With fans only getting a taste of what this EP is all about from single “Long Way Down,” to say anticipation was high around this collection of works would be an understatement. Return To Form is officially out and shares some evolutionary tunes from a guy who became a break out artists during electronic music’s future bass era and now is a unique staple in the greater electronic music scene.
Consisting of 4-tracks, a listener will find there is a arc through this EP, with tracks 1, 2, and 4 going heavy on future bass vibes and the 3rd track “Tempest,” acting as a break to exciting tension going on. StayLoose does what he does best and shreds it when it comes to those sidechain energy in the drops and all-around dreamy melodies throughout. Yet, the EP goes a step beyond that, showcasing impressive ideas and forwarding thinking writing samples all in the same go. It’s one of those experience that needs to be heard multiple times through to it really to sink in.
All things considered, StayLoose has outdone himself with Return To Form.
With all the energy and excitement around the EP, we had a chat with StayLoose discussing a multitude of subjects like more details regarding the sound of this EP, changes in the industry, and more.
StayLoose Interview
I loved the idea of directing the EP to fused ‘2015 peak future bass sound and apply a more modern approach…’ With that said, what messages or takeaways do you hope fans are left with after listening to this EP?
Just hoping as many people hear it as possible and that they enjoy it. Hopefully it brings back some of the nostalgia of that peak future bass era and some fond memories. I really don’t care if people like the EP or not. I just make music for myself mostly. To keep myself busy and sane. I release the things I enjoy and move on. That’s just how I have always been.
Do you have a favorite song off the EP?
I would probably say “Ethereal” because it’s a collaboration with one of my fav up and comers in the future music scene. And it’s a total banger to play live.
What type of sounds can you see yourself releasing in 2023?
I am working on what could potentially be an album. It’s going to be a lot different from this EP. I am always experimenting with different styles and sounds. I didn’t want this EP to be like “hey look I am back to doing ‘future bass’.” I am always evolving as an artist.
What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen occur in the electronic music scene since your first wave of success as a DJ/producer?
I think the unpopularizing of soundcloud was a huge change. It was such a staple in the scene when I got started around 2014 and now it’s just so different. There really isn’t a great place for artists to break on the internet besides Tik Tok. Which is tricky because it’s another algorithmic platform.
How is it working with Dim Mak? Have you met Aoki?
I have been releasing with DIM MAK since 2018, when I ended my deal with Casablanca Records. It’s always been a positive experience over there. We have put out a couple records that did really well and this is my first EP with Dim Mak. I got to meet a life sized replica of Aoki in the Dim Mak studios, but never Steve himself.
Are there new or established artists that are really firing you up right now?
Yes! But honestly most of them are not involved in the electronic scene. It’s more artists that are bringing back rock and post punk and stuff like that. I feel like thats the kind of music I really vibe with. Ekkstacy is a good example of a young artist with a very nostalgic sound that I like a lot.
What about the future keeps you optimistic and hopeful?
Possibility and opportunity. That and I recently embraced the process of aging. Its really not as bad as I thought it would be.
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