Bass

Pittsburg based musician Buku just dropped his new EP What You See on Wakaan. If you haven’t heard his music in the past, we suggest checking it out. This bass music enthusiast continues to impress with his hard-hitting sound design and futuristic atmospheres. From releasing on Never Say Die, NEST HQ, Spinnin’ Records and more, he’s made quite a name…

With hundreds of new tracks released every week (or even in the same day, in the case you are Excision’s new label), out there there truly is music for everyone’s taste. That’s why I don’t understand all those people who keep asking their idols to bring back their “old” style, or to “go back to their roots.” This kind of…

When Lucid Monday drops a compilation you stop what you’re doing and listen. Those are the rules. I didn’t make them, but I am here to enforce them. The label has become renowned in the underground community for their absolutely stacked releases and their latest LM024 is no anomaly. With15 tracks, there’s a little bit of everything, from vibey head-nodders,…

When an outsider thinks about the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the token phrase “the city of brotherly love.” Those that actually live there though, know that the ecosystem and depth of the city runs much deeper than cliche catchphrases. One of the brightest points is the ever-growing music scene, and one…

Just like the first sip of coffee in the morning, funky bassy amalgamations lift your eyelids with gentle force and thrust untold amounts of electricity back into your bones. Leipzig, Germany’s Dranq is a master curator of this particular art form, with releases on a wide variety of major industry players like Saturate Records, Sleeveless Records, and ShadowTrix Music, just…

Since going solo, veteran producer Long Phung aka JAWNS has continued to raise the bar release after release. Since the project’s debut EP House of God, we’ve been blessed with the sounds of gritty analog synths and drum machines, giving that hint of nostalgia in every release. Even with a foundation in the analog hardware, JAWNS continues to find ways…

Topping the list of underrated duos in bass music is none other than Halifax’s own dope. From crushing their FUXWITHIT Guest Mix at the top of the year, to constantly impressing with new original and flips, the duo always find the perfect balance between chest-thumping low end and hip hop sensibilities. Blessing fans with a fresh batch of heat comes…

San Diego, California’s triumphant twosome of Johny Angelo and Oscar Villa, also known by their blurry alter egos blurrd vzn, have been eviscerating sound systems for the better part of two years now with their unique concoction of bombastic bass music. Their first release ‘Ballerz‘ got insane amounts of air-time at last year’s Wakaan fest, and has been steadily rinsed…

A duo that seems to be ever-evolving in talent and potency, Tokyo-based Herbalistek have been enduring the moments of uncertainty by seeking out new creative inspirations, as well as further honing the existing skills in their production arsenal. Positioned as a direct take and contrivance of the 2019 film Midsommar, Herbalistek’s latest track looks to capture the thrilling suspense and…

California based musician, Shlump has released his new EP, Program Malfunction on Circus Records. He continues to impress his audience thanks to the diversity in sound design and mind bending arrangements. Making appearances on Circus Records, Wakaan and more, he’s leaving his mark on the underground bass scene anyway he can. Shlump is known for his space filled techniques consisting of…