Congratulations to stay vaag as Demolition XXVII's big winner
The winning track: "let me go"
Julia’s track, "let me go", captivated the panel with its blend of jungle, drum & bass, and breakcore elements, infused with nostalgic and ethereal sounds. Inspired by jungle music produced on the Amiga 500, Julia set out to create a track that maintained the raw essence of the genre while adding her unique twist. The result? A song that’s deeply atmospheric and resonant.
When asked about her inspiration, Julia shared, "I've been listening to a lot of atmospheric genres like vaporwave and exploring sound design in deep dub and left-field bass. [This track] captures a sad nostalgic feeling, and seeing it resonate with others, especially in the contest, feels really rewarding."
A Star in the Making
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Julia has been honing her craft for the past eight years, dedicating herself almost full-time to music production in the last six months. Her focus on bass-heavy genres and sound design has already earned her a distinctive style, which shines through in "let me go."
"let me go" has been signed to Death by Dagger and will soon see an official release in 2025. Julia’s plans for the upcoming year include releasing more music, introducing her work to new audiences, and collaborating with other artists.
A Star in the Making
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Julia has been honing her craft for the past eight years, dedicating herself almost full-time to music production in the last six months. Her focus on bass-heavy genres and sound design has already earned her a distinctive style, which shines through in "let me go."
"let me go" has been signed to Death by Dagger and will soon see an official release in 2025. Julia’s plans for the upcoming year include releasing more music, introducing her work to new audiences, and collaborating with other artists.
High-tech prizes
As this year’s winner, Julia takes home an impressive suite of gear provided by Torso Electronics, Native Instruments, Ableton, Novation, ADAM Audio, AlphaTheta, Universal Audio, and Djoid. Runners-up Itzhak Shemesh and Cai FX also wowed the judges with their standout demos, earning high-tech prizes of their own.
Demolition XXVII reminded us why the ADE Lab remains such an integral part of ADE. The contest fosters a sense of community and collaboration that inspires participants and attendees. Congratulations to Julia Kuipers (stay vaag) and all the finalists for making this year’s Demolition another huge success. Stay tuned for Julia’s upcoming release and check out some of her recent music below: