Before Zeds Dead became one of the biggest names in bass music, DC and Hooks (the iconic duo) were two producers digging through records and trading samples in Toronto. The pair began working together in the late 2000s before officially …
Fifteen years is enough time to change completely. In electronic music, it can feel even longer. Genres rise and disappear, festival sounds come and go, and artists who once seemed untouchable can slowly fade into the background. Then there is …
For a label that has spent the better part of the last two decades pushing bass music forward, Deadbeats knows how to make a statement release. The seventh installment of its annual We Are Deadbeats compilation arrives during the label’s …
There are artists you listen to, artists you see live, and artists that somehow become woven into the timeline of your life. For more than 15 years, Dylan “DC” Mamid and Zachary “Hooks” Rapp-Rovan have occupied that rare space in …
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 …
Zeds Dead, Subtronics, and Tape B have joined forces for one of the most anticipated bass releases so far in 2026. Out today via Deadbeats, “Word Scramble” brings together three artists who are actively shaping the current direction of the …
After days of speculation sparked by a mysterious yellow brick road teaser hinting at “Summer 2026,” Zeds Dead have officially revealed their biggest move yet: Journey of a Lifetime, the largest headlining tour of their 15-year career. The amphitheater run …
Raging rabbit producer SIPPY has made a grand return to DEADBEATS, dropping “Killa,” a collaboration featuring Bianca on vocals. “Killa” begins on a subtle note with vocal harmonies and glistening keys. Bianca’s vocals sway effortlessly with the melodic introduction, creating …
The veggie master himself, Infekt is on a rampage this year with back to back releases of heat and he seems to have no plans of slowing down, as he is back yet again with another destructive heater, “Relic.” Infekt …
Distinct Motive has seen his career explode in the last two years with the release of his hit singles in “Shake Junt” and “Mellow Man,” both which have become dubstep anthems across the world. From the UK to LA, the …
One of the most iconic shows in our history has to be the last time that Zeds Dead was at Rawhide. At Goldrush in 2021, the legendary bass duo were joined for the very first time by GRiZ for their …
Everybody’s favorite Canadian electronic music duo, Zeds Dead, has captured our hearts and ears all over again. Their latest release, “One of These Mornings,” is a sentimental single that samples Ella Fitzgerald’s famous hit “Summertime.” Zeds Dead fans know this track …
Truth is a dubstep duo between two best friends from New Zealand who have taken over the dubstep world. The duo started in a basement in California and have grown and evolved into one of the most influential and prominent …
This week has been chalk full of some amazing new dubstep for fans of deep and wobbly tunes. From new music for DDD (Deep Dark and Dangerous) fans to the release of the first collaborations between Ganja White Night and …
In just a few years, breakout bass trio Levity—featuring Chicago’s John Hauldren, Los Angeles’s PJ Carberry, and Minnesota’s Josh Tarum—have become a beloved staple in the dance music scene. They’re known for their dynamic bass remixes, distinctive genre-bending sound, and …
One of the newest additions to one of the most prolific multigenre record labels of our time, Deadbeats, has burst onto the scene in a big way in the past few years. Steller, a bass artist out of Florida, is …
We are Deadbeats. That is right bass fans, Zeds Dead is returning with the 6th issue of their genre-defining compilation album series, We Are Deadbeats. Deadbeats has been one of the outstanding record labels in the bass and dubstep arena …
Those of you who are familiar with Deep Dark and Dangerous know that TRUTH have been at the top of their game for over a decade. Hailing from New Zealand, the deep dub duo known as TRUTH have found their …
MYTHM is quickly becoming a staple on bass lineups across the country. Starting out in Canada in 2019, MYTHM has been releasing tunes which are inspired by many different genres. Similar in style and sound to some of the most …