One of the best things about the music scene right now is the constant influx of new talent popping up everyday. The latest to grace our radar is New Zealand producer Hosky. Currently based in Seoul, South Korea, Hosky went from DJing and producing as a hobby to taking things seriously in 2015 when he enrolled at Mainz (Music Audio Institute…
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Searching for disturbing bass? Look no further. ‘Psycho’ is laced with devious dark-dank bass, lurid sound effects, and stinging synths – a concoction of creepy and confounded charm. This track’s aesthetic seems to be an offshoot of the nostalgic nightmare, down-the-rabbit-hole, hypnotica type of vibe found in REZZ’s previous album Mass Manipulation which fans enjoyed throughout her 2017 tour in North America.…
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Slumberjack, QUIX and josh pan are some of the most exciting producers in music right now. Anytime they drop it’s something special, but all of them on one song? Woah. ‘Vision’ is just that. Josh’s vocals are pitched down and backed by angry brass creating a gritty trap aesthetic. The track builds before breaking into a dizzying display of darkness.…
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thook may be Toronto’s best kept secret. The producer has been consistently defying convention with a wealth of mind-blowing releases. Each song is an escape into a new world. A soundscape so rich that you’re instantly transported. ‘seaside’ is yet another journey; not just through space, but also time. It begins in the early 20th century with you walking down a…
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Brooklyn producer JEANIE has been on our radar for the better part of 2017. Whether it’s hard hitting trap or experimental bass sounds, she’s always coming through with something new and exciting. Taking this one step further comes her debut EP Disturbance. The project spans a myriad of sounds, from raw rave to creepy bass, and over to cinematic sci-fi soundscapes.…
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Damn TroyBoi really isn’t slowing down. ‘X2C’ marks his 6th release in less than two months. The track once again shows TroyBoi’s impressive range taking on a melancholy and emotional feel. Stirring strings bring forth a feeling of longing while cold keys provide a wintery embrace. Troy sprinkles in snappy snares and stuttered vocals to make sure you know it’s him…
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A lot of artists are doing too much. Their tracks are layers upon layers of synths, samples and vocals; overthought and overproduced. Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. Proving this comes the latest from Great Dane entitled ‘Control’. It’s simply a slapper. Booming bass meets wonky sound design, a sprinkling of dope vocal samples and some precision percussion. It’s…
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Deadbeats has unfurled a vicious collection of flaming hot tracks that push the limits of electronic music and this dimension. This label has been shredding it up on tour since the beginning of the summer, and they have serious line-ups for the last two shows of the year in Seattle and New York City. Deadbeats have signed some of the…
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Craze and Four Color Zack are two of the best DJs in the world. With a slew of championships (Red Bull 3Style, DMC) to their names, it’s undebatable. When they came together to form 2¢ their collective power increased exponentially. Since combining their efforts they’ve released some of the most impressive and impactful DJ mixes to date. Their 2¢ mix…
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Earlier this year Hydraulix set the game on fire with his masterful Twonk debut Madness. For some artists a release of that calibre would be enough to call it a year. Not Hydraulix. The Sydney based beatmaker has returned with yet another impressive body of work with his brand new Trippin EP. Picking up right where he left off, the…