LA-Based Producer, Violinist & Educator Bad Snacks Signs with Nettwerk, Shares Single "iiwannabe"

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LA-BASED PRODUCER, VIOLINIST & EDUCATOR TAKES INSPIRATION FROM BRAZIL & TOKYO ON NEW SINGLE “IIWANNABE”  STREAM HERE

January 5, 2024 (LOS ANGELES, CA) — Nettwerk is thrilled to announce the signing of LA-based artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and educator Bad Snacks. She joins the likes of Anomalie, omniboi, il:lo and MÒZÂMBÎQÚE in Nettwerk’s experimental electronic community. The signing was initially reported on October 4 by ROSTR, where Bad Snacks hit the #2 spot on the website’s trending page.    Known for creating violin-infused genre-bending electronic music, Bad Snacks’ catalog boasts an expansive landscape featuring lush strings, driving basslines, and hard-hitting grooves. Her busy 2023 included a two-pack of Spotify Singles (the DSP called her a “lofi star”), a set at Imagine Festival alongside the likes of SOFI TUKKER, Chris Lake and Dom Dolla, and a month spent opening for LP Giobbi on her fall tour.    Today, Bad Snacks shares “iiwannabe,” her first song of the new year and the second from a forthcoming EP after November’s “alright, ok” (HERE). The refreshingly lush house track is packed with dreamy synthesized violin and lyrics about growing closer to a love interest.    “iiwannabe is maybe the most fun I’ve ever had writing & producing a song,” shares Bad Snacks. “It’s deeply inspired by Brazilian rhythms as well as some elements I’ve gathered from Tokyo’s ambient music scene, all kind of wrapped up into one dance track that is enormously fun to perform live. It’s a sultry little poem over an instrumental that I can’t help but move to every time I hear it.”   While not making music herself, Bad Snacks is paving the way for future generations to do the same. She has taught Electronic Production & Design at Berklee College of Music and has worked as a key demonstrator with several of the industry’s largest names like Ableton, Roland, Spectrasonics, and Moog. While on tour with LP Giobbi, she hosted several free Ableton workshops with Giobbi’s nonprofit Femme House.   “iiwannabe” is available at all digital retailers here: https://badsnacks.ffm.to/iiwannabe Photo Credit: Philipp Quinn

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY   Bad Snacks is a producer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Boston, MA and is known for creating violin-infused genre-bending electronic music. Rich with lofi and dance influences, Bad Snacks’s catalog boasts an expansive landscape featuring lush strings, driving basslines, and hard-hitting grooves. From the studio to the dancefloor, her music resonates with audiences globally and has brought her talents to renowned stages such as Red Rocks Amphitheater (Morrison, CO), El Rey (Los Angeles, CA), and The Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO) alongside artists including LP Giobbi, Anomalie and Late Night Radio.   Growing up, she found a love of music early on and began playing the violin at the age of three. However, it wasn't until she moved to Los Angeles that she truly discovered her sonic identity as Bad Snacks by immersing herself in the city's underground music scene. There, she found the inspiration she needed to create her own unique sound, drawing on influences from a slew of genres including hip-hop, jazz, and electronica. She has since crafted a style that has been described as “gorgeous” together with “stank-face worthy”.   After going viral on Andrew Huang’s “4 Producers” challenge (4.5M views), Bad Snacks released several instrumental beat tapes to enthusiastic reception, establishing a sound often compared to the stylizations of J Dilla, KAYTRANADA, and TOKiMONSTA. Recently, she has further evolved her discography with releases like Lucky and BPF that showcase her abilities as a vocalist and songwriter. Taking a more expansive and upbeat direction, her live shows and DJ sets are notable for their dynamic energy and finesse for combining a synthesized violin and jazzy vocals over “beautiful, filthy” instrumentals.   Bad Snacks’ contributions to the global beat-making community haven’t gone unnoticed, as she has been featured on Brainfeeder's "The Hit," KCRW, NTS Radio, Dublab, and Kitsuné Musique. Additionally, she runs a successful YouTube channel (118k+ subscribers) where she posts content related to music technology and beat breakdowns. Due to her love for cutting-edge music tech, she has worked as a key demonstrator with several of the industry’s largest names like Ableton, Roland, Spectrasonics, and Moog. Additionally, she has taught as an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music for Electronic Production & Design.   Her love outside of electronic music and music education expands mostly to her dog Bean.

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