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A few months back capshun landed a spot in our Focus Five segment due to the fact that his sound left us enthralled with every listen. capshun doesn’t simply create beats, but crafts new worlds with each soundscape. Every song is a new destination ripe for exploring. With elements of the natural world forming a foundation, capshun mixes shimmering synths…

Back in May, our team featured a wicked producer by the name of Milano in our Focus Five segment. The Lake Tahoe-based artist caught our attention with his eerie approach to blending bass and trap music into one sinister listening experience. With a sound that can be described as guttural yet crisp, the Lost Dogz collective member has continuously pushed…

Last month we named Rome in Silver as one of the top artists to watch in our Focus Five segment. It seems we weren’t the only ones with our eye on the California producer. UZ’s Quality Goods Records is known for having a keen eye for talent as well and they’ve proven it yet again by scooping up Rome in…

New Zealand’s bass scene has been bubbling as of late with a slew of artists making major noise. The latest on the cusp of breaking out globally is t1r. Based in Auckland, t1r will take you back to the days when SoundCloud was truly something special. With his primary account pushing towards 20,000 followers and housing a mix of banging…

We recently highlighted bd hbt in our Focus Five segment, telling you why you need to be on the lookout for this rising LA based duo. If that feature didn’t leave you convinced ‘Fly Boys’ should easily do the trick. Their latest release is a minimal masterwork. A stripped-down bass epic that’s mind-blowingly wonky and insanely heavy. It’s dark dungeon…

New Zealand’s no doz has been setting SoundCloud on fire all year. He was recently featured in our Focus Five segment and his latest release serves as a powerful reminder of why he needs to be on your radar. ‘seizmo’ short for ‘seize the moment’ was crafted to make listeners feel stuck in the moment. The ambient intro will relax…

Emerging from a small city in Mexico, Alexis B has skyrocketed from a virtual unknown to becoming one of the top artists to watch at the moment. While his music spans a wide array of genres it’s his most recent work in the UKG and 140 realms that have really caught our ear. From massive bootlegs to multiple killer collabs…

Sam Day‘s rise has been an interesting one to follow. Behind his glossy melodic sound and the boy-next-door look , over the years I have glimpsed more and more of a craftiness that always intrigued me. One doesn’t simply release multiple times on labels like NCS, Seeking Blue, and Lowly by chance. Similarly, the numbers it grinds on streaming platforms,…

Over the past 8 years, TREKKIE TRAX has constantly challenged the status quo of my musical taste, introducing me to a remarkable variety of new artists and stimulating with its unpredictable releases my curiosity as a music blogger. Their latest project (which comes right after the very interesting Beep Day EP by Fetus) is the third installment of their Trekkie Trax:…

MZG is the superstar twin duo with bounce. Look no further than these two when the situation calls for booty-shakin’ beats. Innovative flips, summertime bops, and party anthems galore are dotted throughout their discography. Whether you’re looking to roll around town with the car windows down and the volume up Ice Cube-style, or you’re looking for a seductive drum line to…