It has been a ton of fun watching Ankou grow over the last year. From landing on our Focus Five segment in February of 2021, to becoming a mainstay on Inspected with the diverse, enthralling and sinister Fatum and Cosmogony EPs, the Polish talent has harnessed a unique take on bass music that often edges towards halftime but never confines…
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Never Say Die mainstay and veteran Dr. Ozi has been at the forefront of bass music for almost a decade, continuously pushing his style to new boundaries and recently elevating the artistic vision of his project to the art world. Conversely, Bristol-based Groke has been concocting mind-melting journeys through sound ever since impressing us with his The Dark Deep EP…
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This one has been a long time coming. After two years of being cancelled due to COVID-19, Ever After Music Festival is set to return between August 12th and August 14th of 2022 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds – a brand new location. Three days of bass-riddled festivities are promised for the event, with Ever After announcing their lineup earlier…
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Way back in 2019, we premiered an Akeos and Nvctve collaboration called ‘Aperture‘ that showcased their respective undeniable talents in creating sinister bass music. Since then, the pair of producers have individually continued to carve their path through the sometimes-rough terrain that is the bass music scene, remaining powerful forces through their technical abilities, genre diversification and steady influx of…
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Unchained Recordings is on a mission to push bass music throughout Asia and the world. Despite being based in Hong Kong where the scene is nowhere near what it is in North America, the people behind the label constantly bring in global talents for their releases. Now, for the third year in a row, Unchained is set to release a…
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It’s a short month so Focus Five is back in record time. For our 49th edition we’ve got 2 unique D&B producers, a low-key beat scene wizard, some vibey future beats, and a darker deeper direction. Explore all five artists below and let us know your favorites. A.way From Canada to Slovakia there’re around 6000 kilometers. A considerable distance that…
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Few pairs of artists have better chemistry than G Jones and Eprom. Individually, the producers are trendsetters and influencers in the bass realm. Together, this statement is amplified tenfold, as previous concoctions such as ‘Daemon Veil‘ and ‘Hysteria‘ still have a lasting impact on sounds rampant throughout the scene to this day. Forward-thinking while having a deep appreciation for the…
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Few topics can unite the wide range of personalities that make up the bass music community. Hating on HitPiece is one of them. Acknowledging the greatness of Space Laces is another. As a legend in the scene who has always delivered top tier material that often blurs the lines between genres, the Louisville-based producer is among the few who can…
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Over the years, Hydraulix and Rickyxsan have displayed an undeniable chemistry in their productions. From ‘Sleep‘ to ‘UNDRGRND‘ to ‘STOOPID,’ the pair of artists often join forces to create wild, eccentric tunes that blur the lines between dubstep and trap. Rickyxsan has been relatively inactive as of late, with his latest track coming over 18 months ago. Nonetheless, in his…
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Akeos embodies what all new artist should strive towards. Despite growing her platform through an exhilarating take on dubstep that continues to push the boundaries of the genre itself, Akeos has never limited herself to that singular genre, exploring just about every aspect of electronic music. From launching the Akeos project with more trap-leaning releases, to recent endeavours into the…
