Cole Reynolds a.k.a JSTKX (pronounced "just kicks") is a Chicago bass music dj/artist with a simple mantra. "There's only 2 types of music; that shit that just kicks ass and that shit that other shit. "

Production , vocals (with the exception of guest vocals), all guitar work, all bass, drum programming, strings and piano, and ambient effects are done by Derrick "The Bassist" Mayes aka Unstable Catalyst

Solo writer.  Everything is from the 2010s, but I'm back at the end of 2024 Writing new material.  Finding new people to start a project.  Its all I've ever wanted.  The rest of this bio was written a long time ago and I'm keeping it on here to remind myself of who I was back then.  

2010 ish-(The most important thing in this world to me...is music. Right now some of this music on here is midi. I'm currently using a scarlet 2i2 to record on ableton live 9 with a line 6 pod.  I am a self taught guitarist.  I compose my own music. I honestly have no idea what I am doing theory wise. I just use my ear and my heart to write.  I am Currently working to get some real recording equipment to bring these songs to life. I hope you enjoy the music and thanks for taking the time to listen to them.)

Yo I make metal jams follow me and I’ll be yo friend lessssngooooo

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