Standing at the back of a crowded club, it is usually easy to tell who is just there for the drinks and who lives for the bass. Breaking out of a local scene is difficult enough, but taking an electronic music project overseas requires a completely different level of momentum.
Los Angeles bass music producer NOTDEADYET makes his international festival debut at the &FRIENDS Festival Manila on June 19, 2026. Transitioning from a digital content creator to a global performer, Daniel Jun brings his aggressive dubstep and heavy drops to the Club Stage for his biggest career milestone yet.
The electronic music scene has shifted rapidly as bedroom producers leverage social media to build real communities. Before launching this musical project, Daniel Jun spent years capturing the raw reality of rave culture online. On Friday, June 19, 2026, his artistic project steps onto a massive international stage, marking the next major leap in his career.
From content creation to the international stage
It is rare to see a creator successfully pivot from documenting the rail to commanding it. Before launching this project, Daniel built a massive digital footprint under the moniker BassBaeDaniel. He amassed an audience reach of over 200k followers by sharing his experiences in the electronic music community. That deep understanding of what makes a crowd move now directly shapes how he structures his heavy drops.
His path to the industry started long before social media. Daniel actually began his musical career as a clarinetist and composer before moving into digital production. That classical foundation frequently influences his arrangements, giving his aggressive dubstep tracks a distinct structural depth. He officially launched the NOTDEADYET project in 2025. Since then, his trajectory has been incredibly steep.
What can Manila expect from the set?
His performance marks his first time playing anywhere in Asia. For local bass heads, this is a prime opportunity to catch an underground artist on the rise. Attendees can expect a ‘wonky’ dose of tracks like his collaboration “ISSA VIBE” with KAIME.
The crowd response is expected to match the urgency of his catalog. His live performance style relies heavily on a CDJ-3000 and Rekordbox USB setup to execute rapid melodic switch-ups. He frequently throws down chaotic arrangements that catch listeners off guard. For full lineup details, readers can view the &FRIENDS Festival Manila schedule.
The philosophy driving the project
The name of the project is not just a catchy branding choice. Daniel started the moniker during a period when he felt stuck and overwhelmed in his personal life. It serves as a direct reminder that time is finite. This lack of pretense translates directly into urgent, high-impact music.
He has already shared lineups with heavy hitters like LAYZ and Calcium at major venues back home. Opening for those names at Exchange LA proved he could handle massive rooms. Bringing that exact energy across the Pacific is a test of endurance, and the timing for the Manila market could not be better.
