Creating a new project and leaving another behind is one of the most difficult things to do as an artist, as it comes with the uncertainty of knowing if fans are going to follow your journey. It’s a leap of faith into unknown territory and ultimately requires bravery. The latest and bravest to do this is the artist formerly known…
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The summer is heating up and so is Focus Five. Our 52nd edition sees a new crop of producers that you need to know. This month we’ve got a juke, footwork, & Jersey club producer from the UK, an artist pushing neogrime, a dubstep creator set to make waves, a young Irish trap killer, and a phonk heavyweight. There’s truly…
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As 2022 came to fruition, Flume was among the first to announce that this year would be the year for a new album. Ever since, anticipation has been building towards the release of Palaces, with the legendary artist gracing us with a handful of versatile singles to scratch our itch. From the pop-leaning, yet still quintessential Flume-sounding ‘Say Nothing’ with…
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Everyone thought it was a joke. On April 1st, Noisia tweeted “a third and final album.” With Thijs, Nik, and Martijn announcing that the project would come to a close almost three years ago, the legendary trio have since gone on a run of final shows and have released a few singles and honorary remixes to send off Noisia with…
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Over four years in the making, ALRT‘s debut album ORIGIN is finally here. The Israel-born, LA-based artist has been at the forefront of the bass scene since he first started posting tracks to SoundCloud, with a combination of originals, high-profile collaborations and official remixes lining his catalogue of energetic tunes. Flaunting a unique approach to production, ALRT refuses to confine…
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Last Friday, I had the extreme pleasure of attending Eptic‘s The End of the World tour debut in Toronto, Canada, where the artist kicked-off the celebration for this new album sharing the same name. With Leotrix making his Toronto debut (and supporting the veteran on the majority of his 30+ stops), the anticipation for this show was at an all-time…
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Ever since the inception of the Tek Genesis project, the Sydney-based artist has cultivated a sound that places him among the forward-thinking artists in bass music. From an incredible debut album, Temp, to a couple of EPs and a handful singles, Tek Genesis continues to evolve with every subsequent release, finding a unique niche within dubstep that never sounds stale.…
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As we start a new month we’re pleased to bring you another installment of Focus Five. For the 51st edition, we’ve got a producer exploring the broad umbrella of bass, two phonk/chill trap producers, an artist helping to take wave to new heights, and a fresh take on club music. Get familiar with all five below. Aagentah Hailing from Manchester,…
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In just over a year since their apparition on SoundCloud, helloworld has already racked up some serious accolades. A collaboration with Pauline Herr to kick things off, a release on Slander’s Heaven Sent Records, and an official remix for Flux Pavilion are among the standouts from the artist’s impressive discography, and the rest of their individual work shines just as…
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It’s difficult to come up with new ways to describe Craze. The veteran DJ and producer based in Miami has repeatedly established himself as one of the best on the decks, while simultaneously executing a plethora of genres at an elite level. From founding Slow Roast Records alongside Kill The Noise to keeping it alive with a consistent influx of…
