As February comes to a close, we bring you another round of Focus Five. This month we’ve got an artist who moves between dubstep and halftime, an Austrian newcomer, a Vancouver-based bass wizard, an LA producer championing Hyperbounce, and an under-the-radar master of slow trap and wave. Get familiar with them all below. Ankou With very recent releases on both…
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To become a world champion turntablist, one needs an ear geared towards perfection. A meticulous attention to detail and mechanical timing built into his DNA, ESKEI83 has evolved his DJing skills into pristine production abilities that span across genres with ease. A quick dive into his recent arsenal displays this unmatched range, where the Dresden-based artist has forayed into dubstep…
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King of mesmerizing introductions and of using various influences within his bass productions, few have shown such limitless musical prowess as MUST DIE! has since his early works. Always managing to create set favourites through his menacing sound design and unparalleled songwriting, the Seattle-based producer has been at the helm of the Never Say Die ship for many years now,…
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Proving to be versatile well beyond their years, Austin-based trio WAVEDASH have set the bar high for their upcoming debut album, World Famous Tour. With a trifecta of singles under their belt spanning a multitude of influences and defying conventions, Gavin, Luke and Michael have demonstrated that the best way to prepare for their upcoming album is to set aside…
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Most know Hekler for his catastrophic approach to heavy music, as the talented artist who has made his rounds on all of the bass scene’s biggest labels has previously concocted sounds capable of destroying the strongest of foundations. What people might not know about Shaun Bacus, though, is that the Las Vegas-native was once part of a full-fledged symphony, and…
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Bassline on Never Say Die: Black Label? Fans of the imprint and of Akeos, Hukae and Claybrook have likely seen that question everywhere on social media over the last week, and we are simply here to confirm this rumour. An unlikely adventure from three solid forces in the bass scene, ‘Skeng’ eliminates all notion of what one should expect from…
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There is no denying the intersection of interest that FUXWITHIT fans have with WATGOOD‘s music. As a revolutionary artist that has unleashed a plethora of festival favourites such as ‘Textures’ and ‘How About It’ on labels such as TWONK, Buygore, and many more, the Glasgow-based talent has redefined the definition of bass music for many years. However, the time has…
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With his debut album in progress, it was only a matter of time until Hyume started generating hype by releasing singles. The French producer known for his hyperrealistic, textured approach to future bass has been a consistent force in the genre’s scene for a few years now, putting out two equally impressive EPs in 2020 that paved the way for…
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So Sus has been a FUXWITHIT favourite for a few years now, and for good reason. The Vancouver-based producer has an epic catalog of trap and bass originals and remixes that are almost tailored to our audience, and the talented artist never ceases to impress with his versatility. With releases on labels ranging from Jadū Dala to Tribal Trap, So…
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A front-runner in the global bass scene delivering everything from brutal dubstep beasts to hypnotizing halftime cuts, Chee has quickly evolved into an industry favourite due to his creative approach to keeping heavy music unique. There’s no denying that there are multiple facets to the South African artist’s production, and while his slower tunes with less mainstage appeal might not…
