A new chapter in bass music has officially begun. The Canadian artist known globally as SNAILS aka Frédérik Durand has shed his skin and embraced a radical reinvention, launching a cryptic new alias: SLUGZ. This is a full on metamorphosis built on surreal sound design, heavy sonics, and a captivating new universe.
SLUGZ wasted no time introducing the world to his dark, cinematic vision overt he summer. The alias made its highly anticipated debut with electrifying performances at ÎleSoniq in Montreal and Dancefestopia in Kansas City. On stage, fans got their first look at the striking new visual identity: a custom-designed helmet that embodies the project’s lore, featuring a skull face fused with a snail body, glowing eyes, and an LED helix spiral on each side. Fans were taken in shock and surprise as he debuted the new persona and dark grungy dubstep sounds. This custom visual element is the key to entering the Shellspace, the dark cinematic universe where music, visuals, and storytelling collide.
The sonic cornerstone of this new era is the debut single, ‘SHELLSHOCK.’ True to the SLUGZ promise, the track is a powerful fusion of heavy basslines, eerie atmospheres, and surreal weirdness. It’s a bold step forward that expands the lore of the Shellspace, offering fans of forward-thinking bass, trap hybrids, and left-field EDM a truly unique listening experience.
Adding a dynamic layer to the track is a feature from Montreal-based rapper and producer Panther (Josh Matumona). Known for his multi-instrumental talent and impressive syncs in major productions like Fast and Furious, John Wick 2, and Ballers, Panther helps ground the track’s wild energy.
Follow SLUGZ down below as you enter the unknown.
SLUGZ ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Website – https://www.slugzmusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/officialslugz
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slugzmusic/
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yJq6jTRvp3btZyePfvuX9?si=vcNJkohKQMqKzgeolYpkkw
SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/slugz_music
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@slugzmusic