Forget the usual hype cycles. Emerging from the Bay Area’s fog like audio phantoms, Blast Havers operates on a different frequency. They’re less a traditional collective, more sonic alchemists, twisting seemingly contradictory elements – the deliberate crawl of slow Tech House against bursts of hyper-kinetic energy, quirky sound experiments rubbing shoulders with surprisingly sharp lyrical wit – into something strangely compelling. Their debut 4-track EP, “Blast Funk Vol. 1,” coming soon on Entality Sonics Co., isn’t just a collection of tracks; it feels like an invitation into their peculiar, groove-laden laboratory, where echoes of Funk’s raw energy collide with the sleekness of French touch, the narrative flair of Hip-Hop, and even the distorted urgency of Alt-Metal, all filtered through a distinctly modern, playful lens.

The message from the creators themselves cuts through any potential pretension: “This one is for everybody…” It’s a refreshingly democratic declaration in an often niche-driven scene. They’re not targeting a specific club kid archetype; they’re calling out to the energy of the weekend warrior and the focused drive of the Monday achiever, the wide-eyed raver and the quiet observer, the social butterfly and the self-proclaimed oddball (“walnuts” is a delightful touch). The core instruction is beautifully simple and unifying: it’s for “shaking butts.” It’s music designed to move bodies, not gatekeep.

Premiered here, “Take The Ride” perfectly encapsulates this ethos. Forget frantic energy; this 117-BPM cut builds its power through hypnotic insistence. Layers of synths don’t just pulse; they breathe with a warm, analogue throb, creating a deep, inviting pocket. Against this foundation, sharp, almost industrial-sounding percussive hits skitter and ping, adding unexpected texture and a subtle tension. The magic lies in the vocal hooks – chopped, warped, and delivered with a knowing, off-kilter charm. They’re less sung lines than rhythmic mantras, infectious earworms that burrow deep. The result isn’t a banger that overwhelms; it’s a supremely confident, rolling groove that steadily pulls you onto its wavelength, demanding nothing more (and nothing less) than your surrender to the rhythm. It absolutely earns its title – this is the ride.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label.

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