HD-4884: “I’m Drawn to the Side of Drum & Bass That’s Constantly Mutating”

HD-4884 is in the midst of the latest chapter of his career, and he swung by to chat about his love for drum and bass, where he feels the genre is heading, and more. While some artists have championed subgenres of drum and bass like jump-up and dancefloor, the genre also has a deeper, more experimental side that offers added creativity and emotional depth. That’s the realm of DnB that HD-4884 calls home. This DJ, producer, visual mastermind, and genuine creative has been carving out a niche for himself in the scene since making his break, and the latest chapter he’s opened is already taking hold. “I’ve always been passionate about drum and bass experimentation that can live inside it,” said HD-4884 about his roots in the genre. “There’s so much room to play with sound design and rhythm. I come from a progressive rock background, so I’ve always been drawn to music that feels emotional and intense.” HD-4884 mentioned that bands like The Mars Volta and Animals As Leaders shaped his mentality on musicianship, and that drum and bass carries that same energy. It was Noisia and other more experimental DnB acts who helped guide him towards the heavier, cinematic, detailed side of the genre...