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A change in alias is never an easy decision, but sometimes a necessary one. Embracing his new alias with open arms, IMANU, formerly known as Signal, returns with a mesmerizing project titled the EGO EP. “It’s totally more than a name change. I want to do new things, beyond the technical stuff people know me for, as Signal. The name…

After heating up the summer with ‘Anybody’ and ‘Week 1,’ Chris Siegel returns to ease us into the colder seasons ahead with a smooth and emotional bop. Connecting with Toronto singer Andrew Biol, ‘Never Need To Know’ pulls at your heart strings. The vocals command your ear and pull you in with moving textures and powerful lyrics. Chris strips back…

Hailing from Beijing, China, Willim is an electronic visionary at his core who aims to bring his oriental heritage to the forefront of his sound. While he’s relatively new in the international scene, he has accumulated over thirty million streams on one of the biggest Chinese streaming platforms, Netease. Today, the momentum-gaining producer makes a powerful debut on Trap Nation’s…

Asdek has been lighting up the clubs with elements of house and gritty bass. This time, the Frenchman joins Habstrakt for an official remix for his track ‘The One’. The intro and buildup add to the energy of the original by layering the house drum pattern with spacey one-shot synths. Shortly after we reach one minute, we’re met with hefty…

The last year has been one of nonstop growth for Los Angeles based Kris Rod, the mastermind behind some of the heaviest trap releases of the past year under his production persona GAWM. Releasing ‘Bowser’ to critical acclaim a mere nine months ago, he’s put out devastating single after single, absolutely demolishing every speaker that comes in his path. Now,…

Vulgatron‘s simultaneous tear through the dubstep and grime scenes is currently limitless. From the announcement of the new branding accompanied by ‘Deadman,’ to ‘Blackout‘ alongside BadKlaat, to today’s latest titled ‘Blind,’ there appears to be no end in sight for the lyrical murder committed by the skilled vocalist. Out now on Never Say Die, ‘Blind’ might be the most destructive…

We all want to be alone sometimes, but what we did not know is how much we need Manchester duo Duke & Jones in our life today. With these rising producers quickly making a name for themselves in the bass scene, the UK duo have dropped hard-hitting singles and remixes catching the attention from producers such as Yellow Claw and…

Chicago based power duo Louis The Child have been riding their own waves in the music industry. After absolutely nailing their set at the 5th Annual FVDED In The Park in Surrey, British Columbia, it is safe to say Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett’s vibrant and eclectic sound can effortlessly bring a smile to your face in a heartbeat. From…

The ATLiens are among the best at having a keen acuity for what’s hot in the underground – just take a listen to their Lost Lands set and you’ll quickly understand. Their Ghost Planet EP dating back to July perfectly embodied how the trap scene has evolved over the years, while also hinting at what the future holds. Continuing along…

If you still spend your time digging through the depths of SoundCloud chances are you’re familiar with cvrbi, archr, sebjin and ledim. The latter two have both been featured in Focus Five series, with sebjin quickly becoming one of my favourite new producers. If you aren’t familiar don’t worry, their new mega collab ‘takemetothetop’ is the perfect introduction. A short…