JAN 10, 2019
Liquid Stranger Drops Downtempo Single ‘Burn Like Sun’
All of 2018, Wakaan was one of the heaviest players in the bass world. This year, however, the freeform bass label is kicking off 2019 with something a little more relaxed. Wakaan’s first release of the year comes in the …
JAN 10, 2019
EAZYBAKED & Milano Rework the Wonky Classic ‘Crack the Window’
Without a doubt, Yheti’s “Crack the Window” is one of the most beloved wonky bass tunes of all time. Crowds at any underground bass show will cheer at the first sound of that yeti groan, revving up to dance to …
JAN 9, 2019
Mau5trap Presents an IDM Masterpiece with Mr. Bill’s ‘Apophenia’
The release of Mr. Bill’s latest LP, Apophenia, on Deadmau5’s mau5trap label feels like a critical moment for the contemporary electronic scene. In a Facebook post introducing the album, Mr. Bill talks about his project as “believing in a half-dead …
JAN 9, 2019
Save the Date for the First Ever Wakaan Festival
2019 kicked off with an exciting announcement for fans of weird, wonky bass music all around the world. Wakaan—the growing freeform label headed by none other than Liquid Stranger—just confirmed it will host its debut festival later this year. After …
JAN 4, 2019
Check Out Reddit’s Genre Breakdown of the Electric Forest 2019 Lineup
Announcements have been flying left and right over the past few weeks for Electric Forest—the beloved music festival in Rothbury, Michigan and, notoriously, one of the happiest places on Earth. First, the festival announced it would return to one weekend after …
JAN 4, 2019
Mija Drops Surreal, Noir Video for ‘Dead Flowers & Cigarettes’
No one has an artistic project quite as diverse as that of Phoenix native, Amber Giles—better known simply as Mija. Other than being a world-famous DJ signed to Skrillex’s OWLSA label, Mija has a hand in every sort of creative …
DEC 26, 2018
EAZYBAKED Drops Wobbly New EP on Wakaan
The leftfield bass duo known as EAZYBAKED just popped out of the underground to release a new EP on Liquid Stranger’s well-respected Wakaan label. The EP, titled Alone with Yourself, is a wobbly seven-track project that shows off the talents …
DEC 21, 2018
NuKid’s ‘Stick N Move’ is a G-House Masterpiece
The young SoCal producer known as NuKid hopped onto the scene in 2016, but he’s already churning out expertly mastered deep house hits. His latest release, “Stick N Move,” is a perfect example of the heavy G-house sound that this kid …
DEC 12, 2018
Mr. Bill Brings Unique Glitch Flavor to ‘mau5ville: Level 2’
This year, Deadmau5 has taken on the project of showing off the diverse talents of his mau5trap label. His latest release—mau5ville: Level 2—is the second in his series of 2018 compilation albums that achieve exactly that. Level 2 brings together …
NOV 30, 2018
KOAN Sound Returns: A First Look at Their Forthcoming LP
Three years of silence is finally coming to an end for KOAN Sound—the British production duo from Bristol that has all but perfected the art of glitch hop. Their return has been highly anticipated among fans of the genre. And …
NOV 21, 2018
Latest Liquid Stranger EP Represents Wakaan’s Finest
When it comes to musical experimentation, there are certain producers who can lead the early vanguard and then stay there for the whole duration of lengthy careers. Liquid Stranger (the alias of Swedish producer, Martin Stääf) is one such veteran …
NOV 19, 2018
DMVU Announces Decision to Self-Release New Music
Being an artist can come with some frustrations, especially when it comes to dealing with industry bureaucracy. Earlier this week, Denver-based producer DMVU took to his Twitter to express his concern with the delays on 17 of his unreleased tracks. …
NOV 16, 2018
Mellow New Single from Galantis Comes with Heart-Warming Video
Galantis just unveiled a blissful new single that is bound to brighten anyone’s mood. The Swedish electro house duo is known for turning out some of the best big room hits of the past few years. “Emoji,” however, is a little …
NOV 6, 2018
A Look at DMVU’s Unstoppable Growth Since ‘Bloccd’
It feels as if the story of Denver-based producer, DMVU, starts with “Bloccd”—the hit that came out on Truth’s Deep, Dark, and Dangerous label in late 2016 and then never really went away. In reality, Matthew Philpott-Jones (DMVU’s given name) …
NOV 2, 2018
5 Shlump Tracks that Will Send You to Hyperspace
When we think of the resident extraterrestrials of the bass scene, Shlump comes in at the top of that long, weird roster. He has mastered that alien sound: strange lasers, wonky low-end beats, and totally unidentifiable noises. It’s hard to …
OCT 31, 2018
G Jones Delivers a Ground-Breaking New Sound on ‘The Ineffable Truth’
Over the weekend, the bass scene experienced one of those rare events that just might alter the trajectory of dance music. If you’ve been on social media lately, or read any electronic music publication, or even visited the iTunes Electronic Music Charts, …
OCT 31, 2018
Tsuruda’s ‘Unlimited Data’ is a Dark and Moody Sonic Odyssey
Thomas Tsuruda is an ambitious producer. The West Coast bass expert is often donned with the title of an “artist’s artist.” Perhaps he gets this title thanks to his origins as a classically trained multi-instrumentalist. Or perhaps, his projects—and the sheer magnitude …
OCT 26, 2018
Seven Lions, SLANDER, and Dabin Form a Dream Team on ‘First Time’
This New Music Friday is particularly special, as it brings us one of those rare collaborations of not two, but three powerhouse producers. “First Time” is the brainchild of artists who are each masters of their genres: Seven Lions, SLANDER, …
OCT 24, 2018
Bass Family Comes Together on sfam’s Latest EP
The New Orleans-based duo known as sfam is no stranger to the power of collaboration. Jacob Hoerner and Michael Pearson, the brains behind sfam, came onto the scene recently with their debut EP on UZ’s Quality Goods Records just last year, …
OCT 18, 2018
TroyBoi Teases Volume Two of his ‘V!BEZ EP’ with New Single
TroyBoi kicked off 2018 with the surprise release of his most experimental work yet, the stellar V!BEZ EP. Since then, we have been patiently awaiting his next move. This week TroyBoi returned with some amazing news: a second volume of the …
OCT 16, 2018
Wax Motif Keeps It G-House with Latest Single ‘Bunda’
Wax Motif is a name that’s practically synonymous with G-house. His signature style taps into the perfect combination of bass, funk, and rap, meaning Wax thrives in the genre. On his latest single, the Australian producer otherwise known as Danny …
OCT 8, 2018
Summer Rewind: 10 Bass Releases That Defined Summer 2018
With summer coming to a close, it’s finally time to look back on this year’s festival season and reminisce. What better way to bring all those memories to surface than with a playlist. For fans of bass music, these ten …
OCT 5, 2018
Justice’s ‘Love S.O.S.’Combines Seduction and Shock Value
Justice, the iconic French duo made up of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, released an eye-catching video this week as part of their revamping of their 2016 album, Woman. On the 2018 Woman Worldwide, Justice presents extended, live versions …
OCT 3, 2018
Bleep Bloop Perfects Slime Punk on Latest ‘Prologus Auxilium’ EP
If you’re a fan of grimy bass producers like Bleep Bloop, NastyNasty, Proko, or Ethan Glass, you may be used to seeing your favorite tracks tagged as “slime punk.” The genre has been around for some years, stemming from an …
