by Introducing the Los Angeles based producer and reigning Champion Of The Underground herself, Emily ‘episcool‘ Patterson. As a prominent name among the SoundCloud universe, episcool has navigated through the world of music for over seven years. With nearly a decade of experience, she has also assisted with the growth of the community through her [SUS] Collective project. This collective boasts nearly 300 tracks on SoundCloud, all of which are available for free download. episcool recently has released with the notable Partica Artist Group in ‘It’s A Wrap’ and returned to release with them on their recent Heatwave: Side A compilation. Additionally, Patterson dropped a collaboration with fellow FUXWITHIT favorite camoufly on the dumb collective label titled ‘jawbreaker‘. Allowing us the pleasure to showcase this ID filled mix, we were also lucky enough to catch up with episcool to discuss her influences, interests outside of music, the [SUS] Collective vision, and more.
Where are you taking listeners in this mix? What can they expect to hear?
New music, IDs, collabs, and everything I’ve been listening to lately.
When did you begin producing and what was your influence to start?
In like 2014 I started making beats on garageband lol. I went to my first festival that summer and then I discovered SoundCloud and I would spend hours on there every day. I found Aztek and that led me to the courteous crew (hapa, derg, tsuruda etc.) I was so blown away by the sound they were all creating and that’s what really pushed me to start making beats and get into that scene.
You recently hit 5k SoundCloud followers, describe what it felt like to reach that goal?
I try not to worry about numbers too much but it is definitely a good feeling to reach those milestones that used to seem so far away <3
What was it like being included in vol. 160 of the Team Supreme beat cypher?
It’s always an honor to be featured in the TS cyphers. I used to look forward to those every week I hope they bring them back!
Outside of music, what else has your interest?
Art, clothes, hiking, snowboarding, dogs, food, nature, friends, family, God.
Probably the creative freedom you have to make literally anything you want.
What is the most enjoyable part of the process for you when creating a new track?
Probably the creative freedom you have to make literally anything you want. I’m always learning new things about Ableton and every track you make is like a whole different experience.
I originally pronounced your name as ‘epi-scool’ until seeing it as ‘e-p-is-cool’ on your SoundCloud, how did this name come together?
e p is my initials (Emily Patterson). ‘episcool’ was originally my Xbox gamertag when I was a kid and all my friends used to call me EP so that has always been my username for everything.
I wanted to focus on the underground scene and to have a platform to put on smaller artists that were trying to get noticed like myself and I wanted a label that was all inclusive and that everyone could have a chance to be a part of.
As the founder of [SUS] Collective what is the main vision of this project?
The main goal was to just make music and make art and clothes and create a community that shared art in all forms. I wanted to focus on the underground scene and to have a platform to put on smaller artists that were trying to get noticed like myself and I wanted a label that was all inclusive and that everyone could have a chance to be a part of.
What’s your secret to finding the freshest names?
Naming songs is probably the hardest part of the whole process for me lol there’s really no secret it’s always super random.
Are there plans for the [SUS] Collective takeovers to travel or invade festival lineups?
With the state of the world right now I’m not sure if there will be any sus events happening this year, but hopefully we’ll be back in 2022 ?
As a fellow Champion of the Underground, who are some artists people should have their eyes on at this moment?
dink the poof, lyny, goldenchild, jordnmoody, snuffy, ooga, kilamanzego, robu, saka, julo, samsin, oakk, yojas, mirrormaze, bd hbt, kurei, something, stosu, sterfry, cumulus frisbee, deafadil, ql1x, cm., lyqd, wreckno, vctre, gurf, runnit, black carl!, chef boyarbeatz, tsunami, whereisalex, moore kismet, chromocinni, capshun, Jestic, aedfx, Aztek, fly, all of Lostdogz, Partica Artist Group.
You have a fascinating record of collaborations with artists such as Dabow, camoufly, aedfx., Adiidas and more. How did you connect with all of these artists? What has been the most memorable or fun collab for you?
I originally connected with everyone through SoundCloud and then we eventually started playing shows and festivals together and hanging out more and now our whole community is super tight. All of my collabs have been pretty memorable, someone I’ve been working with more recently who has really impressed me is goldenchild. This mans is the fastest I’ve seen someone send collabs back and will make the craziest shit in like 2 hours.
Should we be expecting anything else from episcool for the remainder of 2021?
New music, maybe an EP… going on a U.S. tour next month with jordnmoody & tape b so lots of show announcements coming up!
thank you to everyone who has supported me and supported sus these past 4 years, I wouldn’t be here without you guys and I’m excited for what the future holds for all of us <3
Any last words?
I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me and supported sus these past 4 years, I wouldn’t be here without you guys and I’m excited for what the future holds for all of us <3
Tracklist:
lyny – ID
dink the poof – ID
eazybaked – ID
yojas – ID
dink the poof – dutchess.
episcool x julo – torch her
episcool x golden child x lasse – yucca valley
dink the poof – ID
dabow – trap on my mind
yojas – bb
dj scheme x ski mask the slump god x danny towers – e-er (feat lil yachty)
eazybaked x vctre – ID
episcool x dankhai shroom – ID
black carl! – mind
cm. x runnit – chromegat
dink the poof x something – baddest
episcool – it’s a wrap
dink the poof x belak – ID
megan thee stallion – thot shit
l*o*j – future slam
mo vibez – basssssss
yojas x lyny – ID
integrate – ID
