Dubstep
“Escape the Wormhole” With This 10-Year-Old Dubstep Producer
It’s never too young to find a hobby. In Mesophonic’s case, he found dubstep. At 10 years of age, the diminutive DJ and electronic music producer is poised to make a name for himself in the Denver area, a hub of promising bass music talent. Based in Fort Collins, Mesophonic started performing at the ripe age of seven, even though he could barely see over the DJ equipment. Inspired by experimental bass music, he spins a wonky blend of dubstep and riddim at his shows. Most recently, he performed at the Aggie Theater and Black Box, his team tells us. Mesophonic Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Mesophonic is now set to release a heavy-hitting EP, aptly titled Wormhole, on streaming platforms next month. “Wormhole is a space trip that allowed me to try some ne...
Akeos Unleashes Fierce Dubstep Single, “Nexus Loop”
On the heels of multiple statement-making EP releases in 2022, Akeos reminds listeners why she’s a dance music switchblade with “Nexus Loop.” The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee recently kept listeners on their toes with Libellule, an EP which saw the ascendant bass music producer breaking convention by stringing together a series of genre-bending techno tracks fit for the dancefloor. But like the flip of a switch, Akeos is back tearing it up on the dubstep front with “Nexus Loop.” And the track continues to demonstrate that with her unique and cohesive sound design, Akeos can stand her ground on a multitude of stylistic fronts. The track opens with saccharine arpeggiated melodies before evolving into a furious volley of spitfire synths. Teed up ...
Lost Lands 2022 Inspired a Sense of Adventure—And the Future Is Brighter Than Ever
While walking around Lost Lands and hearing from the festival’s ravers, one thing was loud and clear: it has become unrecognizable in the best way. New and improved Lost Lands festival grounds It was astounding to see what Lost Lands’ organizers have done with the festival grounds year after year. As someone who attended the first three years of Lost Lands and has not been back since the onset of COVID-19, the event was nearly unrecognizable. It was immediately made apparent from the moment you step off the street and walk to the entrance gate. Before officially entering the grounds, attendees walk through a corridor speckled with life-sized dinosaurs, dinosaur eggs you can climb into, flowing waterfalls, volcanos that light up at night and more. It all served as an interactive...
Hood Politics Records Boldly Reinvents Iconic Bass Tracks for House Heads In New EP, “Dubstep Forever”
DJ Susan‘s Hood Politics Records is thinking outside the genre with their latest compilation, Dubstep Forever. Contrary to what newcomers to the taste-making imprint may be led to think after reading that title, Hood Politics Records is more closely associated with smooth grooves than aggressive headbanging. However, they’re now taking a trip to the dark side by outfitting some of the world’s most popular dubstep tracks for the club dancefloor. Hood Politics Susan himself kickstarts the imaginative effort alongside Broken Future with a fresh spin on Zomboy’s “Like a Bitch.” The blistering basslines tear through the sonic spectrum with furious barks in this instant party-starter. Sherm and FLYNNINHO’s take on Flux Pavilion a...
Lost Lands 2022 Festival Guide: Set Times, Camping, Weather and Everything Else You Need to Know
Excision is preparing to open the floodgates of Lost Lands. At this open-air celebration of bass music, the lights, sounds, people and life-size dinosaurs are unlike anything you’ve ever seen at a music festival. Whether you’re going for the first or fifth time, here’s some essential info that will help you party like it’s 500 B.C. Lost Lands 2022 Dates This year’s Lost Lands will take place September 23-25, 2022. Those with early-access tickets can arrive as early as Tuesday, September 20th and participate in campground activities as well as a special pre-party on Thursday, September 22nd. Lost Lands Address Like the four years before this weekend’s party, the fifth iteration of Lost Lands will take place at the beautiful Legend Valley in Thor...
SIPPY Celebrates Success With Headbang-Worthy “Run It Up” EP
SIPPY is taking a well-deserved victory lap. After tearing it up with her early-summer Captive EP release on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint, the surging bass music producer is savoring the moment with Run It Up, a new EP out now on Subtronics’ Cyclops Recordings. Captive was anchored in introspective songwriting with a moody pop flare, but this time around, the Australian dubstep don is dishing out red meat for the rail-riders. SIPPY. Robbie Walcott Kicking out the breaks with the opening salvo, “Run It Up,” SIPPY and Sam King simultaneously celebrate success and embrace chaos with cool and confident lyricism amid blistering bass. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The EP continues with “WYKA,” an instrumental where laser-like synths a...
TVBOO Taps GRiZ for Wonky Lead Single From Debut Album: Listen to “Bass Music”
Why aren’t DJs allowed to work at aquariums? Because they always drop the bass. Despite that awful dad joke, read on to discover the lead single from TVBOO‘s debut album, “Bass Music,” a heavy-hitting collaboration with GRiZ. “Bass Music” is a tongue-in-cheek dubstep banger replete with the wonky sound design of TVBOO, who has quickly emerged as one of the genre’s most jocular characters. GRiZ’s heady bass and fluttery arpeggios take over the verse before making way for the song’s drop, which features TVBOO’s signature saws and slithering bass patches. TVBOO said that working with GRiZ, who was named one of EDM.com‘s best music producers of 2021, was “one of the coolest things to happen” in his career. “...
Raves, Resilience and Rapture: How Ray Volpe Overcame His Lowest Moment to Produce a Game-Changing Record
They say success isn’t about luck, connections or even money. It’s the discipline to outwork everyone around you—a tenet which Ray Volpe has long been tethered to. The byproduct is Legend of the Volpetron, his new EP, out now by way of Disciple. The inventive record effectively pours gasoline on the broiling career of Volpe, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year. It’s a dazzling showcase of his generational production talents, which extend far beyond the confines of his breakout hit, “Laserbeam.” “It sounds cheesy, but it means everything to me! It’s a moment in time that I’ll look back on years from now,” Volpe tells EDM.com of his new EP. “I really wanted to mash everything I loved a...
Watch LEVEL UP Debut Heavy-Hitting Collaboration With DJ Diesel at HARD Summer
Those who attended LEVEL UP‘s DJ set at HARD Summer this past weekend are probably scheduling an appointment with a chiropractor right now. Known for neck-snapping bass drops that rattle every stage she graces, LEVEL UP has earned her reputation as one of the hardest-hitting young producers in the bass music scene. In the midst of her performance on the Green Stage Sunday evening, she dropped a brand new collaboration with the biggest DJ in the world. The track was produced alongside NBA champion turned dubstep headliner Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel. LEVEL UP took to Twitter to reveal the monster unreleased record, sharing a video and offering a taste for fans who missed the moment. They’ll need to stay patient,...
SVDDEN DEATH Is Throwing a Curated Music Festival In an Underground Cave
This October, SVDDEN DEATH is inviting fans to descend into darkness with him at the first-ever “Summoning of the Eclipse” event, a curated dubstep and bass music festival. Featuring headlining performances by Sullivan King, EPROM, ATLiens and more, as well as a special collaborative DJ set by SVDDEN DEATH and Marauda, the two-day camping event will host nearly 60 artists October 21-22 at The Caverns in Grundy County, Tennessee. “You can see these acts underground in the legendary cave venue, or take a stroll above ground and enter the blood woods to experience the Summoning of the Eclipse,” wrote the event’s organizers. “Summoning of the Eclipse” will be SVDDEN DEATH’s third takeover event and first festival in the unique subterr...
Soltan and RIOT Join Forces for Punishing Dubstep Track, “Arabian Knights”
Soltan and RIOT have teamed up for their first-ever collaboration, “Arabian Knights,” a riveting dubstep track out now by way of NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s Gud Vibrations. Soltan, whose signature production style has dazzled the electronic music community in recent years, and RIOT, a virtuosic Israeli bass music duo, are no strangers to writing dubstep hits. “Arabian Knights” pays homage to both artists’ Middle Eastern heritage. Akin to a classic warrior’s victory anthem, the roaring single features a cascade of sounds from the traditional Zurna—a double reed wind instrument played in central Eurasia, Western Asia and parts of North Africa—as well as Turkish strings and hypnotic bell patterns. “Arabian Knights” event...
Flux Pavilion Continues 2022 Hot Streak With Dubstep Smash, “(Never Gonna) Be Alone”
After returning to his dubstep roots with April’s release of “Lore,” Flux Pavilion is once again embracing a nostalgic sound on his latest single, “(Never Gonna) Be Alone.” Those who have been craving the bone-rattling sonics of a signature Flux Pavilion record, look no further. “(Never Gonna) Be Alone” opens with a dreamy ambiance that is soon taken over by menacing bass and an intoxicating vocal sample. Electrifying synths become the focal point in the song’s wobbly drop, creating a through line between this release and its predecessor as fans patiently wait for .wav Pt 2. Last year, Pavilion opened a new chapter of his career with his scintillating sophomore album .wav, embracing a more nuanced sound at the intersection of electronica and ...
