Steph Contant

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Anyone who has been in the scene for over decade knows the impact that KOAN Sound have had on shaping the direction of bass music. Throughout their prolific career, the duo have established themselves among the elite producers and innovators in the game, continuously looking for ways to outdo themselves and others. Since the release of their 2018 album Polychrome,…

As we kick off July we’ve got five new artists that you need to put on your radar. Focus Five: Volume 64 highlights the talents of Alphafox, KILLMATTER, lvst, samro, and The Gentle Giant. Whether you’re in the mood for experimental sounds, wave, bouncy future beats, trap, or something in between, these artists have you covered. Get familiar below. Alphafox…

If you’re looking for the best under-the-radar talents, you’ve come to the right place. As always Focus Five highlights five of our team’s favourite finds. This month we’ve got some dark 140, garage, grime, bass, introspective burners, wave, and more. Dive in below. Distinct Motive Continuing to show support for the resurgence of the deep dub/140 sound, it would be…

Few have risen to stardom as quickly as Hamdi over the last few months. Despite being an underground force for almost a decade, it was only after the release of the legendary ‘Skanka’ that the UK-based artist started making waves across the globe. Since earning the second highest spot in our Top 50 Songs of 2022, Hamdi has toured North America…