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Feast on some Nineties West Coast rap vibes from the Evol ones.
This former Bassrush resident DJ has come a long way since he fearlessly moved to sunny Los Angeles to follow his dreams. From humble beginnings growing up on a farm to his foray into metal and dance music, David Lee Crow (a.k.a.
OWSLA brings the bass with Wiwek's addictive jungle terror sound.
Prolix (a.k.a. Chris McCarthy) has been a driving force within the realm of tech and dancefloor drum & bass for a good 10 years. RAM, Metalheadz and Playaz, amongst other top tier labels, have tapped him for his precisely crafted take on the genre.
Congratulations are in order as Jason Cambridge, the man known best as DJ A-Sides, celebrates 25 years of DJing around the globe and delivering cutting edge D&B to the masses. Having spent his formative years representing the likes of whistle-laden hardcore on through to jungle and modern D&B, A-Sides has more than earned his street cred.
Congratulations are in order as Jason Cambridge, the man known best as DJ A-Sides, celebrates 25 years of DJing around the globe and delivering cutting edge D&B to the masses. Having spent his formative years representing the likes of whistle-laden hardcore on through to jungle and modern D&B, A-Sides has more than earned his street cred.
The unstoppable phenomenon that is Gentleman's Club (or GC for short) is comprised of three talented UK-based producers by the names of Soloman, Coffi and 50 Carrot. Having built their own solid reputations as individual artists years earlier, they officially united in 2013, bonding over underground vibes and low-end frequencies.
The trap crew goes all in with a festival-worthy banger from Party Thieves and Lazy Boyz.
Co-Lab Recordings rolls em' out proper with T>I in the driver's seat.
Co-Lab Recordings rolls em' out proper with T>I in the driver's seat.
Drum & bass titan Bryan Gee might be known best for his iconic label V Recordings, but some might not know exactly how deep his roots are planted. Having had a part in the early successes of artists like Moby and Leftfield, this music maestro was clearly born for the role of label curator and is championed for his A&R work.
Soul Trader Records has been pumping out some proper deep releases since it first debuted in May of 2015. With growing support from the international drum & bass community and a growing reputation built on curating quality tunes, Bassrush couldn't wait to discover their first release of 2016.
DJ Nightstalker Real Name: Chris Muniz Affiliations: Bassrush, Dub Chamber, DNB Vault What were some of favorite releases this year? Way too many to list here, but I was definitely feelings albums from MC DRS, Enei, DLR, Quadrant, Kid Hops, Iris, Etherwood, and Artificial Intelligence.
Given their reputation for producing premium low-end frequencies, New Zealand sub superstars Truth have been enlisted by Total Samples for one of the finest dubstep sample packs of the year.
Turn back the clock with Bassrush's resident DJs and MCs as they talk old-school memories, new-school tunes, and their favorite moments from 2015. Real Name: Derek Finner Affiliations: Bassrush, Icarus Audio, Dissonance, Shadow Company What were some of favorite releases of the year? 2015 was a huge year for drum & bass and bass music in general.
Turn back the clock with Bassrush's resident DJs and MCs as they talk old-school memories, new-school tunes, and their favorite moments from 2015. Definitive Real Names: Alfonso Lopez and Billy Marples Affiliations: Savage Society, Bassrush, Prime Audio, Sub.Mission What were some of favorite releases this year? We don't know how to possibly catalog that.
Viper Recordings starts off 2016 with this massive single.
Get your gun fingers ready as Supreme Being drops a pair of heavy jump-up bangers on Dynamic Audio.
A sickness is spreading among ravers in America and the only antidote is a night of bass therapy with Zomboy. In addition to releasing his chart-topping Resurrected LP this summer and murking the entire nation on the epic Safe In Sound Festival, Zomboy-alongside Eptic, LAXX and MUST DIE!-is set to deliver on yet another unforgettable Bassrush takeover of Downtown L.A.
Caspa and Rusko reunite in Los Angeles for their first show in North America.
Excision and Tech N9ne crush it in the new music video for their collaborative hit.
The bearded one drops a filthy freebie in the form of his "Lost You" re-lick from last year.
Fly by night successes are common in the rough-and-tumble world of drum & bass, but lucky for us Jamie Cope (aka Jaydan) has been able to break free from the pack to become one of the genre's most recognizable faces.
Colombian producer Brain, the alias belonging to Juan Andrés Aguilar, offers a sumptuous new single via Promo Audio Recordings. With a reputation for producing bits on the deeper side of drum & bass, Brain is quickly becoming known as one of South America's most promising young talents.
Enigmatic D&B producer Saxxon has been pumping out tunes at warp speed this year, with published works landing on labels like Liquid V, Digital Terror and Ruffneck Ting to name a few. This time around he shares his life-of-the-party persona on the aptly titled Party Bag EP forthcoming on Natty Dub Recordings.
Welcome to a series where we ask some of bass music's finest to choose five tunes from any era and in any genre that have inspired them, influenced them, and maybe even changed their lives. Muse really struck a chord with me and helped pull me out of a dark place.
The Austrian producer raises the stakes with his latest for Animated.
Hot Damn treat fans to a free, multi-artist remix EP.
Dominick Martin, better known as Calibre, continues his prolific musical journey with a new EP entitled Dreamz Dub. It has been argued that low frequency vibes are best enjoyed on vinyl mediums, and Total Science-backed C.I.A Records deliver just that by releasing this EP on both digital and wax formats.
Look out for this new four-track collaborative EP with Megalodon and friends.
Calvin Harris & Disciples' "How Deep Is Your Love" gets the D&B treatment.
Firepower fam Init shares a monster freebie on SoundCloud.
Hard trap don SAYMYNAME sets the bar high with new EP.
While MUST DIE!'s fearless approach to contorting bassbins has landed him on prominent imprints like OWSLA and Mad Decent, the bass music rebel levels up with his latest release, Neo Tokyo, on Never Say Die.
Aweminus chronicles his adventures in bass music with the genre-blurring 'Mans On Road' EP.
They hit the limit-the limit hit back.
Low Down Deep visits Rome with the sixth installment in their Cities Series.
Circus Records release the Bristol duo's latest EP.
The untouchable Taxman drops a heavy six-track EP for Real Playaz.
Get your gun fingers ready for the reload as Gun Audio unleashes the third in their 'Reload' compilation series.
Salaryman goes to battle on his latest EP for Celsius Recordings.
Salaryman goes to battle on his latest EP for Celsius Recordings.
US-based Digital Terror Recordings celebrates five years of quality drum & bass.
The Los Angeles-based duo known as Vindata bring their ethereal hybrid bass sound to OWSLA.
I hope I can help to bring good music to the world. Tyke's eclectic sounding, highly conceptual Flower of Life EP is about to blossom on Real Playaz. Inspired by sophisticated science, sacred geometry and a love for the cosmos, his fourth EP marks another classic release from the London-based producer.
I think my generation has a bit of a soft spot for the sound of trap music. With a rise to the top that has been swift and well-deserved, the unique and innovative sound of G Jones continues to impress and draw the attention of heavy-weight legends like DJ Shadow, Bleep Bloop, and most recently Bassnectar, who invited the Santa Cruz-based artist into the lab with explosive results.
In case you missed it, one of bass music's most influential yet elusive artists, ƱZ, participated in a rare Reddit AMA [Ask Me Anything] session that offered an opportunity for fans to engage with the artist and ask questions about everything from the making of his Frontier EP to the future direction of his musical output.
Break wows fans with a first look at the heat his 'Simpler Times' LP is packing.
Industry veterans from both sides of the world-globetrotting DJ A-Sides from London and the Tokyo-based producer Makoto-finally release the results of their long-awaited LP project, Aquarian Dreams. Released on their collaborative Eastern Elements imprint (a merging of A-Sides' Eastside Records and Makoto's Human Elements imprint) the Aquarian Dreams LP epitomizes everything you love about liquid drum & bass: soaring pianos, blissful vibes, musicality and rollers as deep as the Marina Trench.
The deadly duo known as BloodThinnerz bring on the mosh-pit vibes with their 'Penance' EP on Escence Audio.
Every trap lord's go-to playlist, Trap Shit, is getting its final release. Elusive OG UZ has had a huge influence on the hip-hop-inspired genre, and the close of his series definitely signals the end of an era. From the minimal yet blissful trap vibes of V23 on through to V25 and its glorious snare rolls, ...
Nostalgia gets the remix treatment from the likes of Rawtee, Ego Trippin & Natural Error, Point.Blank, Acting Damage and AFK.
Bass music favorites Teddy Killerz gather the very best producers from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and turn them loose on an epic six-track Countdown Remixes EP that they've just unleashed for free. Designed to showcase the top talent from their fellow countrymen, the trio turn their already vibrant neuro-hop styled "Countdown" (featuring Rider Shafique and ...
Owned and operated by D&B stalwart Prolix, Trendkill Records represents an artistic vision of nonconformity. Charging forward with a fresh release from London producer Sustance, the imprint comes correct with yet another single designed for dancefloor mayhem. Featuring the ethereal vocals of Sarah Carter, "Lantern" is a refreshingly crisp mix of sharp hitting beats and ...
UK-based DJ/Producer Saxxon is known for his premium D&B offerings, yet remains shrouded in anonymity. His productions have landed him on touted labels such as V Recordings, Spearhead, LionDub International and Natty Dub. In a creative turn back to the jazzier side of D&B, the music maestro teamed up with internationally respected trumpeter Jon Scott to create some seriously smooth, sultry cuts.
You can also catch SNAILS murder our sunny Las Vegas Bassrush Pool Party June 18.
The Let It Roll Drum & Bass Festival is held July 30 - August 1-expect pure D&B madness from over 160 artists on seven massive stages. Plus this continuously mixed CD featuring 40 of the finest cuts.
Konichi and Decimal Bass, the duo known as Annix, have clocked major studio time perfecting their latest EP, Work It Out. The fresh offering is comprised of two collaboration tracks and two solo tracks each, all combining different flavors of D&B. "Work It Out" features dark, dank and steppy beats, while equally devastating is "97 ...
Meet Miu, the latest weapon in Rottun Recordings' explosive arsenal. Coming by way of Norway, Magnus Sørlie (aka Miu) delivers a scorching track entitled "Cyclone" with fellow producer LVMP. Miu was kind enough to converse with Bassrush about his newfound relationship with the prestigious label.
ATL-based trap superstar HeRobust takes on remixing duties for illusive, Dallas-based rapper and singer Post Malone's "White Iverson," a track that went viral earlier this year. It's an unofficial re-rub-but Post Malone is supporting the tune-and is available on the HeRobust Soundcloud for free in exchange for your email details.
Representing the Panda Funk movement-with releases on Buygore and Dim Mak-the bass-hustling DJ/producer known as DIRTY AUDIO stands out above the rest. Bassrush caught up with Dirty (aka Andrew Assatourian) after his supercharged performance at EDC New York's cosmicMEADOW, where he elaborated on production ethics and his first EDC experiences.
A core member of the Real Playaz family-and responsible for penning some of the biggest dancefloor anthems drum & bass has witnessed over the last d
Reporting by: Kevin Camps, Sam Yu, Anum Khan, Amanda Ross and Emily Diepenbrock Between White Wonderland in Anaheim, Countdown in San Bernardino, Bassrush in Hollywood and L.A. Loves Techno in Downtown Los Angeles, there were many electronic sonic thrills to be found throughout Southern California on New Year's Eve.
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LAXX is all about rewarding his fans, so get ready to turn up your summer with a special VIP remix (and free download) of his hit "Invisible Invaders." Originally a highlight on 2014's Step Three EP on NSD, the track is part of his Star Spangled Bangers initiative, dropping beat after beat of sought-after free music.
Notorious trap dons LOUDPVCK are gearing up for an epic journey, hitting the road for the North America Bassrush takeover with world-class buds 12th Planet and Kove. The pair are putting in hard work, prepping their first EP and crafting insane remixes along the way.
L.A.'s beloved crew and local bass music movement SMOG celebrate a healthy eight years in the bass music arena. To mark the occasion, the label's head honchos-including prominent DJ and producer 12th Planet, along with founders Drew Best and Danny Johnson-compiled their very own "Top 8" in honor of the anniversary.
We know Bassrush readers also spend hours making their own beats, so we decided to create a new feature series that illuminates the production side of bass music. Our first comprehensive studio lesson comes from DJ and EDM producer Protohype, who has gained notoriety for his flashy, hip-hop-inspired dubstep creations.
Amsterdam continues making its mark in the trap game with its latest export Dirtcaps. Supported by Yellow Claw's ever-growing artist collective on their Barong Family imprint, the DJ/MC trio has just released the Boss it Up EP. Heavily influenced by reggaeton and island sounds, the EP features three upfront vocal trap bangers that are tricked ...
There's no doubt that Bassrush has answered the call for high-quality standards and event production in bass music, bringing sounds formally relegated to the side room of the rave to the forefront of the festival. Quickly becoming an institution for D&B and dubstep aficionados, Bassrush events are expanding into international territories with concert-worthy stages and ...
Providing high-octane jungle D&B since the early '90s, DJ and producer Jinx has incredible roots tracing back to the original jungle movement. His imminent full-length album Stand Up is sure to echo years of service and commitment to the sound. Forthcoming on Bristol-based label RuffNeck Ting, and weighing in at over 10 tracks, the album ...
Fox Stevenson's chart-topping, genre-bending Throwdown EP is receiving the remix treatment from some of bass music's finest new blood. Five new remixes from the likes of ETC! ETC!, TightTraxx, Protohype, Xkore, Rob Gasser and The Brig are set to be unleashed later this month on Firepower Records.
Caspa's genre-defining Dub Police imprint never seems to slow down. Long time label star The Others (aka Alex Crawford) crafts a perfectly harmonic mix for Dub Police's MyStyle series. Brimming with 28 tracks, the compilation is thoughtfully put together, traveling through a diverse range of bass music.
The adept and technical Ed Warrener (aka ED:it) has earned placement on labels such as Commercial Suicide, Critical Music and SGN:LTD, and now he lends his sound to a new home: London based imprint Addictive Behaviour. "It's been a pleasure working with Addictive Behaviour for their tenth release," says Warrener.
Two unmatched forces in D&B team up: the legendary Metalheadz label and DJ Grooverider. To say Grooverider's incoming Avenger EP has been long desired would be an understatement. Groove's not so secret pseudonym, Codename John, yields breakdown-heavy, steppy and dark-tinged dancefloor D&B. "John and Tony" pay tribute to Scarface with gangster dialogue and erratic heavy ...
Bassheads, rejoice! Zomboy is back once again with two fresh originals and a slew of remixes from the Never Say Die camp. Joshua Mellody, the very alive and undead mega-producer Zomboy, has taken the world by storm with his explosive performances on seemingly nonstop world tours.
US drum & bass royalty Gridlok returns to the Virus Recordings camp with powerful new tunes to warm up the winter bassheads. "The Call" and "Bitcreep" both pay homage to that classic neurofunk sound, a style defined by Gridlok's productions throughout his large body of work.
Metrik and TC bask in their bassPOD memories.
Oz brings the freshness with his new EP for Co-Lab Recordings.
Winter Music Conference celebrates 30 years of history-making electronic dance music culture in the magic city. Marathon parties till sunset (or starting at sunset), art deco aesthetics, and gorgeous weather provide the backdrops to the ultimate immersion of music during this epic week of discovery and dancing.
TrollPhace, the merchant of filth-step, has gifted fans with a free download called "Make Them Suffer." No surprise the track is a dubstep heavy hitter, sporting his signature screeching, squelchy stabs. Grab your copy of the track here.
Drum & bass figurehead Logan D and his long revered Low Down Deep Recordings enter the third phase of their conceptual city series, this time touching down in Japan's bustling metropolis of Tokyo with the infamous Serum. Charging forward in the world of big room, "jump up" drum & bass, the series gets blessed by ...
Having spent the past year and a half in the studio, Jack Stevens and Dave Kennett (best known as SpectraSoul) prepare to release The Mistress, the long-awaited and highly anticipated follow-up to their 2012 Delay No More LP. Having completely overhauled their creative and production process in the interim, the powerhouse duo turn in their ...
Moving from strength to strength, drum & bass producer Sub Zero, born Jake Carter, continues to evolve by way of high-caliber remixes and diverse productions. Sub Zero spoke candidly with Bassrush-on the cusp of his next release with stalwart label Real Playaz-about unforgettable rewind tracks of the moment, his "Sub Zero & Friends" club nights, and ...
Kastle's taste-making imprint kicks off their 2015 release schedule with a fresh, five-track EP titled Precinct from Red Bull Academy alumni and Seattle-based producer Kid Smpl. Joey Butler, the man behind the music, creates a new audio experience by blending post-dubstep flavors, IDM glitch, and experimental sounds into a cerebral collection of tracks.
If you braved the crowds at the Chopping Block stage on Friday at Escape: All Hallows' Eve, you were witness to the deliciously dark, dense vibes of longtime drum & bass legends Noisia. We sat down with one-third of the crew, Martijn van Sonderen, to discuss the group's most recent work, their continued foray into ...
Set to release his Middle Eastern-inspired, 16-track album, Zion, on December 13, Savant (aka Aleksander Vinter) represents a growing group of artists unafraid to explore new territories. In typical Savant style, the album is heavily themed, with clever odes to Arabic music and its vast instrumentation.
Smog never leaves us hanging for too long without another smashing artist comp, and the label is busy creating new artist match-ups for Battle Royale Vol. 1. The album hosts 10 collaborations in a soundclash style with a showcase of recently minted Savage Society producers and Smog label favorites.
Driving to San Bernardino on a fittingly overcast Halloween afternoon, we tuned into Sirius XM's broadcast of Escape: All Hallows' Eve on the Electric Area live stream. Warming up the dance were rising dubstep stars Definitive, giving the Chopping Block's immense sound system its first taste of dubstep and jump-up drum & bass.
With a sound he describes as "savage wonk," Dubloadz's unique take on dubstep has earned him releases on well-known labels like I.AM.Audio and Smog, and with a plethora of collaborations to his name, his output has garnered him a healthy fan base. His latest release is the forthcoming Chug! Chug!
Bass music legend Jermaine Jacobs (better known as Jakes) is fresh off the triumphant win of the Red Bull Culture Clash with fellow artists Pinch and crew, and has a new EP, Trippy, that just dropped on H.E.N.C.H. From the label's Bristol HQ, he delves deeper into the subject of genre labeling, his favored US ...
Since 2012, Datsik's Firepower imprint has broken the mold for bass music, and is home to genre-bending acts like Terravita, Rekoil, Trampa, Getter and its newest signing, the legendary Trolley Snatcha. The fact that Datsik himself-aka Troy Beetles-has a non-stop touring schedule that sees him dropping his unique brand of filth all over the world ...
New Zealand musical exports Andre Fernandez and Tristan Roake, known to most as Truth, are preparing to unleash their six-track EP, Undeniable, on November 21. The EP will be self-released on imprint-Deep Dark & Dangerous. Known for their dub-rooted, deep sounds, Truth explore even darker regions of bass music, highlighting wompy, tripped-out rhythms and cavernous ...
Fresh off his recent American tour, liquid drum & bass pioneer High Contrast shares his love for the West Coast by releasing his special re-lick of "California Love." Known for his timeless remixes of hip-hop tracks like "Gold Digger," High Contrast spreads the love and creates a synth-laden, jump up bass version of the track.
Bukez Finezt returns to the USA for a winter tour presented by Denver dubstep staple Sub.mission. Beginning in St. Louis and ending in Denver, Germany's next top wobble will tour December 1 through December 17. TOUR DATES 11/22 - Rotterdam, Holland 11/28 - London, UK 11/29 - Bruges, Belgium 12/01 - St.
Dancefloor-destroying sounds radiate from Audio's new EP Nil Of Mouth. The release offers only the darkest of beats, exactly what you'd expect from the South London producer Audio, aka Gareth Greenall. Ram Records releases four tracks: the heart-pounding "Nil Of Mouth," the scientific neuro scorcher "Ultron", "Break It" (with its epic intro and splashy percussion), ...
Dutch trap lords known for fusing hardstyle and hip-hop, Yellow Claw are poised to take over the world. Having a phenomenal year, the Amsterdam trio brought their dynamic party soundtrack and epic live show to our Chopping Block stage at Escape: All Hallows' Eve, serving up heaps of dirty, twerk-worthy tracks and feeding the wall-to-wall ...
Since 2012, Datsik's Firepower imprint has broken the mold for bass music, and is home to genre-bending acts like Terravita, Rekoil, Trampa, Getter and its newest signing, the legendary Trolley Snatcha. The fact that Datsik himself-aka Troy Beetles-has a non-stop touring schedule that sees him dropping his unique brand of filth all over the world ...
Genre-bending bad girl Fei-Fei is slated to debut her first album, Pretty Girls Don't Hallucinate, on November 4. Fei-Fei, a self-proclaimed studio nerd, says the composed collection of tracks all reflect a little piece of each genre she has defined, from her early days on Armada to recent dancefloor bangers on Datsik's Firepower.
Friction is a busy man, releasing high-caliber drum & bass on not only on his own Shogun Audio imprint, but on other major labels via remixes for artists like Wretch 32, Chocolate Puma and Stylo G, to name a few. His award-winning remix of "3005" by Childish Gambino was certified gold in the US, with ...
Smog Records artist Flinch announced his itinerary for the upcoming "Friend Zone Tour" around his recent release-an 808-heavy, breakbeat-inspired four track EP entitled Too Much. With supporting acts like Breathe Carolina, Candyland and Dotcom, we expect nothing but versatile club bangers from these talented artists.
Bass-minded dubstep producer and DJ J:Kenzo announces his North American tour, kicking off October 30 in Raleigh, North Carolina. His Artikal Music UK imprint releases a 14-track, various artist's compilation of the same name, presenting a concept album of future-thinking, previously unheard dubplates to the massive.
When Mefjus and Rido collab in the studio, the results are not for the faint of heart. Forthcoming on Black Sun Empire's Blackout imprint, the Optimum Trajectory EP resurrects the archetypal neurofunk vibes of yesteryear and evokes stimulating, hypnotic drum & bass.
In demand bass music remixer of the moment Ookay is set to drop his Ghost EP on Dim Mak on November 10. Drawing fans closer to the release date, Ookay reveals snippets from Ghost on his personal SoundCloud. Hands-in-the-air fans will appreciate "Egg Drop Soup," which delivers his addictive filth-trap sound.
Planet Liquicity have been at the center of liquid D&B's universe for seven years. After its humble beginnings as a go-to YouTube channel promoting the smoother side of D&B, the brand expanded quickly, selling out festivals as event producers and inventing a popular record label.
Grammy winner Skrillex has taken to the social media airwaves to give his virtual stamp of approval to new underground producers. First, a viral video surfaced of Skrillex in a car blasting Bukez Finezt's remix of "Hench" (featuring Merky Ace), which was originally produced by JPhelpz.
Connoisseurs of rolling jungle, producers/DJs Digital & Spirit are well respected for their contributions to the scene. Having rich back catalogs and experimental tendencies, the pair do not disappoint with new offering "The Wolf." Three tracks containing some of the most minimal and finely-chopped breaks heard to date are scheduled to see the light of ...
OWSLA family Trollphace and Twine give away a monstrous collaboration track called "Dat Shoebox Doe." The track features mosh pit-ready punching bass weight, and be sure to check the tempo switch-up on the second drop. Grab the track from Trollphace and Twine's SoundCloud for free.
Providing high-octane jungle D&B since the early '90s, DJ and producer Jinx has incredible roots tracing back to the original jungle movement. His imminent full-length album Stand Up is sure to echo years of service and commitment to the sound. Forthcoming on Bristol-based label RuffNeck Ting, and weighing in at over 10 tracks, the album ...
The visionary producer behind bass music label Never Say Die, SKisM sits down for a candid conversation with Bassrush immediately after his epic DJ set on Escape's Chopping Block stage. With his imprint responsible for bringing up big artists like Zomboy and Eptic, Never Say Die has nurtured a music movement across the globe.
Continuing to push their beloved Robostep sound, D-jahsta and Rekoil debut a new offering, The Realm Of Terror, on Greek label Mechanoid Audio. This collaborative effort yields an absolutely filthy pair of tracks. "The Devil" sets a haunting mood, with creepy bells in the intro that lead into an evil drop and devil-like vocal sample.
"Right now, ladies and gentlemen, we bring you something new in modern music." That robotic intro kicks off "Hidden Track," a UK rave favorite flavored by Zinc's classic rolling drum line, big snare, and crisp hi-hats. This style is arguably Zinc at his height in D&B, showcasing his creative knack for a great bassline and ...
The pride of Montréal, Black Tiger Sex Machine, has teamed up with Kai Wachi for an addictive new collab entitled "The Craving." The combined efforts between B.T.S.M. and Kai Wachi yield the perfect balance of electro-infused future bass and melodic festival vibes. The track is coming out on Black Tiger Sex Machines label, Kannibalen Records.
Texas-bred bass aficionado RUN DMT (aka John Robbins) takes to his popular SoundCloud page to premiere a brand new batch of bangers for 2015, along with the intriguing message and hashtag #KillYourEgo. A deliberate display of hybrid bass sounds and filthy stabs paralyze eardrums with "Zombie Sneak Attack," while "Feel You" relaxes the mind with ...
Drum & bass producers Konichi (Scott Farrell) and Decimal Bass (Mike Leeder), together known as Annix, have created an immense D&B tear-out version of "Hellcat" for the MUST DIE! Hellcat Remixes EP, out December 4. The dancefloor crusher is garnering attention from unsuspecting bassheads and has also received a special VIP workout from Skrillex himself.
The Finnish artist known as 501 debuts four tracks of hybrid bass music on the Never Say Die label. The DJ/producer's eclectic style shines through with the vocal dancefloor tune "Won't Change," produced with Protohype and featuring Ras. The EP's namesake, "Crystallize," invites listeners in with hypotonic synths, while naughty vibes are delivered on "Kill ...
The elusive purveyors of underground dubstep, Duploc, are set to release the fourth installment of their Recommended By DUPLOC series, and the Belgian promotional group is partnering up with UK dubstep staple BassClash Records-headed by the legendary DJ SnipaZ-to make it happen. The album is being released by BassClash and features skanky, riddim-fueled madness from ...
Big tunes abound in the second edition of the 'Hydra' EP.
A favorite among D&B/neurofunk fans, Italian producer Maztek (née Matteo Cavo) debuts his awaited ThreePointZero LP on legendary Renegade Hardware. The man known for well-produced neuro-dancefloor tunes describes the inspiration behind his LP as an exploration of human evolution and its ties to the cyber, technical and spiritual worlds.
Low Down Deep visits Rome with the sixth installment in their Cities Series.
Calling in from Osaka, Japan, DJ Friction has remained endlessly busy with commitments to making D&B ravers dance on every continent. Currently in the middle of a summer world tour, he also juggles production commitments while A&R'ing his taste-making label, Shogun Audio, and premiering the freshest cuts to virgin ears via his BBC Radio 1 show.
Making waves within the South American drum & bass scene, Colombian producer & DJ 7th Sense has signed on with Brazil's Promo Audio Recordings. Making his debut single on Promo Audio a diverse offering, 7th Sense creates dark jump-up sounds and rolling jungle-all styles seem up for grabs with latest singles "Fenix" and "Boneless."
Bryan Gee and Jumpin' Jack Frost have compiled a diverse collection of 22 previously unreleased tracks, VIPs and remixes from their classic drum & bass labels Liquid V, Philly Blunt and Chronic. The various artists album is entitled Planet VIP. North Base tackles Dillinja's "Grimey," giving the tempo an unexpected switch up.
Firmly established as a Real Playaz favorite, DJ/producer Tyke has founded Holographic Audio, a brand new imprint exploring all dimensions of drum & bass. The first release comes from Samy Nicks & Rekwest, a London-based duo known for their dynamic productions and individual style.
The terrifying team up of producers Excision, Downlink, and Mark the Beast is blessing bass heads around the world with a free holiday download that is appropriately titled "Go Low." The track prepares fans for the madness of Excision's show at the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, February 7 with a swagged out intro that leads ...
LAXX is all about rewarding his fans, so get ready to turn up your summer with a special VIP remix (and free download) of his hit "Invisible Invaders." Originally a highlight on 2014's Step Three EP on NSD, the track is part of his Star Spangled Bangers initiative, dropping beat after beat of sought-after free music.
With 100+ releases under its belt-along with a roster of taste-making DJs and producers-the prestigious Shogun Audio label is responsible for shaping the sound of drum & bass, and has only expanded in recent years with the help of sister label SGN:LTD. DJ Friction and longtime partner K-Tee have curated a collection of Shogun classics ...
US-based Definitive have been making noise with a string of big releases and airplay from some of dubstep's finest. Quickly moving up the ranks, the trio has been summoned by none other than SMOG to provide the 46th episode of their podcast, aptly titled Smogcast.
Legendary bass music master and Rottun Recordings owner Excision is set to embark on his 50-date mega-tour, kicking off New Year's Eve in Calgary. With The Executioner stage production in tow for the final time-that means 150,000 watts of PK sound and 420 square feet of visual assault-this tour is sure to be one for ...
Making waves within the South American drum & bass scene, Colombian producer & DJ 7th Sense has signed on with Brazil's Promo Audio Recordings. Making his debut single on Promo Audio a diverse offering, 7th Sense creates dark jump-up sounds and rolling jungle-all styles seem up for grabs with latest singles "Fenix" and "Boneless."
2004 was a good year for drum & bass. With the birth of many legendary D&B institutions, artist Futurebound created what is known today as the legendary Viper Recordings. This year, the camp celebrates 10 years of dancefloor smashing with their Decade Of Viper compilation.
Representing the Panda Funk movement-with releases on Buygore and Dim Mak-the bass-hustling DJ/producer known as DIRTY AUDIO stands out above the rest. Bassrush caught up with Dirty (aka Andrew Assatourian) after his supercharged performance at EDC New York's cosmicMEADOW, where he elaborated on production ethics and his first EDC experiences.
When it comes to modern jump-up drum & bass sounds, no one is as prolific as longtime producer Jaydan. With 2014 seeing him release on a plethora of high-caliber labels, Jaydan has now been tapped by Low Down Deep to helm the first release in the label's new city-inspired series.
US-based Definitive have been making noise with a string of big releases and airplay from some of dubstep's finest. Quickly moving up the ranks, the trio has been summoned by none other than SMOG to provide the 46th episode of their podcast, aptly titled Smogcast.
Bass music maestros Kastle and Amtrac hit the road for their Hyperspace Tour. The two-week mini tour boasts 10 destinations, including world-renowned Art Basel in Miami. Check below for dates. Hyperspace Tour: 12/9 - Austin, TX 12/10 - Denver, CO 12/11 - Los Angeles, CA 12/12 - San Francisco, CA 12/13 - Phoenix, AZ 12/14 ...
Notorious trap dons LOUDPVCK are gearing up for an epic journey, hitting the road for the North America Bassrush takeover with world-class buds 12th Planet and Kove. The pair are putting in hard work, prepping their first EP and crafting insane remixes along the way.
L.A.'s beloved crew and local bass music movement SMOG celebrate a healthy eight years in the bass music arena. To mark the occasion, the label's head honchos-including prominent DJ and producer 12th Planet, along with founders Drew Best and Danny Johnson-compiled their very own "Top 8" in honor of the anniversary.
DJ Silver-one-third of North Base-celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Nemesis Recordings, his personal imprint focused on releasing cutting-edge drum & bass. With a back catalog of quality productions by way of DJ Origin, Prestige and Rawtee, the label has earned notoriety for techy, futuristic rollers.
American dubstep hero TrollPhace made huge gains this year, landing remix work and epic collabs with Grammy award-winner and OWSLA label founder Skrillex. His production prowess and live DJ sets have spawned a global army of loyal supporters. The man known to the government as Damon Orienti speaks candidly with Bassrush about the evolution of ...
James Rockhill, the producer known as Kove, remixes chart-topping singer and songwriter Ella Eyre. Kove has gone on to create an exquisite example of dancefloor drum & bass with his version of "Together." The track features heavy-duty breaks and Ella's gorgeous vocals along with a tasteful classic reece bass.
Having delivered cutting edge bass music to the world from their headquarters in sunny Los Angeles for the past eight years, many would agree that SMOG Records has been responsible for pioneering a musical movement in America. The SMOG collective began nurturing bass, a sound then relatively unknown in the States, years ago.
Taking aim at new targets, the beloved masked madman FuntCase (or James Hazell to his mum) spent the better part of his youth twisting knobs and spinning records. Long-time fans aware of his drum & bass upbringing should be happy to know he's more involved in the genre than ever, providing a sick tear-out remix ...
Chart-topping Belgian bass music maestro Eptic tore down our NYE Bassrush stage with his own visuals and diverse range of future-thinking bass music. Just after the clock struck midnight, he dropped one of the longest builds of the night, twisting and turning with computer bleeps and bells until releasing the tension with some major low-end ...
Snails has created a hybrid bass banger for Kannibalen Records featuring NYC hip-hop artist Big Ali. The track's melodic intro intensifies to an absolutely filthy drop with his incessant mind warping bass, flexing the signature vomitstep style. In case you missed the heat, grab the original mix and DJ-friendly a cappella and instrumental versions here.
Amsterdam continues making its mark in the trap game with its latest export Dirtcaps. Supported by Yellow Claw's ever-growing artist collective on their Barong Family imprint, the DJ/MC trio has just released the Boss it Up EP. Heavily influenced by reggaeton and island sounds, the EP features three upfront vocal trap bangers that are tricked ...
Protohype links up with Armanni Reign, Mickey Ceasar, Far East Movement and many more to deliver a diverse new EP for Firepower.
Hollywood Palladium featuring Dieselboy + Messininan, Eptic, Matrix & Futurebound, Protohype, The Upbeats, & TrollPhace
Over 30 Viper-curated tracks have been selected for the massive on their sixth installment of famed Drum & Bass Summer Slammers. Anthemic status riddims and unreleased exclusives from the likes of BMotion, Mob Tactics, Smooth, TREi, T & Sugah, Dexcell, and more are littered throughout the compilation to ensure the season is kick-started proper.
As the label boss of Never Say Die Records, you can be certain that SKisM's inbox is overflowing with amazing music. Due to a tidal wave of sick tunes, the original Black Label compilation has been morphed into its own label to accommodate the flow of new talent.
Bass music favorites Teddy Killerz gather the very best producers from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and turn them loose on an epic six-track Countdown Remixes EP that they've just unleashed for free. Designed to showcase the top talent from their fellow countrymen, the trio turn their already vibrant neuro-hop styled "Countdown" (featuring Rider Shafique and ...
Delivering a massive set for the Bassrush audience in Hollywood, the Upbeats came correct New Year's Eve with dark, atmospheric, bass-ridden vibes. The duo has remained a force in the drum & bass world for many years, which has meant changing with the times. They are staple artists with a rich history of releases on ...
Taking aim at new targets, the beloved masked madman FuntCase (or James Hazell to his mum) spent the better part of his youth twisting knobs and spinning records. Long-time fans aware of his drum & bass upbringing should be happy to know he's more involved in the genre than ever, providing a sick tear-out remix ...
A highlight of the New Year's Eve Bassrush experience was the appearance by UK chart-toppers and remix duo extraordinaire Matrix & Futurebound. Laying the vocals on thick is their trademark, and the sing-alongs commenced as they laid down serious dancefloor drum & bass. Bassrush had the chance to catch up with Brendan Collins (aka Futurebound) ...
Calyx & TeeBee give fans a taste of what to expect from their forthcoming studio album on RAM Records. New singles "Long Gone" and "Swan" recently made it to airwaves by way of Ministry of Sound. Echoed guitar licks lay the foundation for the catchy verse "I've fallen down the rabbit hole, and I'm long ...
Representing homegrown bass music in Southern California, Definitive have been working to express their own multi-genre sound. With a recent collaborative EP on UK label Prime Audio receiving attention on Beatport, the group seems poised for a great 2015. The trio share an open attitude towards bass music styles, regularly mixing sets filled with swampy ...
Damascus Apparel is owned and operated by San Diego-based visionaries Nate Khouli (graphic designer) and partner Josh Lyon. Who are the main talents behind Damascus Apparel? Damascus was founded in 2009 by Josh Lyon and myself. The brand is completely run by us. We both take on a range of responsibilities, but I am responsible ...
Following up Nostalgia's epic drum & bass EP Perfect Lie, Play Me enlists a handful of talented producers to give the powerhouse vocal hit a twist of their own. Bundled with two remixes of "New Challenger," each version reflects a healthy spectrum of genres, from eclectic trap (compliments of Little White Bird) to tear-out drum ...
Talent wielded by the likes of heavyweight D&B duo Matrix and Futurebound doesn't spring up out of nowhere. It may surprise some that before Viper's inception, Matrix (also known as kin to Optical, of Virus Recordings fame) had been working hard creating his own stylized imprint, Metro Recordings.
US drum & bass royalty Gridlok returns to the Virus Recordings camp with powerful new tunes to warm up the winter bassheads. "The Call" and "Bitcreep" both pay homage to that classic neurofunk sound, a style defined by Gridlok's productions throughout his large body of work.
A few short years ago, Mr. Joseph and Andy Skopes united forces under the alias Does Not Compute. Now, the long sought-after D&B tunes they created are finally seeing the light of day. The release includes the laidback "Stalker"-with its sharp, unrelenting drum loop and deep pockets of bass-as well as "Innit Bruv,"packed with dreamy ...
We know Bassrush readers also spend hours making their own beats, so we decided to create a new feature series that illuminates the production side of bass music. Our first comprehensive studio lesson comes from DJ and EDM producer Protohype, who has gained notoriety for his flashy, hip-hop-inspired dubstep creations.
Hospital Records is migrating to the US and Canada with a countrywide tour spread out over 14 cities, and they aren't holding back the quality. Artists along for the ride are Metrik, Nu:Tone and Etherwood, alongside the legendary MC Dynamite of Reprazent fame. Hospital joins Bassrush March 19.
Friction is a busy man, releasing high-caliber drum & bass on not only on his own Shogun Audio imprint, but on other major labels via remixes for artists like Wretch 32, Chocolate Puma and Stylo G, to name a few.
After releasing a string of hits in 2014, dubstep monolith Circus Records will curate their second jam-packed, 23-track LP, Reloaded Vol. 2, on January 23. The album will include tracks like "Right Back" by Dr. Meaker (featuring Sian Evans), Dead Exit's "Soundboy Killer," and KAOS's "Go Alive," along with a surplus of quality bass cuts ...
With the label delivering cutting-edge bass music to the world from their headquarters in sunny Los Angeles for the past eight years, many would agree that SMOG Records has been responsible for pioneering a musical movement in America. The SMOG collective began nurturing bass-a sound then relatively unknown in the States-years ago.
Blazing trails through the underground drum & bass scene and into the EDM arena, the three-piece known as Terravita offer a slice of their rocking drumstep sounds on their latest offering, an EP aptly entitled Gunpowder. With screaming guitars and grinding basslines, this beast of an EP will see its release on January 20 via ...
We capture a mental fingerprint of some of our musical and cultural heroes and preserve it in cyber-amber for the wonderment of future generations. This is the Insomniac Questionnaire. "I love my career, but I don't like the bullshit that comes with it."
With an expansive back catalog spanning various spectrums of electronic music, Atlantic Connection (aka Nathan Hayes) has proven himself to be a valued American DJ/producer. Having announced plans to move away from original material, Hayes closes his Atlantic Connection chapter with the sentimental Human, his final LP.
From ringing in the New Year with us in Hollywood at Bassrush Massive to his recent graduation from art school, 2015 has been kind to DJ/producer Eptic. The sounds from his unforgettable performance at the legendary bassPOD at this year's EDC Las Vegas are now bottled up for consumption via his fifth EP for Never Say Die, Immortal.
Discovery Project, previous winners Slogun & iOh have been picked up by popular drum & bass label Technique Recordings. The pair recently announced a new chapter with a name change to the singular moniker of Kronology. "We've been huge fans of Technique (Recordings) since we first started out, and we've always felt that our sound ...
As the EDM fashion movement grows, Los Angeles-based NGHTBRND have been at the forefront of the bass culture scene, creating stylish, cutting-edge apparel lines for Angelinos and beyond. Bassrush caught up with Steven "Smash" Gordon and Geoff Shames-having just released their celestial Starlight Collection -to discuss the inspiration behind the company's collections.
Unless you've been hiding under a shell, you know that "Crazy" by Lil Boosie has received a brutally sick remix from the twonkalicious pair Snails and Brillz. What's more, the two were kind enough to give away the trapped-out bootleg for free via SoundCloud. With a blend of each respective artist's style mutated into one ...
American dubstep hero TrollPhace made huge gains this year, landing remix work and epic collabs with Grammy award-winner and OWSLA label founder Skrillex. His production prowess and live DJ sets have spawned a global army of loyal supporters.
After releasing a string of hits in 2014, dubstep monolith Circus Records will curate their second jam-packed, 23-track LP, Reloaded Vol. 2, on January 23. The album will include tracks like "Right Back" by Dr. Meaker (featuring Sian Evans), Dead Exit's "Soundboy Killer," and KAOS's "Go Alive," along with a surplus of quality bass cuts ...
It's safe to say Danny Logan, the man behind the alias Logan D, was destined to make an impact in drum & bass. Born to legendary DJ Micky Finn, creator and cofounder of seminal jungle label Urban Takeover, Logan has gone on to create a legacy all his own with his sought-after DJ sets, productions and award-winning record label, Low Down Deep.
Like any landmark in the great city of Los Angeles, it's always a pleasure to drop in on 12th Planet. While catching up with the artist known as John Dadzie in his own neighborhood of DTLA-shortly before he and the Smog crew take over Exchange-we not only learn that Smog City is expanding with a ...
With a sound he describes as "savage wonk," Dubloadz's unique take on dubstep has earned him releases on well-known labels like I.AM.Audio and Smog, and with a plethora of collaborations to his name, his output has garnered him a healthy fan base. His latest release is the forthcoming Chug! Chug!
Grown from the roots of early house music-with influences found in ghetto/booty house-the Chicago-born genre known as juke has morphed into a global culture. The footwork scene has been an underground haven unspoiled by the hype of mainstream EDM, growing with a dedicated fan base of loyal and passionate footworkers, experimental beatsmiths, and dedicated DJs sampling their way into the future.
New school neuro-god Dmitrii Mitrofanov Heamy unleashes an eight-track EP entitled Spacetime. The Russian-based producer known for his sharp productions skills is putting out what some are calling his biggest release to date, backed by the prestigious Bad Taste Recordings. The collection of heady, technically-minded drum & bass explores all depths with the title track ...
Who would bass music monster Figure pick to remix some of his filthiest works? On Selected Remixes Volume 2-out on his own Doom Music imprint-none other than Downlink, Midnight Tyrannosaurs and Lumberjvck twist up his beastly tracks. Tunes like "Freddy Krueger," "Evil Dead," and other scary titles have been reworked by some of the heaviest ...
Berlin-based producer Sadhu has assembled three deep, dark, filth-ridden tracks into a new EP entitled Ritual. Immense bass weight is the foundation of this EP, along with creepy, cinematic vibes. "They" carries a dreadful synth and horror-esque samples, while the title track is a complete tear-out head nodder, with plenty of low end and depth.
Continuing to widen the gap between themselves and any other run-of-the-mill 140 BPM producers, Gentleman's Club fam Coffi and 50 Carrot have just debuted a three-track EP titled Nitty Gritty. For those not familiar, Coffi and 50 Carrot have been on the forefront of swamp-styled dubstep, sprinkling in flavors of hip-hop and trap for an ...
Soulful and soaring, the king of purple takes flight once again. Bristol's gem, Liam McLean (aka Joker) is set to release his second studio album, The Mainframe, on personal imprint Kapsize Recordings. Fans have been anticipating the album since McLean debuted a handful of tracks on his BBC Essential Mix in late 2011.
Having started as a bi-weekly club night in the musically rich city of Bristol, UK label Intrigue has been an institution for deep D&B heads for a whopping 12 years. Beaming with the success of the original club night, founder and curator Ben Soundscape (of D&B duo The Insiders) later established his Intrigue Music imprint, ...
Fusing a unique collection of the freshest most cutting-edge D&B of the moment, bass music heroine Reid Speed concocts the second installment of her shiny new podcast called Speed Of Sound. The result is a pure rinse-out of exclusive VIPs and remixes from A-list producers like Icicle, S.P.Y and TREI.
Originally from Sweden, US-based composer and DJ Liquid Stranger gifts fans an extensive 18-track collection featuring once-exclusive VIPs, remixes and instrumentals. Anomaly: The Collection includes the entirety of his celebrated six (previously released) EPs, along with six brand new cuts. The assortment of tracks showcases gorgeous, bass-inspired soundscapes that transport you through a range of ...
Known for bringing vibrant energy to the D&B scene, the ensemble from Bristol UK known as Dr Meaker prepare to unleash their latest dancefloor smash called "Freaks," featuring Cappo D and Sharlene Hector. The explosive drop and powerhouse vocal offer undeniable happy-go-lucky liveliness. Get your speakers engaged for the release, dropping April 12.
Sky Hi Kids is an apparel, photography and film crew based in trend-setting Southern California. Through their strong ties in the dance music scene, the team behind SHK (Sky Hi Kids) continues to inspire artists and fashion lovers alike with their bold and edgy clothing line.
Fusing a unique collection of the freshest most cutting-edge D&B of the moment, bass music heroine Reid Speed concocts the second installment of her shiny new podcast called Speed Of Sound. The result is a pure rinse-out of exclusive VIPs and remixes from A-list producers like Icicle, S.P.Y and TREI.
Cutting his teeth in production before entering the world of DJing, ETC!ETC! (aka Jose Guerrero) has mastered the art of making moombahton, trap and electro. In this interview, the multi-faceted, genre-defying musician talks about his creative processes and the story behind the making of his forthcoming single on Firepower Records with Tha Trickaz entitled "Supa ...
Influencing D&B lovers worldwide, the instrumental and iconic RAM Records turns 20 this year. To celebrate this momentous occasion, team RAM have enlisted the technical mastery of DMC champion DJ Craze to flex his meticulous mixing and scratching skills over their entire back catalogue. Building the energy through 56 tracks of RAM's D&B goldmine, Miami's ...
Budapest-based artist and newly minted label head 2N (István Kiss) has inevitably grown into his label project WaveStorm. "My label, WaveStorm Records, was set up to prove that quality is more important than quantity. My aim is to release the best music that represents my taste in the world of drum & bass," 2N told ...
Birmingham's Vytol showcases proper jungle sounds and applies the low-end pressure on a new four-track EP entitled Hear Me Out, released on Ruffneck Ting. "Headz" exudes old-skool vibes, fluttering percussion, and twisty basslines, while the K-JAH collaboration "Play Music" goes deep with squelchy, wobbly bass and a heavy drum kit.
Scooped up by prolific label Prime Audio, fast-rising dubstep producer HE$H (aka Joey Verrando) releases Chrome, a four-track EP filled with tearin', riddim-styled beats and wonky bass. Trap-flavored hi-hats float over the swagged out "22's," complete with manipulated crunchy synth patterns. Title track "Chrome" leads in with huge drop and lengthy jabbing bass notes, while ...
The trend-setting Wiwek, founder of the bass music genre "jungle terror," continues his mission with a massive 2015 release. Combining stabbing Dutch house synths and Caribbean-influenced percussion, Wiwek blends and chops his trademark style to perfection. Following up the well-received first installment, Jungle Terror Vol.
Known for bringing vibrant energy to the D&B scene, the ensemble from Bristol UK known as Dr Meaker prepare to unleash their latest dancefloor smash called "Freaks," featuring Cappo D and Sharlene Hector. The explosive drop and powerhouse vocal offer undeniable happy-go-lucky liveliness. Get your speakers engaged for the release, dropping April 12.
Straight out of A-T-L, Mayhem delivers the second volume of his Trapanese mix series, continuing to blur the line between the rap and trap underground. Featuring what he considers his "favorite rap records" in a 30-minute mix, names like Chedda Da Connect, Peewee Longway, Young Thug, Travi$ Scott and Future, Migos, and Lil Silk, lay ...
Budapest-based artist and newly minted label head 2N (István Kiss) has inevitably grown into his label project WaveStorm. "My label, WaveStorm Records, was set up to prove that quality is more important than quantity. My aim is to release the best music that represents my taste in the world of drum & bass," 2N told ...
Known for bringing vibrant energy to the D&B scene, the ensemble from Bristol UK known as Dr Meaker prepare to unleash their latest dancefloor smash called "Freaks," featuring Cappo D and Sharlene Hector. The explosive drop and powerhouse vocal offer undeniable happy-go-lucky liveliness. Get your speakers engaged for the release, dropping April 12.
Fusing a unique collection of the freshest most cutting-edge D&B of the moment, bass music heroine Reid Speed concocts the second installment of her shiny new podcast called Speed Of Sound. The result is a pure rinse-out of exclusive VIPs and remixes from A-list producers like Icicle, S.P.Y and TREI.
Elusive and mysterious, the man they call Snails is a Montreal-based producer and DJ who has quickly risen to the top of the ranks when it comes to party-style trap and bass. Bassrush followed his trail to get educated on the origin of "vomitstep," the current state of trap, and his recent collabs with Brillz ...
Energized by his unforgettable set at this past weekend's Bassrush Massive, Tom Casswell (better known by his TC moniker) couldn't be happier. Having transitioned from underground hero to major recording artist, the anthem king talks about staying afloat in the scene and his electrifying collaboration with Wilkinson, "Hit The Floor."
Drum & bass outfit Annix of Playaz and OWSLA fame have drawn up new plan for their rising Cheltenham, UK-based imprint Animated. This time they've looked to Russia for their next single and tapped producer Prestige. If heavy, jump-up D&B is your thing, get ready to receive a healthy dose via his latest singles "Never ...
On March 22, worlds will collide as the heaviest names in D&B come together from the legendary RAM Records crew. Witness Delta Heavy and their club-shaking sound destroy Los Globos. Label brothers and festival favorites Loadstar join in on the fun alongside bad-boy DJs Optical and TC. MC Armanni Reign guides the madness.
Russian jump-up producer Ceph caught the ear of dancefloor D&B elite like DJ Hype, Friction, and Calypso Muzak label head Heist, which resulted in eight filthy contributions showcased on this new EP The World Needs a Monster. Ceph generates plenty of rave-friendly jump-up cuts like "Little Dead Girl" and "Mutated Dog."
Energized by his unforgettable set at this past weekend's Bassrush Massive, Tom Casswell (better known by his TC moniker) couldn't be happier. Having transitioned from underground hero to major recording artist, the anthem king talks about staying afloat in the scene and his electrifying collaboration with Wilkinson, "Hit The Floor."
The Brazil-based brothers in bass known as Jam Thieves (Guilherme Garcia and Joao Garcia) have caught the ears of junglists worldwide with their rolling production style and heavyweight beats. Their expanding discography now charts new territories with the release of the Bad Guys EP on legendary DJ Hazard's Radius Recordings.
Bassrush caught up with young gun jPhelpz to chat about his second EP, Mech Bounce, for esteemed dubstep label Firepower Records. As the title may suggest, the EP is littered with bone-crushing, rage-worthy bass. "I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and put together something that took elements from a variety of genres.
Celebrated duo Calyx and TeeBee are back again and supplying two new singles: "A Day That Never Comes" and "Snakes & Ladders." Flawlessly constructed synths dominate the entirety of "A Day That Never Comes," including a male vocal reminiscent of Nineties rock. "Snakes & Ladders" has destructively strong drums, a wonky bassline, and nasty technical ...
US dubstep outfit Definitive get technical with new works presented by L.A.-based imprint Savage Society. Meticulously engineered synth work energizes the collection of dancefloor bangers on their forthcoming Ultimatum EP, with face-melting cavernous bass drips from a title track which received play across seas at Belgium's venerated Rampage Festival.
Two unmatched forces in D&B team up: the legendary Metalheadz label and DJ Grooverider. To say Grooverider's incoming Avenger EP has been long desired would be an understatement. Groove's not so secret pseudonym, Codename John, yields breakdown-heavy, steppy and dark-tinged dancefloor D&B. "John and Tony" pay tribute to Scarface with gangster dialogue and erratic heavy ...
Smog rolls out more surprises for 2015 as the trifecta of homies (12th Planet, TrollPhace and now JuJu) take to the studio for a collaborative effort of epic proportions. The end product is "Spilly Talker," featuring the swagged-out vocals of Toronto's Omar Linx. Expect immense saw waves of extreme magnitude coupled with that classic, rolling dubstep ...
Embarking on new musical journeys, touted DMC Champs DJ Shiftee and DJ Enferno unite their creative energies with E.A.S.Y., a new bass music production alias expressing their combined tastes. The synth driven "Pop Music" delves deep into intricate melodies and temperamental bass-scapes. Grab the post-purple freebie from Slow Roast Records here.
Embracing the refined and seductive side of drum & bass, liquid funk dynamos Alex Mos and Phil Barnes (aka Soul:Motion) are swiftly gaining notoriety for their collaborations on Leeds-based music house Rush Records. Landing with new single and catalog number RUSH023, "Sentiment" explores ocean-deep bass frequencies with intricate percussion that creates a meditative atmosphere, while ...
The world-renowned Hospital Records brings famed club night Hospitality to Los Angeles on March 19. Get down to the sounds of Nu:Tone's fluid drum & bass vibes, Metrik and his powerhouse DJ sets and stage presence, and mesmerizing vocal support from the legendary MC Dynamite. Grab tickets for Hospitality's L.A.
Italian bass music duo Peacemakers, responsible for remixing EDM giants like Martin Garrix and Yellow Claw, have formulated the perfect summertime twerk anthem. Just as rave season starts to heat up, the party-minded outfit unleash "Gonna Party Like" for free through The Trickaz' headed music label Otodayo Records.
Bursting with a multitude of flavors, the rich history of drum & bass can be traced outside of its UK roots to countries like Brazil, where the duo of DJ Chap & Andrezz are making a huge impression with frequent releases on top labels like Liquid V (V Recordings).
"I'm back in L.A. for the time being, and I have to say it feels good!" the well-traveled Megalodon, aka Cory Artsay, tells Bassrush. Since 2008, Artsay's unique DJ and production style has kept him in high demand, earning him seemingly endless European tours and affiliations with top labels including Subway Music, Sin City, and ...
The triple-headed beast known as Teddy Killerz have been on an absolute tear since bursting onto the scene only a few short years ago. Running it red on everything they do, the Eastern European crew flip just as easily from glitch to electro to straight-up frenzy-inducing drum & bass.
London duo Amoss return to Dispatch for a brand new, three-track single. The tech-funk pair have a talent for drum programming and fully execute the funkier more serious side of D&B with ease. Amoss team up with Dutch producer Fre4knc (pronounced Frequency) to create "Oxide", a track inspired by gritty warehouse vibes that carries a ...
Viper Recordings is set to unleash the sixth installment of its various artists EP Headroom. The series is curated by Futurebound himself, and keeps fans of dark and harder-edged sounds in mind. Fresh producers from around the globe flex their production expertise, including Raw Theory (UK), Bluescreens (France), Ekko & Sidetrack (Australia), Modified Motion (UK), ...
Taxman's annual offering of forward-thinking D&B returns by way of the forthcoming EP Beyond the Black Rainbow. Discover more about those musical musings direct from Dominic Tindill, the legal name attached to artist Taxman-and real life brother to fellow producer, Original Sin. With D&B flowing through his veins, Tindill remains a longstanding professional audio enthusiast, ...
Drum & bass culture pushers LuvDisaster Records have been making noise in Brazil for a solid seven years, and What I've Done-an emotional four-track EP from heavy hitters and brand ambassadors Critycal Dub-is full of effortless breaks, abundant female vocals and jungle-friendly basslines. Elusive vocalist Janz enriches the liquid roller "Time," while "These Words" showcases ...
Bass music poster boy Flux Pavilion lands a feature on The Day Is My Enemy, Prodigy's sixth studio album. The unexpected but welcomed partnership between iconic electronic music pioneers The Prodigy and Flux Pavilion is creating huge buzz within the global dance music community. The Prodigy's 15-track masterpiece debuted at #1 on the UK album ...
Setting out to flip the script on bass music's often-constrictive genre labeling, New Jersey's savage wonk trustee Dubloadz (aka Dave Nardolilli) blesses listeners with a new 10-track album Dubloadz & Friendz. Deadly collabs with the likes of 12th Planet, Coffi and 50 Carrot highlight the album, along with sturdy originals and a bonus mini-mix.
Connoisseurs of rolling jungle, producers/DJs Digital & Spirit are well respected for their contributions to the scene. Having rich back catalogs and experimental tendencies, the pair do not disappoint with new offering "The Wolf." Three tracks containing some of the most minimal and finely-chopped breaks heard to date are scheduled to see the light of ...
Reigning supreme as Best Female Artist by the respected National Drum & Bass Awards, LIZ-E (aka Elizabeth Welch) continues to be a sought-after DJ and production maven. Currently nominated for Best Female DJ for the We Love Jungle Awards 2015, Liz keeps busy churning out killer beats from her Bedfordshire-based studio.
Carmada's chart-topping single, "Maybe," from debit Realise EP receives the remix treatment from an array of talented producers across the globe. The new Maybe Remixes EP sees seven awesome takes of the Australian duo's dreamy bass uplifter. Catching fans off guard, Getter goes D&B with his take on the festival-friendly anthem, along with TrollPhace and ...
Award-winning dancefloor D&B label Low Down Deep jump right into the fourth installment of their explorative City Series. Each installment boasts its own landmark metropolis and distinct dancefloor flavor. Enter the partnership of Logan D and Dominator representing the favored London entry. The two breath fresh air into the bassline with crunchy, rolling drums marked ...
Taxman's annual offering of forward-thinking D&B returns by way of the forthcoming EP Beyond the Black Rainbow. Discover more about those musical musings direct from Dominic Tindill, the legal name attached to artist Taxman-and real life brother to fellow producer, Original Sin. With D&B flowing through his veins, Tindill remains a longstanding professional audio enthusiast, ...
D&B production act Lunos are on the brink of releasing their debut EP, New Dawn. Representing Southampton England, the productions of John McBeath and Callum Ross are presently receiving support from all the right DJs, including Marky, Original Sin and Liz-E to name a few.
Providing high-octane jungle D&B since the early '90s, DJ and producer Jinx has incredible roots tracing back to the original jungle movement. His imminent full-length album Stand Up is sure to echo years of service and commitment to the sound. Forthcoming on Bristol-based label RuffNeck Ting, and weighing in at over 10 tracks, the album ...
Pendulum returns to Los Angeles via Bassrush DTLA for a wicked night of bass music. Witness a special DJ set from the influential, high-energy, rock-inspired Australian D&B outfit. Recent Technique Recordings signee's Kronology will also be supporting with their latest material, alongside DJ Dip Vertigo.
The current golden child for drum & bass imprint Viper Recordings, 22-year-old Welsh phenomenon BMotion, goes big for his second single on the label. Since its premiere on DJ Friction's Radio 1 show, "Bear Hug" relinquishes any possibility for survival after this dancefloor track is delivered to the masses.
Fresh from his guest mix on Friction's BBC Radio 1 program, fans of highly technical D&B will be happy to know South West London's own Xtrah is releasing Existence on his brand new imprint, Cyberfunk Records. Opening the listener up to another world of sonic possibilities, Xtrah's compositions are full of intense drops and serious ...
Taxman's annual offering of forward-thinking D&B returns by way of the forthcoming EP Beyond the Black Rainbow. Discover more about those musical musings direct from Dominic Tindill, the legal name attached to artist Taxman-and real life brother to fellow producer, Original Sin. With D&B flowing through his veins, Tindill remains a longstanding professional audio enthusiast, ...