Steph Contant

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…

Over our many years of supporting Chee, few new words remain to describe his incredibly unique style that ceaselessly pushes the boundaries of bass music. Watching him grow from an underground force into a festival favourite has been an exciting journey as the South African artist has been grinding for years, staying true to his roots and earning every accolade…

Despite making a name for himself outside of the drum and bass world, Kumarion has quickly evolved into a drum and bass heavy-hitter while continuing to make waves across various realms of the electronic music scene. In parallel, Smoakland have championed a distinct sound that harnesses the energy of old school dubstep, while simultaneously harvesting a drum and bass facet…