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Barkin’s vision is to make the masses dance. The New-York based Producer/DJ has developed an electrifying sound, filled with intensity while being beautiful and groovy at the same time. While his drops will get your feet moving, each track has a meaning to be unfolded. He loves his drums and always takes extra care to make sure each sound has its place. Now, he’s back with a brand new single “Feels Like” off of Lift Off Recordings. It’s a bass house banger, fueled by punchy basslines mixed with

Barkin continues to redefine himself in 2024. This time he does so by showcasing his mastery with his third electrifying release of the year, ‘Damn I’m Feeling.’ This track is a powerhouse of peak-time techno tune. One that races through at a pulse-pounding 135 BPM. It’s built around a booming kick and bassline that not only propels the track forward but transports listeners straight into an exhilarating new dimension. Barkin’s ability to blend intense energy with intricate production shines bri

Barkin is continuing his biggest year yet with his 4th release of 2024. Teaming up with UK Vocalist Gabi’el, ‘Hypnotic’ is a versatile Tech House track that will surely get crowds moving. Out on 2Dutch today! What begins as a tension-filled intro quickly sees energy rise into a groovy and powerful drop. Gabi’el dominates drop one with her hypnotizing vocals. She expertly pulls the listener in as Barkin sets the scene behind her driving the track forward. Bodies will be moving to ‘Hypnotic’ a

Barkin has unleashed his inner growl with his latest track. Fittingly titled ‘BARK’ the Bass House record takes you on a journey towards unleashing your inner fury. The New York-based artist has been bringing the heat this year and ‘BARK’ is no different. The hip-hop drum beat in the beginning is a sign of things to come later in the track. As tension and energy begins to rise we are thrown into a ferocious first drop that will be stuck in your head. The massive synth and bass lead the way

The journey of Ian Oliver from the snowy expanses of Denver, Colorado, to becoming barnacle boi, the in-demand DJ/producer, is one of dedication and artistry. His production style, imbued with emotions, nostalgia, and atmospheric trap nuances, has been shaped by his years in Denver. While barnacle boi’s original works stand out, his remixes of classic hits from the early 90s and 2000s, such as “All The Things She Said” by tAtU and “Crawling” by Linkin Park, have garnered him massive acclaim. Est

Ian Oliver, known as barnacle boi, has not only carved a niche for himself at prominent music festivals this year, like Imagine Fest, Wakaan Fest, Elements Fest, and Sound Haven, but also made a notable double appearance at Red Rocks in late 2022. Revered for his deeply emotional, bass-centric, and evocative trap compositions, as well as for his collaborations with icons such as Bones (TeamSESH), Holly Stell, and Madi Larson, barnacle boi’s star is on the rise. Bolstered by support from huge nam

Barry Can’t Swim, one of electronic music’s most dynamic and in-demand talents, will headline The Warehouse Project on Friday 21st November with an unmissable three-room takeover hosted by his label imprint Earth’s Only Paradise. The Edinburgh-born artist will present two sets on the night – a full live show and a DJ set – as he takes centre stage at one of the UK’s most iconic venues. The Warehouse Project show follows a monumental year for Barry, with the announcement of his highly anticipate

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

In April, Bass Canyon had its “Decipher The Drop” special event in multiple cities throughout the country to ramp things up for the phase one announcement and ticket release. Eighty artists were gifted to us during that first phase. Bass Canyon has officially unveiled phase two of its lineup for 2026. Thirteen more artists are being added to the list, bringing the total to over 90 artists who are prepared to throw down for all their basshead fans. Bass Canyon will be held on August 15-17, 20

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