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Multifaceted DJ and producer capshun chats with EDMID about current musical inspirations, the pressure to conform to trends, and not letting a genre define him.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nDallas-based artist capshun<\/a><\/strong> has been commanding attention for nearly a decade. Bursting onto the scene in 2018, the musical storyteller creates masterful sonic worlds through his inventive bass-driven soundscapes. Originally finding a home in the future bass world, which dominated the charts pre-pandemic, he has since evolved his sound, transcending genre labels.<\/p>\nWhile his project cannot be pinned to one subgenre, capshun\u2019s music is a showcase of ingenuity through modern-day bass productions. \u201cI have always loved bass music,\u201d he stated. \u201cI remember the first time that I heard Mr. Carmack<\/a><\/strong> in high school. I genuinely didn\u2019t know what I was listening to at all, but I knew that I wanted to make music just like that.\u201d <\/p>\nReleases on RL Grime<\/strong>\u2018s Sable Valley<\/strong>, bitbird<\/strong>, Deadbeats<\/a><\/strong>, and Bassrush<\/strong> have solidified him as a tastemaker within the bass music scene. Returning to the spotlight in March 2025 after a brief hiatus, capshun has entered a new era of his project, fully encapsulating his personal and musical growth. <\/p>\n\n\nI think a lot of what I bring to the table now is a refined version of what I have always been doing. It\u2019s uniquely my sound, and when you hear the music, you know it\u2019s me.<\/p>\n
capshun<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\nDespite being within different lanes sonically, his remix of \u201cAmazing<\/strong>\u201d by Sam Day<\/strong> and his latest single, \u201cDon\u2019t Let Go<\/strong>,\u201d both display the effortless bounce that defines a capshun production.<\/p>\nWhen asked how he would define his sound, the talented producer responded, \u201cI feel like I could talk all day about what my sound is and try to fit it in a box like I have attempted to in the past. But honestly, I am just trying to make banging, adventurous, and fun bass music. Whether I\u2019m making trap, house, DnB, whatever, I just need you to feel it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nWhile many artists let genres shape their decisions when creating new tracks, capshun strays from the mundane, allowing creativity to strike without stifling it. \u201cSince the beginning, I\u2019ve always tried to take the approach of allowing my music to tell a story,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His 2020 track \u201cAcai Tower<\/strong>\u201d is a perfect example of leading with storytelling. The emotionally driven single, featuring\u00a0QUIET BISON<\/strong>, shimmers with exotic flair and rich textures as the listener is plunged into the lush forest that the pair skillfully crafted.<\/p>\nWhile capshun does incorporate elements of the EDM genre he\u2019s setting out to produce, he tries to blend them without boxing the song into the confines of a specific one.<\/p>\n\n\nI think that by creating in the moment, I produce whatever I feel like the music wants to be, rather than what I would like it to be. More often than not, the record ends up being something that transcends a genre label. Personally, it\u2019s freeing. I just fuck around really.<\/p>\n
capshun<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\nWhen asked what artists are inspiring his current creations, capshun responded, \u201cI love this question because it\u2019s genuinely always changing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving been in and around the culture and sounds of bass music for the past 10 years, I feel like I am always being inspired by the new sounds and artists that come around every few years,\u201d he shared. \u201cRight now, I really have my eyes and ears on Montell2099<\/a><\/strong>, Control Freak<\/strong>, SPORTMODE<\/strong>, Pryzms<\/strong>, cara<\/strong>, sh0wtime<\/strong>, jpky<\/strong>, SAINT MILLER<\/strong>, and Tiaro<\/strong>. They are absolutely killing it and inspire me every day to push my own productions.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"capshun](\"https:\/\/edmidentity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/475202980_18479978755054225_7321074898255725831_n-1024x1024.jpg\")
Photo Credit: hi3nbui<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs his artistry has evolved, so has the EDM scene. Emerging before TikTok became a major driver of music trends, the obvious move to producing tracks simply to feed the algorithm is something capshun actively pushes back against. \u201cSomething that I have learned is that I am defined by my roots,\u201d he reflects. <\/p>\n\n\nIt\u2019s so easy for us artists who have been around for a long time, who recognize the shift in culture and sounds, to go with the flow and make what\u2019s popular at the moment because we have the skills to do so. But every time I start down that path, I get in a funk\u2026 Once I take a step back and revisit my music, I end up reminding myself that those records, and the feeling I had writing or hearing them for the first time, are why I do this. Then the imposter syndrome goes away, and the music flows right out of me.<\/p>\n
capshun<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\nFrom the very start of his project, capshun has conjured up captivating songs that transcend the formulaic bass music that floods social media daily. \u201cI bring my authentic sound and taste into every new style and space of bass music that I attempt to place myself into as I redefine myself within the genre,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
A beacon of light within the bass music realm, his talents have landed him on tour with Subtronics<\/a><\/strong>, as he takes his FIBONACCI Tour <\/strong>on the road. Taking a pause from his hectic schedule, capshun has delivered an exclusive mix for the Bass Fidelity<\/a><\/strong><\/em> series. \u201cThe track selection today is a combination of what I love to listen to and some unreleased records. If you see me on tour, you\u2019ll get to experience these mixes and more,\u201d he said about the mix.<\/p>\nCheck out capshun\u2019s explosive Bass Fidelity<\/em> mix, and follow his social pages for updates on upcoming shows, music releases, and more.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\nStream Bass Fidelity 005 || capshun on SoundCloud:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
While his project cannot be pinned to one subgenre, capshun\u2019s music is a showcase of ingenuity through modern-day bass productions. \u201cI have always loved bass music,\u201d he stated. \u201cI remember the first time that I heard Mr. Carmack<\/a><\/strong> in high school. I genuinely didn\u2019t know what I was listening to at all, but I knew that I wanted to make music just like that.\u201d <\/p>\n Releases on RL Grime<\/strong>\u2018s Sable Valley<\/strong>, bitbird<\/strong>, Deadbeats<\/a><\/strong>, and Bassrush<\/strong> have solidified him as a tastemaker within the bass music scene. Returning to the spotlight in March 2025 after a brief hiatus, capshun has entered a new era of his project, fully encapsulating his personal and musical growth. <\/p>\n I think a lot of what I bring to the table now is a refined version of what I have always been doing. It\u2019s uniquely my sound, and when you hear the music, you know it\u2019s me.<\/p>\n capshun<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Despite being within different lanes sonically, his remix of \u201cAmazing<\/strong>\u201d by Sam Day<\/strong> and his latest single, \u201cDon\u2019t Let Go<\/strong>,\u201d both display the effortless bounce that defines a capshun production.<\/p>\n When asked how he would define his sound, the talented producer responded, \u201cI feel like I could talk all day about what my sound is and try to fit it in a box like I have attempted to in the past. But honestly, I am just trying to make banging, adventurous, and fun bass music. Whether I\u2019m making trap, house, DnB, whatever, I just need you to feel it.\u201d<\/p>\n While many artists let genres shape their decisions when creating new tracks, capshun strays from the mundane, allowing creativity to strike without stifling it. \u201cSince the beginning, I\u2019ve always tried to take the approach of allowing my music to tell a story,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n His 2020 track \u201cAcai Tower<\/strong>\u201d is a perfect example of leading with storytelling. The emotionally driven single, featuring\u00a0QUIET BISON<\/strong>, shimmers with exotic flair and rich textures as the listener is plunged into the lush forest that the pair skillfully crafted.<\/p>\n While capshun does incorporate elements of the EDM genre he\u2019s setting out to produce, he tries to blend them without boxing the song into the confines of a specific one.<\/p>\n I think that by creating in the moment, I produce whatever I feel like the music wants to be, rather than what I would like it to be. More often than not, the record ends up being something that transcends a genre label. Personally, it\u2019s freeing. I just fuck around really.<\/p>\n capshun<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n When asked what artists are inspiring his current creations, capshun responded, \u201cI love this question because it\u2019s genuinely always changing.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHaving been in and around the culture and sounds of bass music for the past 10 years, I feel like I am always being inspired by the new sounds and artists that come around every few years,\u201d he shared. \u201cRight now, I really have my eyes and ears on Montell2099<\/a><\/strong>, Control Freak<\/strong>, SPORTMODE<\/strong>, Pryzms<\/strong>, cara<\/strong>, sh0wtime<\/strong>, jpky<\/strong>, SAINT MILLER<\/strong>, and Tiaro<\/strong>. They are absolutely killing it and inspire me every day to push my own productions.\u201d<\/p>\n As his artistry has evolved, so has the EDM scene. Emerging before TikTok became a major driver of music trends, the obvious move to producing tracks simply to feed the algorithm is something capshun actively pushes back against. \u201cSomething that I have learned is that I am defined by my roots,\u201d he reflects. <\/p>\n It\u2019s so easy for us artists who have been around for a long time, who recognize the shift in culture and sounds, to go with the flow and make what\u2019s popular at the moment because we have the skills to do so. But every time I start down that path, I get in a funk\u2026 Once I take a step back and revisit my music, I end up reminding myself that those records, and the feeling I had writing or hearing them for the first time, are why I do this. Then the imposter syndrome goes away, and the music flows right out of me.<\/p>\n capshun<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n From the very start of his project, capshun has conjured up captivating songs that transcend the formulaic bass music that floods social media daily. \u201cI bring my authentic sound and taste into every new style and space of bass music that I attempt to place myself into as I redefine myself within the genre,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n A beacon of light within the bass music realm, his talents have landed him on tour with Subtronics<\/a><\/strong>, as he takes his FIBONACCI Tour <\/strong>on the road. Taking a pause from his hectic schedule, capshun has delivered an exclusive mix for the Bass Fidelity<\/a><\/strong><\/em> series. \u201cThe track selection today is a combination of what I love to listen to and some unreleased records. If you see me on tour, you\u2019ll get to experience these mixes and more,\u201d he said about the mix.<\/p>\n Check out capshun\u2019s explosive Bass Fidelity<\/em> mix, and follow his social pages for updates on upcoming shows, music releases, and more.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n \n\n
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Stream Bass Fidelity 005 || capshun on SoundCloud:<\/strong><\/h4>\n