Bass

Deep in the underground of Circus Tokyo, the main room begins to warm up as guests are fueled with anticipation for a night of foolishly dark and futuristic sounds. As the cinematic visuals appear on the back-screen, the crowd erupts in excitement as they prepare to be taken on journey through Allen Mock’s world of pure filth and mystery. With…

Since being featured in our Focus Five segment earlier this year, Nvctve has continuously impressed us with their ability to remain true to their signature sound while consistently pushing bass music forward. From releases on SATURATE to a mean collaboration with Akeos, the Massachusetts-based producer makes halftime wickedly entertaining through offerings of sinister soundscapes and gnarly gurgles of bass. Today,…

Josh Teed’s 2019 has been one of intense growth, with showcasing his eclectic blend of melodic, heavy bass and immensely beautiful fiddle being his target focus. Incorporating true instrumental talent with a keen ear for production is a deadly combo, and one that he is no stranger to. Sharing the stage for many of his performances this year with the…

2019 has been an astounding year for music, but what has happened to trap? Where has it gone? Is it alive and well or on the brink of extinction? If you have kept up with us at all this year, you know for a fact that trap is shining as bright as ever if not even brighter than before. In…

Buffalo based boys Ryan Sinatra and Alek Slon, or Notixx and REZI respectively, have been keeping people gyrating at the atomic level for years now, harnessing pristine levels of production and exceptional flow. Combining hip-hop elements with the best parts of bass music and dubstep, they’ve found a style that will get even the most defiant of feet stomping the…

Tremendous trios triumphantly tickling ear canals with titillating psychedelic beats are a true rarity in the world of bass music nowadays. But, when music addicts are graced with a prime showcase of what is possible when something like this occurs, it is sure to make swift waves throughout the culture. Today, fans will be gleeful to hear that they’ve been…

Based out of Western Australia, AXEN has quickly developed into one of the most diverse producers from the modern era. While the accomplished Perth-native has formerly been known for composing monstrous torrents of energy, in a style that he’s personally coined ‘Droid Bass,’ his most recent Circus Records album release depicts an equivalent proficiency working with more impassioned soundscapes and…

Debuting a new alias can often conflict one’s fanbase, but when the production quality remains the same, new fans are bound to flock in. Eager to expand on his wide array of skills, Ivy Lab-founder and newly-named Lordel (Halogenix) looks to make his mark on the experimental bass scene with a new self-titled EP out now on Deadbeats. Through six…

While Orlando, Florida’s resident intergalactic voyager Lucii has become synonymous with the Wakaan Records brand over the course of the past year, it comes as a bit of a surprise to see her teamed up with UK-dubstep connoisseur and production authority DirtySnatcha. Serving as a necessary reminder that the open-ended nature of music can lead to untold collaborative efforts, ‘I…

Jon Casey has had a monstrous year and there appears to be no end in sight. With EPs on Buygore and Quality Goods Records as well as a handful of additional singles and remixes, one would think the South Africa-native would be satisfied with his 2019 discography. One would be wrong. Proving to be a beat-making machine unlike any other,…