Trap/Twerk

Salt Lake City duo X&G have been consistently pushing the boundaries of bass music. Underscoring this once more comes ‘Safe’. Don’t let the title fool you, they’ve never played it safe with their and this is no anomaly. Ragged guitars riffs, beastly bellows, neck-snapping drums, and a hypnotizing underlying soundscape make this a magnificently dark banger. Get weird with X&G…

Hydroski is back! Frequent collaborators Hydraulix and Oski have linked up once again for a fresh slapper. ‘Lose it’ has up-and-coming Seattle spitter Macntaj skating over a heavy beat with charismatic swagger. The beat drops out midway through the verse to let Mac’s lyrics serve as the focal point and also build greater anticipation for the drop. It’s no surprise…

THEY.’s ‘U-RITE’ has been steadily rocking clubs, playlists and my headphones since it’s release. Giving the track a new dynamic comes a dark and dirty rework from Louis Futon. It packs the infectious raps of the OG while injecting some insane bass. It’s been a minute since Louis Futon unleashed something so sinister but ‘U-RITE’ proves he hasn’t lost his…

BINKS may seem like a new name in the trap scene but he’s actually an OG. As half of Pyramid Juke he helped shape the genre and unleashed a myriad on monster tunes including the Ookay assisted slapper ‘Yen’. Despite the strong reputation and fan base the duo built, they eventually landed at a crossroads, with the two members wanting different…

Daruma has been consistently putting out stellar releases and continually working to break new talent. It seems their consistency has caught the eye of Mad Decent’s Good Enuff label, as the two have just joined forces for an incredible 5 track EP. Ocular & Tonton’s ‘Drifting Apart,’ opens the project with a stunning vibey soundscape that feels like sunset lounging…

“Witches try to curse me with they voodoo,” the hypnotizing vocal loop of Animals In The Room and MVSQs ‘Voodoo’ perfectly encapsulates the feeling of the track. It’s an exploration of the dark arts that’s magical and scary. The track is possessed with violent synths, abusive bass and pounding percussion. It packs an ancient mystique with some futuristic mind-fuckery for…

Mura Masa‘s ‘Hell’ is one of those records that’s a couple years old but still feels like it could’ve dropped yesterday. The timeless sound means there’s really no need to remix it, but I have to say I’m extremely happy that Vincent did. Vincent’s rendition elevates the sound to new heights before exposing listeners to even more dark and distorted…

Mura Masa is gearing up to release his debut album and take over the Summer. Adding fuel to the fire comes the Desiigner assisted new single ‘All Around The World’. The production fittingly pairs stunning worldly elements with a snapping trap backing. It’s the perfect foundation for Desiigner to sprinkle in bars and melodies that conjure images of a dream…

Last year Alexander Lewis set the internet on fire with a triumphant trombone-driven ‘Pay (For What)’ remix. Building of the hype comes his Trombone flip of Kaaris ‘Charge’. It’s exactly what you’d expect: a massive battle cry that’s guaranteed to stampede stages and speakers. Look out for the second drop for an extra helping filth. Alexander Lewis stays killing it.…

UZ has put out some incredible music this year, and that streak is set to continue. Having just announced that his Layers LP is on the way, he follows up his collaboration with vocalist GIA with ‘Bad Gurlz’ – another epic track. Drenched in darkly atmospheric vibes, this single has been made in partnership with rapper OG Maco, who brings…