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BUTTAH
Dubstep
Minneapolis, MN
Starting as a multi-genre DJ and producer based in Minneapolis, MN, known for delivering high-energy performances and genre-blurring sound. Pulling influence from Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Trap, UKG, and beyond, BUTTAH sets are defined by precision mixing, dynamic flow, and a keen ability to read and command the room. Whether it's gritty bassline pressure or melodic, emotional moments, BUTTAH crafts immersive experiences that keep dancefloors locked in from start to finish.
In the past year, BUTTAH has rapidly expanded his footprint across the Midwest. He has performed at premier venues including The Armory, Skyway Theatre, The Pourhouse, Exchange, The Cabooze, Hook & Ladder, and more. Recent highlights include opening at The Armory for Crankdat on his sold-out tour and performing to nearly 1,000 attendees at Force Fields Festival in Wisconsin. BUTTAH has also made appearances at large-scale festivals such as Dancefestopia, Infrasound, Breakaway, and Bass Ribbon Pines.
With multiple forthcoming releases on respected record labels and a growing catalog of originals, BUTTAH continues to solidify his place as one of Minneapolis’ most exciting rising artists. Constantly evolving and pushing sonic boundaries, BUTTAH is carving out his own lane in the future of electronic music.
LENTiCULA
Bass
Minneapolis, MN
Elevating herself in the Twin Cities bass scene, Sammi Japp found her footing behind the decks during the pandemic — when most were adopting dogs or having babies, she was collecting dubplates. What started as late-night mixes in her bedroom turned into a deep obsession with bass culture and emotional storytelling through sound.
Her sets hit the sweet spot between dark and divine: pushing deep bass and dark dubstep through a sensual, nostalgic lens — blending low-end pressure with R&B warmth and playful, hot-girl energy. She’s all about creating flow — music that breathes, builds, and hits you right where it feels good.
As the founder of The BPM Project, LENTiCULA extends her artistry into activism, fostering safer, more intentional nightlife spaces through harm reduction and education. For her, music isn’t just vibration — it’s care, it’s connection, and it’s community.
STRANGE LANGUAGE
BASS
Sioux Falls, SD
An experimental bass producer and DJ from Lennox, South Dakota, whose connection to music began at just four years old. Rooted in 140-tempo and forward-thinking bass music, Strange Language crafts raw, atmospheric and unpredictable soundscapes that blur genre boundaries and bend expectations. Driven by a need to communicate what words cannot, his music lives in the space between distortion, emotion and controlled chaos.
Despite his small-town roots, Strange Language has quickly built a growing presence in the electronic scene, sharing stages with artists such as Lumasi, San Holo, Meso, Medicine Place, Raaket and more. His live sets balance heavy low-end impact with detailed, experimental textures—delivering an experience that is as immersive as it is high-energy.
With new music on the horizon, Strange Language continues to push the boundaries of experimental bass while expanding his footprint across the Midwest and beyond. In 2026, he will make his festival debut with upcoming performances at Force Fields Music Festival and Wubstock Music Festival.
DMTREE
Bass
St. Paul, MN
Emerging in the electronic music landscape and known for delivering high-impact bass music rooted in heavy drops, aggressive sound design, and undeniable groove. Dmtree is led by Minneapolis-based producer Dmitry Howard, whose musical journey began at age eight with guitar, and later evolved through metal bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Parkway Drive, and System of a Down — influences that still echo through his intense, cinematic approach to production. After discovering trap and bass music in college basement parties, Dmitry began DJing, but it wasn’t until the pandemic in 2020 that he fully committed to producing. Inspired by Eliminate’s YouTube production content, he dove into Ableton and quickly carved out a uniquely powerful sound blending metal’s intensity with the low-end focus of modern bass music.
Dmtree’s tracks have been circulating throughout the bass scene at a rapid pace, earning support from dozens of established artists. His music has been played throughout national tours, festival runs, and even Red Rocks Amphitheatre performances, including support from names such as Artifakts and many others across the touring circuit. His tracks have been featured in TVBOO’s Stuff Me Vol. III and Vol. V, Sully’s Decoded Vol. 3, Blurrd Vzn’s Blurry Tapes 6 and 9, and in Xotix’s Bass Ribbon Pines 2022 set, along with a showcase in KTRL’s HypnoVizion mix. This widespread endorsement has rapidly positioned Dmtree as a producer whose music belongs on big systems.
On stage, Dmtree brings unmatched energy — delivering precise, high-octane sets that translate his productions into an immersive experience. He has shared the stage with heavyweight acts such as Liquid Stranger, Eazybaked, Josh Teed, Minnesota, Space Wizard, Sully, Super Future, Toadface, TVBOO, and Yheti, continuing to build a reputation for commanding the room and leaving crowds hungry for the next drop. After making his Wisconsin debut in 2023, Dmtree returned this year for his first headline show, and made his festival debut at ForceFields Festival, where he drew one of the standout crowds of the weekend. Several of his releases have now surpassed 40,000+ streams, marking strong momentum for an independent rising artist.
With his upcoming Colorado debut and expansion into multiple new states throughout 2025, Dmtree is entering a breakout chapter. As he continues to push the boundaries of bass music with grit, precision, and emotional storytelling, one thing is clear — Dmtree isn’t just rising… he’s becoming unavoidable.
SHAWN
WHO
WORLD BASS
Minneapolis, MN
Shawn Trottier, better known as Shawn Who, is a Native American electronic music producer and DJ, making waves in the experimental bass music scene. Hailing from the Spirit Lake Nation, Shawn is currently based in Minnesota, where he draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and diverse musical influences.
Shawn's journey in music began in hip-hop, where he honed his skills as an MC, DJ, producer, and finger drummer. Touring extensively with the Zen People across the Midwest, he shared stages with renowned acts such as Three Six Mafia, Nappy Roots, Zion I and more.
Transitioning into bass music, Shawn found himself at home as a resident DJ for the esteemed Sub:Culture collective based in Fargo, ND. He quickly gained recognition for his unique sound, where his eclectic sets captivated audiences in clubs, warehouses and festivals. Shawn has supported artists like Joe Nice, Black Carl!, Saka and Attya. Outside of his live performances, Shawn has made significant contributions to electronic music through his productions. Blending elements of hip-hop, turntablism, electronica, pow wow and reggae, his tracks are a reflection of his diverse musical palette and global experiences. Shawn continues to push boundaries and redefine the sonic landscape with his innovative sound.
In essence, Shawn Who's music is a testament to his cultural roots, worldly experiences, and unwavering passion for sound system culture. With each performance and production, he continues to push boundaries, inspire audiences, and leave an undeniable mark on electronic music.
TRiP B
Dubstep
St. Paul, MN
Built on deep bass, hypnotic rhythm, and immersive sound design, TRiP B focuses on crafting sub-frequency experiences that can only be fully appreciated on a proper sound system. His sets are known for pushing speakers to their limits — blending minimal, gritty bass pressure with psychedelic, atmospheric textures.
The project, created by Bert Marten, has quickly gained traction among bass heads across the U.S. TRiP B has supported national touring acts including Chief Kaya, Eazybaked, Medicine Place, Molokai, Mythm, Reso, Shanghai Doom, Salty, and many more — showcasing his versatility within the underground bass landscape. Over the past year, TRiP B has expanded far beyond the Midwest, making debut appearances in Colorado, Florida, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. He has played noteworthy festivals such as Sound Haven, InfraSound, Bass Ribbon Pines, and Symmetry Festival, earning recognition for delivering intentional, heavy, and sonically detailed performances.
Online, TRiP B continues to build an engaged and rapidly growing fanbase. He recently surpassed 8,000 SoundCloud followers, with multiple tracks breaking 50,000+ plays, further solidifying the momentum behind the project. With a commitment to pushing low-end innovation and delivering unforgettable sonic experiences, TRiP B is quickly carving out his place in the underground bass community.
FOSSILS
Bass
Lacrosse, WI
Rising in the world of dubstep and trap, known for creating dark, atmospheric beats that captivate listeners with their haunting energy. Fossils draws inspiration from the shadows of sound, Fossils blends heavy basslines with intricate, brooding melodies, crafting an immersive experience that resonates on both an emotional and physical level. With a penchant for ominous tones and complex arrangements, Fossils creates music that evokes a sense of mystery and unease, perfectly suited for the late-night crowd or any setting where intensity and atmosphere reign supreme.
Fossils' productions showcase a mastery of deep sub-bass frequencies, glitchy sound design, and sharp percussion, pulling from a wide range of influences within the darker corners of electronic music. Whether through aggressive drops, eerie synths, or intricate transitions, each track builds a narrative that draws listeners into a sonic world full of tension, emotion, and raw power. Their sound is not just heard—it’s felt.
SILENT THUNDER
DUBSTEP
Minneapolis, MN
David Lobos, known professionally as Silent Thunder, is a South American DJ and producer from Chile whose passion for music began at just 12 years old. Now based in Minneapolis, he has continued to refine his sound and elevate his career, building a reputation for performances rooted in connection, emotion, and intention—rather than hype alone.
Drawing deeply from his Chilean heritage, Silent Thunder delivers immersive live sets defined by dark and atmospheric textures, nostalgic acapellas, and powerful, driving bass lines. Recognized for his commanding stage presence, he uses music as a vehicle to guide audiences through an emotional and cinematic journey on the dancefloor.
In 2025, Silent Thunder embarked on his North Shore Tour, making featured stops in Duluth and Grand Marais, and continued expanding his regional presence with performances throughout the Upper Midwest, including Sioux Falls and Fargo. He also appeared at Force Fields Music Festival 2025, further solidifying his place within the regional bass and electronic community.
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