Two rising innovators from opposite coasts, Strobez and TIARO, join forces on “saywithme,” a haunting yet high-octane single released December 12th via NIGHTMODE. The track fuses cinematic tension with raw bassweight, diving deep into trap and wave while creating a hypnotic, heavy-hitting listening experience.
Built around an uneasy melodic core, “saywithme” unfolds through layers of distorted rhythm and emotion. Discordant hip-hop synths intertwine with grunge-soaked sub-bass and metallic percussion, while warbling fills and ghostly string swells cut through the mix like static electricity. Industrial, eerie, and infectious, the track sits squarely at the crossroads of experimental trap, wave, and cinematic bass.
The collaboration marks a creative milestone for both artists. San Francisco-based Strobez brings his signature hybrid of futuristic trap and audiovisual storytelling, continuing the inventive streak he began with releases like “Lose My Mind” alongside Darby on NIGHTMODE. Praised by EDM.com, Iggy Magazine, Next Sound, Fresh Music Freaks, and Find Your Sounds, and supported on radio by Zeds Dead, ILLENIUM, Kohmi, and Curtis Jay, Strobez has evolved into one of bass music’s most forward-facing talents. His meticulous production—equal parts cinematic and club-ready—has been reinforced through releases with Boombox Cartel, TWONSKI, and Viperactive, earning co-signs from RL Grime, Marshmello, NGHTMRE, and Alison Wonderland.
Los Angeles-based TIARO brings gritty, rhythmic precision to the collaboration, blending trap, wave, and future bass with underground club energy. Known for work with TRICKSTAR, ALXi, and Crastinate, TIARO has carved a niche in experimental bass through tactile low-end design and sharp rhythmic instincts, perfectly complementing Strobez’s textured sound.
Reflecting on the release, Strobez says, “‘saywithme’ went through so many evolutions, but the final record is just pure fun to me. TIARO’s got such a good sense of rhythm and club energy. He brings everything he touches to life. We made a record that meshes both of our worlds together well; you can hear all the experimentation and fun we had in the final track.”
TIARO adds, “NIGHTMODE has always been a North Star for myself and a lot of other producers I work with. Releasing with them is honestly such a dream. All their artists have an insane legacy, and the label is known for being so important in the scene. This track feels like a crazy statement right now, and I couldn’t be more honored to make it alongside Strobez and find such a great home for it.”
“saywithme” delivers a cinematic, primal descent into the darker corners of bass music, capping off a breakout year for both artists and staking its place as a defining entry in the NIGHTMODE catalog.
Strobez and TIARO’s “saywithme” is available now on all platforms via NIGHTMODE.