Press
Qwhyet has received independent editorial support from music publications and platforms across the electronic music landscape, with coverage spanning premieres, curated playlists, and emerging-artist features.
Below is a selection of press and editorial support for Qwhyet and the HUSH era.
MANUAL MAGAZINES
Qwhyet — WALK BY Interview
Manual Magazines speaks with Qwhyet about "WALK BY," the duo’s creative process, their evolving sound, and the world being built around Big Hyena Corp.
FAZE MAGAZINE
WALK BY - September 2026 Best of SubmitHub
FAZE Magazine selected “WALK BY” for its September 2026 Best of SubmitHub feature, highlighting Qwhyet’s raw, club-oriented production, distorted percussion, driving rhythms, and Hijkatelyn’s emotional vocals.
THE NEW LOFI
WALK BY — Heavy Rotation
The New LoFi selected “WALK BY” for its September 2026 Heavy Rotation feature, a roundup of favorite electronic music recently sent to the publication and receiving heavy rotation at TNLF HQ.
ACID STAG
WALK BY — NEWCOMERS
Acid Stag featured “WALK BY” in its NEWCOMERS series alongside emerging artists from around the world. The July 2026 feature placed Qwhyet alongside new electronic music from Melbourne, Newcastle, London, and Los Angeles.
NOVORAMA
WALK BY — Playlist Electro Août 2026
Novorama included “WALK BY” in its August 2026 international electronic music selection, describing the track as a house/lo-fi release built around a fluid four-to-the-floor groove, warm textures, and an organic, hypnotic atmosphere.
MOSKALUS
WALK BY — Premiere
Moskalus premiered Qwhyet’s “WALK BY,” giving the track its first dedicated premiere and introducing the Los Angeles duo’s outsider-house sound to a new audience.
VOLTAGE LABS
RATTLE — Editorial Support
Voltage Labs has featured Qwhyet's music as part of its coverage of emerging electronic artists, bringing the project into its wider electronic music ecosystem.
SELECTED COVERAGE
More premieres, features, playlists, and editorial support will be added as Qwhyet continues to release new music.
About J DROONY
Bio
J DROONY, formerly known as Mumbles, is a multi-genre artist and producer whose work exists at the intersection of electronic music, hip-hop, jazz, and experimental sound. Known for his unpredictable flows, unique cadence, and ability to move effortlessly between styles, J DROONY creates music that rewards deeper listening revealing layers of perspective, emotion, and storytelling beneath the surface.
Born in London and raised in the Bay Area, J DROONY’s music reflects a lifetime of cultural influence and curiosity. His approach to songwriting draws from his experiences across different environments, using personal observation and a worldly perspective to shape his lyrical voice.
Production has always been central to J DROONY’s creative process. Influenced by his grandfather, jazz drummer Clifford Jarvis, he developed an appreciation for rhythm, improvisation, and musical exploration from an early age. Beginning with trumpet at the age of eight, J DROONY spent his youth performing with various bands throughout California before expanding his creative vision into production and composition.
In 2025, J DROONY launched Qwhyet with his partner Hijkatelyn, a project built around the connection between electronic production and emotional songwriting. Together, they create music that blends outsider house, techno, and atmospheric electronica, balancing immersive sound design with human storytelling. Qwhyet represents the continuation of J DROONY’s lifelong pursuit of creating music that feels personal, meaningful, and impossible to categorize.
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