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One of the originating tracks from freeform bass architect and Outer Realms founder Minnesota, ‘Purple Daze’ peels back the curtain to the earliest institution of dubstep with a subtle tinge of West Coast hip-hop. A funky percussion-heavy intro leads promptly into a bemusing melody of plucked strings laid ornately with samples from The D.O.C.’s ‘It’s Funky Enough’ before an emphatic…

I grew up on hip hop. When I was six years old I was bumping Kriss Kross cassettes with my brother with our baggy jeans and baseball jerseys on backwards. From there it was Puff Daddy and Ma$e. Then, Jay-Z and Ruff Ryders. I was under 10 by the time I copped my first DJ Clue tape in The Professional.…

Working with friends in the music industry can sometimes be a tumultuous journey. After first hearing DAD on Joshua Francois’ ‘Blue Suitcase‘ earlier last year, Lucchii instantly fell in love with his infectious vocals and immediately sent him a message praising his sound and potential. Since becoming acquainted, the two have become great friends, with Lucchii stating “I felt if…

Tripzy Leary is among bass music’s most eccentric story-tellers. Every single, remix and project contributes to the artist’s vision of a voyage through the depths of space and the unknown. From Terraformer and Arrival to his Space Migration LP, each piece is uniquely concocted to send listeners on an exciting journey, a trip if you will. Tripzy Leary looks to…

Towering amongst skyscrapers and shaking the ground with each step comes ‘Godzilla,’ a monster collaboration from Dabow, t1r and nekolai. This cross-continental collab pairs two of New Zealand’s finest with Argentina’s best. Despite the nearly 10,000 km distance, their chemistry is as strong as ever. “nekolai started the idea, then sent it to T1R along with a few other beats,…

Intro, break, build up, drop. How many times do we experience this routine everyday? Not that I have something against it, of course, I wouldn’t listen to electronic music otherwise. After all, stereotypes and archetypes undoubtedly help us channelling creativity and emotions in the ways we’re more compatible with, making life easier for creators and listeners. But sometimes it is essential…

NGHTMRE continues to ride the high of his groundbreaking performances with the release of his official remix of Oliver Tree‘s ‘Hurt.’ The two artists performed the new version of the song for the first time live at Coachella last month as part of Oliver’s surprise guest appearance during NGHTMRE’s set, which was a hit with the crowd inside the packed…

Boombox Cartel consistently puts out banger after banger. With so many hit tracks played by artists like RL Grime, Ekali and more, Boombox Cartel is no stranger to making festival hits. Although the title leads listeners to believe this is a work in progress, Boombox Cartel has definitely fleshed out the entire track with their unique style of aggressive bass…

MoStack, is a household name for many now in the U.K. Born in Hornsey, the North London rapper saw his career take off back in 2016 with success after success. From going on tour with Wretch 32 (An OG in U.K. Rap), to selling out his debut headline show in just 3 hours after the venue was upgraded after selling…

Carmack is one of the most gifted producers out there. With countless tracks, the San Francisco Bay producer has influenced an entire generation of beat makers, and continues to amaze with his versatility and musical prowess. You never know what you’ll get when Carmack drops a track; it could be an underground trap anthem, it could be an amazing flip…