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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…

Since JAWNS went solo, saying the seasoned producer has leveled is a dramatic understatement. Since 2019, JAWNS has been heading down a road in dance music, that not many or any at all have gone down before. Pulling influences from all over dance music, from trap to acid house you never know what to expect out of each consecutive release.…

If you don’t think music and politics go hand-in-hand, you’re dead wrong. Art encapsulates and reflects what’s going on around it. So it should come as to no surprise that recent music releases have been serving as a commentary on police brutality and racial inequality around the world. Today, producer KLOUD and lyricist Wasiu do their part and collaborate on…

We’ve said it countless times before but we’ll say it again: thook is one of the greatest beat-makers out right now. From his quintessential trap beats to more experimental pieces such as ‘CARBON‘ alongside JKuch and ‘Vertigo‘ with Pigeon Hole, the Toronto-based artist has consistently demonstrated his ability to push electronic music to unexplored territories, all while remaining true to…

Joey bada$$ proves simplicity is key with three new songs in The Light Pack. When the Brooklyn native isn’t donating $25,000 to the NYC homeless youth during the pandemic, he’s cooking up tracks to save the game. Lyrically, The Light Pack can’t be beaten. So if you’re fiending for some good hip hop, you’re in the right place. The pack…

It’s real simp hours with Lido and his new track, ‘Rise,’ which happens to be just another release from his upcoming LP, PEDER  Previously, the producer dropped ‘Postclubhomemusic’ and ‘How To Do Nothing,’ so we can only assume how many more songs he’ll put us in our feelings with. ‘Rise’ is definitely relatable, which is no surprise since Lido is…

If you’re feeling down because of everything going on, the new Vokab Kompany album, Small Viktories will funk you up. The album, now out on Gravitas Recordings, is the genre-defying band’s first record since 2015, but the wait was well worth it. Not only does this album put you in the mood to groove, but it also delivers powerful commentary…

Back at it with some major heat. This week has been jam-packed with releases and you know we’ve got them all here for you. We’ve got new music from Tiger Drool (QUIX x Vincent), Drake x Dj Khaled, UZ x Oski, Thook, bbno$ x lentra, Lido, Haan808, Tada, Raftyr, yojas, TYNAN, Gurf, Taiki Nulight & AC Slater, Kabes, Fairsmooth, ImBN,…

Nestled in the South American paradise that is Costa Rica, Ariel Benavides, formerly known by his Veizzik production alias, is on track to have arguably the best year of his career in 2020, spearheaded by a rebranding to his new Brainwavez project. Coming straight for the dome, his aim is to stimulate your mind with otherworldly assortments of cleverly crafted…

Reinventing, or even overhauling, one’s sound is no easy task. Shifting gears can be daunting, and Scharame has seen the effects first hand. As an artist looking to drive innovation with every release, the producer opted to delete all of his past works a few months back, stating that he felt these works represented an old era of his sound,…