On the cusp of their debut Polarity EP released just last month, Tokyo-based duo HERBALISTEK show no signs of hindering their momentum, fanning the kindled flame of an imminent blaze with the release of yet another merciless hybrid single. “‘Ominous’ is a preview of our next string of releases, we spent this past year identifying our own authentic sound and…
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An integral component of the movement for experimental bass music, Dome of Doom founder and California-based producer Wylie Cable has remained covertly beyond the reach of the public eye, carefully orchestrating the rise of his label while discreetly polishing a project of his own. ‘Oculus Non Vidit’ abstracts the apex track from Cable’s upcoming debut Lemniscate, working alongside fellow eclectic producer…
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Unshackled from the extensive archive of Spag Heddy’s unreleased material as a commencement to festival season this past July, ‘Zoom’ has remained one of the most enviable tracks of the summer, combining a playful layering of trap horns that builds an inescapable sensation of momentum before catapulting into a merciless siege of bass. For a track that utilizes a simple,…
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Bleep Bloop Discusses Creative Subsistence, New Imprint, & ‘Gain the Axe’ EP [Interview]
A remarkable embodiment of persistence and consistency, production maestro Bleep Bloop possesses a superior work ethic and ceaseless desire for innovation that allows him to remain full strides ahead of even himself, producing nearly three times as much content as meets the public ear. Released this past February, The Psychic Staring Effect is a two-part sonic epic that dove deep…
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Formerly known as Woolymammoth, San Francisco-based Jason Wool is a sheer monument of creative fortitude and production ingenuity, remaining discreetly secluded from the public spotlight despite an admirable career that originated in 2015 and has fostered numerous creative projects such as Filling Spots or the Nova Jaunt Mixtape. Equally as advantageous in any number of solo efforts, such as ‘Kindred…
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Sydney’s Liam Irvine has carefully plotted and planned his ascent, taking every deliberate measure at his disposal to careful hone his production craft in an effort to elevate his career as Thorns into the upper echelon of modern electronic musicians. While Irvine’s style rests cordially with the current trend for experimental, genre-defying bass, his latest single demonstrates an equal proficiency…
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After recently sharing the stage for a number of stops of The Ascent tour, it was only a matter of time before Lake Tahoe native CharlestheFirst and Philadelphia-based tiedye ky melded interests in the form of collaboration. Both possessing heavily hip-hop influenced production backgrounds and a knack for experimentation, ‘Love and Enemies’ provides further inquisition into the minds and vision…
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Tokyo’s Allen Mock has an unprecedented ability to re-envision a track with an authentic impression in mind. Preserving select aspects of the original, he makes a deliberate effort to integrate tactics of his own to ensure a flattering balance between cogency and familiarity in each of his remixes. Setting his sights towards IVORY’s ‘Unbreakable,’ Mock reflects on the middle-eastern symbolism…
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It may be the Labour day long weekend, but our quest for bringing you the best from the underground never takes time off. Keeping that in mind, we are proud to give you the 19th installment of Focus Five. To cap off the summer we’ve got a stellar house duo, a producer taking a fresh direction with future bass, a…
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Boasting three unique stage arrangements, over 100 different live musicians from various genres, and 20 different art, well-being, and spiritually-oriented workshops, Equinox Music & Art Festival is positioned as a holistic end of summer gathering for art enthusiasts of all tastes and interests. Previously located at Lewis Farm in New Hampshire the festival made a tactful relocation to Hemond’s MX…