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…
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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…
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Chee‘s name has quickly become synonymous with ingenuity and incessant innovation. Over the years, the South African mastermind has refined his artistic abilities to establish himself as one of the most unique producers in the realm of bass. Through an extensive catalog of releases dating back to 2014, the musical genius has only continued to evolve his sound design, proving…
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Known for his ability to devise epic, complex soundscapes in his full-project releases, Wakaan founder Liquid Stranger looks to build upon that reputation with the release of his riveting 30-track album INFINITY. Culminating a full-decade of freeform expertise, the album composes 17 different opportunities for Staaf to collaborate with a medley of talented producers such as CloZee, Dion Timmer, Chee,…
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Fresh out of Sweden, 16-year old CRNKD has hit the ground running, despite his debut release marking less than 4 months ago on the calendar. In spite of his youth, CRNKD ostends sound design that rivals veterans, concocting monstrous walls bass, riddled with complex fills and a dash of digital flare as depicted in even his earliest releases. Surveying his…
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Teeming with unbridled production talent and an inherent knack for sound design, 14-year old Omar ‘Moore Kismet’ Davis has left a remarkable impact on the world of experimental bass since first gracing the scene nearly 3 years ago. With a full-fledged EP release, an official remix for Never Say Die, and bountiful singles and flips to fill in the nooks…
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Vancouver-based Bowen Sanderson must have the stamina and conditioning of a champion racehorse, as he hasn’t let up on the reigns for an instant since galloping out of the gate at full speed since the start of 2019. While the utter quantity of releases alone beckons the penultimate debate between quantity vs. quality, NXTSY pulverizes the controversy entirely with dynamic…
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The inception of RL Grime‘s new Sable Valley record label was accompanied by ‘Arcus‘, a euphoric collaboration between the label head and graves highlighting both of their natural hit-making abilities. Just over a week later after this debut release, we’re stoked to be premiering Dropwizz‘s inventive take on the soon-to-be classic. With over fifty remixes under his belt, it’s obvious…
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sfam and CAMBOT Deliver Picture Perfect Collab ‘splatter’
by Tony Leonardby Tony Leonardsfam is at the top of their league with forward thinking trap. At the beginning of this year we had the pleasure of getting together with them for an interview and guest mix. They showcased multiple ID’s that gave us a tease for the upcoming year. sfam blessed us with four collab IDs and seven brand new originals. The next…
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California-based Dane Morris has been a major player in the electronic trap game for several years now. Co-founding Team Supreme in 2012 and founding ADBC Records in 2017, Morris has curated a special place for talented artists to display their creations. Inspired heavily by the DIY originality of Odd Future, Great Dane has crafted his brand into something truly its…