At just 17, Bradford producer Khaotic is already honing a sound rooted in darker rollers and atmospheric weight. His latest single Let Go reflects a young artist focused on structure, sub pressure, and emotional clarity rather than quick wins. We caught up with him to talk about instinct in the studio, learning behind the scenes, and building a foundation before stepping fully into the spotlight.

Let’s start with Let Go. When you were halfway through writing it did you already know it was going to be the one you’d push out or did it only reveal itself once everything locked in
With Let Go I didn’t immediately see it as the track I would release. That changed once the bass and drums locked in properly. At that point the tune gained real emotional weight and a clear identity. From there it felt complete rather than just an early idea

You’ve grown up on rollers neuro and jump-up. When you’re in the studio now do those sounds naturally come through or do you ever deliberately try something outside your comfort zone
The darker atmospheric roller sound comes through naturally reflecting what influenced me early on. At the same time I like to push myself and try new sounds while still keeping the elements that feel true to my core style

Coming out of Bradford what has your path into drum and bass looked like in real terms
My journey has been quite mixed. Moving between different parts of the country meant I couldn’t always attend events or DJ as consistently as I wanted. A lot of my development happened behind the scenes through production online networking and refining my sound. Being only 17 I’ve also focused heavily on learning and building a strong foundation before fully stepping into the live side

DJing from such a young age must have shaped how you hear tunes. Does that change how you structure a drop or manage energy across a track
Starting as a DJ had a strong influence on how I produce. I naturally think about crowd reaction energy control and how a track functions inside a mix. It’s important that a drop feels emotional and impactful while still being practical for DJs to use

With Let Go were you thinking about a specific setting for it
I mainly followed the emotion while creating the track. Listening back it feels suited both to a club roller setting and as an emotional set opener. It carries enough drive for the dancefloor while still holding atmosphere to set the mood early in a set

Technically what area have you improved on most since your early productions
Sound selection and arrangement have improved the most. Earlier productions often had strong ideas but lacked the right sound choices and structure. Learning how to create space and balance has made my tracks feel far more cohesive

When writing a roller what detail matters most to you
The sub is always the foundation. If the sub doesn’t feel right the track loses its movement. Alongside that the atmosphere and bass movement create the hypnotic forward momentum that defines a roller

Whose sets or recent releases have you been enjoying recently
I’ve been listening to High Contrast especially Kiss Kiss Bang Bang for the musicality and emotion in the production. I also appreciate the identity and energy of Kings of the Rollers alongside the balance of heaviness and melody in K Motionz. SoulTribe Music is a label I return to often as the releases align closely with the atmosphere I connect with

How do you decide when a tune is ready to be released
A track feels ready when the emotional intention is clear and everything sits correctly from a technical perspective. I aim for intros that carry depth while the drop maintains weight and impact. When both emotion and technical balance are present the track feels complete

If we catch up again this time next year what would you like to have added to the Khaotic story
I’d like to see continued growth in audience and real world presence. Building a stronger fanbase and giving more people the chance to experience my sound in live settings would be a meaningful step forward

You’re stranded on a desert island with one record. What do you choose
I would choose Overload. It has the energy depth and replay value that would remain engaging over time

Let Go marks a measured step forward for Khaotic, balancing atmosphere with dancefloor intent. Still early in his journey, he is focused on refining his craft and translating online development into real-world presence. With a clear ear for sub weight and emotional structure, Bradford’s young producer is laying foundations carefully, and patiently.