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New Zealand natives ASHEZ and Blueprint are no strangers to feisty underground trap beats, each bringing their own unique flavor to an already saturated pallet. Teaming up with the ever-impressive Tribal Trap for their latest release ‘Monarch’, they aim to showcase just how gritty a sound Kiwis are capable of. Feeling like the opening to a sacred ritual, you’ll be…

Phillip Gillett, aka IANY, is here to make a statement with his 5 track EP XIBALBA. Representing Chino, CA, IANY has been around music for quite some time. “I grew up watching my grandparents play marimbas in Belize and they were in a band, they then gave me my first marimbas when I was a child so I would play…

Easily one of Australia’s most promising talents, TWERL has become a reputable producer not only for his cutting edge sound which undeniably draws listeners in from the very first beat but for his clear motive to master his sound design across all musical elements. Spreading postivity around the globe is easy for this Australian power-house whether it be through teaming…

When it comes to carving their own path, few up-and-comers come close to Heimanu. From powerful tributes of full projects such as Hi This Is Flume and NOVA to unique remixes and originals lining his discography, the Sydney-based artist is bursting at the seams with creativity and pushing a sound that is soon to become a staple. Dubbing his style…

Ok but seriously, WTF is a Conrank? To answer succinctly, a true jack-of-all-audio-trades. Splitting life between the U.K., Shanghai, China, and Los Angeles, this is a man with a sound that literally spans the globe. Fluctuating between soupy bassyness, gritty griminess, and heart-pounding dub, Conrank successfully bridges a diverse array of noise into a cohesive audio experience. Finding a special…

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…

If you have been watching Flume as of late you probably noticed the upload of a very nostalgic track to Beatport. However, it was removed rather quickly which created confusion and hype simultaneously. If we go back to May, we can see a Tweet captioned “Roses r red my face is blue here is a song I made it for…

Nobody is doing dubstep better than Aweminus in 2020. That is not a subjective statement, but a fact. Over the last few months, the Las Vegas-based producer has been menacing his way to the top of the scene with a handful of beastly, eclectic, and downright brutal singles that are truly unrivaled. Aside from his three previous singles on Never…

Few are delivering innovative bass music at a frequency on par with Leotrix‘s. Since September of last year, the Sydney-based producer has unleashed two projects on Never Say Die: Black Label and a handful of originals, remixes and collaborations to truly set himself apart from the masses. With a keen attention to detail and a knack for gut-wrenching sound design,…

As the number of tracks that have graced my ear canals steadily grows with each passing day, It’s become less and less common for a track to make me stop what I’m doing and instantly pay stark attention. This firm grasping of focus is a sign of a true masterpiece of assembled noise, creating a bubble of peace and tranquility…