Acclaimed Australian producer and electronic music innovator What So Not unveils his latest single, “EVEREST” featuring Ukrainian artist Alina Pash, marking the first official release from his forthcoming project, I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY.
Serving as the opening chapter of this newly announced creative era, “EVEREST” captures the spirit of artistic reinvention while reconnecting with the emotional intensity and sonic ambition that helped establish What So Not as one of the defining voices in modern electronic music.
The track reunites What So Not and Alina Pash following their previous collaboration, “Tragic,” from The Quiet That Hurts, his acclaimed 2025 collaborative EP with Dutch producer Buunshin. While that record explored vulnerability through cinematic drum & bass and introspective songwriting, “EVEREST” ventures into more expansive territory, combining explosive production, immersive sound design, and soaring melodic moments.
At its core, “EVEREST” is a song about resilience, transformation, and finding light amid uncertainty. Alina Pash’s haunting vocal performance anchors the record, bringing emotional depth to a production that balances raw energy with cinematic scale. The result is a powerful statement that reflects the broader themes of I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY while showcasing the evolution of What So Not’s sound.
As the first glimpse into the upcoming project, “EVEREST” introduces a creative direction centered on artistic reconnection, fearless collaboration, and the unpredictable spirit that defined the early days of internet-driven electronic music culture. Rather than revisiting the past, the record reinterprets those influences through a modern lens, creating something that feels both familiar and forward-looking.
Over the past decade, What So Not has built a reputation as one of electronic music’s most influential producers. His genre-defying approach helped shape the rise of cinematic trap and future bass, contributing to a sound that transformed festival culture and expanded electronic music’s mainstream reach. With “EVEREST,” he draws on years of experimentation across drum & bass, analog production, cinematic songwriting, and global rhythmic influences to deliver a record that reflects both his legacy and continued artistic growth.
The release arrives ahead of the I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY U.S. Tour, a limited-capacity run of intimate club shows and select festival appearances across North America.
Artist Quotes
Chris Emoh (What So Not)
“A friend of my roommate at the time, Alina, pulled up to my apartment in LA one day and this record is what we created the first time we ever stepped into the studio. When Alina first heard it, she wrote a mantra in her native language, a call for strength and unity in troubling times. I can’t imagine a better suited performance for this production and what I’d hope it would become..”
Alina Pash
““As a Ukrainian, my roots, my language, my culture – they feel more precious and more fragile than ever right now, when so much is being threatened. It has long been my dream to share who we are with the world, to simply say: we exist, we are beautiful, we are here.”
About What So Not
What So Not is an Australian electronic music producer and live performer widely recognized as one of the pioneering forces behind the evolution of cinematic trap and forward-thinking bass music. Emerging during a transformative era for electronic music, his emotionally driven productions and genre-blending style helped redefine festival sounds and influence a generation of producers worldwide.
Throughout a career spanning more than a decade, he has consistently pushed creative boundaries through releases including Not All The Beautiful Things, Anomaly, Motions, and The Quiet That Hurts. His work seamlessly combines elements of trap, drum & bass, melodic electronic music, analog experimentation, and cinematic songwriting, resulting in a distinctive artistic identity that continues to evolve.
His catalog includes collaborations with globally recognized artists such as French Montana, Skrillex, RL Grime, Oliver Tree, Killer Mike, Toto, and Daniel Johns. Fan-favorite releases including “High You Are,” “Jaguar,” “Gemini,” and “Be Ok Again” have collectively generated more than 1.3 billion streams worldwide.
Renowned for immersive live performances that merge cinematic visuals, storytelling, and powerful electronic production, What So Not has appeared on stages at major festivals including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, and Lollapalooza. With I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY, he enters a new creative chapter that reconnects with the foundations of his musical journey while embracing the evolution that has defined his career.
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