Your favourite music discovery feature is back! For our 70th installment of Focus Five we’re highlighting a Brazillian multi-genre producer, some ratchet trap, a dealer of dancefloor rhythms, a calm and soothing creator, and a UK producer mixing UKG and breaks with influence from RnB, hip-hop, and beyond. Your new obsession may just be waiting below. Dive in. Crosstalk My…
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Underrated might be the wrong word to use to describe Oski, but perhaps under-appreciated rings truer. For over a decade, the Australian producer has been at the forefront of bass music, continuously evolving his sound one step ahead of the masses. Despite this, it seems as though his name never comes up in conversations about the best innovators in the…
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If you’re looking for new artists, you’re in the right place. Focus Five is our monthly spotlight on five artists hand-selected by our editorial team. For the sixty-ninth edition, we’ve got some sexy techno, some serious UK vibes, boundary-pushing experimental bass, a mix of 140, wave, and phonk, plus some entrancing ambient sounds. Whatever your mood, there’s at least one…
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In August of 2022, we featured NUEQ in our Focus Five segment, not knowing much about the artist, but surprised by the combination of his sheer talent and minimal SoundCloud following. Since then, the artist has shared a handful of impressive tracks, while simultaneously growing a more substantial audience, earning performances and praise in Israel, the United States, and the…
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Just over a year ago, we featured Age Of Espion on our Focus Five segment as the budding producer made his debut on Deadbeats and, having only two releases under his name at the time, showed tons of promise with a scintillating sound riddled with emotion. Creating further hype with an electric remix for IMANU & Hezen’s ‘Lonely Mess’ alongside…
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2023 was another one for the books. We saw Skrillex officially make his long-anticipated return and dominate, Flowdan became the king of features, bubbling genres launched their way to the forefront, legends made their mark, and a crop of new artists carved out their lanes. To celebrate another wild year of music our editorial team has rounded up the Top…
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Since making his debut on bitbird way back in 2015, Duskus has become a scene favourite for heart-warming rhythms and groovy melodies. Continuously evolving his productions while simultaneously never letting go of his quintessential sound, Duskus has managed to stay at the top of the game through an unlikely pairing of innovation and familiarity. One can almost instantly recognize a…
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Our favourite music discovery column is back with its 68th edition. Our latest installment of Focus Five features a Swedish multi-genre artist, a wave standout, a producer killing the remix game, a bass music beast, and a wicked new collaborative project. Get familiar with each below. Arvid Häggström There’s something in the water in Sweden. I don’t know what Arvid…
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Since emerging from the depths of the underground, PEEKABOO has become one of bass music’s most sought-after artists. From coveted festival slots to massive collaborations, it’s safe to say that the Detroit-based producer has reached the masses with his experimental bass sound that continues to captivate. With not one, but two collaborations with Skrillex this year, to a handful of…
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Since mid-September, Vorso has been unveiling weekly singles from his upcoming album titled Holonomy. Through these ten singles, which cover only half of the length of the album, the multi-talented artist has showcased his masterful ability to weave through various genres with ease, sometimes staying true to his trusted drum and bass sound while also demonstrating a knack for all…
