Tal Rochman began poking the edges of the electronic music underground at the tender age of 15 from his home in Israel as the artist Sex Whales. Overcoming Tourette's Syndrome, his songs and collaborations have gathered well over 500 million plays all while defining his unique sounds, touring the United States, Canada, Europe, and even China.

Today 21-year-old, Tal Rochman matures into the artist Whales. Unbound by genres and as prolific and armed with rapid-fire releases, Tal looks to make a lasting impact and be an inspiration for many generations of electronic music to come.

Following the release of his collaborative future bass single “High” with Jo Cohen last month, Israeli bass producer Whales returned to Monstercat with his new melodic dubstep single, “Locked Away.” Fueled by his time spent in lockdown, Whales takes his classic sound to a new level with the addition of alternative rock elements. Courtney Drummey’s eloquent vocals paired with moody guitar chords paint a somber picture of someone trapped in a loveless relationship. “Locked Away” is exemplary of Whales’ lauded sound design as a leading producer in the space, as the aggressive bass stabs and thumping kicks blend perfectly with the colourful chord stacks and bright synth lead.

Whales shares, “I was trying to blend some alternative rock vibes with EDM. This was one of the many experiments I did during the pandemic to mix a bunch of things I like together.”

After emerging in the bass music scene in 2017, Whales has steadily become a household name thanks to his unique productions and high-octane live sets. After making his Monstercat debut in May of this year, the Israeli producer has gone on to perform at Insomniac’s new melodic bass festival Lost In Dreams, as well as make his debut at Excision’s renowned dubstep festival Lost Lands.

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