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Atmospheric Bass Anthem Is The First Off His Debut EP On The Label
Today (21st March) rising UK bass music star Bakey releases his latest single, ‘Backrooms’, via Warehouse Project Records. The track is the first single from his highly anticipated debut EP of the same name, set for full release on 4th April.
‘Backrooms’ is a minimalist, Burial-inspired production that delves into dark and sinister territories, with vibrant synth stabs and a warped sample binding the track together for an atmospheric journey that’s both haunting and infectiously hypnotic.
Speaking on the creation of the EP, Bakey says:
“I wanted to do some proper club tracks, the process of writing ‘Wouldn’t Believe’ felt more like writing a song, and I wanted to demonstrate the darker, more dubby and minimal side of my sound here.”
The release of the ‘Backrooms’ EP will also coincide with the start of Bakey’s headline month-long residency at London’s iconic Phonox nightclub, where he will take over the venue every Friday throughout April. The residency will feature a handpicked lineup of pioneers and future icons, including Champion, Reek0, Dismantle, Zed Bias, and Breaka, promising an electrifying series of nights that will cement Bakey’s status as one of the most exciting talents in the UK bass music scene.
‘Backrooms’ marks the start of a run of tracks to drop from the EP over the next few weeks, with the release timeline as follows:
- 21st March – ‘Backrooms’ (Single Release)
- 28th March – ‘Under Control’ (Single Release)
- 4th April – ‘Don’t Stop’ (+ Backrooms EP Release)
Having carved out a unique space in clubland, Bakey has become a defining voice in the scene, drawing on his reverence for soundsystem culture, pirate radio, and the rave movement. From commanding global stages at Boiler Room and Glastonbury to electrifying crowds at Outlook, Waterworks, Boomtown, and Warehouse Project (as a resident no less), Bakey’s rise has been nothing short of impressive. As the first artist signed to Warehouse Project Records and with a debut album in the works, the 23-year-old’s ascent continues to gather momentum.
Bakey’s 2025 is shaping up to be packed with unmissable appearances, including his headline residency at Phonox, as well as performances at Bubble Love with Ross From Friends on 19th April, WHP Rotterdam on 2nd May, Love Saves The Day 2025 on 24th May, Baltic Weekender 2025 on 30th May, Parklife 2025 on 14th June, Gottwood Festival 2025 on 12th June, Outlook Origins 2025 on 24th July, and Waterworks 2025 on 13th September, to name a few.
Bakey’s sound weaves between the minimal drums and gritty low-end of dark garage and the glowing warmth of jazz-influenced percussive flows, creating a vision of bass music that pays its dues to the past while looking firmly to the future. Crowned DJ Mag’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2023, Bakey became the first signing to Warehouse Project Records in 2024, donning its first release ‘Wouldn’t Believe’ and earning spins from Radio 1 tastemakers Sian Eleri and Sarah Story.
‘Backrooms’ is out now via Warehouse Project Records. The full EP will be released on 4th April.
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