Two names quickly advancing the ranks of modern dubstep, Josh Cassidy & WRAITH are only just beginning an onslaught of audible terror. Exploiting the vast expanse lodged just between trap and dubstep, Sydney’s Josh Cassidy has grown notorious for sound design dexterity and an unrivaled ability to champion his own authenticity in remixes such as Spag Heddy’s ‘Zoom’ or a…
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Singapore-native and Sola Collective co-founder MYRNE remains one of the precursory talents in the realm of future bass. Initially gaining momentum by virtue of the coveted Daruma Sounds Compilations, MYRNE quickly developed a style unique to his own that blends impassioned synth work with heartfelt melodies in a manner that is closely tethered to raw, palpable emotions. With a discography…
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A specialist at crafting complex, dark, grainy low-frequency soundscapes Houston Harrelson brilliantly weaves enigmatic basslines with hip-hop roots performing and producing under the alias HOUMAN. Precisely-timed clefts between plunges of gritty bass, inventive fills, and puzzling melodies, as depicted in originals such as ‘Crossed’ or ‘Daewoo,’ demonstrate Harrelson’s ability to build a vivid depth and suspense within each release. In…
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A Detroit-born artistic kaleidoscope, Freddy Todd’s style simply cannot be condensed to a single genre. Spanning from experimental bass to glitch-funk, Todd’s past antiquity performing in the live band Tone Poets, as well as his Motown roots, have left a vivid impression that is clearly delineated in the breadth and diversity of Todd’s current production efforts. Teasing fans with a…
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An Indianapolis-native and artisan of complex, granular half-time beats, Tyler Endicott is quickly gaining attention for the swift, clean cuts and merciless bass hooks that have come to be expected from his releases under the alias Kromuh. Pairing off with former Chicago colleagues Kyral X Banko for his latest release, ‘Mr. Problematic’ features a tilted, gradually developing introduction, which gently…
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Kosmic Kingdom has developed and progressed at an astounding rate since it first originated in 2014. Now occupying Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Park in Des Moines, Iowa as the grounds for the event, Kosmic Kingdom presents a cross-genre, multicultural gathering of art and music enthusiasts alike. Timed to be an outstanding springboard into the warm weather and festivities that tend to…
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Not two months ago, Los Angeles-based dubstep aficionado and dubstep production icon K-NINE unleashed a 10-minute gauntlet permeated with forthcoming unreleased content. Working as a token of good faith, the showcase ensured that 2020 would provide an ample springboard for the aspiring young creative to continue to capitalize well into the coming year. Teaming up with Minneapolis vocalist RICO ACT…
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Released as the title track for his debut SATURATERECORDS EP after fully transitioning from past alias SPL into new freeform guise Champagne Drip, ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ is an unrivaled composition of textures that range from fluidic digital mixdowns to thick, viscous basslines that intermingle and contrast with one another in a manner that truly needs to be…
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A Daytona, Ohio-native, Tyler Yheti is a rare breed of prodigious musical talent, possessing an exceptional creative aptitude both working independently under the guise Yheti or working collaboratively with colleagues Mt. Analogue and Toadface to form The Trifinity. While the typical procession of the many moving industry components results in a prolonged period of stagnancy between announcement and release, Yheti…
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While most fans are left with speculation and conjecture on the essence of playing in front of a crowd of ravenous listeners, Los Angeles-based production icon and prodigious beatmaker Tsuruda has taken the opportunity to encapsulate the experience firsthand. Revisiting a staple tune from Tsuruda’s infinite arsenal of weaponry, the enigmatic trap punchline and gargantuan plunges of bass in ‘TFW…