DUSK Music Festival is returning to the beautiful streets of downtown Tucson, and it’s more than just a weekend of incredible music. The festival offers a mix of genres and unforgettable experiences, but the magic extends far beyond the stages. …
There are some festival decisions where you stare at a lineup and immediately know where you are going. Then there are lineups like this one, where someone clearly decided that Arizona bass fans did not deserve an easy choice. Zeds …
Today’s biggest dance music shows aren’t simply performances. They are carefully constructed worlds built around sound, shaped by technology, and designed to be experienced as much as heard. The DJ may be behind the decks, but they are no longer …
Few things go together quite like childhood nostalgia and bass music, and smith. has made a career out of combining the two. Known for pulling inspiration from some of the most recognizable moments in pop culture, the bass producer has …
Tape B has become one of bass music’s most recognizable new-school producers by making old-school influences feel fresh again. His sound pulls from classic hip-hop, dubstep, and experimental bass, blending nostalgic samples with thick basslines and polished modern production. From …
After a massive opening night, HEX returns with another stacked day of bass music that blends legendary headliners with some of the fastest-rising artists in the scene. Saturday brings everything from cinematic dubstep and extraterrestrial trap to melodic bass, speed …
Halloween weekend is almost here, which means it’s officially time to start preparing for one of Arizona’s heaviest bass music experiences. While building your schedule and finishing your costume are both important, there’s one thing every seasoned festivalgoer knows: the …
As the sun gets hotter, the beats get deeper, and everyone is crashing out over the newest anthem of the summer. Experimental bass producer YDG lends his low, unique, and hard-hitting basslines to the masterful melodies and emotional sounds of …
Relentless Beats is unleashing an all new endeavor to Phoenix that is spotlighting one of the top-growing EDM subgenres in the states. Partnering with Denver-based company Reload Productions, Relentless Beats presents Reload Equinox. A series that is going to be …
Tom Kench is an artist out of Minneapolis, Minnesota that I recently discovered. I was introduced to him through “my truth,” a collaboration with local Phoenix artist CASTI. His quirky brand of house features humorous & lowercase song titles and …
Same Same But Different is bringing back one of its most beloved experiences for 2026. Nakey Island, a private, boat-access-only escape located across the water from the main festival grounds at Lake Perris, returns with exclusive sets, wellness programming, and …
HOL! is making his way back to Arizona for DUSK’s 10 year anniversary celebration. DUSK Music Festival is pulling out all the stops for the anniversary this November, bringing massive talent to the streets of downtown Tucson. HOL! is one …
Few artists have climbed the ranks of riddim as quickly as Mad Dubz and VKTM. Both have built loyal followings through relentless touring, festival appearances, and some of the heaviest sound design in bass music. From collaborations and bookings with …
Alix Perez has spent nearly two decades shaping the deeper, more technical side of drum and bass. From his early releases on Shogun Audio to boundary pushing projects like Shades with EPROM, Perez has built a catalog that moves between …
Three years after unexpectedly debuting it at Bonnaroo, GRiZ has officially released his remix of Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s beloved anthem, “It’s Called: Freefall,” out now on all platforms. The release caps a full-circle moment that came earlier this month when …
Just when you thought you had your summer playlist, Zeds Dead decided to shake things up. The duo surprise released their third studio album today, Return to the Return (of the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness). No advance warning, no advertising …
I recently covered the eccentric Italian producer Piezo in my International Artist Discovery Series. His innovative production style and progressive song structures create an immersive experience for the listener. He is truly unlike any other producer that I have heard. …
Instagram has been a consistent source of inspiration for me throughout my time as a blog writer. I have found some of my favorite producers and BANGERS from the Instagram algorithm alone. The most notable example of this when I …
Mersiv has released an official remix of Superheaven’s beloved alternative track “Youngest Daughter,” turning the grunge anthem into a cinematic bass music experience. Rather than stripping away what made the original special, Mersiv amplifies it. Those aching vocals and the …