John Donahue

As the year winds down, the heat keeps coming. Focus Five – Volume 77 showcases a broad range of talents that have been stealing our team’s ears as of late. Our latest installment features a UK-based producer and vocalist killing the UKG scene, an Indonesian producer taking over the bootleg space, two bass music magicians, and a creator making reflective…

If you’re looking to discover your favorite new artist, you’ve come to the right place. Focus Five Volume 76 highlights a producer blending trap and wave expertly, an evolving creator impressing with recent remixes, a Left Field bass magician, and two new aliases from seasoned veterans. Dive in below. c8o DC-based producer c8o (pronounced Cato) has been impressing us for…

Dropping in for our 75th installment of Focus Five comes another eclectic batch of artists you need to know. This month showcases a Texas-based producer making his mark in the underground, an Aussie edit specialist, an electric drum and bass creator, a producer fusing rap and bass perfectly, and some wonderfully summery house vibes. fluent Hailing from Houston, Texas, fluent…

Our 74th Volume of Focus Five is here! This month features a Finish artist paving a stunning sonic path, a true “sleeper pick,” a trance-step producer, a mindblowing bass talent, and a Japanese modular synth and rhythm machine aficionado. If those samples of what to expect don’t excite or at least interest you, I’m not sure what you’re looking for.…

Our 73rd Volume of Focus Five is here! As always we’re bringing five of our team’s favourite new finds. This month features two UK-based producers taking over in UKG and Trap, a Brooklyn-based artist delivering summery garage vibes, an inventive creator who falls under the broad umbrella of drum and bass, and a producer delivering uncut bass bangers. Check them…

Emanating pure beauty and color, Pala Chrome‘s newest EP will put listeners into an absolute stasis! His crisp and unrelenting power through production will impress and inspire many within the music environment. Showcasing what he’s truly made of! Honoring his past, present, and coming future through poetic tones and rhythms. With only two tracks on this project, he’s delivered a…

Over the years, drak has built up an impressive and unique catalog. His fluent and colorful techniques create such beautiful and unforgettable spaces to get lost in. Whether you’re strolling down a long highway, or sitting by the beach embracing the sun’s rays, his music can fit many different environments. From hard-hitting sound design, crisp rich drum choices to angelic…

From the depths of NYC, Squired has become a name many haven’t forgotten. His smooth and relentless productions have carried him through a wormhole of exciting opportunities and movements. Tapping into a dark and spiritual realm over the years and working his hardest to harness an energy only he can possess. From star-striking melodies and impeccable sound design to carefully…

The vision of Good Society never fails to impress. Its soul essence completely vibrates the underground with its purpose and beautiful execution. From the wonderful team pushing these artists’ sounds to a new height, to the artists themselves creating mind-blowing pieces to honor their journey, they’ve created an honorable and memorable effect that’ll last for many years. And with their…

Your favorite monthly music discovery feature is back. Focus Five Volume 72 features a rising Argentinean producer, a dancefloor weapons dealer, a wave creator, a diverse Polish duo, and a Brazillian-based producer wowing us with a wide array of sounds. Check all five below! bauti Little is known about bauti. The artist hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His SoundCloud bio…