Sound. Look it up in the dictionary and you’ll see three Dutchman standing next to it. Thijs, Nik, and Martijn are Noisia, and Noisia is Sound. For twenty years, these three have been on a journey pushing the boundaries of what bass music can be, and in their wake have left nothing but inspiration for the underground. Last week they…
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PREMIERE: Sidewalk Boy Showcases Radically Inventive ‘WHYYOUAINTFUCKINWITME??!!?!’
by Alex Bellby Alex BellA Bay area boy all about pushing the boundaries of what we know as bass music, Sidewalk Boy, has been tailoring beats towards exuberant fans of the experimental realm for some time now. Some songs are made to elicit emotional reactions from the listener, and others are made to spur straight up confusion. Sidewalk Boy definitely falls into the latter…
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Riding high on a string on self-released singles and label originals, collaborations and remixes, L.U.X has continued to drive the momentum he had gained in 2018 to set himself up for a truly breakout year. From the eclectic yet still heavy Delta EP to contributions to Black Label XL 6 and the recent ‘Zoom‘ remix EP, L.U.X’s ceaselessly flawless meshing…
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Among the best at blending heavy-hitting trap music with brain-melting dubstep, Hekler has continuously pushed the boundaries of hybrid bass music over the last couple of years. In recent releases such as his What The Hek EP and ‘WOAH,’ the talented producer has evolved his entertainingly obnoxious sound to new limits, establishing himself among the ranks of one of the…
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Hot off a collaboration with a fellow Finnish producer hyperforms, the talented Elaksi is back with more thrilling original material. Best known in the wave scene, the Helsinki-based artist has a real knack for creating all-encompassing soundscapes in his tracks, with a multitude of layers engulfing your senses and hypnotizing your mind. Elaksi’s latest titled ‘They Want’ does just that, but…
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A true innovator in the electronic music scene and beyond, Cashmere Cat has become one of the most sought after producers ever since the release of his debut Mirror Maru EP a few years back. In his debut album, 9, the talented artist pushed pop music to new limits, collaborating with superstars such as Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez…
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TNGHT are finally back! After what feels like years of teasing fans about a possible reunion, Hudson Mohawke and Lunice have reunited to bring their collaborative project back to life. As godfathers of the electronic trap movement, fans could not be more excited. Marking their return comes ‘Serpent’ an animalistic trap banger that is sure to dominate sets for the…
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AJ Tracey is an act who gives all young artists in the U.K. hope. Hailing from Ladbroke Grove in West London, the 25 year old rapper is still an independent artist, with no sight on making a deal any time soon. AJ stepped into the spotlight in 2016 after a number of years on his come up, releasing mixtapes with…
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Don’t let his name fool you, QUIET BISON has been making some serious noise. After exploding onto the scene in 2018 with his debut EP Trials and Tribulations, the gifted young producer further amazed with his follow-up Sequence. His experimental sound has made him a favourite among fans and producers alike including What So Not, whom he had the pleasure of opening for at…
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“Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty/ Or real rap songs like ’C.R.E.A.M.’ or ‘My Melody’/ Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought/ Like respect in the hood that can’t be bought,” Guru raps on the hook of Gang Starr’s new single ‘Family and Loyalty’. Hearing his voice on a new record is exhilarating and poignant. There’s a magical nostalgia and familiarity contrasted with…