What is a Bumpsum?
Joe Evans (professionally credited as Bumpsum Heist or Joseph Penrhys-Evans) is a Meanjin based music producer, performer, recording artist, recording engineer, mix and mastering engineer, songwriter, beatmaker and composer. Joe builds his musical style around three core values - professional quality, out-the-box creativity and attention to detail.
As a producer, Joe is all about work ethic, versatility and a passion for the process. Having produced across multiple genres and with different artists, he is able to slide into any creative situation or build one from scratch. Fresh of his first mixtape, Blueprints, in 2026, he began producing for Vermilion Records artists. Including Brisbane mainstays like King Crow, THE ZON and Rudy Jame$. Towards the end of the year her would go on to produce for upcoming rap artist and Australian Idol contestant Asher Iyer, as part of Vermilion Records’ Vermilion High program.
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All the while he continued to develop his solo project under Bumpsum Heist. He debuted his live show at Rudy Jame$’ Red Velvet Launch show in September and releasing three more singles and working towards his debut EP to close out the year.
From The garden
His debut performance birthed an immediate love for it. Backed by consistency and practice, he brings energy and showmanship to the stage. Performing again at the Garden’s Theatre in October, he proved that when he yells, you can’t not yell back. The show is built on having a good time, while the work and the performance is serious, there is an always an element of goofiness. Stay Tuned for whats to come in 2027.
// See more about Bumpsum Live here or watch the performance at Gardens Theatre below. //
Narrative and Immersion
While a big focus of Bumpsum’s style is the detailed production, the songwriting isn’t to be overlooked. With a heavy focus on witty lyricism that blends real emotion with larrikinism, many tracks can be interpreted in different ways and on different levels. The tone and mood of every track considers the whole As every piece is written with the bigger picture in mind, there are thematic devices and motifs layered throughout every project to deliver cohesive and meaningful messages.
Brick By Brick
The Heist’s first mixtape was written 2024 and 2025 and produced in 2025. Dubbed Blueprints, it would release in February of 2026, showcasing a unique production style, blending elements of hip hop, rap, pop and electronic genres. The Heist would drop a mid year single, Kinda Wanchu - an extra track off the back of Blueprints and the last of its era.
After spending the better part of the year, producing for others and refining his style, he began work on the next project. While each track sits slight ajar in genre, there is a consistent production style and level of storytelling in each track. This can be heard on the first two tracks, G.A.B and Take That Shit, which have dropped as singles.
With the focus being on getting better instead of bigger with every track, you can be sure this is just the beginning.
Production Style
Bumpsum Heist’s production style is immediately identifiable, as it frequently blends atmospheric and cinematic production with punchy rap. Featuring low bass tones as well as lots of detail on top, the production is tall while deep. This to combines with the lyricism and songwriting themes to create a world that listeners can immerse themselves in. With many moving and interacting layers and details on every level of the frequency spectrum, there is something new to find with every listen through on any track.