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It’s a pretty special time in bass music when dubstep appears to be stagnating somewhat, and yet trap is experiencing a huge resurgence. With the likes of ISOxo, Knock2, FrostTop and others leading the charge, rSUN is coming up in a big way with his latest release on Discovery Project by Insomniac, “Don’t Mind.” The track begins innocently enough with delicate chords but quickly brings in the bass and grime for a minimal approach that would make Hucci proud. The components are simple enough on

Starting in 2015 with only “a Macbook and a dream,” Mallive made a name for himself by quickly rising through the ranks of the Future Bass world. Working with Heroic Recordings – the Netherlands-based label that would eventually spawn San Holo and Bitbird – he released a string of singles and the widely celebrated Nogawa EP. 2016 and 2017 saw the release of official remixes for Wolf Colony, Ark Patrol, and even the superstar DJs Vanic and Kap Slap. Then, out of nowhere, Mallive mysteriously dis

As we get closer to the end of the year, the rate at which new albums are coming out is going to be falling down and a new touring season is picking up. But, as the months get colder and the days get shorter, as we spend more time inside and with friends and family, we wanted to look back at ten albums from the past year you might have missed or might have just forgotten about to fill your time. We will have a separate Top 10 Albums list at the end of the year, but some of these albums might ap

Only yesterday, Porter Robinson teased some “crazy ass update” about his set at Second Sky. We didn’t expect the reveal to come quite so soon, but we’re not complaining to learn that he’s bringing a full live band for a reimagined Nurture live set later this month. So many EDM artists have performed with a live band before, including Modestep, Rudimental, Louis Futon, Chase & Status, Netsky, and more, so it’s not that it’s revolutionary in that sense. But it is new for Porter and with the w

When ACRAZE first dropped “Do It, To It” last year, the speed at which it became a global dance hit resulted in absolute whiplash. After being teased out in live sets for a couple months, the release saw the producer skyrocketed to stardom along with 9.5m monthly listeners on Spotify (at time of publishing). Over the past year, the song has received remixes by everyone from Tiësto to Sub Focus to Subtronics, keeping it alive far past what anyone thought it was capable of. The big question on ev

KLOWN (Nicholas Bottino & Joseph Berman) is a Los Angeles-based duo that originated in Orlando, Florida. The two met while attending college and began working on music shortly after. Since then, they have toured nationally as support for the Bandlez, Dodge & Fuski, Dubloadz, and Hekler. Drawing inspiration from infamously dark circus acts, KLOWN has coined their very own forward-thinking blend of bass music. Their diverse sound has proven irresistible within the scene with multiple chart

Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, bass producer/DJ Phil Parhamovich, better known as Star Monster, is a multi-instrumentalist who blends elements of experimental hip-hop with high energy dubstep. First debuting in 2017, Star Monster has captivated audiences with his dynamic sound and hypnotizing live sets, which have taken him to marquee festivals like Burningman, Emissions, and Stilldream, in addition to his own solo tours throughout North America and beyond.  Star Monster today stands at the u

Besomorph, is truly a standout talent and staple artist of the electronic cultural landscape. He recently hit a milestone that only a tiny fraction of all artists on the planet are able to achieve, passing the 1 billion streams threshold across all platforms, with 850M+ on Besomorph and over 150M+ through his other active aliases, Besomage, BRAN and Bromage. The achievement is nothing short of astounding and is representative of the work ethic Besomorph commits himself to as well symbolic of how

GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA platinum-certified international icon Tiësto collabs with the legendary Black Eyed Peas for a new version of their chart-topping single “Pump It”. Listen HERE.  Already given the sound a vibe check, “Pump It Louder” has created an undeniable energy in Tiësto’s live sets all summer long. “As a fan and supporter of will.i.am’s work and Black Eyed Peas, I couldn’t be more excited to collaborate directly with them on this project, said Tiësto. “Fans go absolutely crazy w

Today, triple-platinum Sydney-born, now LA-based producer Hayden James shares his newest single, “Good Life” featuring Emie out via Future Classic. A piano house record purpose-built to elevate, “Good Life” is a prescription for chasing away bad moods. Written alongside Nathan Nicholson (Kygo, Gryffin, Calum Scott, Claptone), the track also features a standout vocal performance from London-based single Emie. Soft claps dab between synth jabs and a driving kick in pure harmony. A heightened pre-

What is the secret to longevity? Is it the strength of product and brand, the ability to adapt to changing times, having your finger on the pulse, some combination of all of the above? Whatever the secret is, there is no doubt that Pasquale Rotella and his creative team at Insomniac have the formula down pat. Witness another stacked and packed edition of Nocturnal Wonderland, North America’s longest running rave, which went down earlier this month at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino.

Second Sky, the festival curated and thrown by Porter Robinson, is only just a little over three weeks away and there’s still work being done. Fred again.. sadly had to drop off the lineup, in an announcement he made last week, and a special guest has no yet been revealed. But as for Porter himself, he shared some news about his own set. “I’ve been working hard and I have a crazy ass update about what my set will be at second sky HAHAH more soon,” he tweeted this morning. Just as Madeon upgrad

Subtronics and Galantis… two very, very different artists, yet the wonky dubstep producer has just put out a remix of the Swedish duo’s original smash hit “Runaway (U & I)” eight years after it first released online. Though, calling it a remix isn’t exactly accurate. In reality, the remix takes the intro melody and lyrics and then goes off into Narnia while the original is back in the UK. To the untrained ear, it doesn’t sound like any element whatsoever of the original made it into the dro

Is it possible for Oliverse to release a bad song? We don’t think so. His latest double side “Skin/Emotion” is a brilliant play on the same musical motif with two very different interpretations and we literally can’t pull it off repeat. Blending house and bass isn’t a new feat by any means, but Oliverse’s ability to fuse them in his own way makes it addicting at the least, obsessive at worse. The first of the two singles, “Skin” is a divine combination of musicality; a hybrid bass production pa

GRiZ announces today the return of his celebrated hometown ‘GRiZMAS’ live show, a two-day event at The Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan on December 9th and 10th. The eighth annual ‘GRiZMAS’ is set to host two nights of performances at The Masonic Temple in Detroit. The double header kicks off Friday, December 9th withDirtysnatcha B2B Carbin and Canabliss, continuing into Saturday, December 10th with Wreckno and Khiva, along with headline performances by GRiZ both nights. Each night, GRiZ and

It’s only been a little more than a week since the last Fred again.. single came out, and he’s already back with one of the most anticipated singles from Actual Life 3, “Kammy (like i do).” This song has been a staple in his sets for most of the year and never fails to excite the crowd with its oscillating synths and entrancing vocals. The vocals, on that note, come from Fred’s friend Kamille, who he describes as “one of the greatest singers/writers/people on the planet.” AL3 comes out October

After three albums, countless singles, and years of devoting herself to a specific vibe, Rezz has announced the launch of her own label: HypnoVizion. The producer/DJ to label-owner pipeline is pretty well documented, with plenty of artists running their own labels like Subtronics, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Kayzo, and more, including Skrillex’s OWSLA where Rezz had her debut in 2015. The move for Rezz is pretty right on schedule and one of the clear next moves in her career. “After years of con

ILLUSORY TRACKS, the next EP from G Jones, was promised before the end of the year, but no official release date has yet been announced. So, with less than 2 months to go, we only have the single “Operator” out so far. Luckily, G Jones is nothing if not generous to his fans, and along with Eprom has released the Disk Doctors mixtape with edits, IDs, and mashups galore. The first track is more than likely the next single on the EP, “R.A.V.E.” with Eprom, a phenomenal way to kick things off. That

With releases on iconic labels such as HEXAGON, One Seven, Zero Cool and many more, as well as a number of streaming hits, BCMP is one of the most exciting talents currently rising within dance music. Having gotten into music production at the age of 12, the prodigious artist has received support from A-listers such as Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, Timmy Trumpet, Nicky Romero and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, while boasting a multi-faceted and unique style. Marking his latest single “Asteroid,”

Wobblebug is the first decentralized musician in the industry which allows fans to participate and be rewarded off the success of a musician’s career. Alongside Wuki, Wobblebug was created by a team of music industry veterans and NFT/blockchain professionals. As a cross chain NFT project with NFT holders on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, holders will be rewarded based on the success of Wobblebug’s career. What makes Wobblebug so special, is that he is the first WEB3 native project th

It’s no secret that DJ Susan’s Hood Politics imprint is responsible for slinging some of the most electrifying tunes from today’s brightest up and coming acts. Today, Hood Politics released a red hot 5 track EP titled ‘Dubstep Forever’ that yet again showcases a variety of talent from all over the house spectrum to provide thundering remixes to classic dance tracks from Skrillex, NGHTMRE, Zomboy, and more. Kicking off the EP is a booming remix courtesy of DJ Susan and Canadian duo, Broken Futur

With the imminent release of her highly anticipated forthcoming album MATA, M.I.A. has shared ‘Beep,’ co-produced with Skrillex and Rick Rubin. Her ethnic Sri Lankan influence comes through clear as day with punchy drums and those instantly recognizable synths and strings. It’s a little disappointing the song is only two minutes, but as streaming is becoming more constrained by social media platforms like TikTok (though this doesn’t sound much like a TikTok song), we’re not particularly surpris

Beyond The Veil, the debut studio album from Seven Lions, is due out in exactly three weeks. Today, he unveils the third single from the project, “Stop Thinking” with Lights. Digging more into his trance side, with opening chords that invoke memories of “Language,” “Stop Thinking” makes use of the tried and true method of hiding melancholy lyrics within a bright and exciting melody. The song opens with someone in a relationship pleading with their partner, thinking about who they were and who t

At only 19 years old, breakout DJ/producer Leondis is already making waves, since his remix of The Chainsmokers’ comeback single “High” went viral on TikTok. After exploding on the platform, the Leondis remix went on to officially release through Disruptor Records and garner support from The Chainsmokers live, as the remix of choice in their sets, including the Super Bowl LVI Tailgate Kickoff, EDC Mexico. Prior to his “High” remix, Leondis also provided remixes of Cheat Codes & AJ Mitchell

Whenever Bleu Clair and OOTORO get in the studio together, magic happens. The two producers’ previous collaboration on “Beat Like This” was released on Martin Garrix’s label STMPD Records and was an instant hit and is still a club and festival favorite for most DJs. Now, the two have come together once again for a high energy, tech house single “Killer Bee” featuring the sly vocals of Chyra. The groove is insatiable, as each producer offers their own unique sounds and capabilities to ensure thi