Fresh off the release of “EAZY MF FINGER” and amid one of the busiest stretches of their career, EAZYBAKED continue to prove why they’ve become one of bass music’s most beloved acts. Between sold-out shows, major festival appearances, and the continued growth of The Bake Out, the duo has built a loyal community while staying true to their creative instincts. In our conversation, EAZYBAKED reflected on their evolution, dream collaborations, and the goals that continue to drive them forward.
LIANA: You’ve been creating music together for over a decade. How has your creative relationship evolved, and what individual strengths do each of you bring to EAZYBAKED?
EAZYBAKED: I’d say it’s ever evolving. Constantly trying to learn new ways to approach the process together. I would say that my (eric) strength is flow / drum pocket where Andrew holds down the sound design side of things. Both of us can hold our own but I’d say those are our strengths individually.
LIANA: You’ve gone from playing underground rooms to selling out venues and playing on large festival stages. Has your approach to building your sets changed as the crowds continue to grow?
EAZYBAKED: It has definitely changed. When we were younger we wouldn’t really even think about “catering” to a crowd but getting on these big stages and playing to a lot of people who might not be familiar with us def makes you think a bit more outside the box / get creative with the set build!
LIANA: What were the highlights of building “EAZY MF FINGER”, and what do you think this moment reveals about where EAZYBAKED is headed creatively?
EAZYBAKED: The boys came over and we passed the computer back and forth. It feels like a very balanced song between the four of us and that’s always a good feeling when collabing. The music is heading wherever feels good. We love making beats with our friends.
LIANA: Many artists feel pressure to make their sound more accessible as their audience grows. How do you balance experimentation with the expectations that come with a rapidly expanding fanbase?
EAZYBAKED: I think we are very fortunate to have a group of open minded gangsters listening to our music. We try not to think too much about expectations and just push ourselves to keep experimenting and trying new stuff.
LIANA: Your live shows often feel less like a performance and more like an immersive experience. What are you hoping people feel when they leave an EAZYBAKED set?
EAZYBAKED: We hope people feel just that. Immersed into our world. Free to express themselves however they feel.
LIANA: You’ve received support from artists across different corners of bass music, from Zeds Dead to Of The Trees and Excision. What have you learned from them and how have they inspired you? Is there a dream collaboration that hasn’t happened yet?
EAZYBAKED: One of the most prominent things we’ve learned from our peers and artists we look up to is to always stay consistent and true to what we are doing. Top of our current dream collabs would be Mr. Carmack, Flume, and Asap Rocky.
LIANA: The Bake Out has grown into its own community-driven event series. What does creating a space around the culture mean to you beyond simply putting on a lineup?
EAZYBAKED: It means everything. We started doing this because we felt a sense of belonging we had never felt before. And to be able to curate a space that provides that same experience means the most. We do not take it for granted!
LIANA: If you could go back and talk to yourselves when EAZYBAKED was first starting out in Orlando, what do you think would surprise you most about where the project is today?
EAZYBAKED: Literally everything. It’s a dream come true
LIANA: Are there any major accomplishments, festivals, or shows you are working towards? Where do you see yourselves in the future?
EAZYBAKED: Red Rocks is a major one we are working towards
LIANA: Favorite show or set memory?
EAZYBAKED: Mission ballroom or either of the bake out events are 100p stand outs!
As EAZYBAKED continues to grow, their focus remains rooted in the community and creative freedom that helped build the project in the first place. With a growing fanbase, a packed touring schedule, and no shortage of inspiration, the duo’s next chapter is just getting started.
Photo credt: Taylor Clamon
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