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2020 has been a trying year for us all but it’s finally coming to an end. Though a new calendar year doesn’t equate to imminent change, I do believe there is a lot to be optimistic about as we move forward. Before we close the year out, we had to come back with one last installment of Focus Five. This…

In the year when virtual events have become the norm, it felt good to be back in Minecraft for one last rave. This time the opportunity was provided to me courtesy of the mighty Mad Zoo Events crew. After having organized a couple of one-night shows in collaboration with two of the best labels in the world, Anjunabeats and Hospital…

2020 was by far the weirdest, most difficult year our generation has ever collectively experienced. Through all the challenges and hardships, one constant remained to give us light and hope: music. Whether it was offering a sense of escape, collectivism or comfort, it was inspiring to be see that even though the pandemic put live music on hold, there was…

Returning with our second last Focus Five of 2020, we’ve got all the new heat you need to keep you warm as the days continue to grow colder. For this month’s installment we have a wide array of producers including a genre-defying Berlin-based creator, a Canadian duo pushing “club music only,” a Chilean beatmith bringing the bounce, a future beat…

Earlier this week, Bandcamp unveiled Bandcamp Live, its own ticketed live stream platform for virtual concerts. Although it is clearly a means to fill the economic void left by the lack of concerts due to the pandemic, it’s also a clear signal of how Bandcamp believes that the potential of virtual shows has now been brought to light and, even…

The music industry is broken. Those at the top rake in millions while artists often struggle to get by. Music doesn’t sell like it used to and streaming services are paying artists a fraction of a penny per stream. Live events and touring were the main source of income for artists of various sizes until the pandemic hit. Suddenly what…

As October ends we’re back with the 33rd installment of Focus Five. This month we’ve got some moody trap, a future beat beast, an artist defying genres, an experimental bass producer with some heavy hip hop influence, and a futuristic purveyor of vibes. Needless to say, you need to check them all out. Delp As the days get shorter and…

As September comes to a close Focus Five returns with yet another installment. This month we’ve got a rising talent from Chicago, the finest Norwegian trap you’ve ever heard, two Aussies delivering unique sounds, and yet another Portland-based bass producer you need to know. Dive in below. aviate aviate is a fitting name for a producer ascending the ranks of…

I can’t remember when we first met but ever since I was kid you’ve been there with me. When I look back at old family videos of Christmas and birthday parties, you were always in the background; adding life, providing energy and enhancing the mood for everyone around. You were there through the best of times. Happy memories dancing in…

Hot off the brief yet punchy ‘HOTBOXINDAWIP‘ leading up to the release of his debut EP, the highly-versatile Naderi is back with another enthralling single titled ‘Stardust,’ this time tapping the talented Reo Cragun for another top-tier track. While ‘HOTBOXINDAWIP’ is a trap-lover’s anthem, ‘Stardust’ is a notch down in energy but equally masterful in its production, further demonstrating the…