As we move towards the close of the year, we’ve got one more installment of Focus Five for your music discovery needs. This month we’ve got some Japanese UKG, emotional trap, chill instrumental hip-hop, and a few producers jumping between genres. Get familiar with all five. Age Of Espion Very few new artists make their debut on a label such…
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Ever since the release of his debut album Bleach in 2020, Rohaan has continued to stack accolade after accolade. From releases on elite labels such as VISION, Pilot Records, bitbird, and many more, to club and festival shows across North America, the artist has honed in on a musical style that perfectly balances unique production and mainstream appeal. Following the…
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It’s a mystery why Oski isn’t headlining festivals or doing shows around the world. The talented Sydney-based artist has been a recurring force in the bass scene for almost a decade now, and has repeatedly evolved his sound into exciting, untapped territories. In a scene that is often saturated with a lot of the same, Oski consistently pushes the boundaries…
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Black Carl! and Saka‘s monumental rise in the bass scene over the last year has been incredible to follow. From SoundCloud artists to festival and touring circuit mainstays, the pair of artists have cemented themselves as serious players in the game, racking up one accolade after the other. As their 30+ date, US-wide Rush Hour tour comes to a close…
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It’s a new month and that means it’s time for another installment of Focus Five. Our 57th edition highlights a future beat gem, a stellar DnB producer from Cardiff, a Swedish bounce producer, another phonk standout, and a Denver resident mixing hip-hop, electronic bass music, and funk. Get familiar with all five below. anthny anthny is a priceless artifact deep…
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“Every second is a little piece of me put into sound.” When an artist makes such a claim about a project, one can almost guarantee that it will be a sonic experience to remember. Austin-based artist Justin Hawkes has been at the forefront of the American drum and bass scene for over a decade now, previously releasing music under the…
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Ivy Lab need no introduction. The London-based duo have been at the forefront of the bass music scene and beyond for years now, and have become expert curators both in terms of audio output and live events. Last week, Ivy Lab unveiled the newest chapter to their sonic expedition, namely the fourteen-track Infinite Falling Ground LP via their own Twenty…
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Over the last few years, Chee has risen among the elite in bass music due to his ceaseless innovation through halftime, dubstep, and beyond. His last two projects released via Deadbeats, namely Paralysis Analysis and Quarter Inch, unveiled a knack for crafting menacing, foundation-shattering sounds, perfectly tailored to a North American audience that thrives on exactly that. The last year…
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Floor Fillers is back! Five tracks hand-picked by the artists we all love. Over two years ago, we had the opportunity to connect with the mysterious Protial for an eclectic guest mix and insightful interview. While the mix gave people a first taste of what a Protial live set could entail, the puzzling producer also stated that doing live shows…
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It’s a new month and that means a new edition of Focus Five. Our 56th installment of the series showcases a producer creating across genres, another stellar phonk find, a Ukrainian producer pushing futuristic dance, and not one but two producers crafting neo-grime. Get familiar with all five below. aroha Intense futuristic sound design combined with heart-pounding arrangements. Characteristics such…
