Oregon-Based Producer Kaiyo Presents “Awee”, Beyond Wonderland’s Discovery Project Winner Picked by Guest Judge AC Slater
Based in Eugene, Oregon, Kaiyo is an emerging electronic music producer making waves in the bass scene with a sound that fuses organic textures, emotive melodies, and powerful low-end. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Kaiyo’s music strikes a balance between introspection and intensity—blending cinematic atmospheres with hard-hitting rhythms to create immersive, emotionally resonant tracks.
Their latest release, “Awee,” marks the beginning of their journey with the Discovery Project and introduces a distinctive voice in experimental dance music. Whether through a live set or in a personal listening experience, Kaiyo crafts music that draws listeners in, offering both sonic depth and dancefloor energy.
“‘Awee’ is a reflection of everything I love about bass music: deep, groovy, and full of energy. Winning Insomniac’s Discovery Project, especially with AC Slater as a guest judge, is a huge milestone for me. This track is meant to hit hard while still feeling immersive, and I can’t wait for people to experience it.”
Emerging producer Kaiyo makes a striking debut on Insomniac’s Discovery Project label with his latest single, “Awee”. A captivating fusion of organic textures and experimental bass, the track solidifies Kaiyo’s place as a rising talent in the left-field electronic music space. “Awee” is a sensory-rich journey that showcases his unique approach to production—layering glitchy, high-pitched vocals with delicate guitar riffs and weaving them through dissonant string stabs and fluid, swinging basslines. The result is a genre-blurring creation that blossoms into a lush, electro-funk-soul drop—both cerebral and deeply felt.
The single was selected as the winning submission for the Discovery Project’s DJ/producer competition held at Beyond Wonderland SoCal, handpicked by none other than house heavyweight AC Slater. The honor not only earned Kaiyo a coveted performance slot at the festival but also this official release on the Discovery imprint. With “Awee,” Kaiyo delivers a bold introduction to his artistic vision—one that challenges convention and invites listeners into a rich, heady world of bass-driven experimentation.
Make sure you check out “Awee” on Spotify below and on your favorite streaming platform!
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