Posted On: October 8th 2026, 04:20 am
Artist Spotlight:
@8elaymusic Belay is the collaborative project of
@monotropemusic and
@joiajams —two deeply experienced producers and musicians whose shared intuition for sound, rhythm, and emotion has crystallized into a bold new force in electronic music. With over 15 years of individual experience each, Belay represents not a beginning, but a convergence: a meeting of worlds, instincts, and creative momentum.
Sonically, Belay refuses confinement. Their music is bold, adventurous, and unconcerned with genre boundaries, drawing freely from UK garage, 2-step, breaks, house, and techno, while weaving in multicultural influences that reflect their broad musical histories. Bass-heavy grooves collide with intricate percussion, emotive melodies, and left-field textures creating tracks designed to move bodies while engaging the mind.
————
See @8elaymusic October 10th aboard the
Mystery Ship
3 channels
3 floors
1 incredible night
Boat loads at 10pm
Don’t be late!
&
Don’t forget your mask!
#nightlife#masqueradeparty#boatparty#portland#danceparty