Bass

South Carolina’s Kevin McVicker is certainly more than just an OK dude, blessing the airwaves with his own brand of sound in the form of his OK. Kevin alias. Infusing a dancey audio concoction of deep, defiant wubs that aim to firmly break the norm, he’s set out on a path to internationally cast his creations to the ears of…

A specialist at crafting complex, dark, grainy low-frequency soundscapes Houston Harrelson brilliantly weaves enigmatic basslines with hip-hop roots performing and producing under the alias HOUMAN. Precisely-timed clefts between plunges of gritty bass, inventive fills, and puzzling melodies, as depicted in originals such as ‘Crossed’ or ‘Daewoo,’ demonstrate Harrelson’s ability to build a vivid depth and suspense within each release. In…

Oolacile‘s Automaton EP was one of 2019’s most underrated dubstep projects. A quality showcase of the talented producer’s unique signature sound, Automaton featured four innovative tracks that allowed Oolacile to continue to carve his own path in the bass scene. When word broke out of a remix pack for the project, fans were itching in anticipation for its full release…

Instead of battling in the sound design war that has been ongoing for the last several months, Effin has carved his way into the heavy bass scene through an innovative take that combines moving melodies with brutal bass. An impressive string of singles has quickly catapulted the LA-based producer among the elite, with supporting roles on NGHTMRE’s The Portal tour…

Never one to let ideas grow stale, Kraysh has flourished into a well-rounded producer through a consistent outpour of ceaseless innovation. Recent times have seen an unusual amount of activity from the typically-elusive artist, with a flip of Daft Punk’s ‘Oh Yeah‘ and a contribution to This Is MAD TOO paving the way for 2020. Now, Kraysh returns to NGHTMRE…

More often now than ever before, we are witnessing modern creatives proudly redefining traditional music structure, proving some of the most successful works of art are created outside of standard genre labeling. Seattle visionaries Levitate and Kumarion collectively emerge at the forefront of today’s hyper-creative society, delivering their newest collaborative piece ‘Can’t Escape.’ In merging the creative capabilities of both…

Sydney-based Xorts has previously demonstrated his ability to create luscious soundscapes in tracks such as ‘Clear Fog‘ and ‘Quilt.‘ Now, the talented newcomer looks to showcase a different side to his production skills with a rugged, grime-leaning piece titled ‘Moncler’ that is unlike anything else in his repertoire. Right out of the gate, ominous chants drive the introduction to hook…

A couple of days ago I was hanging in a chat where msft. at some point started to praise this incredible producer he just discovered: skeler. Honestly I couldn’t belive my eyes. Not because compared to me my good Italian fellow is years late, but because I was incredibly happy to see skeler’s name finally making its way through the…

A Detroit-born artistic kaleidoscope, Freddy Todd’s style simply cannot be condensed to a single genre. Spanning from experimental bass to glitch-funk, Todd’s past antiquity performing in the live band Tone Poets, as well as his Motown roots, have left a vivid impression that is clearly delineated in the breadth and diversity of Todd’s current production efforts. Teasing fans with a…

An Indianapolis-native and artisan of complex, granular half-time beats, Tyler Endicott is quickly gaining attention for the swift, clean cuts and merciless bass hooks that have come to be expected from his releases under the alias Kromuh. Pairing off with former Chicago colleagues Kyral X Banko for his latest release, ‘Mr. Problematic’ features a tilted, gradually developing introduction, which gently…