Focus Five

A new month, a new Focus Five feature. This month marks our 60th installment, representing 300 unique artists showcased in this column alone. As always we’ve got a wide array of sounds ranging from a Brooklyn Beatmaker to an Italian electronic standout, an LA-based artist fusing Bollywood with a mix of club genres, a Romanian creator pushing XDM, and an…

It’s a new year but Focus Five remains the same. As always we’ve rounded up our five fresh new finds of the month that deserve a greater spotlight. Volume 59 explores the talents of ESCPE, HDrizzle, She, SYNTHYA, and VISLA. Get familiar with the group below. From DnB to phonk, trap and various forms of bass music, we’re got something…

New month, same feature bringing you the five best fresh finds you should be listening to. Focus Five: Volume 55 features a bouncy house producer keeping summer alive, an alchemist who fuses genres, a producer who effortlessly moves between rap and electronic, Singapore’s latest electronic export, and some sinister halftime. As always there’s a producer in here for whatever your…

As another month rolls by and we move into August, it’s time for another installment of Focus Five. Our 54th edition sees us highlighting a wave master, some wild future beats from Tokyo, a laidback feel-good beatmaker from Boston, and two producers known for moving across genres. Check all five below and be sure to share your favourite selections. henryisdead…

A new month means a new edition of FUXWITHITFRIDAYS. For Volume 53 we’ve got a multitude of artists ranging from two genres-bending up-and-comers to a laidback phonk star, a 16-year-old prodigy, and a mysterious project. Get familiar with all 5 below. BAGG Violent, gritty bass lines, hypnotic rhythmic structures, all of those qualities, and more are what you’ll find within…

The summer is heating up and so is Focus Five. Our 52nd edition sees a new crop of producers that you need to know. This month we’ve got a juke, footwork, & Jersey club producer from the UK, an artist pushing neogrime, a dubstep creator set to make waves, a young Irish trap killer, and a phonk heavyweight. There’s truly…

It’s a short month so Focus Five is back in record time. For our 49th edition we’ve got 2 unique D&B producers, a low-key beat scene wizard, some vibey future beats, and a darker deeper direction. Explore all five artists below and let us know your favorites. A.way From Canada to Slovakia there’re around 6000 kilometers. A considerable distance that…

New year, same feature. Would you expect anything less? As January comes to a close we’re back with another installment of Focus Five: our monthly round-up of five producers that you need to know. This month we’ve got a double dose of future beats, some experimental trap, a genre-agnostic producer, and some Hardwave for good measure. Dive in below. Angel…

It’s the last day of the year and our last installment of Focus Five for 2021. It’s been another great year for music and these 5 artists provide a preview of what to be on lookout for in 2022. Focus Five: Volume 47 features a wave up-and-comer, a stellar DnB duo, a French beatmaker defying genres, a Russian gem, and…

If you’re looking for new artists on the rise you’ve come to the right place. Back in its 44th installment, we’re shining a light on the next wave of artists you need to know. This month we’ve got vibey UKG, 2 unique future beat producers, and two gems unearthed from Russia. Dive in below. ADuki Despite everything, this has been…