WonkyWilla Defines a New Sound with ‘Disco Wonk EP’
WonkyWilla has never shown much interest in staying within the established boundaries of bass music. Across his latest project, the four-track Disco Wonk EP, that experimental mindset takes center stage as he transforms years of live development into the first collection of entirely original music from his fan-favorite Disco Wonk series.
Previously represented through SoundCloud edits, flips, and dedicated live sets, the Disco Wonk EP has gradually developed its own identity within the larger WonkyWilla project. Its first official EP pushes that concept further, connecting the sounds of disco and funk with house, indie dance, live instrumentation, and the unpredictable low-end production at the foundation of his music.
Four Tracks Explore the Expanding Disco Wonk Sound
Each record approaches the concept from a different direction. Opener “Disco Mirage” features members of the Strawberry Disco Circus and immediately establishes the project’s wide-ranging musical palette. Sitar strings and orchestral xylophone contribute to an arrangement inspired by the atmosphere of a desert oasis, bringing an unexpected cinematic quality to the EP’s introduction.
“Studio 69” turns toward the dancefloor. Already tested extensively throughout WonkyWilla’s live performances, the track combines funk-driven rhythms and clean percussion with wub-heavy bass progressions. “Funk Room” follows by moving into darker territory, trading the brighter energy of its predecessors for gritty textures and a hypnotic low end.
The Floozies collaboration “Lovin’ You” closes the project by leaning fully into vintage disco and house aesthetics. Built around a timeless vocal topline, the track provides the clearest connection to the dancefloors that initially inspired the broader Disco Wonk concept.
“I ended up creating something that feels like a whole new genre, which I am calling Disco Wonk,” WonkyWilla says. “Disco Wonk music blends live disco elements, catchy melodies, and wonky low-end energy to build a unique sound.”
The EP arrives as WonkyWilla prepares for his recently announced 30-plus-date “Wonking On Sunshine” Tour, continuing a period of significant growth for the project. Yet the larger significance of the release lies in what comes next. A dedicated mixtape featuring flips of classic and contemporary artists is planned for later this year, while additional Strawberry Disco Circus performances will continue bringing the concept into live environments.
After years of experimentation on stage and SoundCloud, the Disco Wonk EP gives WonkyWilla’s increasingly distinct sound an official starting point.
