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Established bass mogul Antiserum and up-and-coming heavyweight Definitive have teamed up with arguably the most esteemed dubstep vocalists Virus Syndicate to deliver another hard-hitting single on Never Say Die: Black Label titled ‘Warning.’ Hailing from Manchester, the grime collective are well known in the bass scene for adding their crisp, flowing vocals to dubstep tracks from a wide range of artists,…

In late 2017 my SoundCloud digging unearthed a rare gem in zotti’s ‘crystal.’ The impeccable work left me mesmerized and delving through his back catalog to enjoy his equally impressive previous work. I was so blown away that I concluded my post stating, “zotti is the future.” Oddly enough since that date he’s only released one song, a remix of Bonzai’s ‘Cruel’.…

“Yeah, I say fuck you, ‘less I’m with ya/If I take you out of the picture, I know real niggas won’t miss ya/No lie, no lie, no lie-ee-i-ee-i/No lie, no lie, no lie-ee-i-ee-i…” the anthematic chant from Drake on 2 Chainz’s ‘No Lie’ provided the perfect foundation for Cashmere Cat’s iconic edit. The track is a testament to Cashmere Cat’s…

Chicago’s hottest new producer has taken the area by storm with his fresh new sounds. AREA51 grew up in a small city called Glendale Heights where he started his career as a DJ and producer. Originally taking inspiration from the YouTube sensation, DJ BL3ND, AREA51 was mentored by the likes of Deorro and other top producers in the area. Since…

DMV native GoldLink has been one of the most consistently impressive rappers of the past five years. From early SoundCloud favourites like ‘Wassup,’ ‘Dance On Me’ and ‘Aquafina,’ to major hits like ‘Crew,’ GoldLink has proven his skills for time. Today GoldLink returns with what’s destined to be his biggest release to date in Diaspora. The 14 track album features all…

Flume season is in full effect! Shortly after dropping his surprise Hi This Is Flume mixtape back in March, the legendary artist quickly followed it up with the irresistible ‘Friends‘ featuring Reo Cragun. While the mixtape edged more on the experimental side, the single was a more radio-friendly jam without completely escaping Flume’s eclectic production flair. Nonetheless, both the mixtape…

The protracted process of trial and error over a period of over 7 years has afforded CLYDE an uncanny perception for experimentation, discovering avant-garde methods of production that provide a creative edge and perceivable polarity, allowing him the ability to rehash and polish denatured samples as principal components in his tracks. “My main production style is ‘throw and see what…

Ukraine based producer Oleg Lepikhov, aka ELEX, commits to his sound and continues to bring consistent trap and bass-heavy hitters to our speakers. Music provides meaning to him and sets goals in place to be conquered. Despite facing multiple challenges being a Ukrainian artist, he contributes originality and dedication to generate scorching tracks such as ‘Gale‘ and ‘Topic‘. ELEX is…

Based out of San Diego, California XaeboR is a veristic exemplification of persistence, littering the battlefield with a handful of heavy artillery EPs and dozens of vicious singles over the span of a 7-year career. Discreetly tip-toeing the boundaries of the proliferating riddim movement, XaeboR’s diverse production palette and deeply-seeded dubstep roots tender him the ability to intersperse freely between…

When legends work with legends in the making, you never really know what you’re going to get. Sometimes, it’s the perfect coalescence of two distinct styles, while other times it may be the exploration into new, uncharted territories. Nonetheless, both usually make for classics to-be. The former option is the case with Zeds Dead and DROELOE‘s latest bop titled ‘Stars…