Category: Artist Interview

If you’ve never heard of Chicago-based DJ and house music producer J. Worra, I’ll be the first to tell you she’s the hardest-working yet most humble badass in the industry. To highlight just a few reasons she warrants this introduction: she taught herself instruments growing up, has a full-time corporate job on top of working…

Toronto-based DJ and producer Ryan Shepherd has been living the dream, from releasing his latest banger, “Make It Bounce,” on Armada to making power moves producing collaborations and locking in upcoming gigs around the world. I caught up with Ryan after his set on the main stage at Bud Light Dreams Festival in Toronto on…

Last month, we got to catch Kyle Watson on his Into the Morning Tour in Denver, Colorado. To say he’s a great producer is an understatement; he has managed to create a unique yet recognizable and revolutionary sound. It’s also straight filth. We’re so honored to have had the opportunity to interview him and share…

Here at Backpacks and Beat Drops, we’re huge fans of house music (if you somehow haven’t noticed). We love supporting rising talent and helping our readers discover new music and artists to keep on their radar. With that said, we’re honored to share our exclusive interview with the G-House Guru, BIJOU. Mixing elements of hip-hop…