Bass

The appearance of a hardwave playlist on Trap Nation, featuring some community favourites the like of Juche and skeler., has been a clear signal that have is more and more penetrating the scene. However, besides this occasional mainstream outburst, wave’s prevalence around the world has been steadily on the rise as the strong local scenes continue to evolve and create…

Nestled in the South American paradise that is Costa Rica, Ariel Benavides, formerly known by his Veizzik production alias, is on track to have arguably the best year of his career in 2020, spearheaded by a rebranding to his new Brainwavez project. Coming straight for the dome, his aim is to stimulate your mind with otherworldly assortments of cleverly crafted…

Back in May for our 28th installment of Focus Five we highlighted an artist who is under the underground. An emerging producer out of Manchester UK known as FAIRSMOOTH. He has an exceptional ability to pair elegant harmonies with a substantial trap performance. Being the Champions Of The Underground, it is only proper to assume we are keeping track of…

A leader in the hybrid trap movement, Gladez has consistently found the means to push the genre to new creative avenues while remaining true to his style. Boasting a menacing signature highlighted by piercing frequencies that are sure to rattle you to your core, there’s no denying that the Las Vegas-based producer knows how to make a hit that will…

A true pillar and pulsing force behind the underground formerly known as Above and Below the Surface have had a bit of a makeover. They have dropped “the Surface” from their original name to better align with their mission and are now simply Above and Below. This brand is always on the prowl for how they can improve as well…

‘Heartless’ is Nick Neutronz’s latest release showcasing the edge of creative sound: rippling bass, slapping snares, and crunchy bass lines. Nick has collaborated with Eminem, Styles P, Kendrick Lamar (unreleased), placed on Billboard internationally and domestically, and charted on Beatport’s Hip Hop & Dub / Chillout charts. ‘Heartless’ is a solo release that highlights how Nick has refined his sound,…

Consistently going deeper than what was previously thought possible, British Columbia’s DWAM is a true aficionado of weighty, reverberating productions. Already setting himself apart from the rest of the densely populated field, he’s steadily showcased a keen attention to sound design and the relative groove of his pieces, creating works that are both true listening experiences and delightful audible intoxicants.…

We dare you to find two producers churning out more hits than Moore Kismet and Leotrix. Throughout their short yet illustrious careers, the two artists have quickly risen the ranks through respectively unique sounds that give a fresh new light to electronic music. With singles and projects out on the biggest labels in bass music, it was only a matter…

Continuing the trend of audio domination by artists that aren’t even old enough to drive yet, Australia’s Akira holds the prowess of a seasoned veteran in the body of a sprightly 15 year old. Curating immense amounts of dark, heavy energy into his works while boasting a diverse array of styles and sounds, alludes quite easily to the fact that…

Standing out as easily one of the most forward-thinking acts in the underground bass community, the dynamic duo of Smoakland have quickly separated themselves from the fold with their truly distinct speaker-flexing imprint and diverse array of hi-fi noise. They’ve consistently been one of our favorite acts to work with regularly in the past year, and they’ve showed no signs…