The power of the Internet often allows people with no direct exposure to art to create as if they were directly influenced. One would not immediately think of Finland as a hub for bass music, yet Topi is among the best and most underrated artists who falls under this umbrella, with his ingenious versatility and impeccable sound design earning the…
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A constant front-runner in pushing boundary-breaking bass music to the masses, Inspected truly never disappoint. Without constraining themselves to a particular genre, the UK-based collective have been able to simultaneously mold the popularity of unconventional electronic music and bring underground talents to the limelight, most notably through their scarce yet substantial Powered by Inspected compilation series. Pairing industry veterans with…
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Despite remaining a dominant force in the bass scene, it’s been almost two years since we’ve gotten a full project from Spag Heddy. The quality of singles since then has been second to none, with ‘Zoom‘ infiltrating sets throughout most of 2019, but a meaty body of work was well overdue from the Spain-based powerhouse. However, fans of the meatball…
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Any fan of Topi knows that genres have never been a confine for the talented producer. Coming off a string of self-released singles ranging from dubstep to electro in 2019, the Finnish creative looks to continue to add to his repertoire of versatility with a drum and bass-leaning beast titled ‘Self Sabotage’ with his first release of the calendar year.…
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Jon Casey is the product of undeniable motivation and raw talent. Last year was a monstrous period for the South African native as he unleashed a plethora of versatile heaters, leading the way for the trap renaissance that is imminent. Despite his most impressive body of work, the Flora & Fauna LP, coming in late November, Jon Casey has not…
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There is not a single Ekcle release that falls into the confines of a genre. Every piece is meticulously crafted, drawing influence from a wide variety of outlets to engulf listeners wholeheartedly, and the UK-based duo are among the elite at doing so. Last year was a remarkable twelve months from Ekcle, with the release of their Yoja EP and…
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Scharame landed in our Focus Five segment in the first half of last year and has only continued to evolve as an artist since then. His intricate compositions combining orchestral elements, all-engulfing melodies and crisp sound design are second to none, and his art has ceaselessly impressed as the year passed. We knew we had to connect with the talented…
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New York City-based MEMBA are among the best at incorporating genuinely moving melodies in everything from trap to future bass. Growing their fan-base through consistently profound and meaningful tracks, MEMBA embody skilful experimentation while remaining true to their sound and style. Now, they return to Foreign Family Collective with another endearing single titled ‘Meet Freedom’ featuring poignant vocals from Levus…
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New year, same great feature. Focus Five is back with its 24th installment. For this month we’ve got a New Zealand producer bringing the feels, an incredible talent with just over 100 followers, some fresh Dubstep and Drum & Bass, and a Canadian producer creating “minecraftstep”. Dive in below! CORTR Originating from Auckland, New Zealand CORTR possesses an exceptional ability…
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“Snow began to fall from the sky, her eyes lit up to the sight of the beautiful flakes slowly drifting to the ground. But the glitter turned into a blizzard. The clouds darkened, and the wind began to whistle in the distance.” A short story or even three sentences can sometimes be enough to create inspiration for an entire track.…
