakt Sonance is tearing through the scene, teaming up with legends like D Double E, Flowdan, and a crew of innovators reshaping bass music. Their collaborations bring a fresh intensity, pushing the genre into new territory with every release.

His latest track is a sonic wrecking ball, shaking up expectations and proving there’s still uncharted ground to explore.

Crank it up and experience it firsthand >>>

And this is only the beginning. With more explosive drops, unexpected collabs, and off-the-radar shows lined up for 2025, the next wave is about to hit hard!