The devil is in the details tells the proverb, and god only knows how much I love all the little easter eggs I find while I write these articles. For example, when I found out that the official remix competition for ‘Holdin’ On To Me’ was launched almost on this same day, 4 years ago, I was blown away. Happy…
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Despite being known for his aggressive hybrid approach that seamlessly fuses trap and dubstep in a festival-friendly manner, Hekler has also proven to be a versatile artist capable of exploring a plethora of genres and styles. Opting to blend all the facets of his varied skill set in his latest release, the talented artist returns to Never Say Die with…
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Over the past decade, we’ve been able to witness the rise of an utterly eclectic bass producer by the moniker kLL sMTH. The Denver native has continued to spearhead his spot into the scene with tracks that seem to blend genres like glitch, hip-hop, drum & bass, and dubstep. Known for his heavily-layered drum patterns and world-class sound design, kLL…
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Effectively executing duality in music is no easy feat, especially in bass music. With the release of ‘Suspended’ vide proves that while it may not be simple, it’s possible, and incredible when properly pulled off. The track sees the immensely talented producer blending light with dark, organic with mechanical and beauty with gritty. Opening with rolling waves and enchanting soundscapes,…
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As two of the most forward-thinking dominators of dangerous bass lines, TVBOO and DMVU have carved out a cozy niche in the exponentially-growing experimental side of new-age electronic music. TVBOO has curated a consistent high-energy aesthetic with his productions and stand-up so grimy, you can only help but to laugh at the ludicracy of it all. DMVU has been leading…
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Ascending both above and beyond the forward-thinking sounds of today’s well-saturated bass market is Seattle creative, Kumarion. A front runner for the next wave of artistic greatness, Kumarion continues to captivate the scene’s curiosity with his never-failing display of design expertise. Today, the Washington native offers an undeniably addictive listening experience at the hand of his newest release, ‘Stuntin.’ “While…
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A track that has been on repeat since its release, ‘Pearl Jigsaw‘ has undeniably solidified Ekcle‘s status among the greatest innovators in the scene. Its forward-thinking approach combining the beauty of natural sounds with core-shattering bass is infectious, almost addicting, and never grows old as listeners are pummelled with an onslaught of complexity that leaves one more curious after each listen.…
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Based out of Baltimore, Maryland SUAHN is no stranger to the dark, granular fringe of experimental bass. His forthcoming EP release via SATURATERECORDS, titled The Gift of Light, details an expansive inquisition within the heart of exploratory sounds, which features four original tracks and a hand-selected remix to accompany each. The expedient pace and distinct percussion of ‘Well Hello There,’…
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Sub.Terranean Compilation ‘Vol V’ Displays Pristine Production
by Tony Leonardby Tony LeonardAs we continue to explore the realms of under the radar artists and collectives we always have an ear to the ground listening and waiting for the next forward thinking release. One that has began to peak our interest more over time is Sub.Terranean, an outlet featuring innovative and entrancing electronic music. Back in September we had the pleasure of…
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A project filled with twists and turns, majestic soundscapes and gruelling bass, Culprate‘s Others is but one of the many bodies of work that have solidified the Bristol-based artist as a leader in the realm of experimentation. Opting to revive the piece with enthralling reincarnations, Culprate has hand-picked six of his favourite artists to remix Others, which all get to…