“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,…
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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…
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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…
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Premiere: Have An Early Listen Of Deadcrow and Remnant.exe’s Legendary Collaboration ‘Reign’
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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During my trip to the Liquid Ritual event back in April, I learned a lot of things, especially about the people behind the artists I loved for all these years. For example, I find out that Juche is an extremely cool and positive guy. I had the chance to speak with him for maybe a couple of hours while the…
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Face to Face With camoufly: a chat about ‘Faith’, Secret Identity, Passion For Sampling And More [Interview]
When all it started, I was there. It’s not a flex, I swear. It was just a coincidence, but I’m in the small circle of privileged people who can say to have witnessed camoufly’s rise since day one. From when it was a kid’s dream, to becoming one of the hottest names in the bass music scene. What a journey…
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The summer is heating up and so is Focus Five. Our 52nd edition sees a new crop of producers that you need to know. This month we’ve got a juke, footwork, & Jersey club producer from the UK, an artist pushing neogrime, a dubstep creator set to make waves, a young Irish trap killer, and a phonk heavyweight. There’s truly…
