New Zealand is definitely one of the hottest hubs for trap music as of late. It seems like every Focus Five issue features a new budding Kiwi producer, with our most recent installment featuring the promising beat maker, nekolai. Yesterday, the New Zealander shared his most recent creative work, teaming up with fellow Auckland-native t1r to deliver a genre-defying flip…
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Hawaiian-born graves needs no introduction to anyone who has been around since the golden days of SoundCloud. From his early hits to his more recent anthems, the creative genius has continuously impressed listeners through his vast catalog of partially emotional, partially heavy-hitting releases. Now, graves is back with his most sophisticated work to date, the Far From Here EP. Timing…
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The second single from bitbird‘s highly anticipated Gouldian Finch 03 is here! Prior to its full release in April, fans were first put at ease with San Holo’s future-indie ‘Lead Me Back‘, and now it’s Taska Black and Sem‘s turn to dazzle your spirits. With the former establishing himself as a bitbird favourite since his introduction to the label and…
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Building on a catalog of impressive remixes with the likes of Kompany, TYNAN and Tascione early in his career, SHARPS has consistently distinguished himself as a serious player in the bass realm. Never conforming to a specific genre, the Seattle-native has released trap and dubstep heaters on the industry’s hottest labels including but not limited to Never Say Die, Firepower Records…
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Back when midtempo was relatively new, Shadient was at the forefront of the genre with unique projects such as his winter=reality EP continuously pushing the dark sounds to new depths. Since then, the British producer has always remained ahead of the curve, carving his own path within the now-saturated midtempo realm. Through originals such as ‘COLLIDER‘ and official remixes for…
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Retiring an old alias and starting a new project can be a daunting task. Although it may not mean starting from scratch, getting fans and followers to be on board with a change in sound, image or both is never easy. That’s exactly what Sully did at the start of the new year, coming out of a year-long hiatus to…
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Back in 2015, Seven Lions and vocalist Lynn Gunn released ‘Lose Myself’ through Casablanca Records. This track created an unmatched euphoria and would be played out heavily in the years that followed. Since the release of the electro-house banger, many have shared their take on the track, and now fans are treated to a fresh version from the LA-based LICK.…
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The lord of the swamp is back and murkier than ever. Following his massive Bugs for Breakfast LP that drew inspiration from all corners of the electronic music spectrum, Toadface has been busy in the studio, creating fresh grimy concoctions to please the ears of all who love his mystical bass signature. Today, the eccentric producer blesses us with his latest experiment,…
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With the third installment of bitbird‘s esteemed Gouldian Finch compilation on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting what the powerhouse label has in store. Boasting a roster of seasoned veterans and promising up-and-comers, the label has established itself as a staple in the industry, consistently delivering top quality releases while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of electronic music. To keep fans…
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Through a series of versatile originals and continuous quality releases such as ‘Help Me‘, ‘Jungle Grave‘ and ‘Playin’ Heroes‘, Stereotype have carved their own path in a saturated world of electronic music. Every release from the talented duo blends elements of typical future bass and trap sounds with fresh new ideas that keeps listeners wanting more. Today, we are delighted…
