Written by Alyssa Barnhill

Alec Seifart, the creative force behind Murkury, is poised to bless Denver audiences November 23rd at Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station alongside a cast of hand-picked characters. With years of production steeped in psychedelia and modern bass music fundamentals, he’s dialed in a sound, style, and presence that defines the Murkury brand with clear intention and direction. Seifart’s recent collaboration with Rafeeki resulted in a track specifically crafted for Denver's eclectic audience. He explains, "Denver has a really dense population of sophisticated listeners... so we tried to come as correct as possible!" This dedication to his craft is evident in his upcoming projects, including a psytrance-inspired EP, and various collaborations set for release in 2025. Balancing his creative pursuits with community involvement, Murkury continues to inspire through his music and unwavering commitment to Asheville's cultural vitality.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many faced overwhelming loss, but the initial shock and awe of flooding on a biblical scale has given way to an impenetrably strong sense of community and support. It is a testament to the resilient strength and spirit of the Appalachians, both the people and the territory. In my interview with Alec, I got the chance to dive a little deeper into the experience and the inspirations that drive his project and output, as well as attempts to address and assist community needs through his platform.

Murkury · SEE YOU AT MEOW WOLF DENVER 🌿 11/23

Alyssa Barnhill: We all feel for your community there. What was your experience with the hurricane in Asheville?

Alec Seifart: Thank you, my personal experience pales in comparison to what a lot of other people went through but it’s kind of hard to even boil down what it was like into a paragraph. A lot of tears and stress but also these little moments of laughter, like, cooking over a fire with a neighbor, making dumb jokes, simply grateful to be alive. We lost power and water and the cell towers were down for a good while but my house was spared. I was able to secure food and water for myself and my neighbor but going out into the world was like entering a warzone. My neighborhood in Barnardsville was devastated. I can’t describe the level of destruction around me, even now, a month later. But any time I go out, now, the conversations all start with questions like, “how’re ya holding up?” and “do you need anything”? It’s extremely heartwarming. My hope is that that level of general reciprocity continues into the future.

Alyssa: How is the music and art scene there now? Post hurricane issues?

Alec: Music scene was hit hard, for sure, but we have some really good venues and promoters here stepping up and providing the community with a place to womp out and hug friends. One of the biggest issues is water. The city of Asheville still doesn’t have potable water a month after the hurricane and I’m hearing estimates it’ll be another month before it’ll be safe again, maybe longer. What’s been really beautiful to see is all the local + national fundraisers in the immediate aftermath. From here in Asheville to Charlotte all the way to Denver, people have been spreading awareness and raising money with bass music and visual art and to me, it’s an example of what our scene is all about.

Alyssa: I saw you mentioned trying to make music and feeling conflicted. Speak on that

Alec: Absolutely, yeah the desire to help out around the community battling my need to continue working on music and prepping for gigs so that I can keep paying bills. Like, I knew internally that it was alright to sit with this feeling and it would pass, but honestly, expressing it out loud still helped a lot. Hearing that positive reinforcement from homies who are going through similar things definitely helps.

Alyssa: What do you think of the future of our kind of music in Asheville?

Alec: It’ll be interesting to see what the producers here create and what comes out of this destruction. I’m really curious about that, because I’ve already started to dig into those feelings and found good results in the studio. As for shows, it’ll be tough because without the tourism industry, a lot of people are without jobs right now. While a couple venues got wiped off the map, the scene here is extremely strong and people definitely want to dance at this point. I think towards the end of the year we’ll see more things happening (hint hint).

Alyssa: New track with Rafeeki is dark and ominous. Temple step? Deep and gritty. You guys made that just for Denver?

Alec: We did! We wanted to cook up something special for the occasion. Denver has a really dense population of sophisticated listeners, aka they always get the best shit and so their threshold for dopeness is very high. So we tried to come as correct as possible! Plus, it’s so much fun to collaborate with Jorge and we have really good chemistry in the studio. We actually have another collab together with Tunic, JuJu Beats, and Sum.Simpl called, ‘Flip’. That one also features verses from Rafeeki and Toh of Sum.Simpl, and will be coming out sometime next year but we’ll be highlighting it at Meow Wolf, as well!

Alyssa: What other concepts for tunes are interesting to you right now? And how Is that influencing your music today?

Alec: Well, I’m working on a psytrance-esque EP right now. Fast, four on the floor 140 bpm music with wubs and gritty basses has got me in a chokehold right now haha. But I’m still working on dubstep and finishing up some real special collabs, flute boi music and some meditations. Got about 15 songs wrapping up or already scheduled for release in 2025.

Alyssa: Anything special your audiophile fans would like to geek out on.

Alec: Well, my mastering engineer Matt Davis is doing these ridiculous sound deployments around the country right now when he’s not running FOH for Detox Unit or whoever. The first one in Orlando was the best sounding show I’ve done in my 14 years of DJing. He’s big on getting the best possible low end response and has challenged me to make a song that’s lower than I ever have made before. So I guess look out for that and apologies in advance because you literally will not be able to hear the sub on regular systems.

Alyssa: The reference session Orlando show in September, then DC with Artifakts, Yoga in Iowa, AND Denver Meow Wolf the 23rd? Do you ever sleep?

Alec: I sleep more than you think haha! I love to sleep. Sleep is life. Also I like playing helldivers or elden ring when I’m not producing or sleeping!

Alyssa: What Is your work life balance like and where are you finding inspiration these days?

Alec: It seems basic but I’ve been writing a lot of to-do lists lately, trying to cross out as many as possible each day. That’s been helping me balance things so much, stay on task and get my priorities straight. Highly recommend it.

Alyssa: I read that you're planning to go “ALL OUT” for this curated event, complete with temple forest deco, and Koja Sound paraflex sub rig? What's that looking like?

Alec: Yes!! We are going to transform Meow Wolf into a forest as much as possible, basically, and integrate with their awesome temple-style stage design. When we came up with the concept, ‘Magic Temple’, we definitely had that room in mind! The Koja Sound lads have been generous enough to bring out their whole rig for this one, including the paraflex subs, so we are really really grateful to them for helping us elevate the experience for everyone coming! We also have Hummingbird Productions out of Fort Collins providing deco, who specialize in forest-y environments. They’re going to make it look amazing there.

Alyssa: Yourself, Rafeeki, Tunic, BANkaJI and Quite Possibly. I'm sure you guys are going to throw down. Any hints at the vibe of the night and what can we expect of this secret guest?

Alec: Oh boy. I mean, each of these lads is a headliner in their own right, as I see it. They each have such a unique and powerful vibe and are such amazing humans. That’s why we stacked the evening with the best talent start to finish we could manage. Starting the night with a Tunic set might be the craziest part of the lineup because he is such a masterful artist and it’s almost insane starting out with him, but it’s gonna be perfect. Into our secret guest, who I’ll give you a hint that he has played Tipper and Friends events before and is bigger than all of us, in a sense, haha. Incredibly grateful to have him on board for a special offering. Then into Rafeeki followed by myself and finishing off the night with a high energy back to back between Denver-based legends Bankaji and Quite Possibly. We have some surprises up our sleeves, too, so everyone (including us) is in for quite the wild ride.

Alyssa: In your words what is the impression or significance of the intersection of nature or spiritualism and bass music? You intertwine them very beautifully and organically. Where do you think people feel this connection comes from?

Alec: It’s strange because the more I dig into those ‘spiritual’ realms, the less meaning I find myself attaching to the actual moments of creation in the studio. It’s only after a session where I can reflect on where the flow state came from. I use quotes for spirituality there because you can find it in any genre, even mumble rap or something people may classify as “low-vibrational art”, I believe. If the song is made with love/passion for creation, then it’s gonna naturally be a container for emotion and soul.

And as for the sound palette of eastern spiritual music, I really enjoy how flutes sound and how mantras make me feel. The vibrations during sound baths, for example, make me feel good, so I do it. Does it induce healing for me? Absolutely, but does it mean I should worship that process or see it as above other types of music? Each genre or whatever you wanna call it has a unique service it can provide the listener & can be healing in their own way! Hardcore techno is healing for me, too, haha, but obviously I’m not sitting down for that.

As the night at Meow Wolf approaches, it’s clear this show will be nothing short of extraordinary. With Murkury leading the charge alongside an all-star lineup of Rafeeki, Tunic, BANkaJI, and Quite Possibly, the event promises a transformative experience filled with deep bass, stunning visuals, and an unforgettable vibe. From the immersive “Magic Temple” concept to the powerhouse Koja Sound paraflex sub rig, every detail has been crafted to elevate the night into something truly magical. For fans of boundary-pushing bass music, this is one show you won’t want to miss. Prepare to dance, connect, and lose yourself in the music.

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