Trap & Bass Pioneer
#NGHTMREGudVibrations documents LA producer Tyler Mayhew’s rise through aggressive trap/dubstep and his co-founding of Gud Vibrations label/tour with SLANDER (2015).
Breakthrough & Street EP
NGHTMRE emerged 2015 through:
- “Street” (2015): SoundCloud trap anthem (100+ million plays)
- “Goosebumps” (2015): Festival dubstep banger
- Mad Decent releases: Diplo’s label backing
- OWSLA support: Skrillex’s label co-signs
His production style: heavy trap wobbles, aggressive dubstep drops, festival-ready energy.
Gud Vibrations Partnership
NGHTMRE & SLANDER launched Gud Vibrations (2015) as:
- Record label: Releasing bass music (Effin, Kompany, SAYMYNAME)
- Tour series: Annual North American tours 2016-2023
- Brand identity: Positive energy (“Gud Vibes”) in aggressive bass
The partnership allowed collaborative releases:
- “Gud Vibrations” (title track, 2017)
- “First Time” (feat. Bianca, 2019): Melodic vocal dubstep
- “Feeling Good” (2020): Festival anthem
Need You EP & Solo Career
Need You EP (2018) showcased vocal dubstep evolution:
- “Need You” (feat. Abigail Breslin): Actress collaboration
- “Redlight” (with A$AP Ferg): Hip-hop/trap crossover
- “Magic Hour” (with Pell): R&B-influenced bass
Solo productions maintained festival trap/dubstep focus while exploring melodic elements.
Collaborations & DREEM
NGHTMRE collaborated with:
- Zeds Dead: “Frontlines” (2017), “Shady Intentions” (2019)
- Dillon Francis: “Need You” remix
- The Chainsmokers: Unreleased collaborations
- Boombox Cartel: “Aftershock” (2016)
DREEM project (with A$AP Ferg, 2020-2021) explored hip-hop/bass fusion.
Festival Presence
NGHTMRE became fixture at:
- EDC Las Vegas: Circuit Grounds, bassPOD stages (2016-2023)
- Ultra Music Festival: Worldwide Stage
- Coachella: Do LaB surprise sets (2018, 2019)
- Gud Vibrations Tour: Headline tours with SLANDER (2016-2023)
Cultural Impact
- Trap evolution: Bridged festival trap and dubstep
- Gud Vibrations: Co-founded influential bass label/tour/brand
- Collaborations: Worked across genres (ASAP Ferg, Zeds Dead, Dillon Francis)
- Festival staple: EDC, Ultra, Coachella regular 2016-2023
- SoundCloud era: “Street” epitomized 2015 trap sound
Key Tracks
- “Street” (2015)
- “Goosebumps” (2015)
- “Gud Vibrations” (with SLANDER, 2017)
- “Frontlines” (with Zeds Dead, 2017)
- “First Time” (with SLANDER feat. Bianca, 2019)