Jesse Kardon, professionally known as Subtronics is a unique artist who knows the complexities of today’s music production. Growing up playing piano and drums at a young age, he now spends his time obsessively crafting his music around the clock, all while headlining sold out stages in North America as a DJ/Producer. Considering the need to manipulate the incredibly diverse frequencies in his original music, Subtronics relies on the HD 490 PRO headphones in his Philadelphia studio and on tour.
“It's very rare that I'll trust a listening source as much as I trust these. And not to mention, for the incredible sound quality, they are shockingly light and comfortable."
Subtronics’ journey into the realm of music began in the humble corners of Philadelphia, where the streets echo with the raw energy of urban life. His musical beginnings started him out as a credible drummer, but those 15 years of physical beats melted away into the alchemy of sound where he learned to blend frequencies and rhythms to create extraordinary pieces of music on his own terms.
“I would say I take an extremely new-school approach to engineering and mixing. My motto has always been to learn as many of the rules as possible so you can most effectively break them.”
As the years moved along, word of Subtronics spread like wildfire through the underground music scene. His tracks became anthems for a generation hungry for something new—something that spoke to the depths of their musical souls. Crowds started to gather in droves, and then started to multiply, drawn by the magnetic pull of his bass-heavy beats combined with melodic magic.
Yet amidst the adoration of new fans and the roar of the crowds, Jesse remained grounded, always humble in the face of his own brilliance. For him, the true magic lay not in the applause or the praises, but in the transformative power of his music.
“Music is the closest thing to literal magic that can alter and affect your brain chemistry and change the energy of a space.”
But even legends must face their adversities, and beyond the neon-lit labyrinth of electronic beats and pulsating rhythms, there existed a reality known as “The Music Industry” with its relentless demands and cutthroat competition threatening to consume him.
With the inner strength driven by music, he forged ahead focusing on his ability to control his path through innovative compositions and the most compelling live shows, all with poise and resilience. In doing so, he emerged not just as a stronger musician, but as a beacon of hope with a story for all who dare to dream about the life of a successful electronic musician.
In the end, Subtronics' legacy will become a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the boundless potential of human spirit through music. And as long as there are hearts beating in time with his rhythms, the music he creates will live on as a timeless symphony echoing through the ages.
Sennheiser caught up with Subtronics recently on his bus headlining a tour with Hedex, Wooli and Automhate.
