A formidable hunting territory for the production-oriented, Quality Goods Records have established themselves as both the first and final frontier for the modern wave of electronic trap music. Under the careful guidance of production icon UZ, the label has matured at an almost alarming rate since its founding in 2016, now providing homage and guidance to an extensive roster of…
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GLD, a duo that have been producing and releasing consistent bangers for 4 years now, have just released their own stylistic flip of N.E.R.D.’s ‘Rockstar,’ with ‘Rockstars Are Dead.’ GLD first reached notoriety with their single ‘Buttz_,’ which garnered support from artists such as Skrillex and Flosstradamus. Coming from hardcore and punk backgrounds, this group is known for putting out…
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Old Gregg and Camnah, two Connecticut based up-and-coming experimental bass DJ’s, have just put out their first release through the Spicybois label. Known for their ability to corral almost unheard of talent, Spicybois are gaining momentum rapidly as one of the most underground labels in the game with their latest EP’s, Black Friday and ‘Tis the Seasoning, put out only…
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Founded under the parent label Disciple Records, the Round Table imprint exemplifies the more eclectic tastes of the bass music scene. Captained at the helm by none other than bass connoisseur 12th Planet, the Disciple Round Table imprint has furnished the stomping grounds for all assortments of peculiar bass and hybrid styles of dubstep since its establishment in late 2017.…
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As 2018 draws to a close, you know we had to bring you one last Focus Five to close the year off right. For the final edition we’ve got a wild mix of artists dabbling in everything from experimental bass to wave and trap. While their styles and sounds differ, the quality and impressiveness of their work is all consistent.…
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Collectively, the bass music scene has experienced a tremendous amount of growth and development over the course of the 2018 calendar year. With the dubstep sub-genre riddim sharing a portion of the spotlight, the desire for monstrous bass, precise cuts and an engulfing environment of resonating frequencies seems to be soaring higher than ever before; similar to the original explosion…
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Esseks, born Sam Eckstein, has been making weird and wonderful beats that have been pushing the boundaries of experimental bass music for almost a decade. Starting off his musical career, Sam became part of the group Technicolor Lenses, where he contributed in electronic production and also played guitar. They released their first album New Eyes, in 2011, with Sam releasing…
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Denis Jašarević, better known by his stage name Gramatik, has once again showcased his profound ability to seamlessly blend old-school jazz, blues, and swing with his own interpretation of hip-hop electro beats. SB5 is the latest installment in his Street Bangerz album series, being his 10th album since his first release in 2008. SB is Gramatik’s more instrumental side, trading…
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With 2018 coming to a close, we’re back with our annual Top 50 Songs Of The Year list. For the past several weeks our team has been reflecting on the year, shaping up the list and working to determine what the Top 50 Songs Of 2018 truly are. We weighed each track against a variety of criteria including overall quality,…
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Despite constant claims that SoundCloud is dead, the platform continues to be the lifeblood of the underground. It’s the breeding ground for innovative new sounds and THE place to find the best new artists. While the volume of quality is higher than ever, the mass of mediocrity is equally at its apex. Thankfully there are a number of underground labels…
