Understanding Space Laces

⚡️ The first video of the new era is here! ⚡️
In this video, I detail the career of Ian Slider - aka Space Laces - up to this point, diving deep into the events that have led him to Bass superstardom, and propelled him to GOAT status among the electronic music fandom.
It's time to unravel the history and development bound up in this project, and explore the highs and lows that made it come to be. All in the hope of understanding the man, the modern myth, the legend that is Space Laces.
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⚡ The first video of the new era is here! ⚡ Be sure to watch to the end for an important message from yours truly! To keep up with all my weekly review content, make sure you've pledged to the Nawtystep Patreon: www.patreon.com/nawtystep Socials links / websites for the creators involved here are provided in the description. Enjoy! 💙💙

[@ghostsinthesnow_makes_music]

random video idea: rank the best festival lineups of all time

[@genericname865]

I love these type of documentary videos like the right opinion and lemmino. I am super happy with this formula keep it up.

[@denverbasshead]

Mic is a little harsh. Especially the S's

[@unfamiliartunes]

@@denverbasshead i stand by this and will defo fix it in later vids 👍 -the editor

[@johnjosephbrady87]

@@unfamiliartunes didn't know you edited this - that's really cool. love your music btw :)

[@au5music]

Excellent deep dive. Space Laces in my opinion is the quintessential bass music producer and one of my all-time favorite artists in bass music.

[@richardsavolainen944]

Nice to see you here too

[@EPsoundsEst2K17]

You're another quintessential, with no doubt

[@lamegameguy]

You’re right up there with Ian too

[@ohraider]

Don’t forget abt Squnto

[@TeminiteMusic]

I absolutely LOVE this new direction Connor. 🔥

[@CrustyRotor76]

Oh hi Teminite

[@monkehotdogs2227]

He’s gonna make a vid about u Sam 😂

[@otikostom]

Sup

[@cheems474]

love your music teminite (+ 200th like)

[@AlphaJ-Dubz]

The hell u doing here sam

[@MayFlwr]

Space laces is one of the most forward thinking producers in the game. Disco Bloodbath was so far ahead of its time that when the second rendition came out on vaultage 1 it still sounded like it was from the future somehow even though the idea is almost 10 year old, insane. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@unfamiliartunes]

yo may i edited this whaddaya think hahaha

[@MayFlwr]

@@unfamiliartunes yo no way! So sick, whole thing is great! Love this format❤️

[@BVSSIC]

When I found cornandbeans on newgrounds way back in 2009 during the (personally) golden flash era, It really connected with me and the whole Space Laces brand has inspired me to push my own projects to way higher lengths. One thing I've realized is that Quality over Quantity will always be better over time as the quality becomes the quantity. One of the main down-sides to this though, is that you gain a lot of mental strain on your brain as you're trying to push yourself a LOT, and given how fast the average music listener consumes music now, it's a pretty unforgivable scene. That being said, I'd MUCH rather end up being an artist where I can look back at most of my releases and be proud that I put those out and that I put in the hours trying to hone my craft. It's kind of ironic that the people that care about music the most will never find comfort as their comfort zone will always expand. Like Vaultage 003's quote (that's 100% a quote from somewhere else hahaha): "It's clear that you consider yourself a serious person, a serious seeker. That's the first assumption you want to challenge. You're sure that a serious seeker is what you are, and you think I see you that way too. But, this is not the case. Your gesture suggests that you're in an uncomfortable place. Good for you. That's always the best place to be. Being so uncomfortable means you soon have to move. That's the journey that drives the journey of awakening." Big ups Space Laces, can't wait to see Ian again one day and play some more smash hahaha

[@MadcoreMusic]

That vaultage quote legit keeps me going at times. Uncomfortable gang rise up - this is where we grow

[@justalpha9138]

Oh hi BVSSIC. Yeah, I've slowly been coming to terms with the fact that I take so much time with producing one single song that some people find it stupid or overkill, but I really shouldn't care. I'm only just now am starting to put out content that I'm happy with, even with the flaws that I end up finding in it later on. That's important to me personally. Some people find the opposite to be more important for their lives, and that's fine.

[@kudjo24]

First time I heard Ian was in a Balloonshop video lmao, I couldn't believe it was the same dude aka Space Laces years later

[@AUKronos]

The mystery and quality > quantity aspect of Space Laces is what makes him so appealing as you said in the video. I'm so fortunate to have seen him a few times live, his sets truly are special as well

[@3vc0ph]

i did not expect such a good video seems like space laces is not the only one putting quality over quantity

[@DanielThirion]

holy shit 3vc

[@PaperSkies]

Finding a new space laces ID online is the most exciting thing and finally hearing them in vaultage mixes is even moreso. Definitely an artist who's raising the bar constantly for bass music. Love the new video format!

[@andocalrisian1]

No better way to kick off the new direction with a video about bass music's best! Amazing video, loved the deep dive into his career. :)

[@Dwooswa]

Eptic documentary next? :o

[@unfamiliartunes]

glad you liked it 💖 -the editor

[@grimmlibido8638]

The new video style is great! For me, space laces represents what not just every bass music artist, but every artist in general dreams they could be. Not having to worry about social media and gimmicks, and able to take as much time as they want to make something great. It’s just sad that this isn’t encouraged nowadays, especially for up and coming artists.

[@metronoid967]

Exactly. I try hard to make my tracks as best as possible, but nowadays all people want is as much possible as quickly as possible. :/

[@BVK.]

You made me realize something, and thank you for that, The Social Media & Gimmicking Thing frustrated me as I thought I should always be there to be presenting, But I guess I'll have to hand that job to someone else and focus on my crafts.

[@kailaine3974]

Honestly I kinda appreciate how long he takes to release projects. Not only does it mean that whatever it is has been meticulously perfected, it also means that there is genuine excitement for the release and it just adds to the hype.

[@HowardCharlesUK]

He's also suggested to have been ghost producing for some big artists in the scene

[@bossage_]

SL debunked this on twitter, stating that he hasnt

[@gambitzemmer311]

I used to play with space laces in a pretty obscure multiplayer game. I had no idea he made music until by some sheer coincidence, someone *also* playing this obscure game who turned out to be involved with his music career irl (manager for a label? agent?) said something jokingly about his name related to his music, and space laces responded. They eventually figured out who the other was and had a good laugh. I looked him up and got hooked on his music immediately.

[@mattumatics]

True legend, got to see him play at Bass Canyon for TWO HOURS STRAIGHT during sunset last year after Spag Heddy couldn’t make it to his set. One of the best evenings of my life.

[@raf.4028]

I so need a video of this

[@Endermax187]

I still can't believe Space Laces and cornandbeans are the same person. His new dubstep music sounds so different from his old newgrounds techno

[@Sinner487]

I remember being such a huge cornandbeans fan and I can't believe he's now Space Laces.

[@Timbuhofficial]

SPACE at Lost Lands this year, 2022, called the crowd, costco energy. It was my favorite moment of the whole festival lol

[@TimbahOnToast]

Just seen this - very impressed

[@nothng7853]

Timbah approved

[@ryanmorgenweck4508]

Who's here after Space Laces just announced his Vaultage EP?!?

[@phatash187]

We need one about The Prodigy, Knife Party, Zomboy and or Dubstep in general. This is really refreshing

[@Nawtystep]

😏😏😏

[@treway5635]

SPACES LACES IS THE GOAT NO CAP

[@loganstephens3688]

This new direction is actually great. Very happy for u

[@masterflosen504]

This is super nostalgic, Space Laces defintely deserved everything

[@DragonDrummer2]

if spaces laces name had been in the thumbnail along with this cool picture it would have caught my attention more. I’m not a youtuber so take this critic with a grain of salt, but just a thought from random fan. Love this video. Excited for what’s to come.

[@Chu_5]

Wow, what a fantastic introduction to the new Nawtystep style. I really love the editing and flow of it, and hearing this essay form of content in a Dubstep context is awesome. If I were to give one piece of feedback; I would like to hear more enthusiasm in the voice over. Nothing crazy or anything, but a little bit more characteristic when compared to other content creators who make similar content. Great video!

[@Nawtystep]

Really appreciate that feedback, thank you! I recommend checking the brief post I dropped on the community page of the channel a few hours ago :)

[@Chu_5]

@@Nawtystep Yep, saw it. Totally understand that, and I'm excited you're already looking into improving. Looking forward to the next vid!

[@30musa]

more memes would be nice. Like with the screen shake when you were talking about how slider's music had some shelf like, and with the inclusion of the ball wizard. Great video regardless!

[@matqrory]

You forgot to mention that he had a guest mix in the Going Quantum podcast Ep.86 in 2013. That's where I heard alot of the songs he later featured in his Vaultage series. Whoever listened to this ep. was lucky to hear his genius 5+ years before Vaultage.

[@AussieAlex]

Probably the best dubstep content I've ever watched. Top job mate. Fucking amazing.

[@slopesgameroom]

Amazing direction mate :) love me some SPACE LACES! and love me some NAWTYSTEP TOO :D The bell is ding donged

[@joaosantos5503]

And now he's releasing an EP tomorrow 😁

[@nathanaelnga]

Love this new style!!!!

[@grpm1lk]

Yeah. I want more of this

[@deviction9314]

I’m always watching video essays on things I love like Marvel, movies, tv shows, video games, and now edm music ? Loving it !

[@arnold9098]

Thank you for making a video on SL. It made me love him and you even more. "Slowly is the fastest way to reach where you want to be."

[@cornsandbeans]

Space Laces will forever be my favorite producer/artist. Wish I could meet him soon.

[@theancientzigger2305]

Bro this is much better than much of your older content, in your reviews and live reviews I couldn't help but skip ahead, but here I was fully immersed in these 15 minutes.

[@burrito1413]

My man did not hold back lmao💀💀

[@stevenmichael7577]

Brilliant. I love this direction.

[@Joe-ot5bo]

dubstep documentaries are so fucking great. Keep it up!

[@syferhaloed]

A documentary of my favorite music goats was not expected well done

[@Kirvy1105]

hi Connor! love the new direction of the channel, i'd like to see a video of the code pandorum story and his rebrand as inhuman, thanks and cheers for the new video!!

[@cs1098]

sickkkkkk I'm hyped for the direction you're going

[@BraxtonKovary]

Love this layout of video! Can't wait to see more of these "Understanding" videos!

[@itsmesnacks]

shoutout halfprism for the thumbnail! amazing video, space laces is the goat

[@fredo69ism]

Every freaking DJ plays Space Laces songs and he's finally getting the praise he deserves and yet I think he's STILL underrated

[@senzuz7695]

oh i love it, hope to see a lot more "Understanding..." Videos with other DJs. This new direction is amazing

[@VVAZI]

Great video, highly underrated and needs more views!

[@naylindavies]

been waiting for this, so excited. update: just finished the video, if videos of this quality are the future of this channel then i think it’s gonna be my favourite and i’m sure a lot of other people will feel the same too

[@naylindavies]

also space lacesXmust die is something i need, and skrillex needs to drop his new album because as far as i know it’s got the space laces collab in, also it’s been sitting mostly finished for like two years and i’m getting impatient

[@Jonathan_Wick]

Space Laces, NOISIA, and Skrillex, are easily my top bass production projects. Just insane production all around. Patiently waiting for more releases

[@JohnDoe-dn9yo]

Saw him at EDC and he absolutely annihilated that set! 🔥🔥

[@RedaKassame]

Love it! Its like the 'Why my friends hate Skrillex' ype of documentary"

[@nathanielscott6159]

Ayo keep on grinding. I remember when one of my favorite YTbers changed his entire style, theme, and editing. I didn't care for it immediately but fast forward a few months and i prefer that newer version even more than the old.

[@A_in_skate]

This new style is SOOOOOO GOOOOOOD! Conner...Your goin' places man! xD

[@somekindof2574]

Loved this! He is genuinely my favourite artist right now so much respect and love for the quality of his music. Followed him from the early days and Dungeons and dragons is as fresh now as it was then, a testament to his music quality!

[@TheGabrielPT]

looks like a Lemmino documentary haha, brilliant

[@Biblical_Hippie]

8:08 "space laces blue balls" is more fitting haha

[@guuradubs]

Haven't even started it and I'm already so excited 😭 Update: Finished the video. Absolutely loving this format. Very clean animations and fantastic topic. Didn't know I was lacking a channel for bass music video essays until you decided to go in this direction. Can't wait to see what the next video will be about! Subbed to the Patreon also, because I'd eventually miss the older type of content if I didnt lol

[@syrupwhnotvyrogssecondacco4338]

I absolutely love this new format! ❤️

[@SuperSealMan777]

Great first essay and very good editing! Props to everyone who worked on this, and it aspires me to be a better editor.

[@jellymarck2574]

AMazing thumbnail!! Watching it in a minute :D

[@under_the_rex_hood7609]

damn homie got a high shelf on his vocal chain for this video

[@HippieMoney]

Just found this channel and love it. Stick with this new style - i think it fills a hole on youtube like the PunkRockMBA does for rock music. Watched that channel blow up over about only two years.

[@SubaruCh.]

1:54 *_asdfghjklñ, hahaha, the video editor, bro_* *_-What a great video Nawty, now I know a little more about where those broken computer noises come from-_* great job!

[@Cubexx]

love this dubstep documentary type video!

[@MPHshoots]

Drove 8 hours in 24 hours to see SL. He’s an incredible artist, Been a fan since Digital Gangsta 🫶🏼

[@viestursgfl6178]

finally, this scene needed this

[@Bukavok]

barely a minute in and i already love the new style!!

[@cammo354]

Need more of these I had no idea about pretty much any of this

[@rustyskeet]

This video was amazing! This is exactly what I’m looking for!! Love this for the bass scene

[@kylehaas864]

I actually went to highschool with Ian -- he actually grew up living right behind my grandparents. Crazy small world. He was always very friendly, but usually surprisingly shy! I couldn't believe it when I listened to his music on Newgrounds -- I already knew his stuff from tons of flashgames and never knew it was him.

[@pishachas]

How old is he oh great Messiah

[@jasonbasant5624]

Love it, man! Big shout out to your editor(s)!!

[@andrewmaclean9810]

This video format is siiick

[@codexstudios]

New Dyatic EP and an amazing Nawtystep video? Life is good.

[@laq196]

Honestly Refreshing

[@justinhood6063]

loving the new direction mr.nawty! loved this video alot

[@fellowtraveler]

What a breath of fresh air. Sifted through so many hip hop video essays that I didn't think EDM video essays even existed. Looking forward to more of these videos!

[@stevenshaneyfelt]

awesome choice of background music really enjoyed this overall! cool info

[@bridger_J]

I love how you brought up that many of Excisions best songs are with Space Laces. I literally bring this up to anyone that says they never heard of him but like dubstep.

[@Harryntengland]

Incredible vid brotha. So excited for the new direction!!

[@sentientblender]

Excited to see the channel’s new direction developing! If there’s any small feedback I have to give, it’s that I don’t think you necessarily need to put on The Video Essayist Voice™ for these in the future. Maybe I’m a bit jaded towards this sort of low-key, monotone affect, but I think the vocal delivery you’ve used for scripted reviews in the past could serve equally well.

[@Nawtystep]

Definitely appreciate that feedback! I recommend checking the brief post I dropped on the community page of the channel a few hours ago :)

[@sentientblender]

@@Nawtystep I saw! Hope this didn’t come off as too harsh. At the end of it all I am still really excited to see where the new direction takes you!

[@terulzz]

Understanding Skism is what i want to see next Connor.

[@PackOfWolves928]

Digital Gangsta always takes me back. People used to bug Space Laces on his youtube channel to release it for quite some time. After i graduated high school i went to Nocturnal 2013 and Excision actually dropped Digital Gangsta. It was such a surreal moment hearing a much soughtafter song come to life like that. I cant believe this much time has passed. Thank you for this video!! im stoked to see what else you make!!

[@ulime]

Absolutely clean Connor!

[@loweffort1962]

Massive Improvement 🔥

[@sami_is_freeYt]

The editing and the animation is so goood

[@Zecuu]

I'm loving this new format. Keep it up.

[@umbrachris2455]

Dude this is sick. This is a great idea for the channel and I'm glad you started it. Space Laces is a great person to do a video essay on since these types of videos rely a lot on sparking curiosity and he's DEFINITELY someone who's kept me curious throughout the years. Great Job, Connor. :)

[@Shooter_D6]

Absolutely amazing video, I watched all the way through.

[@Righten]

loved this video im only surpised you didnt mention his shelter project :d

[@matthew5141]

same!

[@Nawtystep]

It was in the original script! It just didn’t quite work with the paragraph it was in, felt superfluous and couldn’t put it anywhere else. I’m fully aware of it though!

[@jasonn221b]

Im not even familar with space laces, but this video was so interesting that now I'll have to look into him in my own time!

[@sebastianvillalba3335]

Finally somebody talks about space laces!!!!

[@NIMDA_UK]

Absolutely love this style of video from you man

[@PureFPSPwnage]

Don't forget that Torture Remix. One of... if not my favorite tracks by him

[@Skroskznik]

space laces voltage series 1-3 as a record is his best work honestly, putting those 3 together its like a prog epic for bass edm

[@ANTISHIEMMS]

KEEP MAKING THESE I LOVE THEM

[@dominikmolnar4098]

Love the new style!

[@jack.20f74]

Connor, this commentary/documentary style is way better than the previous reactionary stuff. I've been around since almost the beginning and this is great, you've ascended to another level of being. Also, love the background music. Great vibe.

[@Viperactive]

This is such a fire format!!!!

[@magnusfinneide5259]

I would really like to have the name of the backroundsong in the bottom corner for at least a second or two. Since these videoes are based around bass music, there will probably be many Tracks i would like to check out in my free time. Great video!

[@beckingmusic9637]

This was absolutely amazing!!! Great work!!!!

[@yinbaro]

This is such a great formant, if this is how it's going to be from now onwards, I'm so hyped for what's to come. I've never paid much attention to Space Laces' music before, never got to listen to it with a proper intention, but now I'm going through his music thanks to this video. Thank you for making it!