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As one of the first artists featured in our Focus Five segment way back in March of 2018, tinyghost has been on our radar for a while. Despite being among the most talented beat-makers in scene, the Austin-based producer is the embodiment of quality over quantity, having been silent for over twelve months now. The artist attributes this silence to…

Last month we featured a relatively unknown producer by the name of KIKFlIP in our Focus Five segment. Despite having just over 100 followers on SoundCloud, the fresh talent is quickly becoming one of my favourite new producers. Keeping the streak of impressive releases flowing comes ‘Bling’. Utilizing the infectious and syrupy vocals from Future’s ‘Honest,’ KIKFlIP creates a certified…

Scharame landed in our Focus Five segment in the first half of last year and has only continued to evolve as an artist since then. His intricate compositions combining orchestral elements, all-engulfing melodies and crisp sound design are second to none, and his art has ceaselessly impressed as the year passed. We knew we had to connect with the talented…

First landing on our Focus Five segment almost a year ago today, Seattle-based AOTA has consistently impressed with his ability to weave between genres with ease. Despite this versatility, a common theme throughout his pieces is a haunting undertone that will send chills through your spine, and his upcoming work is no exception. Ahead of the release of the Deconstructor…

Toronto-based producer Memphis. has been on our radar since late 2018. Originally landing a spot in Focus Five Vol. 11, we’ve been keeping a close eye and ear out ever since. We had the pleasure of premiering ‘Prophecy’ on our site just over a year ago and he’s continued to impress us. While many producers tend to lock into one…

Since being featured in our Focus Five segment earlier this year, Nvctve has continuously impressed us with their ability to remain true to their signature sound while consistently pushing bass music forward. From releases on SATURATE to a mean collaboration with Akeos, the Massachusetts-based producer makes halftime wickedly entertaining through offerings of sinister soundscapes and gnarly gurgles of bass. Today,…

We said it before and we’ll say it again, the French beat making scene is currently a gold mine. Our recent Focus Five segments have featured at least one French producer over the last couple of months, and it seems like every week we stumble across a new gem. First popping up on our radar with the mesmerizing ‘cycles‘ alongside…

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…

Nvctve and Akeos are two names that should be on the top of your ones-to-watch list. The former landed on our Focus Five segment earlier this year and has since been on a tear through the halftime scene displaying a production prowess well beyond their years. In parallel, Akeos has been doing a ton of damage through the world of…

Orlando based producer golden child has been setting the underground on fire as of late. In addition to landing a spot in our Focus Five series, he’s been dropping heaters on some of the best underground labels out including Jadu Dala, Below The Surface, Trap Party, Presently Lifted and more. His signature style infuses hip hop influences, foreign soundscapes, skillful…