Jesse Brede

It’s finally here ⚡️ Phase 2 of the Peak State lineup is live! This one hits close to home for me. I’ve been lucky to be part of the team bringing this wild vision to life — building, planning, and celebrating everything that makes our festival community so special. And now, I get to experience it from the other side too… I’m playing! We’ve unearthed some insane local and regional talent for this next wave, and every artist on this lineup brings a different spark to the story we’re filming together. Two full production stages, two roaming art cars, workshops, immersive spaces — it’s all part of a living movie set that you get to step inside. April 16–19 | Austin, TX Tickets available exclusively by donation #PeakingMovie #DidYouPeakYet #PeakingFestival #CommunityPowered

PEAK STATE 🏔️ Are you even peaking if you missed our act ?! Nailed the middle split balance on fire at @peakingmovie festival ❤️🔥 Thanks to boss man @jesse.brede for believing and sticking with the plan despite all the curves ! Much gratitude for @flexible_serpent for renting her gear and driving it all the way out there 💜 Video clips @jasonburruss @alex_el_veterano Rigging by @patrickbrede_musicproducer Performing during music set of @savejlife Stage design by @lunosoldesign Festival located at @thevalkyrieranch 🖤 *Festival concept by @brentpella * Check out the page and support a massive art project 🖤

@drago.nesa performing with @savejlife with her fire and chains routine for @peakingmovie 🐲🔥⛓️ 📸 @jasonburruss Lights @cpdaustin Sounds and stage @nomadsoundinc Scenic @lunosoldesign Venue: @thevalkyrieranch 🎥 @brentpella @nikki_howard @blakewebber Thanks to @flexible_serpent for the rig and @patrickbrede_musicproducer for rigging it in the heat on 45’ boom lift for the first time.

Life’s Been a Movie 🎥🎬 … and ACTION! #peakstate #peakingmovie #edm #festivalseason #

The man, the myth, the legend… 🔥 Our very own Technical Production Manager and bad ass CEO of @gravitasrecordings will also be DJing for us and you won’t want to miss dis basssss 🤌🏼 Experience the legend himself April 16-19 RSVP ✨ at didyoupeakyet.com

Glowing so much you'd think I was pregnant. 🫄 📸: @jahkarma

se Brede has been in the electronic music scene since the early Austin rave days, and the story of how Gravitas Records came to life is one you don’t want to miss. In this episode we trace the roots of one of the most intentional independent labels in bass music, from throwing free park parties in Amarillo, to being in the room the night Skrillex played one of his first ever DJ sets, to building a label rooted in the Roman virtue of gravitas, meaning weight, meaning, and integrity. Jesse talks about what he actually listens for in an artist beyond production quality, why staying small and intentional has always mattered more than chasing scale, and what it means to plant a flag bigger than yourself and invite others into it. This one is for anyone building something real in the music world. Now streaming on YouTube. Link in bio. Architects of Sound | Episode 1

Austin! Buckle Up 💺 @lilfishmusic and @zebblerencantiexperience on Friday, March 13th at Stardust Garage! @jesse.brede and @yaweimusic supporting. See you there. Tickets in bio. 🐟🐠🐡⚡️🔥❤️

@gravitasrecordings present: 💧BIG DRIP💧 ~ a basstatic lineup featuring: 🐠 Lil Fish @lilfishmusic Bringing his Toulouse, France bass sound to Austin, Expect deep, melodic, organic low-end and a mid-tempo edge that hits just as hard as it grooves. 🌟 ZEE (Solo set from Ben Encanti) @zebblerencantiexperience Ben “Encanti” Cantil (of Zebbler Encanti Experience) brings forward-thinking bass music and intricate glitch-hop sound design—built for heads, hips, and high-powered systems. 🌟 Brede @jesse.brede Founder of Gravitas Recordings, Jesse Brede has been an integral part of the Austin electronic music scene and beyond for over 25 years. 🌟 Yawei @yaweimusic Yawei is an Austin-based DJ known for a style she calls “bohemian bass”, an flexible-genre style rooted in conscious bass. Known for her intentional and transformative sonic journeys, her sets draw from her background in ecstatic dance, and hosting high vibe events where music and movement takes center stage, offering listeners somatic release and deep renewal. Also... 🎨 Live painters @kashi.inanna @katewade.art 🍹 Non-alcoholic elixirs will be available at the bar 🪭 Performers: @jenhilman @monica3isme @katewade.art @puck_fae Ticket link in bio or DM for link 🙌 #lilfish #zee #brede #yaweimusic #austin

I’m excited to announce a new adventure. I’ll be releasing a podcast series called @architects_of_sound . This project is all about sitting down with people in the music industry who are creating and curating, intentional music, especially within the electronic music realm, and going deeper into who they are. We’ll be exploring their backgrounds, inspirations, creative processes, and what truly drives their sound, getting to know these artists on a more personal and human level. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with everyone who has chosen to sit down with me and be part of these conversations. This reel is a small snippet from a podcast recorded today with @jesse.brede from @gravitasrecordings , and I’m really excited to start bringing these episodes together and sharing them with the people who resonate with this kind of dialogue. Looking forward to getting these conversations out into the world and connecting through music on a deeper level.

Chest piece for my friend @jesse.brede made at the @vitalitreetattoo booth at @star_of_texas last weekend. Thanks for the trust my friend 🙏🏻 Now booking @solhawk FEB-MAR DM for interest. #vitalitreetattoo #dotworktattoos #geometrica #geometrip #fourdirections

Drop a 🛠️ if you’re inspired to build your dreams! From screaming metal in Catholic school to crafting immersive visuals at festivals, @pogodavisuals journey is one wild ride. She’s flip-flopped between punk, snowboarding, VJing for Lil Jon, and creating experiences in Vegas nightclubs. Talk about full send. Her secret? Fearless curiosity and a giant love for hands-on work. From building her tiny house, creating herbal teas, and yes, rocking silk flags on stage, Pogoda is proof that making your life a work of art isn’t just for the gallery. It’s all about community spirit: supporting newcomers, sharing knowledge, and unleashing your inner artist. Full episode link in bio—ready to get inspired? #BuildItBettys #FestivalLife #CreativeVibe #TinyHouseJourney #HerbalHacks