As Big Wild, producer Jackson Stell redefines alt/indie electronic music, blending organic elements, lush soundscapes, and genre-defying creativity. Formerly a hip-hop beat producer, known as J Beatz, in his native Massachusetts, Stell switched creative lanes following a life-altering trip to Big Sur, California. He adopted influences from the state’s natural glory and open spaces to create the atmospheric and wide-spanning Big Wild sound, which today traverses indie, pop, electronic, and beyond. Big Wild’s breakthrough came in 2015 when he toured with electronic duo Odesza and remixed their track “Say My Name.” That same year, he released the viral hit “Aftergold” featuring Tove Styrke, which topped the Spotify Global Viral chart. He followed up with the 2017 EP Invincible and, in 2019, released his debut album Superdream on Counter Records. The album marked a bold evolution as Stell took on the roles of lyricist, singer, and songwriter for the first time, blending indie, electronica, and disco influences. In September 2022, Stell released his sophomore album The Efferusphere, continuing to explore the boundaries of genre and emotion. Known for dynamic live performances, Big Wild commands the stage with drum pads, synths, keyboards, and live vocals, delivering captivating and immersive shows. The Superdream tour brought this energy to audiences across the US, Europe, and the UK, solidifying Stell’s reputation as an innovative and boundary-pushing artist.
