Bass

Manchester duo Duke & Jones continue with consistent forward-thinking bass. Emerging on to the scene a little over two years ago, they have already gained a huge following and grabbed the attention of big names with releases on Circus Records and Deadbeats. Curating a diverse catalog of tracks, their latest Paradox EP is presented to us on Barong Family. This EP…

Who is Trust No.1? An easier question to answer is who doesn’t love chocolate milk? While we may not know who the artist actually is, we do know their track ‘Choccy Milk‘ bangs. Being a fan of more creativity records, this was an automatic listen for me. After being impressed by what I heard, I had to know who this…

Chicago-based newcomer Vermyllion is gearing up to take the bass world by storm. His debut release ‘Dreamstate’ dropped via Spicy Bois and already has gained support from big names like DMVU and Zeke Beats. Proving his first release was no fluke comes ‘Purple Pills.’ The trippy bass banger is built around a familiar D12 sample taken from the 2001 hit…

A capricious production duo originally hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand and now home to San Francisco, California Tristan Roake and Andre Fernandez, better known for their deep ominous dubstep persona Truth, have expertly captivated audiences with an eclectic aural variety that encompasses nearly 13 years. Pioneers of enigmatic soundscapes permeated with cavernous subs and wintry basslines, the duo have delivered…

Brandon Sedano, or NOizON, has been on an absolute tear lately mechanizing sound waves for max destructive capabilities. Partnering with his friends at Missing Links, he’s found a sonic workshop to concoct some of the darkest and hardest hitting slappers in recent memory. The Reno/Tahoe based group pride themselves on being “forward thinking bass producers,” and boy is their work…

Bristolian halftime producer Harry Taylor, aka HØST, forms part of the pioneering group of artists that, in recent years, have made the cross-pollination of hip-hop and bass an art-form. Having made his mark on labels such as Noisia’s Division Recordings, Saturate Records and Vandal Records, he is recognized for tastefully combining multiple disparate styles in his music, often taking rich…

L.U.X is quickly establishing himself among the greats of heavy music. While 2018 saw the Israeli producer lay his foundations in the dubstep realm through two EPs and many more singles and remixes, this year sees him breaking out of his shell and really climbing the ranks through innovative yet still Earth-shattering releases. High-intensity singles such as ‘Fate‘ and ‘Another…

A potentially fateful blow has led to a remarkable tale of death and rebirth for Ben McGillivary, who had previously established a tremendous vocation producing under the persona Crystalize, before the malicious intent of internet hackers demanded an abrupt change of course, giving rise to the freshly anointed and newly invigorated aural profile PERSES. Inaugurating the new guise in destructive…

Folks, bend the knee to the uplifting wave messiah! I don’t usually give away titles and epithets so easily, but anyway, here and now, it just feels right to crown skeler. Song after song, in the last couple of years he has provided us umpteenth inestimable gems, and this May’s double bill is just the ice on the cake. Let’s start…

Topi is undoubtedly one of bass music’s most underrated innovators. Swaying between genres with a finesse that is unmatched, the Finnish producer is sure to become a festival mainstay once promoters catch wind of his dynamic, frenzy-inducing energy. Known for ground-shattering releases on labels such as Never Say Die, Monstercat and Good Enuff, as well as collaborations with heavy-hitters such…