G Jones set the bar incredibly high with the release of his debut album The Ineffable Truth back in 2018. Creating a contender for electronic album of the year, the artist unveiled an unparalleled ability to mesh beauty and chaos under the broad envelope of bass music, and none have been able to reproduce that dichotomy with such grace. Since…
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Music discovery doesn’t just happen on Tik-Tok. We’re here as always to present you with some of our favourite finds in another installment of Focus Five. This month we’ve got a German-born Denver-based bass producer, a Parisian boasting a breadth that classifies him as a bass music producer without really falling into a specific genre, a vocalist and producer with…
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Ankou is among bass music’s most underrated producers. I’m convinced that if he were based in the States, he’d be touring the country, supporting top talents and getting coveted festival slots. Championing a signature halftime sound while often exploring different avenues within bass music, a common theme throughout Ankou’s productions is a sinister undertone that will leave listeners with an…
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Followers of FUXWITHIT already know how much we love Rome in Silver. Our first feature of the California-based artist dates back to more than five years ago, and following the talented artist’s journey over the years has been nothing short of spectacular. From his early exploration in the realm of trap to blossoming into a unique creator that often blurs…
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2023 is the year of the albums and it seems like every new project that comes out exceeds expectations. We are living in a time where legends and up-and-comers alike are releasing large yet cohesive bodies of work, often breaking out of molds that fans have usually prescribed. The latest artist to unleash his recent life’s work with the masses…
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Over the last few years, Effin has solidified himself among the top innovators in the realm of bass music, carving his own lane in an often-saturated sea of sound. Last week, the artist unveiled his debut album, Cheap Thrills, where he further showcased his ability to push boundaries over the span of thirteen diverse tracks. From his typical dubstep-leaning style…
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If you’re looking for the best up-and-coming artists, you’ve come to the right place. Focus Five Volume 66 offers another distinct selection of creators in the various realms of electronic music. We’ve got a Dutch duo dropping fresh DnB, a producer who reminds us of SoundCloud’s golden days, a Japanese “Tribal music Lover”, a Finnish artist whose compositions know no…
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As steady listeners and supporters of Ankou, we can confidently say that he rarely misses. Over the last few years, the Polish artist has championed a unique take on halftime that often leaves one with shivers running down their spine. However, the artist has also explored outside the confines of that genre – and he consistently executes at a top…
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One of the biggest surprises on Skrillex‘s Quest For Fire, both in terms of the collaboration and in terms of the heat, was ‘Hydrate’ alongside PEEKABOO, Flowdan and BEAM. For Skrillex to tap one of the hottest vocalists out right now and one of bass music’s most promising stars in the same track is surely among the highest recognition PEEKABOO…
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KOAN Sound Talk Upcoming Album, Exploring Different Creative Avenues & More [Interview]
The anticipation for the next chapter of KOAN Sound is almost insurmountable. From a new album, to an accompanying story and documentary, the legendary duo have teased what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious audio-visual projects that the community has ever seen. Following up on the electrifying ‘Ascension‘ and the funky ‘Liquid Levity,’ KOAN Sound have…