Chicago’s burgeoning riddim producer BØRIS lays down the chop with new single “BLOOD” on rising bass music record label, Cell Block Collective.
Written by: Monsoon Season’s
Founder & Editor-In-Chief
☁ Garth Jones ☀
Chicago-based artist BØRIS unveils a spine-chilling sonic experience with his latest riddim/dubstep track, “Blood” via CELL BLOCK.
Laden with haunting atmospherics and bone-rattling bass-lines, “Blood” immerses listeners into a realm of darkness and suspense. The track’s ominous vibes are underscored by BØRIS’s masterful use of eerie melodies and sinister sound design, invoking a sense of impending doom that grips the listener from start to finish.
Drawing inspiration from horror themes and the macabre, BØRIS crafts a sonic landscape that is both unsettling and captivating. The track’s title, “Blood,” serves as a harbinger of the intense and visceral auditory journey that awaits the audience. With its pulsating rhythms and sinister undertones, “Blood” transports listeners to the depths of their darkest nightmares, leaving an indelible impression long after the music fades (plus, that intro is incredibly spooky).
In “Blood,” BØRIS showcases his prowess as a producer, seamlessly blending elements of riddim and dubstep to create a truly chilling masterpiece that is sure to leave listeners trembling in its bloody wake.
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💬 Let’s Chat
w/ BØRIS
Q1: What inspired you to create the track BLOOD
BØRIS: I’ve been really inspired by that OG square-4 riddim sound recently and I wanted to make something that sounded similar to some of those older songs with a little bit of a modern twist.
Q2: Can you tell us about the creative process behind the track?
BØRIS: This was one of this first track I made trying to learn how to use maelstrom in reason. The sound I made sounded very dark and scary and I found this vocal sample from an old movie and it really tied it together.
Q3: How did you decide the concept for the track?
BØRIS: The vocal sample I found had this really spooky vibe to it and it made me want to make this very dark scary sounding song.
Q4: Were there any specific themes or genres that influenced your music?
BØRIS: I was defiently influenced by artists like MARAUDA and Svdden Death making this song but I also wanted to include some elements from artists like Subfiltronik and Phex.
Q5: What emotions or atmosphere were you aiming to create with this track?
BØRIS: I was aiming to make something very scary but with a lot of energy and a big sound.
Q6: How did you approach incorporating elements of darkness and horror into your music?
BØRIS: I tried to build a really spooky ambience that felt like a level in a horror game. I added some very dark sounds with a lot of reverb to make it sound creepy.
Q7: Were there any challenges you faced while producing this track?
BØRIS: I actually didn’t have a lot of trouble making this song. This was the first song I made after getting over a long period of writers block and everything was just flowing and everything came together really well.
Q8: Did you experiment with any new techniques or instruments for this project?
BØRIS: The second drop of this song was my first attempt at slower, mid tempo tearout. I’ve never made anything like that before and I thought it came out really good and it fit with the rest of the song.
Q9: What do you hope listeners will take away from your music?
BØRIS: I hope they just enjoy my song. That all I can ever ask for and I’m super thankful to have people listening to my music at all.
Q10: Can you discuss the significance of the track and artwork?
BØRIS: I had this track finished for a while and I really wanted a proper release for it. The artwork that was made by voltroncicada was just perfect and it really fit the theme of the song.
Q11: Were there any particular themes you wanted to explore for the track?
BØRIS: I really wanted to do the vocal sample justice. It was just so creepy and I wanted to build this scary world around it.
Q12: How do you think your personal experiences influenced the creative process of your music?
BØRIS: Before I started making this song I was listening to a lot of square 4 riddim and tearout and I wanted to make a blend of the genres.
Q13: Are there any tracks that help inspire you?
BØRIS: Defiently some tracks along the lines of BLOCKZ by Subfiltronik inspired this song. Songs like peanut butter by MARAUDA and Svdden Death definitely helped to inspire me as well.
Q14: How important is storytelling in your music, particularly in a horror context?
BØRIS: Generally I don’t do a ton of storytelling in my songs but the vocal sample in this song really brought this scary theme that I wanted to show off and make a scary story to tell.
Q15: What role does mood and atmosphere play in your compositions?
BØRIS: Atmosphere is very important to my music. I could make a good song but if it doesn’t sound like it’s one concise idea I can’t release it. Everything has to sound tied together and consistent.
Q16: Were there any specific challenges in translating themes into the musc.
BØRIS: I had trouble getting the right amount of scary in my song if that makes sense. I wanted it to be creepy but not horrifying. I wanted it to make it feel like someone was following you and that sense of fear you feel.
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