Trap/Twerk

The last year has been one of nonstop growth for Los Angeles based Kris Rod, the mastermind behind some of the heaviest trap releases of the past year under his production persona GAWM. Releasing ‘Bowser’ to critical acclaim a mere nine months ago, he’s put out devastating single after single, absolutely demolishing every speaker that comes in his path. Now,…

We all want to be alone sometimes, but what we did not know is how much we need Manchester duo Duke & Jones in our life today. With these rising producers quickly making a name for themselves in the bass scene, the UK duo have dropped hard-hitting singles and remixes catching the attention from producers such as Yellow Claw and…

Chicago based power duo Louis The Child have been riding their own waves in the music industry. After absolutely nailing their set at the 5th Annual FVDED In The Park in Surrey, British Columbia, it is safe to say Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett’s vibrant and eclectic sound can effortlessly bring a smile to your face in a heartbeat. From…

If you still spend your time digging through the depths of SoundCloud chances are you’re familiar with cvrbi, archr, sebjin and ledim. The latter two have both been featured in Focus Five series, with sebjin quickly becoming one of my favourite new producers. If you aren’t familiar don’t worry, their new mega collab ‘takemetothetop’ is the perfect introduction. A short…

QUIX is back! Despite a strong stream of releases through the year including the impressive ‘Time’ with Alison Wonderland, and tracks like ‘Trying To Love’ & ‘Guiding Light,’ longtime fans have missed the old QUIX. The raw, gritty, no nonsense, top-line-less QUIX that first blew our brains with tracks like ‘Pokies’ and ‘Move That Dope’. Thankfully IDK [Vol. 1] sees QUIX returning…

After recently announcing he’ll be taking a break from touring after throwing down one of the hardest Lost Land’s sets this year, Flosstradamus just proved that his releases will not be slowing down anytime soon. When the producer hits the stage you already know he is going to throw down fusion of old school to new school tracks to bring…

South African slayer of only the most hype of trap beats, Jon Casey, has been on a path of total devastation as of late. Each time his name pops up in my SoundCloud feed I immediately gravitate towards it, the need to see what this man could possibly have whipped up next at the forefront of the mind. Utilizing some…

Aussie connoisseur of ludicrously heavy productions, Josh Cassidy, has been carving a path of relentless excellence as of late. Putting out banger after banger, he’s shown no signs of slowing his pace any time soon. His latest example is a flip of the legendary RL Grime edit of TNGHT’s track ‘Acrylics,’ a festival anthem for literal years. Cassidy’s flip takes…

Parametric Records based out of Los Angeles has released their blazing freshman compilation album Pressure Points Vol. 1, a body of work practically overflowing with diversity and individuality. Packed to the brim with illustrious names throughout the bass music ecosystem like Duke & Jones, Tvboo, Ruvlo, Hairitage, RemK, Juelz and more, this is an eleven-track collection that is surely not to be…

True curators of an uncanny horror aesthetic via sonic manipulation, DREVM, has joined forces with forward-thinking trap and bass producer thook to create their own version of a nightmare before Christmas. With only the most evil of intentions, they’ve brought us a lethal concoction known as ‘Dead Bodies.’ The initial tone is exceedingly ominous, feeling like the introduction to a…