Kayzo
A Documentary About the Evolution of Kayzo’s Career is in the Works
Longtime fans of Kayzo are in for a treat after the trap and dubstep superstar announced that his team has wrapped up an autobiographical documentary. Kayzo took to Twitter to exult in the doc, which will offer a narrative of his explosive rise through the electronic dance music ranks. “So my team and I put together a 20 min documentary of the history and evolution of kayzo through the years and we just finished it,” he wrote. “it makes me want to cry to be honest.” Check out Kayzo’s announcement below. He is yet to announce an official title or release date of the documentary. With a unique ability to blend punk and metal into his thunderous dubstep sound, Kayzo has grown to become one of the most beloved names in bass music since his early days in ...
Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kayzo Join Forces on Electro-Punk Banger “Lifeline” With Point North
This collaboration has been a long time in the making, but luckily for bass music fans, the wait is finally over. Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kayzo have officially unveiled their powerful new single “Lifeline.” After previewing the instrumental for fans last year with rave reviews, they took the track to the next level by tapping Los Angeles-based alt-pop band Point North for vocals. Both BTSM and Kayzo are known for their masterful amalgamation of dubstep and electro-punk. “Lifeline” follows suit as a dynamic crossover that will have you belting your heart out. “Lifeline” is the first time these two heavyweights have collaborated but it probably won’t be the last. 2020 saw BTSM drop a slew of monster collaborations, including “Freq...
EDM Artists Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant on Anniversary of NBA Legend’s Tragic Death
It’s hard to believe how fast the time has flown since we lost Kobe Bryant. Since he and his daughter Gigi lost their lives—along with seven others—in a catastrophic helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020, many are still reeling from the tragic loss. In Kobe’s absence, the “Mamba Mentality” has materialized into a way of life for those people, who pull inspiration from his principles to chart a course for growth. Tributes to the Los Angeles Lakers legend and 5-time NBA champion have poured in via social media on the anniversary of his death. A bevy of EDM artists have also paid homage to Kobe, further proving that his legacy extends far beyond the boundaries of the basketball world. Check out a number of the tributes to Kobe below from the likes of&nb...
Listen to a Preview of Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kayzo’s Upcoming Single “Lifeline”
In a collaboration of epic proportions, bass music titans Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kayzo have joined forces for an upcoming single called “Lifeline.” They teamed up with Los Angeles-based alt-pop band Point North for the track, which is slated for a January 29th, 2021 release. If the preview below is any indication, fans are safe to look forward to another massive electro-punk song, a sound that has become synonymous with both Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kayzo in recent years. “Lifeline” marks the first official collaboration between the two electronic heavyweights and “it’s been a long time coming,” according to Black Tiger Sex Machine, the famed Canadian bass music trio. Fans of the group may remember when they shared a preview ...
Kayzo and Delta Heavy Collab on Roaring New Single “Tormenta”
Kayzo has been on a tear in 2020, taking his Welcome Records imprint to new heights all while releasing a myriad of excellent new tunes. To cap off the year, the Houston-born producer has joined drum & bass aficionados Delta Heavy for their monstrous collaboration “Tormenta,” out via Monstercat. “Tormenta” is a ferocious romp that showcases both Kayzo and Delta Heavy’s refined production talent, dipping into the genres both parties are well known for. Opening with a dreamy melody and brisk percussion, the track quickly transforms into a hybrid hardstyle and dubstep drop that fans of Kayzo are all too familiar with. The surprises don’t end there, however, as the second half kicks up the tempo before culminating in a turbulent drum &am...
Watch Kayzo Drop Filthy Unreleased Dubstep Track at Ultra Taiwan
In his official return to the festival scene, Kayzo went as hard as you could imagine. In his official return to the festival scene, Kayzo went as hard as you could imagine. The bass music titan touched down in East Asia for Ultra Taiwan and didn’t disappoint, dropping an absolute flamethrower of a set chock full of his anthemic bass music and signature, metal-infused electronic sound. It was an unreleased ID that he debuted at the end of his set, however, that had the crowd buzzing about his performance. Kayzo took to Twitter to share a clip of the drop and exult in his first “normal” festival performance since the onset of the global lockdown period. “No words to describe this moment. Surreal to feel this again,” he wrote. “I almost teared up multiple ...
Relive Road to Ultra Taiwan Sets from Alesso, SLANDER, Kayzo, and More
Those who missed the in-person event or its livestream can now enjoy recordings from the four headlining acts. While most of the world’s music fans are persevering the global live music festival shutdown due to the ongoing health crisis, the party raged on in Taiwan over the weekend. Due to the fact that they have less than ten documented COVID-19 cases in the entire country at the time of writing, and just over 600 since the virus was declared a pandemic back in March, government officials gave organizers the green light to host Road to Ultra Taiwan on Saturday. To the delight of those living in countries without live music and to those who might have missed the livestream, a fan uploaded the headlining performances to YouTube after their premiere. Included are sets from ...
Brennan Heart and Kayzo Tease Thunderous Single “Untouchable”
Brennan Heart is accelerating the charge toward his imminent forthcoming album release by announcing a new single with Kayzo, which will be out this week. The hardstyle tastemaker’s full-length effort Brennan Heart And Friends drops in less than two weeks on November 20th. However, with three singles already out, the producer isn’t slowing his stride. Kayzo took to Twitter to break the news that their rebellious collaboration “Untouchable” will be out this week. The preview reveals just enough to keep us on edge until release day. Distant guitar riffs churn in the background as the defiant proclamation “I’m untouchable” booms thunderously through the sonic spectrum. The frenzied build of synths underscored by distorted kicks suggests the ...
Carnage, Kayzo, More Set to Throw Down at RARE Thailand in December
Carnage is celebrating his return to the festival circuit. The bass music star has announced his forthcoming performance at RARE Thailand, a music festival set to take place later this year. The festival, which is going down on Friday, December 11th at Thailand’s stunning Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, will also feature a few of Carnage’s fellow dance music heavyweights. Joining him on the lineup are Kayzo, 4B, k?d, and Ben Nicky. Check out Carnage’s announcement below. At the time of this article’s publishing, organizers have not publicly shared any COVID-19 safety guidelines pertaining to the festival. It’s worth noting that the country of Thailand has not experienced a second wave of infections, according to Xinhua News Agency. In...
Ultra Returns to Taiwan Next Month with Alesso, Kayzo, SLANDER, More
Ultra is officially returning to Taiwan. The venerated dance music event brand has announced a Taiwanese “Road to Ultra” event on November 14th, 2020. True to Ultra fashion, organizers have tapped a stable of major electronic music artists to join them for the ride. Scheduled to perform at the momentous show in Taipei are Alesso, Kazyo, SLANDER, and Vini Vici, among others. According to a recent report by CNN, there has been only one suspected COVID-19 case linked to local transmission of the virus in Taipei since mid-April. And, despite Taiwan’s location just 130 kilometers (81 miles) from China, the country where the virus was first detected, the city has reported only 518 confirmed cases and just 7 deaths since the onset of the pandemic. You can purchase tick...
Kayzo Announces Two-Day “Kayzo Doghouse” Pod Concert Event
Kayzo is readying his team to hit the road this October with a two-night “Kayzo’s Doghouse” takeover event in Chandler, Arizona. The event, presented by Relentless Beats, will see the Welcome Records head honcho taking over the Rawhide Events Center in socially distanced fashion. Kayzo’s pack includes the axe-shredder Sullivan King and Tynan, who will be performing supporting sets on Friday, October 9th. Meanwhile, the following day will see “Hell On Earth” producer Yultron and Calcium making similarly ground-shaking appearances. The outdoor event intends to comply with CDC Guidelines for outdoor events by segmenting the grounds into pods. The spacious pods meant for dancing “like you haven’t danced in 6 months,” are cle...
Kayzo Enlists REAPER and Qoiet for Fiery Single “Wait”
Earlier this month, Kayzo released “Say It,” the first single from his forthcoming EP, The Year the World Stood Still. Fast-forward a couple of weeks, and the prolific producer is back with the second single to preview the project, which is due out later this fall. Kayzo and REAPER have known each other for a long time, dating back to around when the latter launched his musical project. The duo has now teamed up with Qoiet for “Wait,” a filthy new hardstyle and drum & bass hybrid. Released via Kayzo’s Welcome Records banner, “Wait” sweeps listeners on an expedition through raging fires of sonic vibrations. During the track’s conception, Kayzo and REAPER established the production together. Kayzo blended his signature styles of rock and electronic music and REAPER contributed his d...
