RS#143 - What So Not

WhatSoNot returns with a masterclass in genre-bending on Podcast 143 of The Roadshow, a conversation that dives deep into an artist whose career reads like a map of the modern dancefloor: fearless, expansive, and relentlessly inventive. Fresh off the release of his new EP with BUUNSHIN—a collaborative tour de force that flits between pulse-pounding bass and shimmering, human moments—WhatSoNot breaks down how two styles collide to create something that feels alive, something beautiful.From the come-up to the stage of global tastemakers, WhatSoNot discusses the grind, the gut, and the grammar of a career built in the margins of genres. He shares his view on the state of the industry, the pressures and freedoms of staying prolific, and what it’s like to be one of Australia’s most enduring voices in electronic music. A true craftsman, he’s turned the idea of “dance music” on its head, bending the changes of reality with creativity to keep listeners present to the sounds of his mind.This episode peels back the layers of a career that has seen him share the stage with the biggest names in the game—Skrillex, Toto, RL Grime, and many more—speaking to the artistry behind those high-profile collabs and what they reveal about his approach to sound design, rhythm, and resonance.WhatSoNot’s take on community, experimentation, and the future of electronic music is as candid as it is visionary. If you’ve ever wondered how a producer who’s helped carve the soundscape of a generation thinks, this is your window into the mind that’s kept our ears surprised and our bodies moving.