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ARTISOMA

While Berlin is in the global spotlight thanks to Skrillex’s Contra, we’re taking you to another part of Germany, deep in the south, specifically to Ravensburg. This is the home of ARTISOMA, a self-described “soundscapes creator” and, above all, the creator of one of my favorite EPs within the bass music spectrum this year. Mobilya (released via YUKU) shows ARTISOMA’s ability to move fluidly between dubstep-rooted styles, while filtering these sounds through a very personal lens. Just as a beam of light enters a prism only to emerge refracted, so too do influences from grime, garage, breakbeat, footwork, and juke enter the German producer’s DAW, only to emerge in completely different forms. There are no rules. There is no script. Nothing predictable in any of ARTISOME’s tracks. Hers is music to be listened to with curiosity, an open mind, and, why not, an Italian G&T in your hand.
– AA

Fake Two Piece

One of Portugal’s finest; a producer duo that has got it all. Fake Two Piece has, without a doubt, one of the freshest sounds and production styles of the moment, that spans so many genres and BPM’s. If you’re a regular reader of Focus 5, you’ll know that this isn’t the first time we’ve spoken about Fake Two Piece – as they’ve collaborated with a previous artist we’ve highlighted, ‘Lokal’, so it’s only right that we shine the spotlight on this Portuguese outfit too. To have a unique sound across every track you make is hard, but these two can bring their individual sound to anything they want. You have tracks like ‘Break A Sweat’ which, despite its upbeat garage and breaks feel, still carries the eerie dark tones that Fake Two Piece are so good at. Their use of syncopated percussion and FM-sounding bass lines are not necessarily an unknown production use across many other great artists, but these two seem to bring something different in their own magical way. Their recent flip of Little Simz’ track ‘Torch’ is unreal. The glitchy production on the drop is quite frankly evil & is a vastly different track to ‘Break A Sweat’ – yet it still could only be these two on the production. That’s real talent.

LOSTMANE

Creating gorgeous atmospheres and stories through crisp and powerful sound design, LOSTMANE’s passion shines with every release. Making your hearts flutter and minds expand in an organic and emotional sense. Coming from Germany, he’s created a well-known name within the underground. Pushing the wave movement in a wonderful and euphoric fashion. From delicate melodies, earth-shattering drums, and a burst of fuel through his arrangements, he’s a force to be reckoned with. His newest releases will blow you away as well. His newest album, HEARTWAVE, created together with yell. and Senkya is something to behold. Each track differs from the last and completely showcases their styles blended in pure harmony. Having anyone feel inspired and alive. No matter what you find in his discography, you’ll be taken under a spell you won’t want to wake up from!
– JD

MAKENIX

One of the most underrated compilations of 2025 was THE SOUND DESIGN CLUB II from good dub. What first attracted me to the collection was Leotrix’s contribution, but what makes me return time and time again is the variety and quality of tracks from each individual contributor. I hadn’t heard of over half of these names before landing on the compilation, and it is a gold mine for Focus Five favourites. This month, I’m highlighting MAKENIX, a Brazilian producer who first landed on my radar as part of the collection on a track titled ‘nostalgic reflections’ alongside luviate. Raw emotion in dubstep is truly hard to find, and I always find myself coming back to ‘nostalgic reflections’ for exactly that. It’s a simple yet moving track that carries a heartwarming energy via a future riddim vessel. Further diving into the artist’s discography, one can find a variety of styles from MAKENIX, and while not every track is as gentle as ‘nostalgic reflections,’ the quality at which he produces heavier tracks is equally noteworthy. ‘EUPHORIA’ is but one example of this. Don’t sleep on MAKENIX.
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Hailing from Denver, Colorado, PANDO! has captivated our ears with his unique approach to bass music. Blending organic instrumentation, ethereal soundscapes, hip-hop samples, and bumping bass, his sound is somewhere between Qualia and bouncey trap with hints of downtempo and experimental bass. Each track is an engrossing journey that invites you into his sonic world before unloading a barrage of bass that’s assured to have your head nodding with ease. ‘2HAWT’ and ‘Drift’ served as my introduction, as they are collaborations with recent FUXWITHIT favorite zero point, and I can assure you that they will not disappoint. If you’re looking for something a touch deeper, ‘Pull Up’ is your ticket, and if you’re in the mood for his heavier side, be sure to check out ‘Keep Dreaming’. Oh, and if you want to hear Future over some wonky, beautiful vibes, ‘Covered in Money’ is a must-listen. Everything PANDO! touches as of lately is gold, so smash that follow on his SoundCloud and get familiar.

Written by Alessio, Colin, John, Paul & Steph

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With the summer right around the corner and TF Marz steadily killing it, we thought now would be the perfect time to connect for a guest mix + interview. The mix showcases his own works along with the tunes that inspire him, and is perfect for a day where you’re trying to kick back and relax. Our interview explores his background as an artist, the challenges and benefits of straddling multiple genres, what makes music so special, his favourite albums of all time, and much more. Dive in below.

What’s the vibe that we should expect when we press play on the mix?

The vibe is before the party, after the party, cruisin in the whip on a summer evening, kickin it with the homies, or maybe even spending time with that special someone. I’ve been playing music out at shows so much recently, and I haven’t done a studio mix for a while, so I wanted to take this mix as an opportunity to share some of the music I don’t really get to play out as much. This one really is a dive into my taste and influences. I sprinkled a few unreleased bits of my own in there too ;)

Can you tell us a little bit about your musical journey? How long have you been producing? Has your relationship with music changed over the years?

In a way, my musical journey kinda feels like it started the day I was born. Those who are familiar with me probably know this, but my parents put on music festivals while I was growing up, and they put their first festival on 3 days before I was born. My parents had me try out different instruments growing up for as long as I can really remember, but when I saw artists like Kanye and Dilla using the MPC, I knew I wanted to do that. I think I started around 14, so I’ve been producing for like 18 years. Sheesh, that’s a while haha.

music is one of the most incredible things in life. Like just these waves of pressure in the air that can make you feel all the emotions, make you move, bring people together. Music is really the closest thing I’ve found to god.

What drives you to make music?

I mean, it just feels like something I have to do. I’ve had periods in these past 18 years where making music wasn’t very central to my life, and I thought maybe there was something else I would do with my life (for work that is), but I was always drawn back to it. There is just something so magical about that moment when you’re in the studio, and the idea clicks, and it’s like you could just listen to that loop over and over for hours. Plus, I just think music is one of the most incredible things in life. Like just these waves of pressure in the air that can make you feel all the emotions, make you move, bring people together. Music is really the closest thing I’ve found to god.

Your music lives in this beautiful place between hip-hop, RnB, and bass music. Have you ever felt pressure to lean into one side vs. combining them all together? How do you find the perfect balance?

Yeah, I absolutely feel the pressure. It’s been something I’ve really been navigating in my career and path as an artist recently. And I guess since the beginning too. I’ve never really felt like I fit into a specific scene. Always felt too Hip-Hop/R&B for the Electronic scene and too Electronic for the Hip-Hop/R&B scene. I try to remind myself that in ways, that’s my superpower, what’s allowed me to make my own lane. But I’d be lying if I said I don’t feel pressure, especially with getting more opportunities in the Electronic world, to somehow fit into that more. But I have to give a big shout to my all:Lo family and my friends who continually encourage me to be me.

Can you tell a little bit about your approach to sampling? Is there anything you would never sample?

Ahh, sampling is the best. Probably one of my favorite things about producing and something I’ll do in almost everything I make. Sampling is like continuing the story of the original work while often giving it a whole new meaning or context. In terms of things I’d never sample… Idk, I hate to say never, but I’m not super into the idea of sampling like a classic rock song; at the same time, if I could completely flip it on its head, then I’m with it. I mean, look at a song like ‘Paper Planes’ by MIA, Diplo sampled the Clash on that and made an absolutely bangin tune.

There is this pressure to make crazy sounds and bangers and whatnot, and if that’s who you are, then that’s great, but that’s not all people want to hear, and in the end I think people really just want to connect with something real, something genuine.

What advice would you give to new producers who are trying to level up their skills and stand out from the crowd?

My biggest advice is BE YOU. Harkening back to your question earlier, I feel like, especially in electronic music, there is this pressure to make crazy sounds and bangers and whatnot, and if that’s who you are, then that’s great, but that’s not all people want to hear, and in the end I think people really just want to connect with something real, something genuine. I mean, look at what we’ve done with all:Lo. No one cared for a really long time, until they did. And I think we’ve built a really strong, loyal fanbase because they know that everything we bring to the table is genuine and from the heart. Beyond that, just keep working and learning new techniques, especially with mixing. That might be the secret: be original with your ideas, and if you can make it sound clean and mixed nicely, someone is gonna connect with it.

Congratulations on the release of Reflections Pt. II with parkbreezy. What’s your collaborative process like with parkbreezy? What makes your chemistry so strong?

Thanks! Working with Parker is such a pleasure and a gift. We really see eye to eye musically and just on things in life in general, and when we disagree, we are both very open to one another’s perspective. We also have a ton of trust in one another, so when we get in the studio, we start throwing ideas out there until something grabs us. Parker is great at generating ideas, and I think I have a knack for kind of seeing the direction for the song, so we just work really well with one another. Also, I think we both do a great job of putting our egos in the backseat. Making the song the best it can be is always the goal, no matter whose idea it was or wasn’t. Just make sure it sounds good and reflects who we are as artists.

What makes all:Lo special is that we have paved our own path by doing things our way and being exactly who we are, even when nobody understood it. We hope that our label and path can be an inspiration for other artists and creatives to do the same.

How did all:Lo come together? What makes it special?

So it really starts with Parker and Phil. They were living together in Denver in 2017 and had connected through working at the Black Box. That same summer, I met my friend Hunter, and he was helping me start up this event focused on “Hip Hop, R&B and cutting edge Bass music” called The Curation Series at a venue called Your Mom’s House in Denver. We needed CDJs, and Hunter suggested he had some homies who had some (Parker and Phil), and they played similar music, so we decided to invite them out. We immediately clicked, and I asked if they wanted to be residents with me, and they were down. We did that for about 6 months, with Thought Process being a part of the last one. That winter, Parker and Phil wanted to start putting music on streaming platforms, so they started releasing under all:Lo. The following summer, we were chatting, and Parker and Phil wanted to put out a compilation and make the label more of a thing, so they invited me to be a part of it, and since that point on it’s been fam.

What makes all:Lo special is that we have paved our own path by doing things our way and being exactly who we are, even when nobody understood it. We hope that our label and path can be an inspiration for other artists and creatives to do the same. We’re all about lifting each other and our communities up, and I know I speak for all of us when I say how grateful we are for how far it’s come.

What’s the best meal you’ve ever had on the road?

Ooooof, that is tough, but the first meal that comes to mind is this dish that I had at a restaurant called Nanban in Pittsburgh, PA. It was a gochujang fried chicken with biscuits and tonkatsu gravy.

What is your favourite hip hop, and favourite RnB album of all time? What makes each of them special to you?

Okay, RnB is easy; that’s D’Angelo’s Voodoo. My favorite album of all time. It’s literally perfect. The fusion of Soul with Hip Hop sensibilities and production is just pure magic. Hard for me to put into words what this album means to me. If you’re not familiar, I encourage you to go listen right now. Rest in peace to the legend.

Hip Hop is a bit tougher… I really can’t pick one, so I’m gonna say three that have been super influential to me. Outkast’s Speakerboxxx/Love Below, Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, and Kanye’s Dark Twisted Fantasy. All three of these albums are so forward-thinking and purely creative. They all show me the possibilities of what Hip Hop can be.

What are you most looking forward to in 2026?

I’m really excited for the all:Lo takeovers we’re getting to do at festivals this year, including the Grove at Shambhala, my favourite stage in the whole world. Also excited to release this new music I’m working on, and finally I’m really excited for something I’m planning for my city, Denver. More deets on that soon!

Any final words for fans?

Just thank you. This is the first year I’ve gotten to do music as my full-time job, and I try to remind myself often just how lucky I am to get to do this. If you’ve been listening for years, I truly appreciate it so much; I know it’s been a slow burn. If you’re new here, thanks for giving me a shot; that’s all I can ask for. Really excited for what’s to come, so I hope you come along with me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so so much <3

Oh and FUCK ICE AND FUCK DONALD TRUMP.

TF Marz FUXWITHIT Guest Mix Tracklist

FCUK (ft. Mahalia) – H.LLS
Esa Nena – Young Miko
ID – TF Marz
thasit – TF Marz
IT’S OK – Bryson Tiller
All Mine (ft. Kaya Ko & Kapok) – TF Marz
10 – El Londo
R U THAT SOMEBODY – Mr. Genius Idiot x nikø.
choosy – Cityboymoe
Days Go By – James Blake
Windows Down (ft. Guapdad 4000) – Moslikely
Lil Mama – Lo Village & Dirty Shafi
Want It All (ft. Polo G) – Burna Boy
Handsome (ft. Megan The Stallion) – Chance The Rapper
Mine – Tiacorine
Pick Up The Pace (feat. Bayka) – Mahalia
Anxious – Latto
no doubt – Ragz Originale
2 Charming – Skiifall
The Point (ft. Kaya Ko & Trayce Chapman) – parkbreezy & TF Marz
So Sweet – FALCONS
Good Flirts (TF’s edit) – Baby Keem
FWT (ft. Isaiah Falls) – Icee Red
Day After Day (ft. Big Sad 1900) – BLXST

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New for this year comes the addition of a second stage featuring some of Halifax’s finest, including Troy Power, Sir Real, DJ Decision, Sister Ric, Vero, and more! You can check out the full line-up below.

I’ve had the pleasure of attending Vibrancy in previous years, and I can assure you, there is nothing like raving in one of the most iconic spaces in Canada. This year promises to be their best edition yet, so be sure to grab your tickets now.

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