The Boost Gang is back with the third installment of their Boost Tape series. We described the first edition as the pinnacle of trap and characterized the second as top tier. To say the bar has been set rather high would be an understatement but I am happy to report that they have once again delivered. The latest edition features…
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From Child Stars to Rising Rappers, grouptherapy. Lets Each Member Shine in ‘Truth Be Told’ [Interview]
All the glitz and glamour that comes with being a childhood star takes a heavy toll on one psyche. You’re an innocent soul to shelter against the machine, only for corporations to value you as a commodity. Hands marred by greed sought to smear any sense of individuality, desiring to make you into the next overproduced, manufactured pop star. Their…
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There are times when words are sensory overload that complicates emotions rather than evokes them. While they can paint a picture of our experiences, words could be daunting to take in. With Gradients, 92elm sought to alleviate that pressure to examine by permitting us to feel. It’s palliative and airy, aiming to use its breezy Lo-Fi aesthetic to lift your…
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Opening up the doors to a new world, Bad Proxy envisions his music to portray traditional sounds with a futuristic twist. Treading the lines of neuro, glitch, and industrial, Bad Proxy follows a mysterious, dystopian narrative that directly translates into every sound he produces. With an audio-visual experience like no other, a live set from Bad Proxy will immediately change…
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Lido reworks hold a special place in my heart. When we first started FUXWITHIT he was one of the early artists we championed, amazing us with remix after remix. From his iconic flip of S-Type, to covers of Alessia Cara & Peter Gabriel, and his epic remixes of Kanye’s albums, every time he re-invisions a track, it’s something truly special. For…
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Over the past decade, the role and impact of music blogs has evolved greatly. Blogs were once career-making machines that could launch unknown artists to superstardom. While the impact may have decreased with the proliferation of social media and the rise of streaming platforms, the importance hasn’t. Music blogs are still essential to the music industry, providing a wealth of…
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For fans in the electronic music scene, festivals and clubs are supposed to be havens where all identities can escape the pressures of everyday life, and feel love and acceptance from a community, united by a love of music. The dazzling light shows, shocking effects and visuals, and ear-numbing audio create an atmosphere where fans can meld into their most…
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Ever since the inception of the Tek Genesis project, the Sydney-based artist has cultivated a sound that places him among the forward-thinking artists in bass music. From an incredible debut album, Temp, to a couple of EPs and a handful singles, Tek Genesis continues to evolve with every subsequent release, finding a unique niche within dubstep that never sounds stale.…
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As we start a new month we’re pleased to bring you another installment of Focus Five. For the 51st edition, we’ve got a producer exploring the broad umbrella of bass, two phonk/chill trap producers, an artist helping to take wave to new heights, and a fresh take on club music. Get familiar with all five below. Aagentah Hailing from Manchester,…
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The weekend is here and so are the best tracks of the week. We’ve got new music from Lido, Galazy x Ethanplus, Craze x Palmer Reed, Aitch x Giggs, Knock2, Imanu x Pham x josh pan, Cozmoe, COFFIN, FRQ NCY, Xavage, Goodknight, Ganz, Wreckno, Whipped Cream, Cozmoe + more!