MUSHRODZ Looks to the Future as He Explores Nuances in Drum and Bass

We spoke with MUSHRODZ about who he was most excited to see at Let It Roll On Tour, getting serious about music, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2026.

Let It Roll’s On Tour series made an epic inaugural stop in Puerto Rico in early December. Unbeknownst to the masses — or, at least, to me — the island boasts a thriving drum and bass scene full of DJs, promoters, and parties geared towards furthering the movement. In fact, the Let It Roll lineup featured local talent throughout the two-day festival, including MUSHRODZ, a DJ known for his bass-heavy style.

MUSHRODZ, whose name is a portmanteau of mushrooms and his last name, Rodriguez, has been active in the Puerto Rican scene since 2012. He emerged during the time when brostep and complextro reigned supreme. Back then, he released two tracks, “Smoke N Bass” and “Shadows,” with the former being included on Future Dubstep Classics Vol. 12. He also remixed “Tell Me It’s Real,” a track by Janpier Beauchamp featuring Yuber Gomez, showcasing his range as this single leaned more toward melodic and progressive house than bass.

Shortly after this, MUSHRODZ stepped back from music, taking time to reinvent his sound and focus on his artistic evolution. He rejected the mainstream and gravitated toward the underground, focusing more on the nuances of bass music. Going from dubstep to UK garage, with occasional forays into electro and breakbeat, MUSHRODZ arrived at a unique fusion of sounds. He returned locked in, with his most recent release, “Mycellium,” reflecting his progress.

MUSHRODZ steadily plays all over the island, especially working with promoters Radio Underground PR and QVLQV, the latter of whom were integral in bringing Let It Roll On Tour to Puerto Rico. With such prominence in the scene, he is solidifying his name and sound in the drum and bass community.

We caught up with MUSHRODZ after he threw down in the jungle known as the Control Room, where his blend of bass had the room moving and grooving as he got the night off to a stellar start. He spoke with us about who he’s most excited to see, about getting serious about music, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2026.

Stream MUSHRODZ’ “Mycelium” on Spotify to hear how his sound has evolved, and read on for our full interview with this promising talent.

We are here with — how do you say your name?

Like “Mush-rods.” I don’t know why I chose a difficult name to pronounce.

Hey, it’s a memorable name, right? Thank you for talking to me. How are you doing?

I’m fine, thank you for having me.

So you played the Control Room. How was your set?

It was crazy to open the night to an empty room, but I was getting the vibe from the people coming in. I played different genres, like liquid, halftime, and deep techstep. I like to play with other genres and create something different, something that isn’t too repetitive. It’s always drum and bass, but I vary it a little so people don’t have to feel like the music is all the same. I want to make sure that people have a good time.

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You’re based here in Puerto Rico. Have you played in places outside of the country?

Not yet. But to tell you the truth, to give you an idea, I started my MUSHRODZ project, like, ten years ago, but it wasn’t until about two years ago that I got serious with it. And within those two years, I’ve had some good results. And this is the first festival I’ve played, and the first time I’ve played at this venue, Parque de las Ciencias. In reality, I hope that in another year, more doors will open to play outside of Puerto Rico. I’m manifesting it, but not yet. I’m making baby steps, as they say. But that’s the direction I’m headed.

Who are you most excited to see this weekend?

Oh, today? I’m glad you asked me that, because I saw Flava D a few years ago at Electric Forest, so whoa [motions to goosebumps on arm], and it was amazing to be there at that time. When I went, it was like, “Wow, I’m here seeing Flava D.” If I hadn’t traveled, I wouldn’t have had a chance to see her. And to think, the year after, I’m playing the same festival as she is here locally. I love everything she does, from the UK bassline to the dubstep that she’s doing now. And when her project went full drum and bass, I just loved all of it. I am super pumped to see her.

And who are you excited to see?

I’m excited to see Buunshin.

Aw yes, he’s my second favorite. And Basstripper as well. Dillinja, Enei, and Infiltrata. That’s great, I love it.

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It’s going to be a great weekend. Are you making your own music now?

Yes, I am, but my last release came out in December of last year. So all this year, I’ve just been playing and making stuff but not releasing anything. I am planning to release more music in 2026, including different genres, not just drum and bass. I want to release dubstep, UK garage, breakbeat — all different types of bass music. That is basically my project. Different shades of bass. And I want to make a lot, so let’s see what I can release in 2026.

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. I can’t wait to hear more from you in 2026.

I hope so, oh, I hope so. Thank you.

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