SNIK SOUND Presents: BOP

BOP

Hailing from Saint-Petersburg in Russia, Bop is a new breed of producer intent on re-writing the rulebook with an intoxicating ice-cold sound; embracing influences from deep house, dub techno and IDM through to minimalist dubstep and ambient drum & bass. Inspired by the likes of Photek and Paradox, he has swiftly carved out a fiercely unique sound.

Bop made his Med School debut with the stunningly beautiful "Song About My Dog" and glitch-ridden "Random Thoughts" which sold out rapidly and was subsequently re-pressed on vinyl. Bop and his dog, Booyaka, returned from intergalactic exploration summer in 2009 with more unique cuts in debut album 'Clear Your Mind'. Then in May 2010, the Bop 'Remix Your Mind EP' was released, featuring re-works by Blu Mar Ten, Lynx, Subwave, Thinnen and Unquote.

Following this success, Bop went under the radar, experimenting in the nether with his microfunk compositions. Taking inspiration from fellow Saint Petersburg musicians such as Oak, Jalex, Dissident, Diagram, Korsun as well as James Blake, Consequence, Luke Vibert, Flying Lotus, he crafted his sophomore album, "The Amazing Adventures Of One Curious Pixel", which was released in May 2011 to thunderous reception.

After a few years roaming the cosmos, Bop returned once more in 2014 with a brand new album, "Punk's Not Dead" which features collaborations with the likes of Synkro, Diagram and Elsa Esmeralda. Pushing his sound even further with a consummate collection of tracks this album epitomises everything that it is that we love about Bop.

Bop stays true to form with his latest offering on Med School; the uncompromising 'Not Your Cup Of Tea' EP is an electronic escape into a mystic matrix of computerized trills, robotic drum dances and deep cosmic bass.

Expect the unexpected and cast aside your drum & bass aspersions; Bop is an artist light-years ahead of the game and he's determined to win the symphonic space race by stretching the parameters of electronic music. The next step for which will be his 'Untitled Patterns' series. This three-part collection of highly-confidential orbital information will be de-classified throughout 2018. Keep your eyes on the sky.

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SNIK
Mateusz Dudziński (also known as SNIK) is a Polish music producer and composer. He debuted in 2009 at the Sound Screen Festival, where he showcased his unique, deep, and spacious sounds, which have characterized his style for years, creating a distinctive atmosphere appreciated not only by connoisseurs of electronic music.

SNIK’s work has been featured in the catalogs of many record labels, such as Apparition Recordings, Slime Recordings, Quebolarecords, Sa Trincha Recordings, Everlasting Sensation, Plug Logo, Black Crane Records, Omni Music, and Absys Records. His productions have been key to numerous cultural events, including the experimental concert “Child of Classic and Dubstep” and the theatrical performance “ENIGMATIC”. His work has also enriched Polish cinematography, contributing to soundtracks for films such as "Zagadka Zemsty" (2018), "Syndrom", "Lustro Życia", and "Naciśnij Start".

SNIK is also the co-creator of the Summer Contrast festival and the experimental project SELĀH - Art Core, through which he collaborated and performed with music legends such as General Levy and Blackout JA.

As an artist who constantly explores new forms of expression, SNIK pushes the boundaries of electronic music by integrating it with visual art. A prime example of this is his latest project, "Run from You", created in collaboration with MC Fava. This project blends electronic music with a unique filmic aesthetic, creating a truly immersive artistic experience.

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IZLI

Characterized by diversity, IZLI doesn’t stick to one genre. Playing anywhere from 120 to 180 bpm, his sets fuse old school rave sounds with progressive electronic grooves. His remix of Mula B’s “Blokke Gepikt” showcases this principle. The fuse of Hiphop vocals with jungle breaks and a trance bassline line got him the co-sign from Mula himself. IZLI is strongly inspired by the always innovating UK-NL bass continuum, taking inspiration from artists like Addison Groove, Kessler, Ekzander and many more.

His mission is to push a sound not often heard on the dance floor in Amsterdam.

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