Eliminate

Eliminate, the project of Nathan Merrill, represents the vanguard of modern 'internet-era' bass music. Emerging from the US electronic scene in the mid-2010s, Merrill transitioned from a background in traditional instrumentation (piano, trumpet, drums) to becoming a cornerstone of the Disciple Records roster.

His sound identity is defined by a fusion of heavy dubstep, trap, and glitch, characterized by extreme digital compression and innovative sampling techniques. Merrill's career arc saw a significant pivot from standard genre exercises to a more personality-driven, experimental approach, largely bolstered by his viral presence on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This 'content-creator' crossover has positioned him as a bridge between technical sound design nerds and the broader Gen Z electronic audience. Critical consensus highlights his technical proficiency, particularly his ability to manipulate mundane audio into complex bass patches. He is frequently cited alongside peers like Virtual Riot for pushing the boundaries of what is possible within a digital audio workstation, influencing a new generation of bedroom producers to prioritize creative sampling over preset-heavy composition.