Waylo

@sugoicollective @techno_ish
DUBS, COLLABS, ETC: waylobeats@gmail.com
BOOKINGS: jeremy.ethosmgmt@gmail.com

Waylo’s story has barely begun to unfold - but for today’s growing population of avid young electronic music fans, the artist’s story starts on a profoundly familiar note. The Colorado-based DJ and producer was first introduced to electronic music -namely dubstep - alongside a global generation of his peers, by way of EDM icons like Skrillex. Now deeply entrenched in Colorado’s rising underground bass music community, Waylo’s penchant for creating and performing imaginative, low-end focused music mirrors the maturing tastes of EDM’s first era of enthusiasts - yet stays true to the collective energy that initially captivated him on the dance floor. Underlied by a genuine, emotive approach to both DJing and production, Waylo’s career ambitions transcend dance music’s classic underground-versus-mainstream dichotomy. The artist emerges as an optimistic prophet signaling a more authentic and united future for electronic music.

Upon discovering the vast realm of non-commercial bass music, Waylo dabbled in DJing, then production, as outlets for creative self-expression. His passion quickly became his purpose. Waylo’s skill and charisma is evidenced by the slew of prominent Colorado bookings garnered over recent years: The DJ is a regular at Sub.mission events, including Caspa’s 4/20 celebration in 2018, where Waylo was hand-picked by the pioneer to perform. He was regularly billed for direct support sets at Beta Nightclub’s former bass nights. He opened the Ogden Theater for Downlink, J:Kenzo, and The Librarian, and has appeared on lineups alongside Moody Good, G Space, and even Bro Safari - to name a modest few.

Waylo draws musical (and ideological) inspiration from underground heroes like The Widdler, Shades, and Alix Perez and Eprom respectively, but alongside these high profile names he lists his friends and fellow local producers as crucial creative influences. The artist’s team spirit is exemplified by releases via Sugoi Collective, Aspire Higher and The Gradient Perspective - all forward-thinking stateside crews. For Waylo, superstardom is secondary to sharing the magic of sound system music with a community that craves it. This artist isn’t chasing fame. He is leading an uprising.

(Big shoutout to Amye/Synchronicity for the killer bio!!!)

Waylo’s tracks

• mikrodot - hallucinations (waylo jungle flip) by Waylo