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Will Howell
@startupdiskalmostfull
Howell approaches design as a living, collaborative process shaped by rhythm, environment, and human interaction. Whether developing identities for emerging brands, curating immersive events, or constructing visual narratives through image-making and installation, Will brings a curiosity towards what is possible with an intention to add value to any project at hand. In the Fall of 2026, Will will be going back to Parsons in pursuit of an MFA in Transdisciplinary design.
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In the Fall of 2025, I got an opportunity to work with Savage Labs Wynwood to host an event dedicated to art and the underground titled, “Bricolage”. By definition, bricolage is a construction or creation from a diverse range of available things. After receiving approval from the venue, my creative process started with taking available things - i.e. print, and crafting a flyer that would spin off the working definition.
Sonically, I wanted to align with local talent, NEDD & DB Cooper, who were familiar to the underground miami music scene. My sound has always pulled heavy reference and inspiration from this source, so it was only right after getting everyone’s availability - to book accordingly.
DB Cooper is a producer, DJ, curator-organizer based in Miami, Florida. He is the co-founder ofRumble in the Jungle, a Miami based Jungle and Drum and Bass event series recently featured in DJMag’s “Magic City Movers” July 2025 article, and the co-founder of Left Hand FM, a mix channeldedicated to spotlighting the Denver underground.Originally from New York City, DB was influenced early on by the city’s skate and graffiti culture.After moving to Florida as a teenager, he became immersed in Miami Bass, Florida Breaks, Electro,Jungle, and Club Music, genres that continue to shape his work. His approach to music is rooted in anethos of cultural preservation, treating underground sounds as a living archive and using his work todocument, honor, and evolve their history.His music has been released on labels including FTP, Illeven Eleven, and Wile Out. In 2023, hereleased his debut EP Shady Palms on Barcelona’s Planetaria Soundsystem, which was featured inBeatport’s Featured Picks and Scuffed Recordings’ Scuffed Selects. His tracks can be heard in mixes onThe Lot Radio, BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and in mixes by artists such as DJ Icey, Jubilee, Anna Morgan,Bianca Oblivion and more. He debuted hisfirst live set at Miami’s iii Points Festival in 2023 with an all-originals set of songs dedicated to the places he has lived and towns he visited while living on the roadthat year.DB has held residencies at Miami Community Radio, Florida Breaks mainstay BreaksYo!, andWMNF’s long-running underground dance music show ZenTripz. Through releases, mixes, andplatforms like Rumble in the Jungle and Left Hand FM, he continues to champion and archive theculture of underground music.
NEDD, Hialeah born, Colombian-blooded squid residing in Miami-Dade County. A regular groover on the dance floor, has lately been trying their luck behind the decks. Currently sharpening their skillset to further push the hypnotic rhythms of Cumbia.
I always wanted the focus of the event to be centered around art and creativity, so I thought it would be a good idea to reach out to a friend and co-worker Lily, who could offer some flash tatts. In addition, collaborate with Adam at Thrushfit to screenprint some merchandise we could give out to commemorate the night.
A big thank you to the talent that performed and all helping handss, which contributed to making the night a success. To listen to the sets from the event, follow the buttons below:
Sonically, I wanted to align with local talent, NEDD & DB Cooper, who were familiar to the underground miami music scene. My sound has always pulled heavy reference and inspiration from this source, so it was only right after getting everyone’s availability - to book accordingly.
DB Cooper is a producer, DJ, curator-organizer based in Miami, Florida. He is the co-founder ofRumble in the Jungle, a Miami based Jungle and Drum and Bass event series recently featured in DJMag’s “Magic City Movers” July 2025 article, and the co-founder of Left Hand FM, a mix channeldedicated to spotlighting the Denver underground.Originally from New York City, DB was influenced early on by the city’s skate and graffiti culture.After moving to Florida as a teenager, he became immersed in Miami Bass, Florida Breaks, Electro,Jungle, and Club Music, genres that continue to shape his work. His approach to music is rooted in anethos of cultural preservation, treating underground sounds as a living archive and using his work todocument, honor, and evolve their history.His music has been released on labels including FTP, Illeven Eleven, and Wile Out. In 2023, hereleased his debut EP Shady Palms on Barcelona’s Planetaria Soundsystem, which was featured inBeatport’s Featured Picks and Scuffed Recordings’ Scuffed Selects. His tracks can be heard in mixes onThe Lot Radio, BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and in mixes by artists such as DJ Icey, Jubilee, Anna Morgan,Bianca Oblivion and more. He debuted hisfirst live set at Miami’s iii Points Festival in 2023 with an all-originals set of songs dedicated to the places he has lived and towns he visited while living on the roadthat year.DB has held residencies at Miami Community Radio, Florida Breaks mainstay BreaksYo!, andWMNF’s long-running underground dance music show ZenTripz. Through releases, mixes, andplatforms like Rumble in the Jungle and Left Hand FM, he continues to champion and archive theculture of underground music.
NEDD, Hialeah born, Colombian-blooded squid residing in Miami-Dade County. A regular groover on the dance floor, has lately been trying their luck behind the decks. Currently sharpening their skillset to further push the hypnotic rhythms of Cumbia.
I always wanted the focus of the event to be centered around art and creativity, so I thought it would be a good idea to reach out to a friend and co-worker Lily, who could offer some flash tatts. In addition, collaborate with Adam at Thrushfit to screenprint some merchandise we could give out to commemorate the night.
A big thank you to the talent that performed and all helping handss, which contributed to making the night a success. To listen to the sets from the event, follow the buttons below: