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Put You On | CARRTOONS and the Art of Bass-Driven Soul

Weston "alldaywes" Wilkins
What's up! My name is alldaywes from Denver, Colorado and I have always been inspired by music’s ability to connect people and push boundaries, which is what I aim to do every week with the Jazz Odyssey program. In addition to my duties on-air, I also work as a production team member and radio coordinator for both KUVO JAZZ 89.3 and THE DROP 104.7 doing a lot of the behind the scenes work. Music has always been a passion of mine from a young age, starting out as a percussionist throughout school band and then later transitioned into producing music in the box and picking up DJing for events and parties around town. I am constantly on the search for new (or new to me) music that is pushing the envelope across genres in the underground scenes around the world, and the chase of finding new sounds and expressions fascinates me. KUVO's Jazz Odyssey on Monday nights is the perfect setting to share these artists and songs with the world, and hopefully allow listeners to join in on the celebration of discovering new, exciting music.

“Songs about love and bass.” — Ben Carr (CARRTOONS)

CARRTOONS makes music that feels like golden hour through a pair of vintage speakers. It’s warm, saturated, and impossibly smooth. The New York bassist and producer, born Ben Carr, has quietly become one of the most distinctive voices in the new-soul scene, crafting songs that effortlessly straddle the lines between jazz, R&B, funk, and hip-hop.

A graduate of SUNY Purchase’s jazz program, Carr started releasing music from his bedroom in 2017, posting short, groove-heavy instrumentals online. What began as sketches turned into full-bodied records like Homegrown (2022), a project that turned heads for its melodic bass leads and low-key emotional depth. His follow-up, Saturday Night (2023), expanded the palette with guest vocalists and lush arrangements.

CARTOONS performing at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Now, Carr just released his newest album, Space Cadet (2025). Leading with the danceable single “Thursday Disco” featuring vocalist Haile Supreme. It’s a nod to vintage funk and a glimpse at his evolution as a songwriter and producer. The album is filled with collaborations from DJ Jazzy Jeff to Erick The Architect. 

“I’ve always wanted to make music that grooves but also feels personal — something that lives in the space between live energy and studio polish,” Carr said in a recent interview.

What makes CARRTOONS special is how seamlessly he bridges those worlds. His tracks are equally at home in a lo-fi hip-hop playlist as they are spinning between Donny Hathaway and Thundercat. The bass sings; the production breathes; the mood stays immaculate. 

For newcomers, start with:

🎧 Groceries — classic CARRTOONS groove and heart.

🎧 Tightrope feat. Phonte, Topaz Jones, BeMyFiazco – Old school meets new school hip-hop

🎧 1st Place feat. Rae Khalil — a taste of his strength in lifting up rising artists like Rae Khalil

CARRTOONS isn’t just another producer making “vibe” music, he’s building a universe where melody, musicianship, and feeling matter again. Each track hums with life, all heart and low end, pulling you into a universe where groove is language and melody feels like memory. His music doesn’t just fill the room; it makes the room feel like home. 

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