Bass

Even if my role as a writer should mean that I know things, many things, Electric Hawk remained hidden from my eyes and ears until their debut compilation showed up in our team’s chat and Colin took over an episode of their radio show. Let me say, what a surprise they have been since then! Interviews, spotlights, write-ups: their passion…

Built around the fascinating concept of warping the shape of a sphere without altering the format of the shape itself, Half Human & NIK P’s latest collaborative effort thoroughly breaches the realm of audible experimentation. An exceptionally well-oiled audio panning creates an immediate otherworldly sensation as ‘Sphere’ boots into its precursory stages. An echoing scientific dialect rests inescapably on the…

Two names quickly advancing the ranks of modern dubstep, Josh Cassidy & WRAITH are only just beginning an onslaught of audible terror. Exploiting the vast expanse lodged just between trap and dubstep, Sydney’s Josh Cassidy has grown notorious for sound design dexterity and an unrivaled ability to champion his own authenticity in remixes such as Spag Heddy’s ‘Zoom’ or a…

Zachary Camner, also known by his wub-dealing alter ego of Camnah, has been consistently crafting top-tier productions with an emphasis on topping the charts on the swag-o-meter. His idealistic blend of an underlying hip-hop aesthetic with immaculate frequency manipulations has granted him an online audience from coast to coast. 6 months ago he dropped his debut EP Spicy Beans, on…

For the past few years, a spectral essence has been evolving within the depths of SoundCloud by the name of TLZMN. The anonymity behind the project has let the music to take center stage and allowed each release to emit their energy. Combining the sounds of Drum and Bass and elements of hip-hop production, TLZMN has consistently shown us there…

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…