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I’m not sure how we got here, but it’s officially the end of August. As the summer begins to draw to a close, we’ve got a fresh installment of Focus Five to keep the heat coming. This month we have an experimental production wizard, some dark and deep bass, fresh future beats, an Indian trap duo, and some DNB goodness.…

We’re living through the greatest time ever for music. Never before has there been as much diversity, innovation, and sheer volume of music. Although this is all good news for fans, the increasing flood of releases can at times become overwhelming and difficult to keep up with. For many, gone are the days of sitting with an album or song…

If there’s one U.K. Artist you should get to know right now, it’s Dutchavelli. For many, 2020 has been a crazy year, but since releasing his debut single in January of this year – for Dutch, it’s been a whirlwind of success. As the younger brother of Stefflon Don, music flows through the Birmingham born rapper’s veins and the hits…

As the summer continues to roll by we’re back with another installment of Focus Five. As expected we’ve rounded up 5 fresh artists that you need to familiarize yourself with. We’ve got French future beats, Michigan based-bass, a dnb egirl, a promising wave producer, and a grade-A SoundCloud trap producer. Dive into this month’s feature below. AP11 France’s output of…

Independent artists are continually searching for the platforms that best support their creative endeavors, and the list of potential options is undoubtedly complex. From fair revenue splits to anti-corporate initiatives, the artist-based demand for independent players takes precedence over the need for grander names. To assist in the decision-making process for fellow artists, we offer a magnified look into the…

Coronavirus has changed the world in ways unimaginable just six months ago. Its impact has been felt across all industries but few have been as drastically impacted and slow to recover as the music industry. Clubs present a hotbed for the spread of infection and in most countries will be one of the last public spaces to re-open. Throughout the…

The chaos of a global pandemic is bringing electronic culture’s financial instability to light, leaving industry contributors frantically searching for the next paycheck. As the industry takes on an economic struggle, the focus is rapidly shifting towards the aspects of art, opening the doors of opportunity for emerging talents. However, are these opportunities enough to promote underground artists, replacing more…

As summer hits its stride and June comes to a close we’ve rounded up our 5 can’t miss picks for our latest installment of Focus Five. This month’s edition delivers majestic feels, cozy beats, melodic bass, Brazilian trap and some dark and distorted bass. Would you expect anything less? Candid Oak A week ago the iconic Night Owl Collective finished…

Over the past decade, the U.K. has seen a huge rise in Afrobeat/rap tunes taking over the charts and if there’s one duo that’s no stranger to that, it’s Nottingham’s very own Young T and Bugsey. Hailing from the Midlands in England, these two artists originally were flying solo in separate parts of Nottingham, but the hype became all the…

There’s something special about a well put together DJ mix. Just like a live set, it has the power to take listeners on a journey, introduce you to new sounds and showcase an artist’s music, taste and technical skills. DJs are constantly dropping new mixes but how do you keep up, and where do you discover mixes from artists that…