Originally a collaborative project between Justin Elwin and Ta-Ku, HWLS naturally evolved into Elwin’s solo brainchild. The producer defies genres and blurs soundscapes working on everything from trap and rap, to ambient and downtempo. Impossible to box in, he’s produced tracks for Denzel Curry & Jaden Smith, collaborated with Flume, Jon Casey, Rome Fortune, and has done mixes for everyone…
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Quietly lurking in the underground and steadily releasing nonstop heat is all anyone really knows about Protial. The mysterious producer who has been around for a few years appeared on our radar a while back and hasn’t ever dropped off due to their unparalleled ability to remain true to their style while carving a lane of their own in the…
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Ill.Gates & UHNK Will Make Sure You Know Their Favorite Shape Is a ‘Trapezoid’ (Interview)
by Alex Bellby Alex BellWith a storybook career that needs no introduction, Ill.Gates has consistently been one of the most forward-thinking minds in the music industry for well over a decade now. Taking his vast collection of knowledge and imparting it onto hopeful future production wizards, he started the Producer Dojo, a veritable Library of Alexandria for people that want to make their own…
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In the wake of unrest, many turn to art, and there may not be a more extravagant display of sonic artistry than False Noise‘s debut album, Floral Strobe. The Canadian producer known for his majestic displays of genre-bending sounds has been an underrated force in the realm of innovation for years now, but with the release of Floral Strobe, False…
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French beatmakers are slowly taking over the scene and at the helm of this movement is Strasbourg-based tices. His debut album SLIDE released almost a year ago to this date is all the proof one needs to get a grasp of tices’ innate production skills, swaying between lofty, vocal-driven melodic pieces and steadily knocking beats offering a relentless punch. Despite…
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I know why you’re here. You want to out find out who the hell camoufly is. I get it, we’re on the same team. We’re human after all and being terribly curious is in our DNA. I admit that I was tempted to set up this guest mix and interview as a Trojan horse to get the scoop, but then…
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PREMIERE: Dr. Ozi’s Latest Will Leave You Wanting To ‘Play It Back Again’ [Interview]
Few artists atop the dubstep scene have been as consistent and prolific as Dr. Ozi. In addition to the odd single to keep fans on their toes, the Toronto-based producer has put out at an extended play every single year since 2015, with each staying true to his style while remaining fresh and innovative. More recently, Dr. Ozi teamed up…
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It’s a rare but admirable feat for artists to truly transcend genre barriers but Perth-based producer Silva seems to do so effortlessly. His sound draws influence from future bass, trap, hip hop, bass music and whatever other obscure sounds that have him excited at the time of creation. Raw originality and emotion are carefully fused for a sound that’s boundary-pushing…
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How Artists Around The World Are Adapting To The Coronavirus Pandemic [Interview]
by Colinby ColinIf you’re reading this, chances are your life has been turned upside down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All around the world, the virus has completely changed the way we live. Everything is cancelled, most of us are on some form of lockdown, and those who aren’t are living in ways we never imagined just a few months…
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PIERCE & Space Race Discuss Pandemic Struggles, Future Projects and Forthcoming CYBERSTOCK 2020 Sets [Interview]
In wake of the pandemic and preceding quarantine, the live music industry has screeched to a very abrupt halt. With stay-at-home and social distancing initiatives in-play tours, local gigs, and even major forthcoming festivals have been forced to make the responsible recourse in postponing and at times even canceling events outright to ensure the safety of all those involved. As…