Never Say Die: Black Label

Simply put, Akeos is bass music’s most promising emerging star. The appearance of ‘Bukiyou‘ on my SoundCloud feed a few months back had me falling out of my chair in awe, and a quick dig into the Akeos’ profile revealed a multi-talented artist capable of producing just about every genre with a quality only matched by the greats. I’ve been…

Established bass mogul Antiserum and up-and-coming heavyweight Definitive have teamed up with arguably the most esteemed dubstep vocalists Virus Syndicate to deliver another hard-hitting single on Never Say Die: Black Label titled ‘Warning.’ Hailing from Manchester, the grime collective are well known in the bass scene for adding their crisp, flowing vocals to dubstep tracks from a wide range of artists,…

Based out of San Diego, California XaeboR is a veristic exemplification of persistence, littering the battlefield with a handful of heavy artillery EPs and dozens of vicious singles over the span of a 7-year career. Discreetly tip-toeing the boundaries of the proliferating riddim movement, XaeboR’s diverse production palette and deeply-seeded dubstep roots tender him the ability to intersperse freely between…

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…

L.U.X is quickly establishing himself among the greats of heavy music. While 2018 saw the Israeli producer lay his foundations in the dubstep realm through two EPs and many more singles and remixes, this year sees him breaking out of his shell and really climbing the ranks through innovative yet still Earth-shattering releases. High-intensity singles such as ‘Fate‘ and ‘Another…

“We do these compilations to allow the fans to get an insight into the tastes and minds of the host artist… Spoiler alert: Aweminus is clearly insane, but with impeccable taste,” Never Say Die head honcho SKisM states about Never Say Die: Black Label‘s second installment of their Black Ops XL series. If those words aren’t an indication of how well…

Phiso has a real knack for making festival-ready bangers. Aside from the obvious ‘Jotaro‘, tracks such as the Earth-shattering ‘Pattern Screamer‘ and ‘Wasteland‘ continuously make their rounds in heavy sets around the world, as the raw grittiness and piercing sound design is sure to capture any unsuspecting soul. Today, the Canadian producer returns with the eclectic ‘Sick Fuck’, where he…

Dubstep newcomer NAZAAR has quickly risen the ranks of the bass music scene as a tribute to his ceaseless work ethic and diligence for refining his craft. A diverse childhood spent between New Mexico and Texas has provided ample inspiration for NAZAAR to craft his Persian-infused style of bass music that carefully treads water between the furious tides of trap…

A one-year hiatus directly following the release of his debut two-track EP in late 2015, UK’s Oddprophet gallantly shifted gears, transitioning from a brief foxtrot with Drum & Bass into the swift waltz of Dubstep. A sinister allure, as depicted in his Precognition EP, distinguishes the style of Oddprophet from the masses, catering a radical, bass-infused sound that cleverly toes…

Since obtaining his math and computer science degree last year, Samy Beyou, known by most as SampliFire, has been tearing his way through the dubstep scene with consistent earth-shattering releases. From the solo Mancubus EP, to the collaborative Termination EP alongside fellow Frenchman Ivory, to the highly-anticipated Never Say Die Vol. 6 ID titled ‘Pump It Up’ with Gentlemens Club,…