BARELY ALIVE furthers their dominant run in 2025 with the release of their explosive new single “HANDS UP,” dropping Friday, October 24th. The track arrives on the heels of BARELY ALIVE’s legendary Lost Lands performance last month. In that performance, the bass icon, characterized by the DJing robot named WATT, tore through a set packed with unreleased IDs. It included crowd-favorite throwbacks and a high-octane stage presence that left fans wanting more.
“HANDS UP” kicks off with futuristic soundscapes, claps, and fierce lyrics. It instantly conveys the tone of a rave anthem. As it builds intensity, the vocals repeatedly command its audience to “let me see those hands”. When the drop commences, brostep chops and innovative sound design aggressively rain down. The second drop is equally invigorating and introduces new sonic elements into the mix. Thus, making this a perfect song for igniting moshpits.
“From the beginning, ‘HANDS UP’ felt like it wanted to escape from the computer and head straight for the nearest festival stage,” BARELY ALIVE shares. “This club-ready dubstep banger wastes no time and immediately makes its demands heard: you’re gonna need your hands up for this one. The heavy-hitting drop calls back to the good old days of brostep, the era of punchy snares, screaming synths, and deep monstrous growls. This track is about pushing the energy to the max while giving a nod to the origins of BARELY ALIVE and where it all began.”
BARELY ALIVE’s recent output has positioned them as one of bass music’s most forward-thinking names. Following their official remix of Marshmello, TRICKSTAR, and Lil Jon’s “Bad Boys” with YDG, they have maintained their distinctive sound. A string of impactful singles, including “next to me,” “don’t stop,” “chicken jockey,” and “hold me”, demonstrates their versatility across genres. Their viral “1000 Miles” flip has made tidal waves across social media, showcasing BARELY ALIVE’s ability to merge nostalgia with modern bass production.
Having just come off a monumental summer, BARELY ALIVE is solidified as a headliner-level artist redefining what it means to be a live electronic act. Their performances fuse unmatched technical skill, cinematic visuals, and pure energy. Thus, establishing them as a must-see spectacle within today’s electronic landscape.
With “HANDS UP,” BARELY ALIVE cements their place as a driving force in the next chapter of bass music. The single serves as a thrilling preview of what lies ahead. More releases and major tour announcements are on the horizon. As WATT continues to evolve, one thing remains clear: BARELY ALIVE is no longer just part of the bass scene. They are leading it into the future.
ABOUT BARELY ALIVE:
In 2013, two childhood friends from Massachusetts named Matt and Willie decided to team up and pursue their dreams in the world of music. BARELY ALIVE quickly stormed the dubstep scene and established themselves as some of the top artists in the game. They have been touring the world and releasing banger after banger over a decade.
After mastering their craft as producers, the inventive pair turned to the world of technology. They set out to create a robotic assistant and were able to fuse their consciousnesses with artificial intelligence. However, they ultimately perished in a freak accident. Their legacy is carried on by their animatronic surrogate, WATT, now creating and performing music at an extraordinary capacity the likes of which have never been seen.
BARELY ALIVE has been dominating the bass music scene throughout 2025, kicking off the year with their single “next to me” and teaming up with YDG for an official remix of Marshmello, TRICKSTAR, and Lil Jon’s “Bad Boys”. They have continued this hot streak of festival-primed bangers “don’t stop”, “chicken jockey”, and their latest future bass-influenced hit, “hold me”.
It has been a massive summer for BARELY ALIVE, who has been previewing viral flips like their “1000 Miles” remix and was a fan-favorite at Lost Lands. BARELY ALIVE’s set at The Crater was packed with ground-shaking IDs, iconic dubstep throwbacks, and nonstop headbanging. They have clearly proved to be a robot that all bass music lovers should have on their radar.
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