Basscamp Studios is a collective electronica project built around studio musicians and producers recording together in an informal, creative environment.

Their sound isn’t one narrowly defined genre, instead, it’s eclectic, atmospheric and evocative, blending electronic textures with organic instrumentation. Their music would fit well on playlists alongside downtempo and ambient electronica such as:

Chillwave or atmospheric IDM
Cinematic electronic scores
Late-night chill or introspective soundscapes

Much of their music features rich, atmospheric soundscapes, with layered synth pads, gentle beats and ambient textures. While rooted in electronica, individual tracks often incorporate guitar, keys, vocals and classical touches, creating a hybrid feel between electronic and band-style instrumentation.

Expect music that is mellow, emotive and cinematic with moments of intensity but overall relaxed pacing. Many tracks evoke themes of dreaming, travel, connection and reflection rather than high-energy dancefloor beats. Not club or bass music, Basscamp Studios leans toward homegrown genre-blending.

Their work draws inspiration from a wide range of artists and styles, including Röyksopp-like atmospheric electronica, Massive Attack's moody trip-hop and Ólafur Arnalds-esque neo-classical textures. Expect early 90s–2000s ambient, EDM and chill electronica in the vein of Moby, Air and Zero 7.

Ian Ellis

keys, rhythm

Others include Dean Hockridge (keys, rhythm), Kate Worrel (vocals, guitar) & Katy Mason (vocals)

ALBUM: Up

Stan Martin joins the team for this new offering exploring the outer reaches of the Basscamp Studios' persona.

Think Bill Laswell, This Mortal Coil, Ultramarine, Laurent Garnier, Asian Dub Foundation and Leftfield.

ALBUM: Protection

Basscamp Studios slice off another classic showcasing their dynamic range and atmospheric soundscapes. The guys return to collaborate as a fluid collective with individuals contributing to various projects as their interests and availability align.

Think Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Grooverider, Saint Etienne, Mouse On Mars and Two Lone Swordsmen.

Featuring vocal-driven tracks like Sweet Kisses and Crazy, which offer lush, melodic textures, the project exemplifies the ethos of homegrown electronica, merging elements of noughties EDM with guitar pop and future bass.

ALBUM: Flood

Another 17 tracks from the fabulous Basscamp Studios collective. This, their fourth offering, sees the group extend in to ska and pub rock featuring a range of guest musicians.

Journey through ambient, downtempo, and experimental electronica, this collection of tracks reflects the late '90s and early 2000s electronic scene, drawing inspiration from artists like Moby, Air, and Massive Attack.

The album opens with Jam Sandwich, setting a mellow tone that seamlessly blends ambient textures with subtle beats. All Your Beauty follows, showcasing the group's ability to craft emotive soundscapes that resonate deeply. Choc Ice stands out with its intricate layering and rhythmic complexity, offering listeners a rich auditory experience.

Throughout Flood, Basscamp Studios maintains a lo-fi aesthetic, lending authenticity to the polished production. The tracks are instrumental-driven, evoking themes of dreaming, travel, and connection. While the album leans towards chill and upbeat moods, it doesn't shy away from moments of intensity, providing a dynamic listening experience.

ALBUM: Engineered

A seamless blend of futuristic electronic textures and hard-hitting basslines, Engineered stands as a testament to the ever-evolving world of bass music from the Basscamp Studios stable. The album blends elements of dubstep, future bass and trap, while incorporating experimental soundscapes and ambient textures. This fluidity of style keeps the album from feeling repetitive, and each track introduces a new element of surprise or innovation. The album cements Basscamp Studios as a force in the world of bass-driven music.

A deep dive into the hypnotic side of dub-influenced electronica, Rubber Dub is a standout track that establishes a deep, rolling pulse, driven by a weighty sub-bass and a skanking, off-kilter rhythm that immediately evokes classic dub influences, making it equally suited for late-night headphone sessions or deep sound-system immersion. Fans of dub-techno, deep electronica, and bass-driven soundscapes will find this to be one of Engineered's most captivating moments.

ALBUM: Celebration

An album that exemplifies Basscamp Studio's knack for crafting vibrant melodies and rich textures to create a celebratory listening experience. Each track reflects the studio's emphasis on high-quality emotional resonance, making it a standout collection.

Basscamp Studios's second album further develops the groups energy. Their sound hinges on Sigur Rós' transcendent soundscapes overlaid with Four Tet type rhythms, with flourishes of Jon Hopkins delicate piano and Nils Frahm's classical crescendos topped of with Röyksopp's melodic electronica.

Journey through lush, emotive electronic landscapes blending dubstep, future bass, and chillwave. Basscamp Studios has crafted a cohesive and dynamic album that successfully communicates its theme of joy, reflection, and growth. Whether you’re looking to vibe out to some euphoric basslines or lose yourself in a deep, atmospheric world of sound, Celebration delivers. High on emotional resonance.

ALBUM: Compilation 2001

The Basscamp Studios project brought together permutations of musicians to a small studio, a short train-ride from London. This, their first album, presents the best of the year-long project providing the bedrock from which its artists have had success with other ventures. Notably, Ian Ellis and Dean Hockridge produced a dub remix of Iyeoka’s song Simply Falling which garnered significant attention with over 12,000 plays on SoundCloud.

Capturing a mix of ambient, downtempo, and experimental electronica popular in the late '90s and early 2000s, influences are eclectic, ranging from the electronic dance music of DJ Andrew Weatherall to the reggae rhythms of King Tubby.

Artists' work that have a similar vibe include Moby's Play and 18 albums, Air's Moon Safari, Massive Attack's Mezzanine, Zero 7's Simple Things, The Chemical Brothers Surrender and Come With Us and Underworld's Beaucoup Fish era.

Instrumentation rather than narrative drive these tracks fitting with ideas of dreaming, travel and connection. Leaning towards chill and upbeat moods the aesthetic retains a lo-fi feel. Tracks are polished with raw authenticity, building to moments of intensity.

Elements of early 2000s lounge jazz and pub rock are also in the mix, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that reflect the diverse talents of the contributing artists.

Basscamp Studios' Two Weeks in Montebourg

ALBUM: Two Weeks In Montebourg

Members of Basscamp Studios relocated to a farmhouse in Normandy, France for a fortnight's residential music-making. Taking inspiration from their environment and rural scenery, this album captures the atmosphere of long nights pouring over nine tracks of electronica in a smokey lounge.