INTERVIEWS

Out of the throng of fiery west coast bass acts rises a dynamic duo fiercely pushing the envelope of sound design as we know it. Harrison Hays and Anthony Battaglia, better known by their collaborative project name Smoakland, have been bending sonic frequencies like diabolical mad scientists as of late. Curating a rich, diverse discography freshly into their musical journey…

Expertly navigating upward trajectory following the release of his collaborative Hypernatural EP and accompanying tour stretch alongside WRECKNO, Michigan-native and vibrant production mind Super Future can just as easily manicure a groovy funk-inspired melody as an experimental bass mixdown. Unafraid to work interchangeably between the two styles, Super Future’s sets have a natural audible progression that can truly encapsulate an…

A specialist at crafting complex, dark, grainy low-frequency soundscapes Houston Harrelson brilliantly weaves enigmatic basslines with hip-hop roots performing and producing under the alias HOUMAN. Precisely-timed clefts between plunges of gritty bass, inventive fills, and puzzling melodies, as depicted in originals such as ‘Crossed’ or ‘Daewoo,’ demonstrate Harrelson’s ability to build a vivid depth and suspense within each release. In…

Italy’s Francesco Guglielmi, better known by his production alias Eater, has been crafting a diverse assortment of high-energy bass music for years now, all to major acclaim from some of the biggest names in the industry including most recently the head t-rex Excision himself. Finding a niche in the ever-growing experimental trap scene, he’s been growing at an exponential rate,…

The power of the Internet often allows people with no direct exposure to art to create as if they were directly influenced. One would not immediately think of Finland as a hub for bass music, yet Topi is among the best and most underrated artists who falls under this umbrella, with his ingenious versatility and impeccable sound design earning the…

Scharame landed in our Focus Five segment in the first half of last year and has only continued to evolve as an artist since then. His intricate compositions combining orchestral elements, all-engulfing melodies and crisp sound design are second to none, and his art has ceaselessly impressed as the year passed. We knew we had to connect with the talented…

Perth-based producer TWERL has quickly become a FUXWITHIT favourite in the past few months. We had the pleasure of premiering his Quality Goods debut ‘Follow Me’ back in October, and just wrote up his incredible mega-collab ‘INFERNO‘ a few days ago. Prior to the recent releases TWERL made waves with an EP on Elysian, official remixes for L D R…

In an era of endless copyright flags, oceans of repost chains and deficit of royalty payouts, it’s easy to lose sight of the magic that brought artists and fans together on the internet. Audius has emerged as a glimmering beacon of hope to empower online music streaming communities through a means that has never existed before. The adolescent platform/protocol made…

A brisk, damp rain had descended upon the city of Portland one fine night earlier this month, but the trap beats bursting forth from the Whiskey Bar were blazing enough to warm even the most chilled of patrons. That evening, Los Angeles based Dane Morris, better known as Great Dane, was to close out the night in proper fashion. Known…

Toronto-based producer Memphis. has been on our radar since late 2018. Originally landing a spot in Focus Five Vol. 11, we’ve been keeping a close eye and ear out ever since. We had the pleasure of premiering ‘Prophecy’ on our site just over a year ago and he’s continued to impress us. While many producers tend to lock into one…