If you’re looking for new artists, you’re in the right place. Focus Five is our monthly spotlight on five artists hand-selected by our editorial team. For the sixty-ninth edition, we’ve got some sexy techno, some serious UK vibes, boundary-pushing experimental bass, a mix of 140, wave, and phonk, plus some entrancing ambient sounds. Whatever your mood, there’s at least one…
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Hailing from the land down under, Sydney-based Hydraulix has had an extraordinary past year. As a well-established member of the Wakaan roster, with additional releases featured on Quality Goods Records, Disciple, and TWONK, the producer has been grinding away in the studio with plenty to show for it. On top of studio time, Hydraulix has had the opportunity to tour…
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For 13 years, Soulection has at been at the forefront of pushing musical boundaries online. From its humble beginnings as a SoundCloud radio show to its present-day residence on Apple Music, co-founder and CEO Joe Kay has done more than most in an effort to expose the world to melodies and harmonies that would’ve otherwise flown under the radar for…
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It’s never a bad day when new Mr. Carmack appears on the SoundCloud feed. Mr. Carmack hasn’t uploaded any new tracks to his SoundCloud page for nearly a full year now, so fans were caught off guard with the unannounced release of three new remixes this past week. The producer legend has been hard at work touring for much of…
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L*o*J is a duo that loves to push boundaries, and damn are they good at it. With the release of ‘Root Cause’ on Good Society, 2024 is looking bright for these soundscape-blending wizards. These boys have been hard at work in the studio recently wrapping up their new EP aptly titled BOTANICALS. ‘Root Cause’ is the first taste of the…
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2023 has blessed listeners with a plethora of new Ivy Lab singles and EPs. From the abstract, bass-heavy single ‘Profit’ to the symphonic, breakbeat-inspired Demon Dust EP, the UK duo have taken their pan-genre experimentation to new heights since the release of their critically acclaimed album Infinite Falling Ground last year. Idols Fall / Snap 101 now enters their discography…
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Philadelphia-based Charles Nimbus has had a wildly successful year in 2023. Playing direct support for such heavy-hitters as Tipper, LTJ Bukem, Resonant Language, and EAZYBAKED, the Six Star Records wonder kid has dipped his toes in a wide swath of sonic palettes recently, coming a long way from his origin days as a lone SoundCloud producer. UKG, jungle, halftime, or…
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2023 was another one for the books. We saw Skrillex officially make his long-anticipated return and dominate, Flowdan became the king of features, bubbling genres launched their way to the forefront, legends made their mark, and a crop of new artists carved out their lanes. To celebrate another wild year of music our editorial team has rounded up the Top…
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Of the Trees x Barclay Crenshaw Take Listeners on a Trip with ‘Blue Mile’ (Ft. Strategy)
It has been a hell of a year for Of the Trees and Barclay Crenshaw. With a new label to his name, Memory Palace Records, and a nationwide tour that has nearly wrapped up, Of the Trees has enjoyed massive success within the bass music circuit in 2023. Crenshaw, likewise, has recently opened himself up to a wider audience than…
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MZG is the superstar twin duo with bounce. Look no further than these two when the situation calls for booty-shakin’ beats. Innovative flips, summertime bops, and party anthems galore are dotted throughout their discography. Whether you’re looking to roll around town with the car windows down and the volume up Ice Cube-style, or you’re looking for a seductive drum line to…
