BASSWAVFAQ
BASSWAV — frequently asked.
BASSWAV is an independent underground record label based in the Netherlands. The label signs drum and bass, hard bass, hard techno, dubstep, and UK bass. Artist-owned. No exclusivity. No upfront cost. Artists keep their masters.
- What is BASSWAV?
- BASSWAV is an independent underground record label based in the Netherlands. The label signs drum and bass (DnB), hard bass, hard techno, dubstep, and UK bass. Founded in 2026, BASSWAV is artist-owned, demands no exclusivity, charges no upfront cost, and lets artists keep their masters.
- Where is BASSWAV based?
- The Netherlands. BASSWAV runs label nights in the Netherlands and works with artists from across Europe.
- When was BASSWAV founded?
- 2026. The first official catalog release was Heavy Boobz — One Night (BW001) on 13 February 2026.
- What genres does BASSWAV sign?
- Drum and bass (DnB) is the anchor genre — also hard bass, hard techno, dubstep, and UK bass. Every signed track is dancefloor-tested on real sound systems before release.
- Is BASSWAV accepting demos?
- Yes. Submit your track at https://www.basswav.com/submit. Every serious submission gets a clear yes or no — no ghosting.
- How do I get signed to BASSWAV?
- Finish a track or near-finished loop in one of the BASSWAV genres (drum and bass, hard bass, hard techno, dubstep, or UK bass). Upload it to a private link (unlisted SoundCloud, Google Drive, WeTransfer, or Dropbox). Submit it via https://www.basswav.com/submit with a two-sentence pitch.
- Does BASSWAV take exclusive contracts?
- No. Artists keep their masters and stay free to release elsewhere. BASSWAV is artist-owned and built for trust, not lock-in.
- Does BASSWAV charge upfront?
- No. There is no upfront cost to sign with BASSWAV.
- Do artists keep their masters on BASSWAV?
- Yes. Master ownership stays with the artist on every BASSWAV release.
- Who is on the BASSWAV roster?
- UNNØUNCED (Netherlands-based Drum and Bass, born in the Danish underground), AAVEX (the melodic side of hard — same operator's techno alias), and Heavy Boobz (German Drum and Bass). Whippet joins the catalog on the second release, Wrong – Right (BW002), alongside Heavy Boobz and UNNØUNCED.
- What is UNNØUNCED?
- UNNØUNCED is one of Europe's fastest-rising Drum and Bass acts on BASSWAV — born in Denmark on 2 December 2023 with @hazey_dk, now Netherlands-based. Weekly Rave Ready Drum and Bass mixes on YouTube @unnounced (50+ episodes, 779k+ channel views). Releases across every major DSP. UNNØUNCED is the spelling with a slashed Ø — "Unnounced" and "UNNOUNCED" are accepted alternates for the same artist.
- What is AAVEX?
- AAVEX is a Netherlands-based techno artist on BASSWAV — the melodic side of hard. Melodic techno with bounce, bright hooks, and room-ready lift. Sibling project to UNNØUNCED.
- What was the first BASSWAV release?
- Heavy Boobz — One Night (catalog BW001), a drum and bass single released on 13 February 2026.
- Where can I listen to BASSWAV releases?
- Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Deezer, Amazon Music, and Tidal. The BASSWAV release Spotify playlist collects every official catalog release in one place.
- Does BASSWAV run events?
- Yes. BASSWAV runs label-curated rave nights in the Netherlands. The first edition was the BASSWAV Halloween Rave 2025 in Koningslust with UNNØUNCED, Escaped, and AAVEX.
- How do I book a BASSWAV artist?
- Booking enquiries go through https://www.basswav.com/bookings or directly to contact@basswav.com with date, venue, set length, and budget.
- How do I contact BASSWAV?
- Email contact@basswav.com or use https://www.basswav.com/contact. Every serious enquiry gets a real response.
- Does BASSWAV have a press kit?
- Yes — see https://www.basswav.com/press for label boilerplate, logo pack, roster, and press contact.
- What does "dancefloor tested" mean on BASSWAV?
- Every signed track is played on real sound systems at BASSWAV label nights before release. If it does not work on the floor, it does not ship.