Oliverse

Bootleg Business is back for its fourth installment and this time I have the pleasure to be joined by one who can be considered as the face of the dubstep scene on YouTube. Connor, widely known as Nawtystep, has been nurturing the scene with reviews, reactions, and insight since 2017,  becoming a praised and respected voice in the contemporary dubstep…

In a scene saturated with artists solely focused on sound design, Oliverse is among the few and the best who are keeping the melodic elements of dubstep alive. Thriving off musicality, the British artist’s sound is built on a foundation of gritty bass lines and insanely captivating melodies. Now, the talented producer returns to his roots with the Outerworld EP, his second…

Boasting a roster of seasoned veterans like Virtual Riot, Barely Alive and Modestep, as well as hot trendsetters such as Oliverse and Eliminate, Disciple Records have quickly established themselves among the best bass labels. With a quality to quantity ratio that is second to none, their artists continue to push boundaries with each and every single, remix and album. Six…

A promising new name in the realm of bass, Icon Collective student Zarian utilizes immense creative depth, harnessing a precarious duality between dubstep and riddim, allowing his style to stand out among the masses. Quickly rising the ranks of the local Virginia scene in 2018, he topped off a standout year with his first official release via Biophaze & Rough…

Some would argue that dubstep is recently becoming a battle of sound design, with less importance given to musicality and melody. Legends such as Flux Pavilion certainly think so, as his recent tweet suggests he is growing tired of this monotony. While this debate is very subjective, there’s no denying that Oliverse is one of the best at combining melodic aspects…