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“Imagine a world with no gravity, you and me in another galaxy, floating around in ecstasy” I know these lyrics hail from the gloomy techno realm, but this doesn’t prevent them to perfectly describe the adventure I just had while listening to this brand new HOUNDTRACK EP. Released via Neotic, Nostalgialways opens with the promise to bring you to a…

Graphyt was the dark horse of Never Say Die: Black Label in 2019. From the riveting ‘Evolution‘ to the Colossus EP and a few other contributions to the esteemed label and beyond, the French artist established himself as a mainstay in the heavy bass scene through consistently mesmerizing pieces. Picking up right where he left off, Graphyt returns to the…

With an ear for sound, Alek Slon who is commonly referred to as REZI has proven that dreams really do come true even from a young age. After being inspired by his mother who also has a passion for electronic music, REZI’s innovative production is a sign of his dedication to his art since the age of 13. With a…

YehMe2 is a master when it comes to flipping samples and expertly leveraging vocal chops to craft addictive bangers. Putting this on full display comes his latest heater ‘LA DE DEEl.’ Opening with the infectious melody sampled from Crystal Waters’ ‘Gypsy Woman,’ this one pulls you in with a nostalgic bounce from the jump. Bringing in some club-inspired percussion, the…

A shining tribute of true production dexterity, Calgary-native, and Westwood Recordings regular Defunk has gained widespread recognition for his ability to meld aspects of funk, jazz, and blues as unlikely compliments to the groovy basslines he concocts, lending a hand to a catalog of releases and live performance that are both exceedingly vibrant and addictively danceable. As a component of…

With immaculate bass design and drilling frequencies in his favor, UK producer Conrank has been building a fan base of dubstep and bass driven enthusiasts since day one. From spending years as a recognized artist which included an 8 year residency in Shanghai, Conrank has been spreading his contagious production style to listeners globally. Continuing to build his imprint in the…

The Arizona native Pierce has become a staple name in the bass scene for at least the last five years. With releases on labels like Spinnin’ Records and Bassrush Records, we’ve come to know this Icon Collective alum for his trendsetting sound design and hard-hitting bass. PIERCE starts the decade off with a bang with his new single ‘WOBBLE’.  We…

A brisk, damp rain had descended upon the city of Portland one fine night earlier this month, but the trap beats bursting forth from the Whiskey Bar were blazing enough to warm even the most chilled of patrons. That evening, Los Angeles based Dane Morris, better known as Great Dane, was to close out the night in proper fashion. Known…

‘Tengoku’ is Japanese for heaven. A pretty powerful title choice for a song, but Stereotype and ELEX‘s new collab proves to be more than worthy. Opening with chirping birds, engrossing bass tones and a delightedly upbeat vocal sample, ‘Tengoku’ is bursting with bright light, optimism and beauty. The first drop pairs uplifting chords with stunningly captivating vocal bends for a…

Coming off of Tchami‘s Confession label, Malaa creates yet another monster bass-banger with a slick manifistation of his 2019 hit ‘Bling Bling.’ Malaa is a ferocious producer and DJ, who shows off his zero-fucks-given attitude any chance he can, including his remixes. He unabashedly will chew up and regurgitate his own tracks, and also names his frequent posted sets as ‘WHO IS…