INTERVIEWS

Texas based producer Bro Safari has been killing the game for years. After clocking onto my radar in early 2012 with the KRS-One sampling dubstep anthem ‘Mr. Nice Guy,’ Bro Safari proceeded to take over the year with some of the hardest and most impressive trap and moombahton records out (see ‘2012,’ ‘5150’). After setting the trap game on fire he connected with…

Chances are if you’re a fan of forward-thinking electronic music, you’ve at least heard of Haywyre. The immensely talented producer/performer set the internet on fire in 2014 with his incredible performance video for ‘Smooth Criminal’. Since then he’s been honing his skills, crafting his own sound and building an incredible live set. All of this was manifested with release of his groundbreaking…

The 6ix is on fire! In the past few years Toronto has gone from “Canada’s New York” to a global phenomenon with a strong individual identity and sound. The stream of talent isn’t going to slow up anytime soon and today we’re showcasing one of the city’s up-and-coming stars, Internet Daughter. First landing on our radar with her now removed…

Last year STFU burst onto the scene with the massive two track EP So Duh. Released on Slow Roast Records, the title track introduced us to their inventive sound, landing itself support from some of the world’s biggest DJs and a spot on our Top 100 Songs of 2015 list. It wasn’t long before STFU were popping up on remix…

In hip-hop there is always great discussion around being real. Every rapper wants to prove they’re realer than the next. More times than not, their definition of real means living up to a fabricated persona. That said, there are many who deject the falsified notion and really stay true to themselves. One artist leading the charge is Miami born Sylvan LaCue.…

If you’re a fan of trap or bass music chances are you’re a fan of Stooki Sound. The London based duo have become favorites within the scene due to their sinister and hard hitting sound. Combining their UK grime roots with the explosive trap genre, DJ Lukey and Jelacee created a sound that is often imitated but never replicated. During their…

As the musicking arm of the multidisciplinary Stööki art collective, Stööki Sound’s tight branding and meticulously crafted sound are delivering an immersive experience to every face their bass blows off. Jelacee and DJ Lukey, the lads that comprise the London-based production & DJ duo, pride themselves on their ability to read a room. They know the ins and outs of…

Born and bred in Atlanta, Herobust burst onto the scene as trap music exploded in late 2012 and 2013 with anthems like ‘Turn Ape’ and ‘We Are’. While many saw him as a newcomer in the game, Herobust had been producing music for years, spanning everything from rap and electronica, to glitch hop and self-named goonstep. His productions have always…

In the past few years Australia has been taking over the electronic music scene one act at a time. One of the country’s most impressive offerings is Perth based Slumberjack. The production duo have become highly regarded for their inventive sounds and strong theme of juxtaposition found within their work. From landing an official remix for Porter Robinson, to touring Australia with Alison…

It’s 2015 and artist based collectives and labels are quickly becoming the new norm. Dated record execs are being replaced by artists that are entrenched in the scene and dedicated to the culture. By banding together artists can harness a collective reach and influence comparative to that of a larger label without having anyone but themselves to answer to. The latest to…