if found is the recording alias of Carson Maki, an LA-based electronic music artist who combines cross-
genre influences to create a refreshing hybrid of melodic and heavy bass music. Launched in 2019 and
influenced by a range of artists and styles such as Tisoki, Future, and Blink-182, the if found project
infuses electronic-heavy trap music with dance-inspired and driving basslines. His debut performance at
EDC Las Vegas 2021 generated buzz and intrigue for the ascending artist, and the project has seen early
streaming success with +21M streams to-date on Spotify alone. Melodic powerhouse, SLANDER, and if
found debuted their melodic bass collaboration at Lights All Night in Dallas, TX, December 30, 2021 with
the song landing on Billboard’s EDM chart at #28 for two weeks, and his official remix of Gryffin’s “Best Is
Yet To Come” has been a staple of Gryffin’s set for the 2021-24 festival seasons, generating 500k
streams within a week. Carson is gearing up for 2024 and the next phase of his if found project with two
EPs in the chamber and a number of shows lined up for the back half of the year.