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Whether Oddprophet tracks are releases on Never Say Die or Never Say Die: Black Label does not affect two certainties: satanic, cult-inspired artwork and impeccable, ear-piercing sound design. With each and every track, the UK-based producer further establishes his reign among the evil geniuses of horrifying yet wildly captivating synths and screeches, and his latest is certainly no exception. Coming…

Topi is undoubtedly one of bass music’s most underrated innovators. Swaying between genres with a finesse that is unmatched, the Finnish producer is sure to become a festival mainstay once promoters catch wind of his dynamic, frenzy-inducing energy. Known for ground-shattering releases on labels such as Never Say Die, Monstercat and Good Enuff, as well as collaborations with heavy-hitters such…

I grew up on hip hop. When I was six years old I was bumping Kriss Kross cassettes with my brother with our baggy jeans and baseball jerseys on backwards. From there it was Puff Daddy and Ma$e. Then, Jay-Z and Ruff Ryders. I was under 10 by the time I copped my first DJ Clue tape in The Professional.…

Working with friends in the music industry can sometimes be a tumultuous journey. After first hearing DAD on Joshua Francois’ ‘Blue Suitcase‘ earlier last year, Lucchii instantly fell in love with his infectious vocals and immediately sent him a message praising his sound and potential. Since becoming acquainted, the two have become great friends, with Lucchii stating “I felt if…

Tripzy Leary is among bass music’s most eccentric story-tellers. Every single, remix and project contributes to the artist’s vision of a voyage through the depths of space and the unknown. From Terraformer and Arrival to his Space Migration LP, each piece is uniquely concocted to send listeners on an exciting journey, a trip if you will. Tripzy Leary looks to…

Medasin‘s recent musical inclinations have proven to be true summertime ballads. From Irene, to ‘Mr. Skitters,’ to the more recent ‘At Fault‘ alongside Felly, the Dallas-based musician has grown into a soothing sound that is perfect for lounging by the pool on a hot, sunny day. Whether the tracks feature talented vocalists or are purely instrumental, one certainty is that…

Wolfgang Gartner is keeping the complextro movement alive one track at a time. With his latest Medicine EP and the more recent trap-electro hybrid ‘Ectoplasm‘, the established producer has been able to create a newfound wave of appreciation for the nostalgic genre, bringing in a fresh touch that never ceases to surprise us. Continuing with the momentum he built from…

Ever since summet and olswel’s ‘moment‘ saw the light of day back in March, Phuture Collective‘s ARRIVAL compilation has only grown to become their most exciting work to date. As tracks from their fourteenth issue continue to bless our ears on a bi-weekly basis, the anticipation for the full compilation out on July 31st escalates at an exponential rate. Keeping…

He’s back! After a brief hiatus last year, the king of Middle-East-infused dubstep is back with a statement. That’s right, Soltan is here and ready to prove himself once again. After re-emerging in late 2018 with ‘Trouble‘ as part of Never Say Die Vol. 6, speculation incited among fans as to when the fan-favourite would make his highly-anticipated return to releases. Today,…

Last week, Flume amazed the world with the release of Hi This Is Flume. The project instantly set the industry and internet on fire. Always ahead of his time, the mixtape once again proved why Flume is heralded as one of the greats of our generation. Aside from the music simply being excellent, the release contains a myriad of elements that…