The Global DNB Collective’s newest single, “Stuck in My Head,” is a riveting collaboration featuring three veteran producers from Charlotte, North Carolina. This track explores the consuming nature of obsession through its electrifying beats and unforgettable hook. The accompanying music video reinforces this theme with a dramatic narrative of a man who becomes a cyborg in his quest to overcome his fixation. Boasting an undeniably powerful energy and compelling story, “Stuck in My Head” offers an immersive audio-visual experience that’s not to be missed.
GETTING TO KNOW ELECTRON-C, DARK ADAPTATION, & NOISESMITH
Introduce yourself and your project
We are Andrew, Tristan and Dan, aka Electron-C, Dark Adaptation, and Noisesmith (respectively). We are drum & bass producers & DJs hailing from Charlotte, NC.
Explain what musical genre fits you best
EC – Jungle/Drum & Bass and all the flavors of subgenres that fall within that. Mostly darker stuff.
DA – Jump up, Rollers and Dancefloor
NS – Melodic tearout meets dark neuro meets hard dancefloor with a pinch of jungle.
Were you connected with music from a young age and did anyone inspire you?
EC – I was dancing to music as soon as I was able to stand on 2 feet. I had a Casio keyboard at 9 years old, and would play Depeche Mode melodies by ear. It just spiraled from there.
DA – I wasn’t raised around a lot of music besides metal and country, then deathcore, punk, a lot of hip-hop, R&B and trap music into my teen years. Then in my mid twenties I found reggae. Someone who inspired me within music has always been a variety of people like $uicideboy$, John Paul White of The Civil Wars, and Tom Barber of Chelsea Grin.
NS – Oh god yes. My mom was Cuban and music was an integral part of our household. Through my love of underground hip hop, I discovered DNB in high school and have been in love ever since.
What kickstarted your music career?
EC – I’ve been recording music since the 90s, but when the pandemic hit, I took the extra time to focus on producing and releasing professional grade drum & bass.
DA – My music career started when I received my first guitar at 13 (2005) and I’ve spent the last 19 years since then chasing the music.
NS – I started writing in 2004 as part of the group titanZERO. After an extended hiatus, I started my solo project Noisesmith in 2022.
Tell us more about your sound and how it’s evolved over time
EC – In the early 90s it was industrial, in the late 90s it was big beat and jungle. For the last 20 years, I’ve refined the focus to modern jungle influenced rollers and dancefloor drum & bass.
DA – My sound is still undefined, but if I had to I would say that its a blend of beautiful melodics and vocals combined with heavy baselines, tight footwork, and a trap aspect.
NS – Early on, I wanted to make the hardest DNB known to man. Now, I want to tell a story with my sound. Invoke emotions with melodies, incorporate elements of hip hop, metal, industrial, synthwave etc, all while giving a nod to the hard shit.
Any words you want to share to encourage other artists or producers?
EC – I’ve had the following on a notepad on my desktop for the better part of the last 5 years: “The way we solve problems is often more important than the difficulty of the problems we are facing. KEEP FUCKING GOING DUDE. Don’t get discouraged. Make so much noise, they HAVE to hear you. Do it again, do it louder. Make music that’s so big it is undeniable.”
DA – Your snare could be better.
NS – Don’t try to be the “next” anyone, be the first YOU. Input = Output. Break the rules.
How do you nurture your industry relationships?
EC – Be a good human being. Duality is an illusion. Treat others like they’re your best mates. Help others as much as you can. If someone is a terrible person, cut the tie and walk away. And always keep pushing forward.
DA – Being genuine, helping lift others up, everyone who loves the same music you do is a friend, you should treat them that way.
NS – Stay humble. Support others. Don’t be a dick. Laugh at yourself.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank that’s been crucial to your journey?
EC – too many to list! My wife, Jade. Darren (SST) and Greg (The Lion’s Den) for the coaching and mentoring. DJ Met (RIP) for the early sounding board. Lorin (Base Industry) for believing in the vision early on. Tim (Kadilak) & Aaron (Snapback) at Rolled Up for pushing me to do it again and do it better. Jamie (Oneduz) for the dedication on this release.
DA – The top is my partner Katie who introduced me to drum & bass and has helped me bloom into who I am today and Electron-C (Andy) who always pushes me to do better and so many other QC crew/family who supports.
NS – My incredible wife Kimmy, my muse and everything. Jay Kronos, for joining me on this journey and being a brother. Tony Dubz, for teaching me the art of the mix and supporting me from day one. Jermel Yellow Fever, for pushing me back into this world—endless thanks. Zardonic, for believing in me and helping launch Noisesmith with some incredible tracks. And most importantly, to YOU, for sharing our love for the music. Thank you!
Name 3 songs you love and what they mean to you + Youtube links
EC –
NIN – Wish,
Future Prophecy – Dreadlock,
Bru-C x Bou – Streetlife
DA –
Sigur Rós – Varúð,
Goldfinger – Superman,
Delta Heavy x Koven – Feel
NS –
Dom & Kemal – Moulin Rouge,
Technical Itch & Dylan – The Legend (Evol Intent Remix),
Company Flow – End To End Burners
What’s your favourite piece of studio equipment or software?
EC – All about the T-Glue
DA – Thermal
NS – PHASEPLANT!
Name your favourite club or festival and how it makes you feel
EC – Performing at EDC Orlando was pretty epic. Hospitality in the Park was ridiculous.
DA – Hulaween!
NS – Therapy Sessions!
Name an outlandish rider request?
EC – Only green M&Ms
DA – 31 origami pigeons in light blue construction paper
NS – A wall of framed sex toys
Favourite clubbing memory and who or what did it involve?
EC – Hybrid live at The Groove in Orlando in like 99 I think? Amazing.
DA – The first time I ever saw DieselBoy live, at Serj here in Charlotte, the energy he brought was unlike anything I had experienced at the time and just stoked the fire for my musical journey that much more.
NS – Andy C at Tonic in Charlotte NC. There were only a handful of people in attendance, it was GLORIOUS. To this day, the vibe is unmatched.
What famous quote represents you best?
EC – Be here now. Ram Dass
DA – To lose patience is to lose the battle.
NS – Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable
If you could play at any venue, where would it be and why?
EC – Red Rocks. That would just be a profound moment.
DA – Printworks London! Something about it just feels like home.
NS – Doesn’t matter, as long as you’re there.
Music is….. (explain more)
EC – Everything.
DA – Life Saving
NS – A way to escape the pains of life, a way to celebrate the joys in life, a way to connect with people throughout life. In other words, music is life.
One song you really couldn’t live without and why?
EC – Ludovico Einaudi – Nuvole Bianche
DA – Solomon France – Jump In
NS – Dr Dre – The Chronic. The whole damn album.
Namedrop your favourite 5 artists or DJs (past or present)
EC – Bou, Camo & Krooked, DJ Craze, Friction, S.P.Y
DA – Hedex, $uiceboy$, Camo & Krooked, London Elektricity, Run The Jewels
NS – El-P, Technical Itch, Meshuggah, Mick Gordon, Graciela Wall (my mom)
What was your first music memory and how did it fuel your fire?
EC – The first big one was Nucleus – Jam On It – I’ve always loved breakbeats and bass music.
DA – Ozzie Osbourne – Thunder Underground, my first metal cd ever.
NS – Dara’s Renegade Continuum II mix. First taste of DnB, the rest is history.
Tell us more about your plans for the future
EC – Thai hot & Milkshakes! Then a nap.
DA – More things like this… oh and a nap for sure
NS – 2 EPs, several collabs/remixes, an all-original studio mix and… a nap.
Any worldly advice you’d like to share?
EC – When choosing the restaurant for dinner before the show, avoid making the whole group go eat Indian food.
DA – Be kind.
NS – Life ebbs and flows. Whenever things aren’t going right, just know that the pendulum will swing back in the opposite direction. Keep your head up.
Stuck in my Head Is Out Now
https://ditto.fm/stuck-in-my-head-various-artists
Social Social Media Links
EC – https://linktr.ee/electronCdj
DA – https://linktr.ee/DarkAdaptationMusic
NS – https://linktr.ee/noisesmith
