As summer hits its stride and June comes to a close we’ve rounded up our 5 can’t miss picks for our latest installment of Focus Five. This month’s edition delivers majestic feels, cozy beats, melodic bass, Brazilian trap and some dark and distorted bass. Would you expect anything less? Candid Oak A week ago the iconic Night Owl Collective finished…
Steph Contant
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Duskus has remained an important artist behind the bitbird label ever since its inception. Never one to let his sound grow stale, the London-based producer has played an important role in bringing the label to the forefront of innovation, with countless releases under his belt, both individual and with fellow label-mates, that have continuously pushed the boundaries of easy-listening electronic…
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A handful of artists from the underground bass scene are beginning to become household names, as every track from these producers is sure to exude boisterous creativity. Neonix is no exception. Returning to Never Say Die: Black Label following the release of his late 2019 Puppets EP, Neonix looks to further his dominance in the dubstep scene with the Lee…
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Anyone who has been following us as of late knows how much we love everything OAKK has been putting out. From his latest ONE EP to his more recent guest mix, the Calgary-based producer has mesmerized us with his innate ability to seamlessly mesh bass music with crisp hip hop leanings. Now, the talented producer is back to showcase more…
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Quietly lurking in the underground and steadily releasing nonstop heat is all anyone really knows about Protial. The mysterious producer who has been around for a few years appeared on our radar a while back and hasn’t ever dropped off due to their unparalleled ability to remain true to their style while carving a lane of their own in the…
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Remixing a modern classic is never an easy feat, and more often than not ruins the integrity and soul of the original composition. It takes a great amount of talent and confidence to try to do justice to tracks that are familiar to everyone, but when done properly, can result in an anthem. As artists who never miss the mark,…
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As an artist that has mastered genres ranging from trap to drum & bass, it’s hard to not be a fan of Rohaan. Bleach, released last month, was the Machester-based artist’s undeniable stamp as one of the most promising names in the high-BPM genre, having already left his mark on other genres with his impressive and extensive discography. Returning to…
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Effin is turning into a Never Say Die favourite one release at a time. Whether it’s a monstrous single or a collection of cohesive tracks, the LA-based producer has quickly grown into a unique sound that has been decimating sound systems over the last few years. Hot off a wicked drum & bass remix, Effin is back on the esteemed…
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In the wake of unrest, many turn to art, and there may not be a more extravagant display of sonic artistry than False Noise‘s debut album, Floral Strobe. The Canadian producer known for his majestic displays of genre-bending sounds has been an underrated force in the realm of innovation for years now, but with the release of Floral Strobe, False…
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Just one month after unleashing his Exoplanet EP on Deadbeats which features the highly-anticipated ‘Grease’ with G-Rex, Dubloadz is back with another monster collection of tracks in the form of the Sharp Object EP. It goes without saying that the veteran producer has played a large role in shaping the current dubstep scene in North America, but perhaps his most…