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Esseks, born Sam Eckstein, has been making weird and wonderful beats that have been pushing the boundaries of experimental bass music for almost a decade. Starting off his musical career, Sam became part of the group Technicolor Lenses, where he contributed in electronic production and also played guitar. They released their first album New Eyes, in 2011, with Sam releasing…

Denis Jašarević, better known by his stage name Gramatik, has once again showcased his profound ability to seamlessly blend old-school jazz, blues, and swing with his own interpretation of hip-hop electro beats. SB5 is the latest installment in his Street Bangerz album series, being his 10th album since his first release in 2008. SB is Gramatik’s more instrumental side, trading…

Losi first appeared on my radar with his standout track ‘MAKE IT’ from bitbird’s Gouldian Finch #02 compilation. Despite being relatively inactive since then, it’s always exciting to see an artist return with new and refreshing music after a long period of time. Today, Vancouver-based producer and designer Losi has returned to bitbird with his debut EP titled MADE TO MOVE AIR,…

This year has been quite the treat for sound design aficionados as it has seen both Space Laces and KOAN Sound return to releasing flawless projects. Another producer known for his impeccable engineering and genre-defying work, but also for his infrequent releases, is the legendary Moody Good. From his 2015 hit ‘Hotplate’ to his ‘Music To Go F*ck Yourself To’…

Sydney, Australia is a fertile stomping ground for trap music and wildly talented producers, providing homestead to bright up & comers such as Liam Irvine, more affectionately known to his fans as Thorns. While Irvine doesn’t possess the most extensive library of tracks since his debut on SoundCloud a year ago, each track further divulges the innovation and dexterity he…

Vancouver based producer So Sus is back in his greatest form yet with ‘Pantheon’. The track which draws its namesake from the ancient Roman temple is fittingly spiritual and haunting. Built around stellar vocal bends, that conjure an evocative melancholy energy, it actually drew its inspiration from an unlikely source. “Last year I was listening to a lot of what…

Fresh off his emotionally gripping house groove ‘fixate,’ wev returns with yet another moving work, this time reworking Ekali’s ‘Leaving’. With Ekali being an early inspiration, it was only a matter of time before he re-imagined one of his songs and ‘Leaving’s emotional core instantly hit home with the Brooklyn based artist. “I didn’t date for a long time because of…

KOAN Sound are one of those staple names that got a ton of people into electronic music earlier this decade, with many associating the name with the distinctive blue logo of UKF. From the YouTube support to releases on OWSLA, there’s no denying the prolific career of the Bristol-based duo. Specialists in combining drum and bass sounds with groovy undertones, KOAN…

These six tracks are each a beautiful rendition of the first mash up between Apashe‘s bass reincarnations of Mozart’s o.g. master piece. Some of them are playful, others are demonic, but they are all inspired by true musical genius. Its easy get lost in the theatrics of epic music, but what this really shows is how Apashe’s sound and style…

Operating within the fringe between the traditional crisp, concise trap sound and a more experimental, freeform style, Shanghai Doom have caught the attention of many with their debut album RITUALS along with a staggering list of single releases. Following an outstanding year of growth and sound development, the duo looks to put the finishing touches on 2018 with a brilliant…