Steph Contant

There’s a new band in town, and the hype these young artists have garnered over the last few months has been unparalleled. Comprised of BLAZTER, INVOY, Maahir, Voysol and Veer, the collective known as Insidious is an international conglomeration of talented youngsters who are looking to make their unique mark on the bass scene, scattered across the globe yet united…

A change of alias does not always imply a change of sound. Occasionally, artists change their moniker because their original names were chosen when they were younger, or even as a joke. A rebrand can give producers a more meaningful approach to their project, combining aspects beyond the name and the sound. A prime example of this is HÉRISSÉ‘s recent…

Never Say Die: Black Label have been shining a spotlight on a plethora of underground talent in recent times, and we couldn’t be more stoked to see this platform pushing deserving artists to the limelight. Today’s release is no exception to this statement, with masked musician JOOL delivering his first full-length project on the imprint. While past EPs have come…

Following the successful launch of their new series aimed at highlighting up-and-coming talents across the bass realm, the sophisticated tastemakers at Inspected are back with the second instalment of their Powered By Inspected Series. Featuring five artists making their debut on the label, Powered By Inspected: Series 2 is an underground bass lover’s dream, showcasing why Inspected have remained at the…

As an expert manipulator of frequencies and unparalleled story-teller in bass music, Kraysh often gets unjustly overlooked when “best-of” lists come around, yet the Toronto-based producer never ceases to put out quality content. From singles and projects transcending genre barriers incorporating elements from a variety of influences, Kraysh is among the best at combining musicality and bass, creating immersive listening…

As one of Kompany‘s most popular tracks of 2020, ‘Feel It All’ saw the veteran producer expand his horizons with a more melodic sound without escaping his heavy signature stomp. The track, released via Never Say Die, was tailored to close off festival sets with a bang, and while it might not have served that exact purpose last year, it…

Few labels, collectives, and/or groups hit the mark with every single release, but Lucid Monday undeniably fall into this category. With countless hours of quality material on their SoundCloud from true legends, hot up-and-comers and consistent regulars, it goes without saying that Lucid Monday are top tier curators and never cease to impress. Their latest offering comes from three familiar…

What better way for Never Say Die: Black Label to kick off the new year than with a project from one of the most promising talents in the dubstep scene. At only fifteen years of age, Cripplingg has been making waves over the last year, from delivering one of the best tracks in Round Table Reinforcements Vol. 1, to a…

2020 has been a trying year for us all but it’s finally coming to an end. Though a new calendar year doesn’t equate to imminent change, I do believe there is a lot to be optimistic about as we move forward. Before we close the year out, we had to come back with one last installment of Focus Five. This…

As a nostalgic sucker for blissful beats, “gems I never released over the past 4 years” might be my favourite sequence of words, especially when followed by a promise of putting out these unreleased tracks. Call it an album, a beat tape, or simply a collection of tunes, perhaps the best Christmas present from producers this year came in the form…