Alex Young has been a favourite of ours since we started the site. The talented young producer first caught our ear with his amazing ‘Right On Time’ remix and continued to impress with a variety of bangers. As his popularity increased he ventured into festival trap territory and geared up to be one of the biggest stars of the genre.…
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It’s hard to believe it but last week the music world was met with the grave news that we’d lost another gifted artist way to soon, Orlando producer BIG MAKK. The outpour of support and sadness expressed by the entire industry served to exemplify the impact that BIG MAKK had on so many lives. Today was the set release date for MAKK’s…
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When a track opens up with distorted guitar riffs and slapping 808s it’s difficult not to be drawn in. Add in some entrancing vocals and you’re guaranteed to be hooked. San Holo‘s ‘RAW’ does exactly this before building into a monstrous crash of rage-infused guitar riffs and heavy bass. Furthering the movement within ‘RAW’ comes a smooth breakdown that leads…
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Mayhem & Antiserum are OGs in the trap game. That said, it’s only fitting that their track ‘Breaking In’ gets reworked by another OG in Bro Safari. The track utilizes the in-your-face turnt vocals from the original and pairs them with some killer retooled drops. The first packs a wonky industrial sound that is absolutely massive. For the second, Bro Safari…
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Jersey producer 4B has been slaying the scene this year – crushing major festivals (EDC, Ultra, Bestival Toronto) and dropping some of the hottest reworks out (see ‘Mind,’ & ‘Middle’). Adding onto his impressive resume, 4B just dropped his Weapons 2.0 EP via Mad Decent, a hard hitting collection of his massive signature club sound. What else has been up to…
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With the release of ‘Spiritwars’ Jameston Thieves further proves to be one of the top innovators in the bass music realm. The track opens with a trippy vocal sample and some killer guitar riffs. It’s a trippy sound that feels like you dropped something a few hours ago and somehow ended up in the desert. As your trip intensifies the voice…
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One of New Zealand’s finest production duos, Eastern Bloc, are back with a new EP. Double A sees them further expanding and refining their sound. ‘Astro Boy’ which features assistance from SoundCloud favourite Montell2099 is a drawn out, low key trap heater. The computer synths add a hypnotizing yet warming tone to the faint vocals bends and deep low end.…
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Labour day is almost upon us which means it’s the final long weekend of the summer. The final long weekend of the summer in Toronto means it’s the last Electric Island of the year as well. Whether you’re an Electric Island vet or virgin this weekend’s installment (Sunday Sept. 4th & Monday Sept. 5th) is a can’t miss. Their most…
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When I heard Keys N Krates were set to throw their second annual Birthday Party at Sunnyside I was ecstatic. Last year’s festivities proved to be the sleeper party of the summer and I couldn’t wait to see what year two promised. Walking up to the pavilion there was a strong feeling of fun in the air. Floating high over…
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It’s no secret that TroyBoi is a huge fan of Michael Jackson. From ‘Don’t Be Judging’ to ‘Strangers,’ TroyBoi has never been afraid to rework his idol’s songs. Proving this once more comes a remix of MJ’s classic ‘Off The Wall’. Fittingly titled ‘Wallz,’ the track was released to celebrate Michael’s birthday today. It’s expertly executed; blending the powerful and…
