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Welcome to 2019. It’s the first Friday of the year and we’ve got some heaters for your listening pleasure. This week we’ve got new music from Cozway, Trashar x yojas., G-REX x Ghastly, B-Dos, Floret Loret, LOUD, tiedye ky, Kavi, L*O*J and more. 2019 is shaping up to be another massive year for music, start it off right.

yojas. recently caught my ear and landed a spot in our Focus Five segment. With an incredible original on Quality Goods Records and three stellar flips released in just over a month, he’s one of the most promising up-and-coming producers right now. Proving this further comes a collab with New Zealand’s own Trashar, a rising star in his own right.…

Fresh off an official remix for RL Grime, Cozway is back with a new release on Mad Decent’s Good Enuff. ‘Java’ is a transportational track that will sweep you away to the Indonesian Island of Java. The song was inspired by Cozway’s upbringing in Singapore, “Singapore is a melting pot of South East Asian cultures. Indonesian folklore specifically has always…

Disclaimer: Before getting into the details of this post, I just wanted to state that no ill will is wished towards the artists mentioned. I have nothing but respect for the art they create and people they have inspired. They were merely used as examples to back up the point. Simply put, artists need to stop using the word soon.…

2018 was a breakout year for LICK. Aside from his REVOLT EP put out on Deadbeats, the budding producer remixed the likes of Chuurch, Illenium, Zeds Dead and Virtual Self to quickly establish himself as a name to keep an eye on. Always adding a unique touch of distortion to his works, LICK is able to stand out in a…

Ekali pleased a wide array of electronic fans with his highly versatile Crystal Eyes EP, as it featured both festival-ready trap heaters such as ‘Helios’ and soothing works of art such as ‘Stay Hollow’ alongside mossy. The latter seems to have resonated with Florida-based producer Floret Loret, as he shared his rework of the track today. Hot off a wonky single…

New Orleans based bass duo sfam are the future. After exploding onto our radar with their expand EP in 2017, they haven’t let up. Whether it’s official remixes for the likes of UZ, ATLiens x TYNAN and Boogie T, or crazy collabs and originals, everything they’ve released has been straight flames. Their minimal yet innovative sound has made sfam one of…

Skating just beneath the surface of mainstream popularity, Tennessee-native B-Dos has identified a unique alcove within the broader trap genre, specializing in a riveting combination of tight percussion and a slew of versatile fills. “In my songs, every sound except for maybe the kick and snare are constantly changing,” he reveals, allowing a sense of authenticity to shine through with…

Founded under the parent label Disciple Records, the Round Table imprint exemplifies the more eclectic tastes of the bass music scene. Captained at the helm by none other than bass connoisseur 12th Planet, the Disciple Round Table imprint has furnished the stomping grounds for all assortments of peculiar bass and hybrid styles of dubstep since its establishment in late 2017.…

As 2018 draws to a close, you know we had to bring you one last Focus Five to close the year off right. For the final edition we’ve got a wild mix of artists dabbling in everything from experimental bass to wave and trap. While their styles and sounds differ, the quality and impressiveness of their work is all consistent.…