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…
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Capping off a phenomenal year, bitbird is proud to showcase their second to last release of 2018 with New York-based producer underscores‘ debut on the label. With releases on Good Enuff, spirited., and Night Owl Collective, underscores has had an immensely productive past couple of years, while also remaining busy as part of his six impala collective. His debut on bitbird…
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Ibranovski is closing out 2018 as strong as he closed out the last calendar year with his sixth EP in two years. Earlier this year, the Netherlands-based producer unleashed his forward-thinking Ghetto Mainstream 4 The Hood Philosophy EP and introduced a unique percussion-driven style of bass house to the world. He followed this project up with the fifth installment of…
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Remix packs have become a trend in the past few years. While some originals should be left untouched because reworking them can ruin their allure, remixes offer the advantage of giving listeners a new perspective on a familiar sound or vocal. When done correctly, a different interpretation of a track can unearth untouched beauty. Yesterday, RL Grime released the second installment of…
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“You think you know my sound? Think again.” These are the powerful yet accurate words from WHIPPED CREAM about her latest track titled ‘LUV.’ The Vancouver-based artist has drawn influence from hip-hop and dark bass music to carve her own lane in a saturated music industry. Continuously pushing her productions forward, this year has seen the talented artist get the recognition…
