As September comes to a close Focus Five returns with yet another installment. This month we’ve got a rising talent from Chicago, the finest Norwegian trap you’ve ever heard, two Aussies delivering unique sounds, and yet another Portland-based bass producer you need to know. Dive in below. aviate aviate is a fitting name for a producer ascending the ranks of…
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Arguably the most anticipated heavy dubstep compilation of the year, Never Say Die: Black Label‘s Black Label XL is a consistent display of the scene’s most grueling veterans and most promising talents. Curated by the imprint’s most prominent artists, the series makes its return today for the seventh time with the helping hand of Oddprophet, a producer who has been…
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We mentioned this last month when we premiered ‘MONITOR,’ but it truly feels like we’ve been featuring sebjin on a monthly basis. The Montreal-based producer has taken the pandemic-induced lockdown to hone in on his craft as a producer, and has quickly evolved into one of our favourite beat-makers in the scene. From collaborations with Capshun and Chromonicci, to a…
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There’s nothing better than coming across a track that single-handedly allows one to retain onto the essence of the fading summer. From the radiant Sun blasting its rays onto your skin, to long walks under the bright stars, the season soon coming to a close has been graciously extended thanks to Floridian artist Sofasound with the release of his new…
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Ever since adopting his new moniker late last year, IMANU has been on an absolute tear embracing his new alias wholeheartedly and delivering nothing but quality over the short time span. From the EGO and Memento EPs, to collaborations with Mefjus, Halogenix and Black Sun Empire, the Dutch producer has quickly risen the ranks to establish himself among the best…
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Hot off the brief yet punchy ‘HOTBOXINDAWIP‘ leading up to the release of his debut EP, the highly-versatile Naderi is back with another enthralling single titled ‘Stardust,’ this time tapping the talented Reo Cragun for another top-tier track. While ‘HOTBOXINDAWIP’ is a trap-lover’s anthem, ‘Stardust’ is a notch down in energy but equally masterful in its production, further demonstrating the…
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Saka has come a long way since he first landed on our radar more than two years ago. Following the producer’s journey has been nothing short of incredible and we’ve been watching it from the start – from premiering a couple of tracks that are no longer on his SoundCloud, to hosting a guest mix and interview last year. Now,…
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I’m not sure how we got here, but it’s officially the end of August. As the summer begins to draw to a close, we’ve got a fresh installment of Focus Five to keep the heat coming. This month we have an experimental production wizard, some dark and deep bass, fresh future beats, an Indian trap duo, and some DNB goodness.…
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London-based Sykotix is never one to confine himself to genres. Whether it’s trap, future bass, or even ambient-leaning beats, the artist explores different sounds and styles with ease, infusing various influences into his pieces. Last year, Sykotix impressed us with the hard-hitting ‘EMPIRE‘ alongside Keeth, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on him ever since. Now, the Londoner is…
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Despite being able to dive into a plethora of genres with ease, SYZY has really found his place and carved his own path in the heavy dubstep scene. With releases on Bassweight Records and the now-defunct Bewildered Productions, as well as a ton of highly-anticipated unreleased material in his arsenal, it was only a matter of time until the artist…
