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The appearance of a hardwave playlist on Trap Nation, featuring some community favourites the like of Juche and skeler., has been a clear signal that have is more and more penetrating the scene. However, besides this occasional mainstream outburst, wave’s prevalence around the world has been steadily on the rise as the strong local scenes continue to evolve and create…

Producing some of the most innovative bass-house music in the industry, Matroda does not play any games when it comes to delivering his signature groovy, yet so foolishly wonky sound to his listeners around the globe. From crafting some of the finest tunes out there such as his recent tech-house exploration with ‘Deep Inside 2020,’ to throwing it back to…

Did you know that if you look up “gas” in the dictionary, it’s just YØUNGBLØØD holding up his discography? Thank the trap lords for this man now because he just released ‘Playboy’ and we promise it will fill your every trap craving. Out now on Nightenjin, this banger features heavy 808s and deep, velvety vocals that’ll make you automatically hit…

Originally a collaborative project between Justin Elwin and Ta-Ku, HWLS naturally evolved into Elwin’s solo brainchild. The producer defies genres and blurs soundscapes working on everything from trap and rap, to ambient and downtempo. Impossible to box in, he’s produced tracks for Denzel Curry & Jaden Smith, collaborated with Flume, Jon Casey, Rome Fortune, and has done mixes for everyone…

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…