Alessio Anesi

“I upgraded.” That was msft.’s answer to a Twitter user who pointed out how the breakbeat influences in his new single are something unprecedented. And it’s actually a clever answer that shuts down any possible criticism. The echoes of this upcoming phase of msft.’s music odyssey could already be heard unequivocally in his recent remix of fred again.. but also…

New month, same feature bringing you the five best fresh finds you should be listening to. Focus Five: Volume 55 features a bouncy house producer keeping summer alive, an alchemist who fuses genres, a producer who effortlessly moves between rap and electronic, Singapore’s latest electronic export, and some sinister halftime. As always there’s a producer in here for whatever your…

Although he has been much more active lately than the standards to which he has accustomed us, every single new Klimeks release is an event to be celebrated. And I am well aware that I’m not the only one who has this kind of (healthy) mania for the elusive wavemob boss. Because let’s face it: nobody does it like Klimeks.…

“The first word I’d use to define Tom Finster’s music is sophisticated. The second one would be captivating. The third, sensational. He’s an artist that easily bends the Drum&Bass etiquette to his creative genius and always manages to deliver unique and astonishing creations.” This is what I wrote exactly two years ago about Tom Finster and today, more than ever,…

If you’ve read some of my reviews, you probably already know that I have a very visual approach to music. Whenever I take the time to properly listen to music (and not just put it in the background) I inevitably start imagining places, scenes, and stories of all kinds. It’s for this exact reason that I have a soft spot…

As another month rolls by and we move into August, it’s time for another installment of Focus Five. Our 54th edition sees us highlighting a wave master, some wild future beats from Tokyo, a laidback feel-good beatmaker from Boston, and two producers known for moving across genres. Check all five below and be sure to share your favourite selections. henryisdead…

Okay folks, it’s happening. I know it’s been over two years, but stay calm, take a breath and try to not scream. At least until tomorrow, when Deadcrow’and Remnant.exe’s Reign will be fully released. The lore of this monster of a tune goes back to May 2019, when the legends skeler and Ytho gave it its first documented spin (shout…

Djs and curators, open your ears wide open because you’re in for a treat. Not ten, not twenty, but thirty-two fresh cuts for your sets, mixes, and radio shows. If you’re into dance music, TRANS PRIDE DUB WAR has something in store for you. From liquid drum & bass to jungle, from dancefloor hitters to quirky electronic experiments, it’s a…

If you think I was really going to overlook Klasey Jones’ first Drum & Bass single release, you don’t know me that well. I’m definitely a bit late, but such a tune will hardly get old.  As a matter of fact, I can see Djs dusting off this single at the beginning of every summer from here on out. Even…

It’s not an overstatement to say that wavemob can be considered the wave counterpart of OWSLA.  The specific weight that the two labels have had in their two relative contexts is exactly the same. The force with which they influenced and inspired an entire generation is unparalleled. Both have been firestarters and the launching platforms for artists who have left…