June 19th, 2023 — Bass aficionado Pixel Terror returns to Monstercat Uncaged today, uniting with melodic riddim maestro Ace Aura for their debut collaboration, “Arcadia.”
Stream – https://listen.monstercatmusic.com/arcadia-k265
“Arcadia” is a sonic fusion of both artists’ distinct melody-driven styles, with a realm of retro-gaming themes, chiptune elements, and timeless vocal chops setting the groundwork. Pixel Terror’s signature fierce digital bass synths lead the record with a nostalgic opening, while Ace Aura’s melodic riddim and colour bass layers power the drops that level up with heavier bass as the track unfolds.
Both artists have firmly cemented themselves as Monstercat community favourites over the years. Pixel Terror has been a part of mutiple Monstercat ‘Best Of’ Compilations, including “Sleepless” with Chime and Terminate being voted at #1 in 2021. Ace Aura’s “UMBRA (feat. Voicians),” was the second most-voted song on Monstercat’s ‘Best of 2022,’ and he recently made his anticipated return on the label with the debut collaboration “I’ll Be Waiting” alongside NAZAAR and DaniKing.
Pixel Terror shares, “The sounds of Ace Aura and Pixel Terror go together like Sonic and Knuckles. With “Arcadia” being one of our most requested collabs, it was only a matter of time before we joined forces, and soon the highly-anticipated arcade anthem was spawned. This won’t be the last of its kind from me, but will certainly hold the crowd over while I venture into newer, more unknown territory.”
Ace Aura adds, “I had been a big fan of Pixel Terror’s style and actually opened for them for my first ever DJ gig! I sent them a retro video game-inspired track idea a couple years later that I thought they’d fit well on, and that became ‘Arcadia!’”
Prior to embarking as a solo project in 2022, Pixel Terror has graced the stages with their energetic arcade-inspired sounds at EDC, Lost Lands, Nocturnal Wonderland, and others. Now, Pixel Terror is on a journey circling back to his punk rock and metal roots, and recently wrapped up his US spring tour..
This year, melodic riddim commander Ace Aura embarked on his debut headline tour, ‘Crystal Coalition,’ and announced festival performances including his 3rd return to Lost Lands, Electric Zoo, Toxic Summer, Foam Wonderland, and others. He’s found fans in electronic heavyweights such as Zeds Dead, Zomboy, and Subtronics, who he shares a collab with. Fans can catch “Arcadia” live on Ace’s tour including stops at The Church Nightclub in Denver, and as he opens for Crankdat at Webster Hall in New York.
Pixel Terror Bio Bentley Montes, the driving force behind Pixel Terror, is a trailblazer in what he calls Hyper Punk, ushering in a new era of heavy electronic music. As a former member of the renowned duo recognized as the digital bass renegades, Bentley Montes now embarks on a solo endeavor that propels the boundaries of sonic revolution.
Pixel Terror is a visionary project that skillfully bridges the gap between the captivating worlds of punk and metal-core with dubstep, drum & bass and beyond. By seamlessly fusing groundbreaking sound design, energetic, rock-inspired compositions, alternative vocals, and timeless melodies, Bentley Montes crafts a unique and compelling musical experience. With each track, Pixel Terror takes listeners on a journey that resonates with both the cutting-edge intensity of electronic rebellion and the familiar, nostalgic elements that have defined the classics.
In this new chapter, Pixel Terror emerges as the vanguard of the Hyper Punk movement, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of what live alternative electronic music could be. Bentley Montes’ innovative approach to music production and performance sets a new standard for electronic rebels everywhere. With a penchant for pushing the limits and a dedication to exploring uncharted sonic territories, while continuing to please long-time listeners with strong technical choices, Pixel Terror is poised to shape the future soundtrack of a generation.
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Ace Aura Bio The sound of Ace Aura is unmistakable: marimbas, trance-inspired synths and heaps of colorful dubstep basses. The Dallas-born Eric Seall spent the better part of a decade crafting and helping popularize what would come to be known as “future riddim.” While many in his field make music that is equal parts heavy and melodic, those elements are one and the same for Ace Aura; his basses have chords running through their very fibers. Inspired by both the brostep of yesteryear and his Christian faith, Seall aims to bring light to the bass music scene by promoting a wholesome lifestyle, musical uniqueness and exceptional production. To say this has caught on would be an understatement, as he has amassed more than 19 million streams on Spotify to date and earned cosigns from just about every A-list bass DJ one could imagine (not the least of which include Skrillex, Zomboy, Seven Lions, NGHTMRE, Flux Pavilion and SLANDER).
Ace Aura is known for his high-energy DJ sets, which seamlessly flow between expertly-curated waves of dubstep, hardwave, trap and hardstyle, with a sprinkle of nostalgic pop cuts. His presence has graced more than a fair share of coveted stages, including Excision’s Lost Lands & Bass Canyon, Red Rocks Amphitheatre (as direct support for Subtronics), Electric Zoo and Wobbleland. In 2023, he embarked on his first-ever headline run: the Crystal Coalition Tour.
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