Step Inside WonkyWilla’s Zany, Bass-Fueled Circus

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**Taking time out from his Wonking On Sunshine tour, WonkyWilla gives us the scoop on touring, building a community, and his latest EP, Disco Wonk.**

WonkyWilla has arrived on the scene, bringing an imaginative approach to bass music along with him. Donning a tall top hat, the Florida-based DJ and producer commands attention as the ringmaster delivers genre-blurring soundscapes and unparalleled live experiences.

The innovative artist has quickly amassed a loyal fanbase, in part due to his fanciful approach to his project. WonkyWilla immerses fans within his kaleidoscopic world of wonder through his theatrical live shows. He brings the circus to life with eccentric performers and top-notch production, transporting crowds to his wacky world one song at a time.

Since the release of his 2022 breakout track “Orgasmic,” WonkyWilla has been on a roll, releasing a slew of vibrant tracks. Adding to his impressive discography, the talented producer has unveiled his new EP, Disco Wonk. Keep reading for the scoop on WonkyWilla’s latest release, quitting his day job, and his approach to curating live performances.

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Hey WonkyWilla, thanks for chatting with us today. You quit your 9-to-5 in construction to pursue music full time about a year ago. What gave you the confidence to dive headfirst into your career as a DJ and producer?

For me, it wasn’t really one big leap of faith. It was a lot of years of building toward that moment. I was producing music after work, before work, on weekends… every spare minute I had. I definitely wasn’t fearless.

It was honestly pretty scary walking away from a stable paycheck, but I realized I would rather bet on myself than spend the rest of my life wondering “what if.” Once the music started gaining momentum and I could see people genuinely connecting with what I was making, I knew I owed it to myself to give it everything I had.

The Wonking On Sunshine tour is your largest headline tour to date. What are you most excited about as you continue to bring this run to fans across the country?

I love how every stop on the tour is another chance to share the experience with people who have been supporting me, whether they have been here since the beginning or it is their first WonkyWilla show.

Seeing the crowd become part of the circus, singing unreleased music back to me, and completely letting loose for 90 minutes is honestly the best feeling in the world. I want people to leave feeling like they escaped reality for a little while.

The final stop on the tour is your Mission Ballroom headline show in January next year. Set to be your most ambitious performance to date, what kind of prep goes into bringing a WonkyWilla show to life?

A lot more goes into it than just making a setlist of music. We spend months thinking about how to turn the show into an actual experience. The music is obviously the foundation, but then we ask: How do we tell a story? How do we make people feel like they just stepped into the Wonky Circus?

Mission Ballroom is by far the biggest vision we have ever taken on. Without giving too much away, we are building an immersive, story-driven show with original visuals, theatrical elements, and production we have never attempted before. There will be moments people definitely won’t expect.

One essential component for me is that it does not feel like something you can just watch online later. We are designing it to be one of those “you had to be there” experiences, and for that reason, it is not something we will be able to do at every show. That is what makes Mission Ballroom so special.

How does your approach to building a festival set differ from your headlining dates, where you can fully immerse fans through your stage setup and circus performers?

For me, every set starts with the crowd and the environment. At a festival, I am curating around the event’s vibe. If I am playing somewhere like Lost Lands, people are coming ready for heavier music, so I will lean into that energy.

At a festival like Wakaan, I can explore more experimental, weird, bass-forward music. I love reading the room and building a set that feels like it belongs there while still sounding like WonkyWilla.

My headline shows are where I get to tell the full story. That is where the music, visuals, stage design, and circus elements all come together into one experience. Instead of just playing songs, I am creating a world that people can step into for the night. Both are a blast, but headline shows give me the freedom to fully immerse people in the Wonky universe.

Your new EP, Disco Wonk, features a sound that fans had previously only experienced live or in your 2025 SoundCloud mix. How does this groovier sound expand WonkyWilla’s sonic identity?

I’ve never wanted WonkyWilla to be boxed into one sound. At the core, it’s always been about making music that is fun, unexpected, and makes people groove. Disco Wonk is another extension of that.

Fans have heard this side of me live and through my SoundCloud mixes, but now it finally has a proper home. It still has the wonky sound design and personality people know me for, but it is paired with grooves, funk, and disco influences.

Long-term, I hope it opens even more creative doors. I would love to produce for mainstream artists one day and bring this style into places people wouldn’t expect. Whether it’s dubstep, house, hip-hop, or pop, I don’t really see genres as boundaries. I just want to make music that feels authentic, gets people moving, and hopefully introduces new audiences to the Wonky world.

The opening track, “Disco Mirage,” features members of Strawberry Disco Circus, who have helped create unforgettable moments in your live performances. How did this collaboration come to life?

It happened pretty organically. We were all in Mexico together, and I actually rented studio gear and had it flown out because I knew I wanted to create while we were there. We would spend the day exploring cenotes and enjoying everything Mexico had to offer, then come back, open all the windows, let the breeze in, and just make music.

There wasn’t any pressure. We were just having fun and feeding off each other’s energy. That carefree atmosphere ended up becoming the vibe of “Disco Mirage.” Since Strawberry Disco Circus has already been such a big part of the live Wonky experience, having them on the opening track felt like the perfect way to kick off the EP. It really captures the feeling of friends creating together and not overthinking it.

“D4NCE” with AHEE marks your second collaboration together. What drew you both to creating a more minimal soundscape, and how do your sounds complement one another?

I think people sometimes associate bass music with having to be as busy and complex as possible, but I have always believed that less can be more. A lot of my music is actually built around simple ideas that leave room for the groove and sound design to breathe. If something makes you move, it doesn’t need to be overcomplicated.

Working with AHEE is always a blast! We both appreciate unique sound design, yet we also know when to let an idea speak for itself. Our styles complement each other because we are both focused on making something memorable rather than just packing as many sounds into a track as possible. “D4NCE” is a perfect example of that.

Whether hosting a meetup at a candy store or giving supporters the opportunity to join you on stage as part of your rowdy circus, you consistently find ways to deliver a memorable experience for your fanbase. How important is building a community through the WonkyWilla project?

It is everything to me. At the end of the day, music brings people together, and that’s always been the goal with WonkyWilla. I don’t want people to feel like they are just watching a DJ. I want them to feel like they are part of this weird little family we have built.

Whether it is meeting up at a candy store, bringing fans on stage, or just hanging out after a show, those moments mean as much to me as the performance itself. Some of my favorite memories have come from the community that’s grown around this project.

That is why the circus theme resonates so much. A circus isn’t about one person. It is about everyone coming together to create something unforgettable. That’s precisely how I want every WonkyWilla show to feel. When people leave, I don’t just want them to remember the music. I want them to remember the experience and the people they shared it with.

To end on a fun note, if you had to describe your project as a piece of candy, what would it be and why?

Hmmmm… I’d probably have to say Pop Rocks. They are colorful, surprising, and once they hit your mouth, they explode with energy. This is also a pretty good description of a WonkyWilla show. You never really know what is coming next, but you are guaranteed to have fun!