Dubstep icons AFK and Doctor P have teamed up for a banging new collaboration that’s sure to live up to its name. “Destroyed” was released today via FuntCase’s DPMO imprint, and it’s destined to leave dance floors in shambles in the revitalized festival circuit. The new single opens with a melodic section reminiscent of the early 2010s dubstep sound, refreshed for the early 2020s. An intense buildup laced with a chopped-up vocal sample builds even more energy before all hell breaks loose at the false drop. Shrieking stabs line the main sections with force, while the powerful drums serve up a classic dubstep rhythm perfect for the head-banging crew. A belter through and through, “Destroyed” is a fantastic addition to DPMO’s 2021 catalogue, and...
Four months ago, dubstep heavyweights Riot Ten and Whales teamed up for an epic and emotive dubstep banger with an old-school twist, “Save You (feat. Megan Stokes).” Now the track’s remixes have arrived, and AFK delivered a tantalizing twist on the original. Brutally emotional, AFK’s remix of “Save You” compliments the original work while lending it some serious punch. Crushing bass stabs and intricate, growling synth work give the main section all the firepower it needs to become an instant standout within the remix package and beyond. The headbang-worthy elements aren’t all that AFK’s rework has to offer, though. Within the vocal section, a classic drum & bass-inspired reese bass keeps things subdued for a time, but the pressu...
With over 950 artists, it wouldn’t be surprising to hear that you still haven’t finished reading the Electric Blockaloo lineup after it’s announcement last week. The Minecraft-based festival is taking full advantage of the flexibility a video game event allows, featuring over 65 curated stages for attendees to explore together with friends from all over the world. Those looking for something with a bite can wander their way towards the pixelated stage hosted by Getter‘s Shred Collective, who recently took to Twitter to reveal which artists would be gracing it later in the month. Alongside a performance from the label founder himself, Shred Collective will host an eclectic blend of sounds from Qoiet, Spock, MineSweepa, Yakz, Aweminus, SNEEK, and AFK. ...
One thing is certain—artists do not like to be put into a box. This is the message producers Qoiet and AFK are pushing with their new collaborative Glass Prison EP. The three-track collection pushes the genre’s boundaries, exploring the sounds of emo, bass, and vocal-driven dubstep. Feeling angsty? This is the EP for you. The pair opens with the track “wait GRAVE,” which combines emotive key work with an evocative beat and vocal structure. It opens to crisp stabs and padded synths that will have your neighbors reporting you for noise violations. “shut DOWN” features screamo style vocals and rippling wobbles that may or may not break your speakers. “faded GLASS” is perhaps the star of the EP, as it is the most emotionally driven song that...