A. Samuel Lewis

Hand-tailored for the dwindling hours of the evening, beats by swell are distinct and eclectic in nature, making the Australian production marvel a lethal candidate for remixes and an ideal collaborative outfit for vocalists spanning nearly every genre. Selected from a particular period of vibrancy in swell’s creative output, the 2016 remix of ‘Gemini Feed’ by BANKS protracts the dark…

Marking the third official release from the Year of the Wobble, ‘BIPOLAR’ holistically portrays Scottsdale-native PIERCE working efficiently in his realm of expertise. A fragmented clip from a news broadcast produces a chilling ambiance to the entrance of the track as fierce energy begins to emerge into the foreground. Anticipation lingers as a protracted build tapers to a neat apex…

In wake of the pandemic and preceding quarantine, the live music industry has screeched to a very abrupt halt. With stay-at-home and social distancing initiatives in-play tours, local gigs, and even major forthcoming festivals have been forced to make the responsible recourse in postponing and at times even canceling events outright to ensure the safety of all those involved. As…

Succeeding the self-release of ‘PULSAR’, Charlie Quigley, better known by his production alias DIGITAL ETHOS, makes a noteworthy entrance to Bassrush Records with the debut of ‘E352.’ Yet another highly anticipated ID to hit the release calendar from Quigley’s Sounds Of The Ethosphere Vol. 1, ‘E352’ is a slow-burning audible masterpiece weighted equally for enthusiasts of left-field bass and dubstep.…

As April comes to a close, we’ve rounded up 5 new artists that you need to check out. This month we keep the selections eclectic as always. Whether you’re looking for dubstep, experimental bass, trap or future beats, we’ve got you covered. Peep our selections below! Izzy Vadim Yet another stud in Quebec’s bass belt, Laval’s Izzy Vadim certainly knows…

Holly’s gift to SoundCloud to welcome the New Year in 2016, ‘How I Do’ comprehensively embodies the unbridled spirit of creativity and collaboration that forged the underground we know and love today. A single-track assembled from the wits of QUIX, Montell2099, Elevate, Villette, and beat making sensation Holly is bound to rattle some cages, and ‘How I Do’ falls nowhere…

Soliciting inspiration from a multiplicity of genres, film scores, and soundtracks, Pacific Northwest-based JVCKFROST is quickly gaining notoriety for the detailed compositions he produces. Released as an entrance into the new year, the Trilogy EP represents JVCKFROST’s first major body of work, which first depicts the talented Oregon-native working synonymously with his variety of creative influences to craft moving, emotional…

Born to musical roots, West Virginia-native Lucas Imbrogno McKeown first sharpened his creative edge through music lessons and the early adoption of the guitar as a child. Guided by the inspiration of his father, McKeown was prompted to broaden the scope of his musical journey with more modern practices, which gave birth to the production alias Lucas the Flow. Although…

An heirloom from a variety of perspectives, Calgary-native and Westwood Recordings all-star DEFUNK predates the modern electronic music era with a funk-infused treatment of ‘Ramble On,’ featuring the vocal sample from one of Led Zeppelin’s most infamous hits. Blending two seemingly opposite sonic stylizations is no easy task, but DEFUNK navigates the rocky terrain with the ease and confidence that…

Midway through July of last summer, we were presented the opportunity to catch up with the wandering creative spirit of Oliver Brusca during the period briefly preceding his long-awaited Live Free LP, released under his musical guise VOLO. Brusca highlighted the freedom afforded by his nomadic lifestyle as a key catalyst to his creativity, paving the road for (self-captained) and…