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Drumcode is closing out the year in style as Konstantin Sibold returns to the label with a powerful remix of Bart Skils‘ adored hit ‘Roll The Dice’. This release is a natural progression following Sibold‘s brilliant 2024 debut on Drumcode with the acclaimed ‘Lost In Space’ EP, which solidified his place as one of the year’s standout techno artists. Bart Skils, a Drumcode mainstay, has enjoyed a monumental year of his own. His ‘Bart Skils Remixed’ package dropped earlier in the year to widesp

As a crucial Drumcode Records crew member, Dutch producer Bart Skils is world-revered for his best-selling powerhouse Techno releases like ‘Roll The Dice’ and his mesmerising sets.   But he likes to pay it forward too, finding and nurturing new talent for Adam Beyer’s label, hence SUDO’s (Japanese brothers Isao & Takashi) hugely successful recent Drumcode debut EP Real World. Skils collabs with SUDO on ‘Nexus’, and with Drunken Kong (‘Dee’ Singh & DJ Kyoko) on ‘Set It Right’, who are

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Kayzo has released a new web-based game, Kayzo Unleashed XL, a riot on wheels that's ready to test your rhythm ahead of the DJ's 2025 tour. The game puts players behind the wheel of an unruly tour bus with a death wish, careening through through streets littered with obstacles as if the Road Runner moonlighted as a tour manager. The objective of this pixelated escapade? Snag guitars while dodging barbed wire in a high-stakes game of "don't crash and burn." Using just three keys—up, down and the

Lumasi is wrapping up breakout year with Sun & Moon, a new EP full of deep, psychedelic bass. Across the five-track project, Lumasi delivers delightfully literal interpretations of each song's title, letting listeners experience his take on their meanings. Sun & Moon includes the previously released tracks "Mourning Dub" and "Deleted" (with SHMUX). The former has proved immensely popular, its title an ode to the Mourning Dove, whose somber coos are present throughout the track. Newly rel

It looked shaky at one point, but Bass Canyon pulled off a leviathan feat. Excision’s annual takeover of the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington overcame lightning and window storms, mid-show cancellations and the threat of a spoiled weekend to deliver everything it promised. The emotional—and borderline literal—whirlwind started during Saturday’s Kill The Noise set. The 21-year veteran was forced to abruptly end his set and informed fans of an impending lightning storm. “Bass Canyon, I’m sorry but

Excision’s legendary Bass Canyon festival has officially announced its return to The Gorge Amphitheatre for its milestone 7th edition, taking place August 15-17, 2025. This year, in an unprecedented move, Excision is giving fans the gift of time. The early announcement allows fans to meticulously plan and budget for their annual descent upon one of North America’s most stunning festival destinations. Early Bird Access and Enhancements Galore Bass Canyon 2025 went on sale onn Thursday, No

Bass Canyon, Excision’s flagship Pacific Northwest festival, will return to The Gorge Amphitheatre for its milestone 7th edition, next August 15-17, 2025. In an unprecedented early announcement, the bass music visionary is giving fans more time than ever to prepare for their annual pilgrimage to one of North America’s most stunning venue destinations. Tickets for Bass Canyon 2025 are on sale now, marking the earliest on-sale date in the festival’s history. Alongside the early announcement, B

Excision has revealed the lineup for the return of Bass Canyon in 2024. Alongside Excision and the three sets he plays every year, he's enlisted the help of some of the biggest bass music acts in the world. Zeds Dead, Ganja White Night, Ray Volpe, Space Laces and Kill The Noise are all set to throw down at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in August. The dubstep superstar has diversified the Bass Canyon lineup further, tapping drum & bass artists like 1991, Kanine and Friction while also booking

Bass Canyon has officially unveiled its Phase One lineup for 2025, igniting excitement for its highly anticipated seventh edition taking place August 15–17, 2025, at the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington. Curated by Excision and set against one of North America’s most breathtaking natural backdrops, the Pacific Northwest’s largest bass music festival is primed to deliver another massive year with a dynamic and diverse artist roster.   In a creative twist, this week Bass Canyon launche

Bass Canyon will once again return to The Gorge in Washington for another three days of stellar programming, music, lights and sounds. Excision will play his regular set at the festival, as well as his usual Detox, along with a B2B with a still-blurred out name from the lineup. This year, you can catch sets from Knife Party, SVDDEN DEATH, FuntCase, GRiZ, Pendulum, Liquid Stranger, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Grabbitz, The Prototypes, Space Laces, and more. Tickets can be found here. This arti

It seems Excision is just as eager as we are for the return of Bass Canyon after the festival's team announced it's selling tickets earlier than ever. Annually held at Washington's idyllic Gorge Amphitheater, Bass Canyon reigns as the Pacific Northwest's largest bass music festival. It's one of three curated by Excision Presents alongside Lost Lands and Paradise Blue, the latter of which will not take place in 2025. To supplement Bass Canyon's growth, the festival is expanding its offerings to c

Bringing together some of Canada’s most eclectic electronic music acts and a slew of acclaimed rising superstars, alongside a profound mission rooted in community and respect, Bass Coast just wrapped yet another dazzling festival. Having taken place at shared traditional territories of the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx in Canada form July 12-15, Bass Coast 2024 saw organizers throw what might have arguably been their biggest fest to-date.

Bass Coast Festival has unveiled the lineup and theme for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which is scheduled to take place from July 12-15 at shared traditional territories of the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Merritt, the award-winning festival is gearing up to host a dynamic roster of over 150 artists spanning genres such as drum & bass, garage, techno, house, disco, dubstep and jungle. Among the headliners are Of The Trees and Leikeli47, who will be j

When your songwriting credits include Excision, Zeds Dead, and NGHTMRE, you could easily rest on your laurels. But ASH HALO – the Canadian duo of Sara and Dave – isn’t here for easy. Their self-released single “Vice Versa,” crafted with fellow northerner Save Yourself, is a genre-blending love letter to electronic music’s endless possibilities. The track weaves reggae warmth through hardstyle punch, wraps melodic bass around trap foundations, and somehow makes it all feel effortless. It’s fi

AVANCE’s “I Saw The Screen Bleed” lands like a love letter to horror’s golden age, written in thunderous bass and razor-sharp sound design. The Australian producer’s latest full-length transforms classic horror film tension into modern dubstep architecture, with each track building its own distinct atmosphere of dread. Drawing from his deep study of film composers, AVANCE crafts a sonic palette that would make John Carpenter proud: serrated basslines slice through haunting atmospherics while cal

Dutcho duo Bassjackers have once again delivered a high-octane anthem that’s sure to ignite dancefloors worldwide. Their latest track, ‘Set Me Free,’ is a thrilling collaboration with Italian producer Wasback that reimagines Kylie Minogue’s iconic 2000s hit, ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head.’ With its infectious energy and driving beat, ‘Set Me Free’ is a perfect blend of dance and electro pop. The track’s simple yet effective structure showcases Bassjackers’ signature sound, while Wasback’s pr

World-renowned electronic artists Oliver Heldens and Bassjackers rework Future’s signature track, ‘Mask Off‘, in their new release, ‘MASK OFF‘. This track fuses Heldens’ groovy sound with Bassjackers’ festival energy, looped with Future’s iconic vocals. This high-energy, infectious single seamlessly blends Heldens’ Deep House vibes with Bassjackers’ Big Room sound, creating a dynamic and engaging vibe that will set dance floors and festivals off worldwide. Oliver Heldens, known for his chart

Dutch big-room masters Bassjackers are back with their first EP of new music in more than four years, Les Pays Bass. The six track EP is not what you might expect and showcases the Dutch duo’s production versatility. Ranging from old school big room bangers like “How We Do” to the absolute floor stomper “Bass Hammer” to their own take on techno “Oldschool Vibe,” Les Pays Bass is sure to delight Bassjackers fans and critics alike. “‘Les Pays Bass’ is not polished. It’s testing what sounds the ne

Over the past few years, Bassjackers have made big waves with their remixes, leaving a lasting impact with standout remixes of tracks like ‘Ocarina’, ‘Zombie’, ‘Friends’, and ‘Blah Blah Blah’. Now, they’re back on our new music radar with their first remix of 2024, putting their unique spin on ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Van Snyder and Serena Bleu. This remix, which has already garnered strong support from industry giants like R3HAB, is a powerful blend of big room and techno, deliverin

A promoter shared the news that he would play in Miami towards the end of the year. No details about the venue are known. The Dance scene is dividing itself yet again, as arguably the most polemic artist of the past years is hitting the front pages once again. It seems like Bassnectar is attempting to close this year by sealing a three-day New Year’s Eve gig in Miami. Recently, a story was posted by the promoter of the event, Siren Sound Syndicate, which shared the news (see below). N

Since April of 2020, as the world of EDM has partied on, Lorin Aston aka Bassnectar is still neck deep in sexual assault allegations. Recently, he posted an update regarding a motion to dispute the claims made by his accuser, on Reddit. This will be a new direction in his legal battle if it takes hold. In his words, this is the description of said motion: Screenshots of the motion were posted as well. You can see them here. A quick overview of Bassnectar’s Allegations In 202

On January 28 at 6:00 pm EST, Bass fans around the world are invited to relive episode 21 of Bassnectar’s DJ sets cycle. This event, titled “Into The Sun Miami,” is a free livestream that aims to thank the Bassnectar community for their support through these past rough times for the artist. The event will be streaming live on various channels including TOS, VEEPS, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and more. Bassnectar: An Ongoing Case Bassnectar’s journey in the music industry ha

Following the success of hypnotc single ‘Cosmic Agogó’, Brazilian DJ/producer BATHKE returns with his best material to date in latest EP ‘DADDY ISSUES’. This bold six-track project is packed with unabashed queer imagery, brazenly confronting themes of control, sex, and freedom while drawing inspiration from French philosopher Michel Foucault. Moments of unfiltered human experiences, centred around power dynamics and paternal relationships, are delivered through a multitude of mesmerising and pro

Imagine strolling through Bayfront Park on a warm, sunny day, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sound of water flowing. Now, picture this serene scene enhanced by a magnificent engineering marvel – a new fountain that will transform the park into a true oasis. Thanks to the vision and dedication of Commissioner Joe Carollo, this dream will become a reality starting January 2025. Join Miami in celebrating this exciting project that to elevate the beauty and charm of Bayfront Park to new