Artist Interview: Mike Check talks dubstep, remixes, and his upcoming shows [Exclusive]

Mike Check, south Florida’s up-and-coming bass music act is turning heads and breaking necks – get to know him before his meteoric rise!

FLORIDA – Checking in from the sunshine state, rising act Mike Check steps into our storm system to talk about music, events, and what’s on his horizon before the final quarter of 2026.

While garnering riveting remixes, feral flips, and original music stacking left and right, Mike Check has been compiling a compelling catalog of work – and we took notice.

His remixes of popular songs from Far East Movement, Blue Foundation, Rick Ross, t.A.T.u., and many others can all be found on his debut Checklist EP.

Mike Check has performed at prolific venues all across Florida like Daer Day Club, Studio 60, America’s Backyard, and Revolution Live, supporting for major acts such as Tynan, Subtronics, Vastive, Benda, Celo, Machaki, and soon to be – ALLEYCVT.

His next performance to get spooky season primed up is on October 10th in South Florida at Underland; an intimate block party pop-up, opening for CTRL-Q.

Nearing his B2B performance with NOT H3RE at The Pier, opening for ALLEYCVT on 10/30.

Mike Check and NOT H3RE entered and won a DJ contest by Electric Enclave, DJ Lovers Club, & CHP Present!

Their prize: On October 30th, they will go back-to-back (B2B) in Wilmington, North Carolina @ The Pier (Port City Marina), getting the decks primed for the pouncing powerhouse producer, ALLEYCVT.

You can expect to see Machaki, Sportmode, DnD, and our aforementioned opening acts NOT H3RE and Mike Check.

NIGHTMARE ON THE PIER

Let’s chat w/
MIKE CHECK

Q1: Can you give us the backstory on your catchy alias, “MIKE CHECK”? Where did it derive from and what does it mean to you as an artist?

Mike Check:
“At first, I just thought of it as a simple play on my actual name, “Mike”, and the “check” part sounded good to me because I really wanted some kind of tag in my music similar to most other dubstep artists, and I thought “check this out” or simply “Mike Check” would be a cool tag.”

“Later, I thought of a good way to give the name actual meaning. The “check” part, I think, is my way of telling people to “check out my music,” and it’s a way to encourage other people who may feel embarrassed or shy about sharing things they created out of fear of being judged. I think it’s important that if you create something you’re truly proud of, you should show everyone. You should tell them, “check this out.”

Q2: Where does your story begin with electronic bass music and what led you to want to become a music producer? Was there a certain artist, song, or event that led you to learning production?

Mike Check:
“Well, it actually all started with my parents. My dad, especially, went clubbing a lot in New York City (where I originally grew up), so he always played house music around me when I was younger. I remember when I was in 1st grade, my dad bought me this video game called “DJ Hero,” which was basically Guitar Hero, but instead of a guitar, it was a little turntable as the controller. I might’ve played this game 24/7 because for my birthday that year my parents bought me my first DJ board.”

“I got back into DJing in middle school after discovering EDM mixes on YouTube, and that’s when my dad really started introducing me to artists like deadmau5. I eventually became interested in producing because my Uncle bought me one of those online masterclass videos, and the one he got me was from deadmau5.”

“I just remember being amazed at how technical and fun making music was, and from there that’s when I started making little songs on some app on my iPad. I used to play music so loud I knocked a bottle off my parents’ bar from the sub shaking the walls.”

“When I went to college, I got into DJing again and started playing at clubs and bars in the Fort Lauderdale and Boca area. In 2024, my friends went to EDC, and for some reason I decided not to go. But later that same year was Cyclops Cove 3, and since I still had never been to my first festival, I decided to go with my friends to this. I had listened to dubstep artists like Skrillex and Getter in middle school, but I wasn’t a huge dubstep fan back then as I am now.”

“After that weekend, I wanted nothing more than to make dubstep for a living.”

Q3: Let’s talk about your original song ‘Close My Eyes‘. How do you balance delivering a heavy song along with serene vocals in your signature style?

Mike Check:
“I try to give every sound in my songs a reason to be there. When I make music, I imagine how I want the listener to dance or move to the rhythm, which helps me figure out a bass pattern I want to use. It’s really just a lot of time spent on my laptop figuring out what works and what doesn’t. A lot of YouTube tutorials also helped (laughs).

Q4: Your remixes and flips are wonky, bass-centric, and often take their original counterparts along for a wild ride. What makes a song stand out to you as something you want to put your own spin on?

Mike Check:
“I find it a lot easier to remix songs I grew up listening to, or sometimes the songs just come to me when I’m shuffling through a playlist, and if I think I’d go crazy hearing it at a festival, I’ll try to remix it as best as I can.”

“There are a lot of times that I’ll hear someone else remix a song that I love, and that’ll be enough to inspire me to try to put my own spin on it. I just always try to imagine how it would sound and feel in the moment when played live.”

Q5: You and NOT H3RE just won a DJ contest to open for ALLEYCVT at her Halloween Pier show. What can fans expect from your B2B set and how are you approaching the opportunity to share the stage with such a legend?

Mike Check:
“We are both very excited for the show and discussed a little about our styles of DJing, and it’s gonna be a great mix of mainstream, high-energy dubstep combined with my wonkier music. I’ve been working on a lot of UK-style-inspired dubstep that I’m very happy with. In all of my sets, my main goal is to tell a story through the music through the use of peaks and valleys in the song choices. I’m a huge fan of when artists know when to bring the energy down and then throw it back in your face to get the most out of the crowd.

We’re still working on the set, but I have a bunch of unreleased music I’ve been working on that I’m very excited to play out, and NOT H3RE has so many cool edits that are sure to get the crowd hyped.”

NOT H3RE adds in:
“For the B2B, fans can expect a really high-energy set that brings both of our styles together. We each have our own sound, so we’re excited to play off of each other and keep people guessing with the direction we take the set while building energy for the remaining artists. This lineup is absolutely stacked with some of the biggest names in the genre and we are honored to be part of it!”

“A Halloween show like this is an opportunity we definitely don’t take lightly but we’re not trying to overthink it. We just want to get up there, have fun, share our art, and give everyone a reason to be locked in from the beginning! It’s a huge opportunity for both of us, and we’re ready to make the most of it.“

Q6: As a Florida local, are there any collectives, venues, or communities currently flying under the radar?

Mike Check:
“I’m not too familiar with the northern side of Florida for bass music, but I know South Florida definitely has more for it. I know Celine in Orlando has some bass shows here and there. Kemistry in Fort Lauderdale is a great place for bass music, and the crowd is always great to be around. Studio 60 in Miami is newer.

I recently opened for Benda and Vastive there back in July, and their venue is really sick, and again the crowd was really cool.

Q7: If you could give an up-and-coming producer or DJ the knowledge you wish you had when you were starting out, what would you tell them? What lessons have made the biggest difference in getting you to where you are today?

Mike Check:
“I would tell them to show whatever they’re working on to anyone and everyone. I used to be a little nervous about how people would perceive me for showing off my music or posting about me DJing, but none of it matters if you’re having fun.”

“A lesson that made the biggest difference in getting me where I am is to always take a chance and never be afraid to be yourself. If you’re truly proud of what you do and what you create, then everyone around you should know too.”

Q8: What’s next for you as we head into the final quarter of 2026? Are there any upcoming releases, collaborations, performances, or other projects that fans should have on their radar?

Mike Check:
“Right now I have a really cool show on October 10th in Wilton Manors, opening for Ctrl-Q that I’ll be debuting a bunch of new music I’ve been working on. I’d like to possibly release another EP by the end of the year that will either be originals or remixes, but I’m still waiting until I’m fully satisfied with every song.”

“I have another dubstep show on Halloween night in Fort Lauderdale that will be announced once I get the green light. Other than that, I’m just enjoying my time at home working on music and trying to finish at least one song a day.”

Q9: Before we let you go, give a shoutout to anyone you feel deserves a little extra love and recognition. Who are some rising artists currently on your radar that you think deserve to be on listeners’ playlist of new finds?

Mike Check:
“I’d like to give a huge shoutout to my parents for being the reason I fell in love with EDM and for always being my biggest supporters, especially my mom, who recently passed away in April. Another shoutout to anyone else who’s lost someone they love and to know they’re always being watched over. And a final shoutout to my close friends who have attended every single show I’ve done, from the bar to the stage.”

“Some artists I can recommend are MVTR, Bonkers, Bloom, Spoone, Gruv Pool, Njoy, and Spliff. They’ve all been killing it recently, so you should check them out.”

That’s a wrap!

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Garth Jones is an author and founder of Monsoon Season, an EDM media platform that highlights emerging electronic talent. He covers a variety of electronic music genres and is involved in artist features, reviews, and promotional strategies. Jones collaborates with artists and PR teams to ensure quality representation and timely coverage. His previous work underscores authenticity and growth, aligning with Monsoon Season‘s mission to support the future of electronic music.

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