Subsonic: "Seeing My Music Resonate with People Around the World is an Unreal Feeling"

Subsonic swung by to talk about his latest single, working in the studio with Sub Focus, touring around the world, and more.

With drum and bass experiencing a surge in global popularity in the last few years, London-based drum and bass producer Subsonic has emerged as one of the genre’s most exciting producers. He has solidified his position at the forefront of this new era of drum and bass with his highly played out tracks “Launchpad,” “Genesis,” and “Feel Ur Touch,” releases with artists like K Motionz and Delta Heavy, and remixes of Friction’s “I Need to Feel” and Odd Mob’s “Left to Right.”

With an unmistakable and highly technical, yet easily inviting sound, Subsonic has become a favorite among ravers and fellow producers alike. 2025 has been his biggest year yet, marked by a major tour across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, a string of festival appearances, and several well-received singles — his most recent being “Where You Are” featuring Shadxwgirl, which dropped on August 8.

Now, with his long-awaited US debut at Apocalypse Zombieland on the horizon and an unreleased collaboration with Sub Focus generating buzz, Subsonic is proving he’s one of the hottest artists in drum and bass right now. We caught up with him to discuss his latest single, the unreleased ID, what it’s been like to gain popularity globally, and what’s next for this UK artist. Read on for the conversation!

Stream Subsonic – “Where You Are” with Shadxwgirl on Spotify:

You have such a distinct sonic style in the dancefloor DnB space. Where do you find your creative inspiration, and who were your early influences when you first started developing your sound?

Thank you! I draw a lot of inspiration from genres outside of drum and bass. Lately, I’ve been really into hard house and techno; artists like Marlon Hoffstadt, Malugi, and Shlømo have definitely been influencing my sound. A lot of my recent tracks stem from that space. As for early influences, I actually got into electronic music through 2010s dubstep. Skrillex, Cookie Monsta, and Nero were some of the first artists who got me hooked. They were my gateway into the wider electronic scene.

Your newest single, “Where You Are” with Shadxwgirl, has such high, emotive energy. How did this collaboration come about, and what did the creative process for this track look like?

This one came together really quickly. Shadxwgirl actually DM’d me and sent over a bunch of demos and acapellas to check out. “Where You Are” instantly stood out. I believe the original demo was more of a house track, but something about it sparked an idea. I took the acapella and built the foundation of the track within a few hours. Of course, it’s been refined since then, but the core idea you hear today is pretty much what I had right from the start.

You also have an unreleased ID with Sub Focus. Can you share what your experience working with him in the studio has been like? Was it different from how you approach solo tunes?

Yes, I do! Sub Focus has been one of my biggest inspirations for years, so working with him felt a bit surreal – it’s something I never thought I’d get the chance to do. The process itself wasn’t too different from how I work solo, which I think helped everything come together smoothly. Nick and I have quite a similar approach to production, which made the collaboration flow naturally.

It must be surreal hearing your tracks played out by prominent artists, first Dom Dolla and Chase & Status during their EDC Las Vegas b2b, and most recently Sub Focus playing out your collaboration at Glastonbury. What does it mean to you to have your music championed by such electronic music heavyweights?

Surreal is definitely the word. It might sound cliché, but I genuinely never imagined these huge names, whom I’ve looked up to for so long, would be supporting my tracks. It honestly means the world to me. It’s the kind of validation that keeps me pushing forward and reminds me I must be doing something right. [Laughs]

Your music has also received such a positive response from the crowd both times, and you have been developing a strong fan base worldwide. What was your reaction to seeing your music gain positive recognition globally?

It’s wild! Seeing my music resonate with people across different parts of the world is an unreal feeling. Watching crowds go off to my tracks never gets old. Hearing stories about new fans discovering my music… It’s just incredibly rewarding.

You’ve had a busy year so far with a two-month tour in Australia and New Zealand, followed by a string of shows in Europe. How do you approach curating sets for different crowds, and what is your favorite thing about performing?

It’s been a super busy year, and I’ve loved every minute of it. The Australia/New Zealand tour was honestly one of the best I’ve ever done. It was my fourth tour over there, and those two countries are still right at the top of my list. Amazing crowds, lovely people, and just incredible hospitality. When it comes to curating sets, I always try to read the crowd and tailor the vibe accordingly. I’ll prepare some ideas, but I also leave space to improvise based on the energy in the room. That’s what I love most about performing — the connection you build with the crowd in the moment!

You’ve been gaining serious traction globally, and now you’re set to have your US debut at Apocalypse Zombieland this November. How does it feel to finally bring your sound to the States?

I absolutely cannot wait! I’ve been watching the U.S. scene grow over the past couple of years through social media, and I’ve heard amazing things from friends and fellow artists who’ve played there. I’m so excited to finally bring my sound over and see how it connects with the American crowd.

With so much momentum behind you right now, what’s next on the horizon? Anything else exciting coming up you wish to share?

So much is coming! I’ve got a bunch of new music on the way, both solo tracks and collaborations that I’m really excited about. We’re also planning a couple of very cool tours, though I can’t say too much just yet. What I can say is that the plans we have in motion are looking next-level. Other than that, I’m just focused on building on what we’ve already started and taking things even further.