In a scene that often feels oversaturated with artists chasing trends and attempting to beat difficult social media algorithms, it can be easy to forget that there are still a number of talented producers that ignore the noise, create art for themselves, and share it with others. One of those artists is Portland, Oregon-based Alec Hummel, better known as Phydra.

A master of his craft – Phydra is known for his heavy low-end and dark, evolving basslines, which create a tastefully-consuming atmosphere in his productions. His hard-hitting soundscapes have graced well-respected labels such as Deep, Dark & Dangerous, Wormhole Music, Street Ritual, Aspire Higher, The Rust Music, and several more. Phydra has also brought these sounds to signature events like Infrasound Equinox and The Untz Festival (this year will actually be his fourth year in a row playing the event!).

Outside of producing and DJing, Phydra is also the Head of A&R at Wavecraft Collective, a label that has been championing underground sounds since 2017. In this role he conducts most of the artist outreach and signs new releases to the label. He also co-hosts Wavecraft’s feedback streams on Twitch — these streams are a great opportunity for up-and-coming producers to submit their works in progress, receive quality feedback and connect with other like-minded artists.