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Oklahoma City’s TYNAN has maintained diligent progress throughout 2019, commencing the year with the release of ‘Usurper’ as a component of Never Say Die Records Vol. 6 compilation, which were followed closely in tow with Songs For Ghosts To Haunt To via Wakaan Records and a remorseless collaborative effort with G-REX, ‘Doughboi’. Broadening the scope of his horizons to accommodate…

HYPRESSION first caught my attention when the up-and-coming producer was featured on Jauz’s debut album, The Wise And The Wicked. A quick scroll through the Russian artist’s short yet impressive arsenal revealed that ‘On Fire‘ was a combination of his signature trap sounds with a previously unexplored bass house direction. However, a brief hiatus let HYPRESSION fall under the radar…

Nobody can deny UZ & Huccis’ status as some of the best trap producers to ever grace the scene. The two artists have changed the game with their forward-thinking tunes and have ascended to the level of certified trap titans. Their new collaboration, ‘Awakening,’ is another prime example of how they continue to push the boundaries of the trap genre…

Sinistrous puppeteers of production, innominate duo ATLiens have asserted half a decade of influence towards the broader strokes of the trap music scene, with foundational accomplishments such as their debut release ‘Chief’ with THIEVES in 2015, followed shortly thereafter with resonant collaboration ‘Cavern’ alongside Quality Goods Records founder UZ. Concealed with anonymity, the duo sheds the urgency of public notoriety,…

It’s the first day of Summer and it’s a Friday! Could today get any sweeter? How about adding in new music from Alexander Lewis, Dabow, UZ x Hucci, TroyBoi x Skrillex, t1r, ani x chromonicci, Floret Loret x Baron Fields, Shanghai Doom + more! That should do it. Oh and if you’re looking for strictly summer vibes be sure to check…

There was once a time when SoundCloud was the wild west for music producers and fans alike. Uncleared samples roamed freely, bootlegs and unauthorized remixes stood tall, artists were able to express themselves without constraints and fans soaked it all in. After a period of harsh strikes and account take downs things started to change. With artists scared of loosing…

Summer is finally here! As always we’re kicking off our favourite season with our carefully curated playlist jam-packed with summer bops. This year we’ve opted to do the playlist on both SoundCloud and Spotify. This way no matter which platform you prefer, we’ve got you covered. We rounded up the hottest summer bops from Skrillex, Diplo, Whethan, Rome In Silver,…

The future beat tide continues to rise and we’ve definitely caught the wave. UK-based Afrosamuraiist is one of the genres brightest new stars. He first caught our attention last summer when he landed a spot in our Focus Five series. Over the past 12 months he’s continued to grow and evolve as a producer with standout singles like ‘I Guess,’ ‘I…

No stranger to the potency of Never Say Die Records ever-burgeoning roster, Adelanto-based Moore Kismet made an exuberant entrance to the label prior this year with a merciless treatment to Hekler & Gladez ‘404’, further asserting his prevalence with the release of a magnetic collaborative effort ‘Mutant’ alongside budding Seattle producer SHARPS. Brimming with creative potential, Kismet’s latest single integrates…

This is a big statement, but we’re confident about it: MUST DIE! is winning dubstep this year. First came ‘Bliss 2K,’ where the established legend merged hardstyle with dubstep in an unparalleled fashion. Then came the wildly intricate and frenzy-inducing ‘CHAOS,’ showcasing the Seattle-based artist’s inimitable flow. Sandwich in an epic Zomboy collaboration, and you’ve got the recipe for the…