Mystic State, the Bristol-born duo redefining bass music since 2015, is here to shake your core, literally. Mike Holliday and Joe Wiles (formerly Will Marquiss) aren’t just beatmakers; they’re sonic architects, building entire atmospheres out of sub-bass, ambience, and meticulous detail.
What started as teenage turntablism sessions quickly evolved into something way bigger: an obsession with texture, depth, and storytelling through sound. Their music feels cinematic, shaped by hours digging through samples and a love for film soundtracks that bleeds into every drop. And whether they’re moving through dubstep, drum and bass, or halftime, there’s always that unmistakable Mystic State signature: clean, immersive, and heavy as hell.
Mystic State isn’t just making tracks. They’re crafting underground anthems with a sound so raw and gritty, it feels almost forbidden. Drawing from the roots of UK bass culture, they fuse old-school jungle with fearless, experimental innovation. Think cinematic soundscapes, unrelenting rhythms, and basslines so heavy they’ll push your speakers to their limits.
But it’s not just the weight. It’s the clarity. Every layer is sculpted with precision. You can hear the influence of their turntablist roots in the way they chop samples, twist breaks, and flip rhythms in unexpected ways. It’s gritty, sure, but never muddy. Everything punches through with crystal-clear detail, even when the sub hits like a freight train.
There’s also this deep love for film woven through their production. You feel it in the tension, the space, the way sounds build and collapse like scenes in a movie. It’s not just music. It’s movement. That’s what makes their basslines so powerful. They don’t just rattle your chest. They tell stories.
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Mystic State delivers anthems that demand your attention. Here’s a taste of their heaviest hitters:
With collabs and remixes alongside heavyweights like Monty, Bredren, and Arkaik, Mystic State’s catalog slaps harder than a double espresso. And don’t sleep on their 2024 track "Embrace Change" with Elias and Nina, it’s a certified scorcher.
The past two years have been pure domination for Mystic State. In 2023, they dropped The Last Lotus EP, a halftime tour de force that’s still tearing up playlists. Then came 2024, where they unleashed Yozakura on Chord Marauders and the unstoppable Scimitar EP, proving they’re a force that doesn’t quit. Add to that a steady stream of next-level collabs and running their label with serious boss energy, and it’s clear they’re shaping the future of bass music.
Now, 2025 is shaping up to be their most explosive year yet. With a massive set locked in at Rolling Hertz Festival 2025, Mystic State is ready to unleash their unparalleled energy and iconic sound on one of the biggest bass music stages in the world. And with fresh, genre-bending tracks on the way, the ride is far from over. Buckle up.
This is Mystic State’s era.
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