High Note

🚨Guest Mix Alert 🚨 We’ve been working on a way that we can highlight some of our favorite artists along with up and coming producers/DJs we feel deserve a spotlight! To begin that journey, we have created a SoundCloud to share some of our own guest mixes from these artists. Give High Note Events a follow on SoundCloud! We’re super hype to announce that our very first guest mix has landed, courtesy of @lockstock.wav LOCKSTOCK brings a powerful guest mix to High Note Events, blending deep dubstep and heavy bass with eerie samples from film and television. It’s a dark, immersive journey that pushes cinema into sound system culture. Big ups to LOCKSTOCK for this mix, the homie crushed it and we hope you enjoy! ——— We’d also like to give a spotlight to Lockstock and share a bit more about his take on the project: LOCKSTOCK, hailing from Greenville, NC, is an upcoming force in bass music, blending his love for film with old-school dubstep and modern sound design. His cinematic approach creates tracks that fuse storytelling with deep bass and intricate rhythms. Known for raw, fully immersive sets, he manipulates sound with precision, keeping crowds LOCKed into his narrative-of-the-night and experimental layers.  LOCKSTOCK is honored to have had tracks played out nationally by celebrated artists like Canabliss and JustJohn. With a keen ear for detail and a mind that thrives on creative exploration and storytelling, he is establishing himself as a true innovator in the scene. LOCKSTOCK’s show is just getting started, so LOCK in for what’s waiting behind the curtain. Link to the mix in bio

🎭 Did someone say Dubstep in a theater?? 🎭 You heard that right… join us on November 8th at the North Front Theater for a night of Dubstep, Garage, and DnB! Featuring performances from @jakelov @section.sound @analogfuture.music @torinnicole As you step through the red curtains, enter the world of modern sound system music in a historical theater setting There will be standing room on the floor in front of the stage along with plenty of seats in the stands with room to dance. The theater also offers access to two bars, one being an outdoor patio bar with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. A large theater style screen creates the perfect platform for visual artists to display their talent and work their pixelated magic. Our visual artist lineup is to be announced… @5iproductions will be providing their @hsd_soundsystems speakers and running sound for this show We’re beyond excited for this show and to share more specific details in the coming weeks. This is going to be a unique one, we’re looking forward to sharing this experience with y’all! Flyer by @jahva.wav Limited early birds available, ticket link in bio 🎟️

🎥 Club Sessions 001 Recap 🎥 Well…..that was quite a night! Thank you to everyone who came out and shared the dance floor with us for Club Sessions 001 💃 It was incredible to see everyone pop out for a night of raw dance music as we celebrated the classic sounds that have fueled dance floors for decades! Big ups to the djs for holding it down and all putting on incredible performances.. @esteban123aristizabal @jheri @angieerayy @nochasermusic @jahva.wav We want to give a huge shoutout to @ebkohrman for leading the design on this event, she did an outstanding job at helping bring this idea to life and really capturing the intended atmosphere Thank you to everyone involved: @5iproductions @jahva.wav @froggypee910 / @eventexcellencelightsandsound @interlude.visuals / @chromatic.ioi @bryanstacyart @torinnicole @thelunar.leo @sendobrendoo @painintheashleigh / @kcutler21 @theeaglesdare @infernosociety_ @cosmiccandyclouds @kooky_kris @zedshotthis absolutely crushed it with this video and captured the vibes of the event perfectly, we’re super excited to share this with y’all! Video credits: @zedandgone @notbradjersey Thank you again to everyone who came out and everyone who helped make this event happen! Club Sessions 002 coming soon….?

🚨 Guest Mix Alert 🚨 In with a fresh guest mix, SYMETREX linked up with High Note on this one. This mix warms up the ears with vibey selections, as the mix carries on the energy picks up and takes us on a trip to deeper realms. From lush soundscapes and jazzy elements to proper deep wobblers, this mix has it all. Big ups to @symetrex for coming through with a killer mix! Mix link in bio About the artist: Our scene will always need mad scientists like Symetrex, one of those guys who spends countless hours digging for new and better sounds. These efforts consistently yield a unique amalgamation of tribal rhythms, lush atmospheres, and constant low end pressure. Like any good scientist, Symetrex is equally aware of the intricacies of the musical process and the necessity to disregard them as boundaries.  Following these guidelines (or lack thereof) for more than nineteen years landed him a dj residency at Threshold and Dubbage, two of the longest running jungle and dubstep shows in Connecticut. There, the crowd’s response pushed him to delve deeper into crafting his own tracks, and to further sharpen his skills as a dj. Now residing in NC he continues to do just that.  As an artist’s work is never done, these days you’ll find Symetrex still digging, still experimenting, and still searching for progressive combinations of dubstep, drum and bass, wave and god knows what else to devise a rare and entrancing sonic journey.  SYMETREX has shared the stage and opened up for - Chef boyarbeats, Mythm, Zed’s Dead, G Rex, Ak 1200, Dara, Joe Nice, Megalodon and many more.  Affiliations - @downdeepproductions

🔥Tiki Town Iration Pre-Party 🌴 On May 23rd we’re bringing big sound and island vibes to @chowtownilm Come kick it with us before the show and get into the groove! There will be outstanding food options from a variety of food trucks, plenty of drinks to go around, and local selectas spinning reggae centric tracks on a proper sound system🔊 @arklight_sound_system will be providing sound for the show. This beauty of a stack provides an authentic Jamaican sound system experience with rich, deep bass and full frequency coverage for a next level listening experience! Word is they’ve been hard at building 2 more bins before the show👀 We will have a hand selected group of local vendors with a variety of handmade goods, art, clothing, and more At 7 PM there will also be fire spinners performing alongside the music🔥 Food truck options will be announced soon!🌯🥪🥗 This event is Free and all ages! Presented by Dub Church, Dub Coast, and Arklight Sound System🇯🇲 Flyer by @jahva.wav

🚨Mix Monday 🚨 This week we step into the heavier side of things as we link up with @uhohitsevo for a fresh High Note Guest Mix. EVO is a staple of the dubstep scene here in the Carolinas, keeping listeners on their toes as he traverses a range of emotions and high energy on the dance floor through his unique selections. This mix is nothing short of that! Big ups to EVO on this one! UH OH 👀👀 About the artist: Evan Klarman, also known as EVO, hails from Raleigh, North Carolina. He has always had a passion for Electronic Dance Music listening to the likes of Skrillex, Zomboy, and Flux Pavilion. He has opened for dubstep acts such as Vampa, Leotrix, Warzone, Ruvlo, and Infekt. EVO’s USB arsenal is flowing with a variety of exciting doubles, dubstep/riddim. EVO’s energy is undeniably crazy with his sets evolving into a powerhouse of enthusiasm; radiating an electrifying and infectious vibe that’s impossible to ignore. He is the life of the party, and injecting a sense of wild, unstoppable fun into every situation. As to why he’s captured the saying “UH OH IT’S EVO” from his friends.

🚨Guest Mix Alert 🚨 High Note linked up with @stoicofficialmusic for a fresh guest mix featuring many of his originals and IDs. This mix will get those feet moving and your head bouncing as he explores danceable grooves with a unique twist. As he navigates through vocals and sounds you know, Stoic brings a refreshing take on creative flips and does an incredible job melding different sounds and styles into incredibly cohesive tracks. About Stoic: Born and raised in the village of Southampton, New York, and now based by the shoreline of Carolina Beach, North Carolina; Stoic is a rising force in bass-driven electronic music. His sound draws on the contrast between his upbringing— growing up on classic rock (mostly Aerosmith), and early electronic music staples such as Daft Punk and Skrillex. Stoic’s journey started with making loops in Logic Pro in 2020 out of curiosity, leading him to study audio engineering through a recording mentorship school in Los Angeles, completing an intensive Ableton Electronic Music Program online while immersing himself in real-world production. Traveling the world connected him with artists, mentors, and underground communities who helped sharpen his perspective. Each encounter, each new scene, and each challenge became a reminder of a guiding principle of the philosophy he studies: “What stands in the way, becomes the way.” Stoicism helped him through many trials. Instead of avoiding difficulty, he learned to turn it into momentum—to push his sound further, take risks, and evolve without hesitation. From club-ready basslines to experimental textures, his music reflects the lessons he’s learned—discipline, curiosity, resilience, and the drive to keep evolving. Today, Stoic stands at the intersection of philosophy and sound, building a catalog that not only hits hard but tells a story. With new releases on the horizon and a growing fanbase, he continues shaping his identity as an artist who creates not just tracks, but experiences. Artwork by @interlude.visuals Mix link in bio

🚨Set Times for Critical Mass🚨 For those of you who are new to Critical Mass: This event is the culmination of work from multiple beloved promotors in Wilmington. The idea is to create a space of unity where every part of the Wilmington Electronic scene can come together and enioy a night with the music and friends we all love. Critical Mass is coordinated and ran completely on the communal work of the associated promotors and various volunteers to provide Wilmington with a big production, completely free event. This is our way to give back and show appreciation for the wonderful people who come out and support the scene. The lineup for Critical Mass is always a mix of genres and is curated to represent what can be found all over Wilmington. There is no specific vibe, just a whole lot of fun. Come out and see all the artists, you might discover something new!

The long awaited return of Critical Mass is finally here. Come join some of the finest in the Wilmington music scene for a massive collaborative event. Just vibes all night with mixed genres, no tickets, and the Wilmington community. Expect heaters from artists representing @highnote_events @deependaudioproduction @airlie.entertainment @nobox_productions @dub.church.ilm @subsurface.collective and Wilmington proper. Free Entry Friday, January 23rd 9PM - 2AM 21+ See you at Mass.

Join us tonight for our FREE pop up show at The Eagle’s Dare! We wanted to provide some more details for this event. We’d like to preface this post by saying that this event is a free form community event. We are creating the space and some structure but also want to leave a lot of this up to the people to help co-create. If you have art to display, flow items to lend, things to trade, gifts to give, etc.. and want to share with attendees of the event, please feel free to do so! The “social hour” will be from 7-8 and we will be playing a random selection of tunes along with kicking off the clothing swap. At 8, Knappi will be leading a 30 minute DJ workshop covering fundamental and intermediate DJ concepts. This will be followed by a 30 minute open question/skill share period. For the clothing swap, we will setup a dedicated table as a general area to facilitate this throughout the evening. We recommend that if you want to bring clothes to swap, to bring them in a tote bag or box so they can be more easily traded/looked through/kept organized. We have a full lineup for the open decks slots, starting at 9, and are happy to see some familiar names along with some new ones! There will be a couple of boxes setup for clothing and food donations. We also have some friends that will be setting up their vending booths as well. If you want to sell or trade items from a case or some type of smaller setup, you’re more than welcome to. For the art station, we have some fun coloring print outs and colored pencils provided. The activities listed on the flyer are by the community, for the community. If you have a calling to facilitate an art creation or help with the clothing swap or whatever it may be, all are welcome to bring their ideas! This is a space to create and bring ideas to life. We can’t wait to see what we come up with when we work together and express ourselves! Big thank you to @deependaudioproduction for providing sound, @damn_knappi for providing CDJs and leading the DJ workshop, and @jahva.wav for creating the flyer. Hope to see you there!

What’s good Wilmy fam, we’re ringing in the New Year with a pop up show this Friday, January 9th, from 7 PM - 12 AM at The Eagle’s Dare! This is a FREE community event meant to be a fun but chill hangout with the homies The night will begin with a “social hour” for time to connect with each other. We also are giving a clothing swap a try in this time period, so bring any clothes you may want to trade or part ways with. We view this as a great opportunity to practice sustainability and community building. Next we will have a 30 minute DJ workshop led by @damn_knappi , followed by a 30 minute open question and dj skill share. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to learn to DJ, sharpen their skills, and/or help others grow! Following this DJ session, we will be doing open decks from 9-12 with 30 minute slots. These open deck slots are available through the form in our bio. Along with this, we will also be doing a food and clothing drive throughout the night for donation to local organizations. In general, things like warm clothes, hygiene items, canned goods, non-perishable food items, and the likes are greatly appreciated. We will have some vendors sharing their creations with everyone. We still have a couple available spaces if anyone local is interested in vending. We will also have some art stations throughout the night so you can kick back and create some fun art with friends! This is a FREE EVENT, we just ask you bring yourself and good vibes :) See you there! Artwork by @jahva.wav

🚨Guest Mix Alert 🚨 Let’s ring in the New Year on a High Note! Coming in hot, we have a fresh guest mix to kick off the year courtesy of @jahva.wav Jahva brings a deep and explorative guest mix to High Note, taking listeners on a journey through rich soundscapes and complex low end frequencies. With sections of blissful reprise, giving you a chance to recharge, this mix maintains a beautiful balance between heavyweight intensity and melodic intrigue. Jahva knows how to weave tracks together in a way that creates a seamless listening experience as sound carries you through an emotional stream and his exquisite musical taste. You are now locked in to the sounds of Jahva with High Note, we hope you enjoy! Big ups to Jahva for the mix, this one dives deep and is a heck of an adventure ☕️☕️ ——— We’d also like to give a spotlight to Jahva and share a bit more about his take on the project: Jahva is a project formed by Jahvon Parker in 2023 as a way to share his musical interests with the world. Jahva’s sets take you on a trip into the unknown, covering vast genres of music from all over the globe. Organic beats and worldly music meets glitchy basslines and experiemental dub - you never know where a Jahva set will take you next. Listeners often find themselves enjoying new genres of music and songs to fall in love with. While Jahva has a focus on dance and worldy music, his sets often build up to become heavier than ever expected with tracks from his favorite 140 artists like Truth, Colt Cuts & Ashez. Jahva will bring the energy up and keep the crowd on their toes, never knowing what will come next. Link to the mix in bio Who wants to see more guest mixes? Perhaps a pop up show next week too? 👀👀