Bass Babes You Don’t Want to Miss at Lightning in a Bottle 2026

By Soozy Zerbe

About Bass n Babes and LiB

Lightning in a Bottle is known for their boundary-pushing line up which usually equates to 45% women and non-binary artists each year, as represented on their main line up. Unfortunately, this year the festival’s overall line up only includes 34% women and non-binary artists and at the Stacks, the festival's bass music stage, female and non binary artists make up 15.8%. This year, the Stacks stage includes some legendary female/non-binary talent that has shaped edm over the previous decade as well as female/NB artists who are emerging from the underground to share their sounds at LiB. While we love to see the talent that LiB has booked, we hope that they can continue to strive for more gender equity in their line ups, especially at the Stacks. Make sure you peep the babes mentioned below and catch their sets at LiB 2026 to show your support!

Bass n Babes is a bass music collective that aims to uplift queer, femme, and other underrepresented DJs/producers. By bringing queer and feminine energy to bass music culture, we push the scene forward and tap into talent that has historically been overlooked.

About the Theys and Babes

Auracle

Auracle is a Los Angeles-based DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter known for her ethereal fairy bass, blending experimental bass music, 140, and drum & bass. Formerly known as TINY, she has gained momentum in the bass scene with her EP Evoke, a tour with Smoakland, and performances at festivals like Same Same But Different, Bass Canyon, and Burning Man.

Listen to “Just Breathe” by Auracle

A Hundred Drums

Thunderous low end and pulsating rhythm embody the powerful music of A Hundred Drums. Stomping the stage in a tangle of hair and a blur of motion, her high-octane live show is the result of years of searching for that perfect primal pulse that connects humans on the dance floor. Gabrielle Watson has been cultivating a sound that moves with the times but also continues the narrative of the scene from the birth of electronic music to its journey across continents, vanguards, and movements. After a decade of crafting her sonic signature in cutting-edge spaces, A Hundred Drums has emerged onto the main stage to bring the sounds of the underground to the masses. 

Listen to “Savannah Sky” by A Hundred Drums

ALLEYCVT

ALLEYCVT is a rising bass music producer and vocalist originally from Northern Virginia. She is known for her catchy pop melodies and heavy bass drops, creating a unique sound that blends brostep/dubstep sounds with beautiful vocals. She has recently played headlining slots at big festivals such as Lost Lands, Shambala, Thunderdome, and Same Same But Different. Her high energy set is something you will not want to miss this LiB!!!

Listen to “Alive” by ALLEYCVT

Bass Temple

Bass Temple, a Denver-based DJ and Producer, creates a unique journey from deep primordial bass into cosmic melodic loops that raise her audience’s energy into a high vibrational experience. Her sets seamlessly flow through a blend of powerful bass styles weaving them into a musical kaleidoscope. While performing all over Denver, she has also played at festivals such as CloZee’s “Voyage” festival, Unison Festival, and PlayThink Festival. She has also supported artists such as Jantsen, CloZee & Defunk.

Listen to “At First Light” by Bass Temple

TOKiMONSTA

TOKiMONSTA is an accomplished, GRAMMY-nominated dj and producer from Torrance, CA that blends electronic beats with ethereal melodies. Over the past decade she has made her mark on the music and edm industry, ranking Top 100 DJs worldwide, receiving praise from many prestigious media sources, and collaborating with artists both big and small. TOKiMONSTA has released 3 albums, started her own label, and is now working on a new music tech startup named “Sona” that will democratize music streaming, with the goal of getting artists the payout they deserve while also maintaining audiences’ access to all the music they desire.

Listen to “Eternal” by TOKiMONSTA

Clearcast

Clearcast is a UK Bass dj and producer based out of San Francisco, CA. Their sound is an intersection of breakbeat bangers and introspective euphoria, with dreamy soundscapes and bright melodies pulled from internet electronica and experimental dance music. Clearcast has played alongside artists such as Skrillex, Fred Again, and Interplanetary Criminal. 

Yoko

Yoko is a bass music dj and producer based out of Denver, CO, who has sculpted her sound from the influences of the Colorado underground scene. Her project has shifted to focus on forward-thinking approaches that transcend conventional genre limits, all while fusing glitch-hop and neuro-bass inspirations. Not only has she taken over the Denver underground but she has also taken the stage at the prestige Red Rocks Amphitheater. She has played Same Same But Different and has big upcoming bookings with Secret Dreams and Nocturnal Valley this year.

Listen to “The Day We Made the Earth Stand Still” by YOKO

Reid Speed

To fans throughout the world, the name Reid Speed is synonymous with the legacy of American Drum & Bass and the history of the North American Heavy Bass movement. Consistently ranked as one of America’s top DJ’s, she’s known for her straight up skills on the decks, effortlessly mixing between genres on the fly. Her Speed of Sound podcast reaches thousands of listeners each month, while her original productions consistently land in high profile placements and top DJ’s sets alike, and keep her fans excited with their ever-evolving styles. Her award-winning Play Me Records label has introduced more top talent than any of it’s kind and solidified Reid’s place in the industry as a respected tastemaker and curator.

Listen to “No Speed Limit 001” by Reid Speed

Dot

For producer / vocalist / and multi-instrumentalist Dot, a fusion of electronic, indie rock, and R&B elements has awarded her a role as a one of the scene’s most respected emerging talents. Whether providing cutting edge beats as part of LA beat collective Team Supreme, or fulfilling her role as founder of her own female focused music label Unspeakable Records, Dot is a champion for the often unsung female producer. 

Listen to “OUTSIDER” by dot

AUSTERIA

AUSTERIA is a dubstep producer and DJ based out of the US in Maryland. As a budding pioneer for a new era of bass music, AUSTERIA aims to provide a musical experience that is authentically her in both her production and live performances — resulting in an experience that has been described as sinister, nostalgic, and energetic. Since the project release in 2018, AUSTERIA has started to make a name for herself with her original releases as well as performing at Red Rocks, supporting on national tours and playing some of the biggest festivals in the country.

Listen to “The Upside Down” by Austeria

Mary Droppinz

Droppinz continues to push the sonic limits and boundaries in music by providing a unique experience with her energy on massive festival stages and clubs. What inspires and drives her are the sounds of the underground paired with her favorite iconic vocals. Droppinz creates an eye opening & digestible experience with different underground sounds like playful breakbeats, acid basslines, jungle, OG dubstep, deep wubs, UKG, UK rap, melodic riddims, classic Detroit electro, trap, housey rhythms and hard drums. Although, sharing her take on bass is at the forefront for Droppinz right now, the energy she creates taps into the soul, beauty and transcendence of her house & techno roots that first drew her community in and have continued to ride on this journey with her. Mary Droppinz is a multidimensional artistic legend that activates the dance floor! 

Listen to “Sugar” by Mary Droppinz