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2018 furnished massive strides in production and technical proficiency for bass devotee L.U.X. Two EPs released via Never Say Die Black Label, an official remix of Ray Volpe’s ‘Showtime’, and a release on the latest Uplink Audio compilation have depicted the voracious style of hybrid-riddim that he totes, generating the necessary momentum to catapult L.U.X into the upper echelon of…

HVDES is back from her dark underworld and has released a disturbingly dark take on Kasakda’s ‘Disarm You’. It was years ago that HVDES went to EDC Las Vegas and saw Kaskade play his original track live, and it was a moment that inspired her to create her own music. HVDES remix has eerie and delicate wubs, spooky synths, and…

The highly capable Magnetude closed 2018 with a stellar single titled ‘Before The Dawn,’ created as a collaboration with vocalist Julia Marks. Steeped in melodic flair and showcasing the pair’s eye for a tune, it earned the Anglo-Russian act critical acclaim. Now seeing a release through Ram Records is a remix of the track by none other than fellow duo…

Tchami’s CONFESSION label never ceases to set the gold standard for house music. Through steady, quality releases, the platform continues to push innovative approaches to the classic genre, selecting seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talents to set the benchmark for the ever-expanding scene. With its Alchemy IV compilation, the label accomplishes what they have done three times in the past, showcasing…

GLADEZ is back, already! Only one month after his first solo release on Never Say Die titled ‘Nightrider‘, the producer known for his distinct hybrid approach to trap and dubstep has returned in the form of another wicked single, ‘Earthbound’. Staying true to the sound that he has perfected over the years, GLADEZ brings listeners on a transportational journey in…

The latest promising acquisition to the overwhelmingly talented Never Say Die roster, K-NINE confederates his supercharged hybrid-riddim artillery with Carbin’s production expertise and affinity sound design in ‘Grill Kill’, resulting in an atomic coalition of two cutting-edge styles. A lurid, sinister organ present the welcoming for the track, a querulous bass paradigm haunts the backdrop of the song as a…

The vanguard of auspicious producers is as well-equipped and brimming with talent as ever before. Justly located at the forefront of this bass crusade, YOOKiE and HEKLER have thoroughly distinguished their sounds from the masses through rigid innovation, complex sound design and a sonic profile that could startle a mountain. Seas of casualties lie in wake of this conquest, as…

What a week! I’ve been off on vacation but have managed to squeeze in a bit of time to stay up on the best tunes of the week and wow, has there been a lot. Our SoundCloud playlist is bursting at the seams with 35 tracks. We’ve got new music from Naderi, NXSTY, msft., YehMe2, Dabow, Rohaan x Adiidas, Tascione,…

Under a baking sun, a weary traveler trudges across a seemingly never-ending expanse of desert. Looking up, he suddenly spots something in the distance: a sparkling lake. He rubs his eyes. It’s still there. Picking up the pace in glee he strides ahead… only for the water to melt into thin air. Although prominent in nature, the awe-inspiring phenomenon of…

At just 17 years old, DNMO is already making serious waves in the discerning dance music community. He found a home on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats label, where he has released a plethora of impressive tracks. DNMO’s sophisticated sound holds its foundation in soulful melodies with electronic vibes, while still keeping an organic touch through the use of live instruments. In…