Bass

In the past year, Los Angeles duo bd hbt have become a SoundCloud favourite for bass enthusiasts. Their gritty and wonky sounds always present listeners with a unique journey and just the right amount of bounce to be able to groove to. For those unfamiliar let’s start at the beginning, “Both of us originally had different music backgrounds, but came together…

Old Gregg and Camnah, two Connecticut based up-and-coming experimental bass DJ’s, have just put out their first release through the Spicybois label. Known for their ability to corral almost unheard of talent, Spicybois are gaining momentum rapidly as one of the most underground labels in the game with their latest EP’s, Black Friday and ‘Tis the Seasoning, put out only…

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…

Skating just beneath the surface of mainstream popularity, Tennessee-native B-Dos has identified a unique alcove within the broader trap genre, specializing in a riveting combination of tight percussion and a slew of versatile fills. “In my songs, every sound except for maybe the kick and snare are constantly changing,” he reveals, allowing a sense of authenticity to shine through with…

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.…

Native to Sydney, Australia Josh Cassidy has demonstrated a remarkable amount of personal growth over the course of the past year, refining the intricacies of his production and sinking his claws further into his own signature rendition of the trap genre. A melting pot of Australian talent, Cassidy’s collaborative remix of ‘Wasteland’ with fellow Aussie NYRVUS initially caught my eye,…

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…

Shot out of Vancouver like a missile, NXSTY has been dominating the industrial trap and experimental genre with an iron fist over the course of 2018. With an official remix of ATLiens & TYNAN ‘Malfunction,’ the talented young producer laid the foundation for a remarkable career, following suit with collaborative releases with Bailo, Fabian Mazur, and K-NINE to round out…

Boasting a roster of seasoned veterans like Virtual Riot, Barely Alive and Modestep, as well as hot trendsetters such as Oliverse and Eliminate, Disciple Records have quickly established themselves among the best bass labels. With a quality to quantity ratio that is second to none, their artists continue to push boundaries with each and every single, remix and album. Six…

A promising new name in the realm of bass, Icon Collective student Zarian utilizes immense creative depth, harnessing a precarious duality between dubstep and riddim, allowing his style to stand out among the masses. Quickly rising the ranks of the local Virginia scene in 2018, he topped off a standout year with his first official release via Biophaze & Rough…