Spanning 50 tracks and nearly an hour and a half, this mix is an absolute must-listen. Jam-packed with a ton of Sundog’s originals (including several IDs), plus music from FUXWITHIT favorites like Mr. Carmack, Jon Casey, dope, thook, dope, Oakk, TroyBoi, UZ, episcool, Goldenchild, Lasse, and more. If you’ve never heard of Sundog, I promise you’ll be a fan after listening, if you’re already a fan then you know what it is. Press play and vibe out.

Tell us about the mix. Where are you taking us with this one?

With this mix I wanted to showcase my versatility as an artist, sharing the heavier, grittier side of my taste in music. It includes some of my favourite tracks from a few years back as well as some brand new and unreleased beats from myself and friends. Honestly, a lot of time was spent crafting this mix and it’s one of my favourites I’ve recorded. Expect lots of large 808’s.

How’s BC treating you? What do enjoy most about it?

I love it here, I’ve only lived on the coast for 3 years but I feel like it’s the best place in Canada to be. It’s hard to pick what my favourite part about it is, but living next to the ocean is pretty hard to beat.

What makes the Island special?

The island is just straight-up magic, the nature is immaculate and the music scene here is alive and abundant.

The feeling I get from making beats and just creating is like nothing else I’ve experienced. I’m obsessed with it.

What drives you to make music?

The feeling I get from making beats and just creating is like nothing else I’ve experienced. I’m obsessed with it. I spend a lot of my free time in my little bedroom studio working on tunes. I really think the books “The War of Art” and “Turning Pro” by Steven Pressfield instilled this drive in me to create like my life depended on it. That the world is a better place because of great art.

Your music possesses a rich organic feel. How do you deliver that feeling sonically?

I’ve been really inspired from music I experienced at Envision Festival in Costa Rica, and especially The Grove stage at Shambhala here in Canada. The Grove changed my entire outlook on what is possible with music. I take in a lot of inspiration from my environment and do my best to distill it down to its own unique flavour.

Less live instruments, more sample-heavy, big 808’s a few dog bark sounds, kinda like you’re walking around a janky junkyard ya know?

You’ve got an EP dropping soon. What can you tell us about it?

Yeah! I’m really stoked to drop this, I’m calling it the Junkyard EP and it’s got a wonky, janky feel to it. With this EP I’m doing something a little different than my past releases. Less live instruments, more sample-heavy, big 808’s a few dog bark sounds, kinda like you’re walking around a janky junkyard ya know? Gunna be out in October!

What made your recent performance at Shambhala so memorable?

Definitely my favourite set to date. I was surrounded by so many friends. All the homies in the booth behind me, it really felt like a Boiler Room/Keep Hush vibe. The place was packed and the crowd was so receptive. It was a real dream come true.

What are your top 5 favorite trap songs of all time?

Top 5 is hard to pick but I’ll go with some classics:
1: Keys n Krates – Hypnotik
2: Sam Gallantry- Long Distance
3: Mr. Carmack – Move like lions do
4: Krane – Propane
5: Losco – Charge

How do enjoy spending your time when you’re not working on music? 

I hermit pretty hard when I’m not at work, most of my free time is spent just making beats honestly lol. But I do really enjoy spending time with people I love. Skateboarding is forever my go-to for fun. I really want to surf more this winter too.

I can’t put it into words all I can say is it’s a masterpiece and everyone should read it.

What’s the last piece of art that really amazed you?

Rick Rubins’s book ‘The Creative Act.’ I can’t put it into words all I can say is it’s a masterpiece and everyone should read it.

Any final words for fans?

Just want to say thank you for the continued support. I’m in this for the long haul and all the love and support means the world to me. A huge thanks to FUXWITHIT for the platform to share on!

Sundog FUXWITHIT Guest Mix Tracklist
Supertask – Captcha
Kursa – Crust
Doja Cat, Rico Nasty – Tia tamera (Deft Remix)
Mr. Carmack – Blouses vip
Frigid – ID
Thook – Bronze Garden
CYGN – NAZCAA
Sundog – Cause Problem
Nolay – Griselda
Drone – Desert eagle
Hyroglifics, Nah Eeto – Sing to it
Jon Casey – Nosedive
Sundog – Work me edit
Potions – New aura
Sundog – Sexting flip
Sundog x DWAM – Counting flip
Sundog – ID
Sundog – Whirlwind
Sundog – ID
Two fingers, Thys – Hodo (MUADEEP Edit)
Digital Mozart – Sing4man
De-Tu – Stay low VIP
Sundog – ID
TF Marz, Parkbreezy – ID
Sundog – ID
Mura Masa – Lotus eater (Vandalized Edit)
Sundog – ID
Rational Soul – Black Leather Seats (dope Remix)
Oakk – ID
TroyBoi, UZ – Yalla
Free Party – Wimbledon
Mr. Carmack – Lonelyfuckingsamurai
Sundog – ID
Jevon Ives, Mushkilla – Missed Calls
Ivy Lab – Low risk offer
Onoe Caponoe – Afro Samurai/Quest
Kursa – Inside Out
Asàu – Shaman juice
Sundog – Junkyard
Aztek – Yuzon
Yunis – Ganghsta
Hamdi – Yum (Jon Casey Edit)
Dwam x DMTR – ID
Oakk – Waarp
dope – No Problems
episcool, Goldenchild, Lasse – Yucca valley
Tsuruda – uncanny knack
Sundog – Rubbish
Brent Faiyaz – Circles (Uno Stereo flip)
Cut Rugs – Bad Intentions (ft. Trinity Justice)

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Alora

I have a love-hate relationship with Spotify. Sometimes, I question why I’m still getting big room house on my Release Radar despite not listening to it for the last ten years. Sometimes, I’m eternally grateful for the auto-shuffle feature, which often puts me onto new talent, with the most recent being Dutch duo Alora. When ‘So Alone’ came on, I was immediately entranced by the silky nature of the drum and bass track, liking it immediately and subsequently playing it on repeat for the rest of the day. Further exploration into their discography revealed a knack for making powerful tracks that resonate beyond the superficiality of other types of drum and bass. While their socials aren’t very active, Alora are genuine artists that are worth checking out.
-SC

hundredacre.

For as much shit as the SoundCloud feed gets, I still believe the gems always push their way through. When I saw a flip of Danny Brown’s ‘Grown Up’ reposted on my feed by an all-lowercase artist with no spaces and period stylizing their name I had to press play. And I’m glad I did. Taking on one of Danny Brown’s best tracks, hundredacre. maintains shades of the hip-hop backing while injecting a heavier bass sound. It matches the grittiness of Brown’s style without overdoing it. A balance that can be hard to find. The unfinished ‘two sticks in my hand like im playin the wii’ is rough but undeniably fire. The keys are colder than an arctic dip and the minimal bass-heavy approach slaps. When 21 Savage finds his way in, it can’t get any harder. While some may hate on the unpolished nature of the tune, I revel in it. hundredacre. reminds me of a time when artists didn’t take themselves too seriously on SoundCloud and just dropped heat. I’m here for it.
-C

NirBorna

When you see a name supported by both Trekkie Trax and SPRAYBOX, two flagships of the Japanese bass music scene, you know you have to do some digging. That’s why this month I fly you to Japan to get familiar with NirBorna. Producer, DJ, and self-proclaimed “Tribal music Lover” NirBorna has instantly wiped out the competition in my listening schedule with his latest Plexus EP. The nine-track project (six originals plus three remixes) displays one of the freshest and most unpredictable takes on bass music I’ve heard recently. It’s enigmatic and cryptic, it felt almost alienesque at some points. This vibe doesn’t come as a surprise when you find out the EP was born out of NirBorna’s desire to play and experiment with percussion and tempo changes without relying on pre-existing matrices. With the help of a translator, here you can discover some fascinating easter eggs about Plexus (like the track ‘SWSCM’ was inspired by a fortress-like building he saw in Switzerland). If you’re looking for less conceptual and more dancefloor-friendly beats, be sure to check his previous releases on SPRAYBOX.
-AA

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RUSTHOL

Captivating environments, masterful melodic structures, and mind-blowing sound design, RUSTHOL is an artist you absolutely need to know and keep an eye on. Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, this artist’s compositions know no boundaries within the sonic spectrum. The way he whisks his colorful paintbrush of tones really shines on a whole new level. The sinister, dark and ear-pleasing spaces within his works will instantly take over your mind and soul. Everything he touches turns to absolute gold. It’s artists like him that make you feel grateful to be alive during his artistic journey. From Frum n Bass, UK Garage,  Wave and more, he’s taking on every part of the electronic spectrum, and gifting it with his unique and wonderful presence.

One of his pieces, ‘ALTERNATES’, will awaken an inner spirit you never realized was there. His take on the Future Garage genre is simply breathtaking. Chilling you to the core.  The captivating ambiance flowing through this adventure will make your essence shiver with glee as each element is carefully placed in this ominous space he’s conjured up. Impactful drums, dreamy tones and those hypnotic vocals are only a few elements which make this track out of this world. You’ll also come across some nasty and mean bass movement to fill your cravings.

His most recent EP, THE LAST HOUSEBENDER, encapsulates what makes RUSTHOL nothing but special and outgoing. The storytelling within each piece will knock you out of your seats with heart-shattering textures, intoxicating rhythms, and crisp attention to detail. Each track will stun the listener with honor and praise. Making your minds expand from his imagination. It’s a journey you just have to experience for yourself to understand. It’s as if you were transported into an Oscar-winning movie, surrounded by a dark and angelic nightmare. One you won’t ever want to wake up from.
-JD

Sundog

Sometimes you find artists after hours of digging, going down musical rabbit holes riddled with wild twists and turns. And sometimes you just need to ask your Twitter followers for recommendations. After posting a status looking for new trap artists I was promptly pointed to Victoria, B.C.-based artist Sundog (shoutout kiana for the tip) and was instantly impressed. Blurring the boundaries between minimal trap beats and more experimental organic grooves, Sundog occupies a sonic space that’s born out of OG trap but has evolved with an otherworldly aesthetic. The two-track EP Whirlwind/Thunder serves as the perfect starting point. ‘Whirlwind’ is built around ghostly melodies that create a haunting but stunning soundscape that’s expanded upon with precision percussion and booming low end. The ample room to breathe gives each element an opportunity to shine through perfectly. ‘Thunder’ takes a darker turn while still embodying the same palette. The bouncy plucks are mystifyingly hypnotic and it doesn’t lack any bang. In a world of overproduced tracks with chaotic layering, Sundog provides a refreshing reminder that less is more.
-C

Word by Alessio, Colin, John & Steph.

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