Disclaimer: Before getting into the details of this post, I just wanted to state that no ill will is wished towards the artists mentioned. I have nothing but respect for the art they create and people they have inspired. They were merely used as examples to back up the point. Simply put, artists need to stop using the word soon.…
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2018 was a breakout year for LICK. Aside from his REVOLT EP put out on Deadbeats, the budding producer remixed the likes of Chuurch, Illenium, Zeds Dead and Virtual Self to quickly establish himself as a name to keep an eye on. Always adding a unique touch of distortion to his works, LICK is able to stand out in a…
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Ekali pleased a wide array of electronic fans with his highly versatile Crystal Eyes EP, as it featured both festival-ready trap heaters such as ‘Helios’ and soothing works of art such as ‘Stay Hollow’ alongside mossy. The latter seems to have resonated with Florida-based producer Floret Loret, as he shared his rework of the track today. Hot off a wonky single…
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Founded under the parent label Disciple Records, the Round Table imprint exemplifies the more eclectic tastes of the bass music scene. Captained at the helm by none other than bass connoisseur 12th Planet, the Disciple Round Table imprint has furnished the stomping grounds for all assortments of peculiar bass and hybrid styles of dubstep since its establishment in late 2017.…
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As 2018 draws to a close, you know we had to bring you one last Focus Five to close the year off right. For the final edition we’ve got a wild mix of artists dabbling in everything from experimental bass to wave and trap. While their styles and sounds differ, the quality and impressiveness of their work is all consistent.…
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Since losing his laptop on tour back in mid-2017, Rickyxsan has been grinding on new music to make up for his lost works. The grind clearly paid off in 2018, as it saw the LA-based producer release three bass-heavy tracks on the legendary Never Say Die label, as well as unveil his first ever sample pack on Splice. With a…
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Toronto-based producer Krilla has been on an absolute tear this year, quickly carving his own lane in the bass scene with his heavy-hitting originals and bangin’ remixes. In a community where mid-tempo is becoming saturated with more of the same, Krilla often adds a unique touch of trap, electro or dubstep in his works to help them stand out among…
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Dubstep would not be where it is today without Christopher Mercer, better known as Rusko. A true pioneer in the genre, Mercer brought dubstep to the mainstream way before it was known in North America, and has continued to grow with it for well over a decade. After a successful battle against cancer last year, Rusko has returned to adding his…
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Rome in Silver has had nothing short of a monumental year, ceaselessly impressing us and fans around the world alike with his unique, versatile productions. From a solid five-track EP on Quality Goods Records to enthralling singles on bitbird and Deadbeats, the Newport Beach-based producer has earned the respect from industry veterans due to his innate ability to weave through…
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It has been an action-packed year for Vancouver-based producer Juelz. Through countless releases, he has displayed his extreme beat-making versatility, jumping between genres such as trap, future bass and pop unlike any other artist. While ‘Bird Flu’ with Landyn is as heavy-hitting as trap gets, ‘The Time Of My Life‘ showcases the musician’s ability to add raw emotion to his…
