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Three months into 2020 and on the surface it would seem like there’s not much to cheer about. One thing for certain though is that the return of Drum and Bass in America is underway. We’ve already seen some of the biggest labels in the American bass scene embrace the DnB movement like Monstercat with the recent Reaper releases and…

Never Say Die have been decimating their way through 2020 with a series of nearly-weekly singles that have showcased the depth and talent of their diverse roster. As no exception to this statement, the latest from Kompany and Effin titled ‘Chunky’ looks to further the elite status of the label and of the artists themselves. Both coming off phenomenal singles…

The kinda sorta twins of the Spicy Bois collective Mike and Zack Moreno, better known by their artist alias Big City, continue to contribute to forward thinking bass music. Whatever terminology you prefer to use, rather it be free form, left field, experimental or just simply bass music, Big City has it down to a science (they also have a…

While the world feels like it’s kind of on pause right now, one bright light is the consistent outpour of great music. This week we got new heaters from LYNY x Dabow, Cozway, Joyryde, TroyBoi, QUIX, Drake, Lido, Phippo, HMU, Sully, Chee, and more. As expected we’ve got them all right here in FUXWITHITFRIDAYS. Have a beer, press play and…

If you’re looking for trap heaters, look no further than Dabow and LYNY. The former has been one of the most promising forces in the genre for the past years while the latter has been levelling up at an incredible rate in the past few months. Seeing them connect has been a legit dream of mine, and today it’s finally…

In the bass music community, the general trend for an artist is they’ll only have a few successful releases in a given year. Holly has been a consistent enigma in this regard, having several hundred confirmed releases already, and many many more that even haven’t had the right time to come out, or may never actually see the light of…

“Turn my music high, high, high, high-er!” The iconic introduction of Jay-Z’s ‘U Don’t Know’ served as the foundation of Just Blaze and Baauer’s trap smash ‘Higher.’ 7 years after its release British Columbia’s Cozway has resurrected the track in the form of a new edit. Originally born as a DJ tool, the rework sees Cozway utilizing the familiarity of the…

Melbourne, Australia’s Jives knows no limits when it comes to molding frequency-laden productions with spine-tingling intoxicating effects. Placing emphasis on immaculate layering and soundscapes that illicit only the most tender and thought-provoking of emotions, this man knows how to set a vibe and run with it. 2019 saw his long-awaited return in the form of ‘Dopamine Thumb,‘ a track about…

An accomplished beatsmith, masterful composer, and enthusiast of the dark cusp of granular synthesis, Portland-resident Noer the Boy is as elliptical in nature as the shadowy, vaporous soundscapes that he produces. Loyal to DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber imprint, Courteous Family out of Los Angeles, NOISIA’s DIVISION, and SATURATERECORDS Noer the Boy’s production versatility and vividly experimental predisposition enables him the…

We can’t deny it’s a scary time for everyone, including our favorite producers. Huge names in the scenes were Tweeting about whether or not they should go home or stay and finish their tours. Then, shows and festivals were being pulled left and right. Nobody knew what was going on. We’ve heard about illnesses being spread before, but not at…