Doc Backer: The Genre-Defying Artist Shaping Indie Music’s Future

Doc Backer is an artist who defies the genre conventions that are typically present in modern music. Self-described as a multifaceted artist, Doc Backer has dabbled in multiple genres that include dance music, indie rock, and alternative rap. His most recent album, BABBEL ON!, debuted on editorial playlists on both Apple Music and Spotify, and his bold experimentation with sound and genre mashups has garnered him an audience of over 450,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. This past September, the remix of his song Tequila with the artist R3HAB hit #1 on the iTunes Dance Charts, further cementing himself in the indie music scene.

This combination of videos and pictures, which might be shocking to some, reveals an artist who meticulously works to combine visual arts alongside his music. With his record BABBEL ON!, Doc Backer has worked with Johnny Danger, a veteran producer who has previously collaborated with Sky Ferreira, and mixer Matt Malpass. The duo is known for working with artists such as pop-rap artist Lil Nas X, the band Blink-182, and rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

Standing Out in the Music Scene

Like many creative arts, the music business is known for its fluctuations. What may be popular at one point may not be at another. This means an artist must be able to stand out in some way—be it on the power of their voice, their lyrics, or the music they create. For Doc Backer, the need to experiment has come as a result of learning not to beat himself against the proverbial wall of the music industry.

This experimentation has led Doc Backer to create a wide range of music. To date, he has created two rap albums, four folk albums, and three rock albums, and he is driven to produce music that reflects the spirit of what he believes music to be: a vehicle for the lyrics that come along with it.

His most notable career highlights come as a result of rising to #1 on the iTunes Dance Chart with the ‘Tequila’ remix he did in collaboration with the artist R3hab. However, he has also been featured in Spotify Editorial Playlists, such as Bassoo Tippuuuu and on Apple Music’s Dance Pop Hits.

Engaging an Audience with Visual Storytelling

Doc Backer’s Instagram profile is more than just a place where he collects pictures—it’s also a place where he engages his audience with visual storytelling. Video clips for songs such as ‘Bambi’ feature Doc playing guitar on a lonely rooftop, while another for ‘American Man’ tackles the pop culture industry in a variety of striking stills.

This combination of videos and pictures, which might be shocking to some, reveals an artist who meticulously works to combine visual arts alongside his music. With his record BABBEL ON!, Doc Backer has worked with Johnny Danger, a veteran producer who has previously collaborated with Sky Ferreira, and mixer Matt Malpass. The duo is known for working with artists such as pop-rap artist Lil Nas X, the band Blink-182, and rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

Doc Backer’s goals for the future involve continuing to produce music that blends genres while challenging traditional creative limitations. He longs to branch out artistically by making music for video games and horror films, as well as to write songs for other artists. Along with an upcoming album featuring Gonjasufi debuting within the next year, and another indie/rock/folk album forthcoming, Doc Backer aims to create a presence that makes him an artist worth following.

Aspirations for the Future

Doc Backer’s goals for the future involve continuing to produce music that blends genres while challenging traditional creative limitations. He longs to branch out artistically by making music for video games and horror films, as well as to write songs for other artists. Along with an upcoming album featuring Gonjasufi debuting within the next year, and another indie/rock/folk album forthcoming, Doc Backer aims to create a presence that makes him an artist worth following.