Community Picks is a weekly series where artists submit a release to be voted on by members of the Nina community. Once a week, the release with the most votes will receive editorial coverage. This week's winner is TOP 5 GAS LEAKS by B11CE. The release is an exciting synthesis of techno, digital hardcore, Tejano, reggaeton, and beyond. It’s a must-listen for fans of everything from breakcore to Regional Mexican music. We sent over some questions to B11CE, read the interview and listen to TOP 5 GAS LEAKS below.

Where are you from?

B11CE: The southernmost tip of Texas, bordering Mexico: the city of Brownsville.

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it?

Acid Teja-Techno.

Tell us about your release on Nina.

Inspired by real gas leaks going on inside my house while I was making it. I had/have hardcore paranoia about this, and it permeates through several themes inside the music: ultra-consumerism, tainted oceans, and the world spiraling out of control. But ultimately, these are club rippers! Or a sort of radioactive version of that. I wanted to cover all these themes with the most blistering bass-heavy slapperz. 

What kind of tools do you use to make music?

Mic, Ableton, and a meticulously curated sample library.

Who are 3-5 independent artists you think people should check out? 

Collin Swayze (the most underrated TX beatmaker/songwriter). Pillowsnake (lofi grindgaze TX songwriter/shredder). Italia is Kawaii (Tejano kawaii trap popstar). Lucia Beyond (Texan producer/dj/audio engineer extraordinaire—she does everything, and everything superbly). Dime (also terribly underrated TX electronic/dance producer—extremely prolific).