Channels is an eclectic interview series hosted by Jordan Collins, Lewis Thompson, and Nia Harris. Featuring a curated mix of music in each episode, the show seeks to connect listeners to a particular place, time, and creative community. Whether it’s independent radio stations, music venues, underground clubs, or other public art spaces, Channels explores the rich cultural tapestry of the world around us. The music is carefully selected to reflect the thoughts, feelings, and subjects that emerge during each conversation, creating a truly immersive and thought-provoking listening experience. So tune in, sit back, and let Channels take you on a journey of discovery through the sounds and stories of our world.

For this episode of Channels we sit with Black Bass Collective.

What once started as a living room conversation amongst friends, DeFacto X, Dani, and Alxanderivey has transformed into one of Los Angeles’ most electric underground movements: Black Bass Collective. With the group celebrating their 3 year anniversary this September, the collective was created to bring together the sounds of the Black American musical experience with the raw pulse of late-night culture, forging a space where Black and Brown queer communities can unite through dance and art.

As co-founders, each bring a distinct vision—DeFacto X weaving connections between Detroit Techno, Hardgroove & Ballroom/Vogue dance floor staples; Alxanderivey curating experiences that bridge global diasporic rhythms like Jersey Club, Dancehall, New Orleans bounce and bubbling underground edits; and Dani developing thought-provoking collaborations and a foundation that can’t be shook, while also integrating visual art, film, and production into the collective’s ever-evolving practice.