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Bonsai Collective has become a threshold for peculiar, groovy, future beats with a vision for longevity and an innate desire to preserve the creativity of its constituents, while also furnishing a firm plant hold with nutrient-dense soil to provide ample space for the growth of its artists. Congruously so, the collective have provided a lavish foundation for the debut EP…

London-based producer Afrosamuraiist has been on a steady ascent for the past year. He landed in our Focus Five segment last July and he’s proceeded to expand his talents with each new work. With the release of his aptly titled On The Verge EP, Afrosamuraiist proves he’s next up. Opening up the project is ‘Shift,’ a vibey, slow-burning track that…

Finally emerging from the depths of his evil lair is the king of dark house, Drezo. With the release of his remix for Gesaffelstein’s ‘Aleph‘ late last year and the promise of more new music after a hiatus, fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of the LA-based producer. This week, Drezo’s announcement of his upcoming Omens EP series officially…

Happy Friday! For our US readers it’s a long weekend and there’s no better way to kick it off than with a grip of fresh heaters. This week we’ve got music from Young Thug x J. Cole x Travis Scott, Duke & Jones x Lucchii, Hontis, Skrillex, Whethan x Jeremih, Too Much, Promnite, Sixpaths, sfam, Milano, Edekit, Gladez & so…

Chicago-based newcomer Vermyllion is gearing up to take the bass world by storm. His debut release ‘Dreamstate’ dropped via Spicy Bois and already has gained support from big names like DMVU and Zeke Beats. Proving his first release was no fluke comes ‘Purple Pills.’ The trippy bass banger is built around a familiar D12 sample taken from the 2001 hit…

A capricious production duo originally hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand and now home to San Francisco, California Tristan Roake and Andre Fernandez, better known for their deep ominous dubstep persona Truth, have expertly captivated audiences with an eclectic aural variety that encompasses nearly 13 years. Pioneers of enigmatic soundscapes permeated with cavernous subs and wintry basslines, the duo have delivered…

Calgary’s Rhys Gillanders has tirelessly cultivated a diverse skillset, producing an emphatic hybrid-trap style contoured with future bass influences under the alias Hontis for the past 3 years. Remixes of Dabow’s ‘Ole’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Lovely’ vividly delineate an uncanny creative perception, while self-released ‘Stims’ and ‘Pesanta’ demonstrate the ambitious Canadian-native truly settling into a style of his own, which…

J. Cole’s campaign as the reigning guest verse king continues with a new feature on Young Thug’s ‘The London’ alongside Travis Scott. The T-Minus produced track finds the perfect balance between knocking and wavy. Travis Scott’s smooth hook is sure to pull you in. J. Cole drops off a stellar verse that has him flirting with a Young Thug inspired…

Australian trap artist LOLO BX is a small town kid with big time dreams. In the past few years he’s had premieres and features showcasing his unique blend of hip-hop, trap, and electronic productions on Run The Trap, Nest HQ and Pilerats. Along with this, he’s also been on rotation on national radio station Triple J, and has DJ’d shows across…

Nestled within a rural town just north of Nashville, Tennessee producer B-Dos finds the inspiration for his sensationally diverse progeny of eclectic trap music. Releases such as ‘Spring’ via Quality Goods Records fourth compilation this past year and ‘Honey’ via Don’t Die At Work’s Day of the Dead compilation in October weave a striking impression of acuity of his craft,…