Dubstep
BLVK JVCK and ASAP TyY Join Forces for Ferocious Dubstep Track, “BODY SH!T”
It seems BLVK JVCK will stop at nothing to amplify his signature “hoodstep” sound. A merciless blend of dubstep and hip-hop, hoodstep is one of the defining characteristics of the Class of 2021 star’s blue-ribbon career in electronic music. Having previously produced music for Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and many other esteemed rappers as half of the decorated production duo The Runners, BLVK JVCK has an innate ability to incorporate hip-hop into festival bangers. The latest example is “BODY SH!T,” a relentless dubstep tune featuring gritty verses from ASAP TyY, a member of the famed A$AP Mob hip-hop collective. BLVK JVCK says the heavy-hitting single, which released under Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats banner, is emblematic of his patented genre....
Listen to Zeds Dead’s Filthy Dubstep Remix of ESPN Theme for 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Zeds Dead are the hottest thing on ice right now. In celebration of the NHL Playoffs’ long-awaited return to ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports has commissioned a series of remixes from top talent in order to take their signature NHL theme music to the next level. The original soundtrack’s dramatic, orchestral theme receives a shot in the arm from veteran electronic music duo Zeds Dead, who didn’t hesitate to deliver an adrenaline-inducing dose of bass into the mix. With its with voluminous stadium claps, the original arrangement provides a suspenseful build for Zeds Dead, who manage to flip it into a dirty dubstep smash with an onslaught of unearthly growls and grinding basslines. Zeds Dead’s remix follows alternate takes on the track from famed hip-hop pro...
Zomboy Announces New Label, Rott N’ Roll Records
When one door closes another one opens, as the saying goes. For Zomboy, the culmination of Never Say Die Records has presented a rare opportunity to forge a new creative venture on his own terms. Never Say Die helped bring the pathfinding dubstep producer to prominence, placing an early bet on his success in signing 2011’s breakout Game Time EP. After the iconic imprint made the difficult decision to close shop after 13 years, it appears Zomboy is taking the initiative to help fill the void NSD has left. Now, the home for all things Zomboy has a new name: Rott N’ Roll Records. Better still, he’s wasting no time sharing what’s in store, dropping his first release of the year on the fledgling imprint, “Flatlined.” With “Flatlined,R...
The What Podcast Gives EDM at Bonnaroo Its Due
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | RSS EDM and all of its subgrenres have become a big part of Bonnaroo in recent years, and the guys on The What podcast freely admit it’s not their lane. So, Barry and Lord Taco reached out to friend of the show Kyle to learn more and get his thoughts on which acts are not to be missed at this year’s Bonnaroo. Related Video Interested in seeing the show for yourself? You’ll need tickets to Bonnaroo 2022, featuring appearances by Tool, Stevie Nicks, J. Cole, The War on Drugs, and CHVRCHES, as well as EDM acts like Gryffin, Illenium, Porter Robinson, and more. Get yours here. Advertisement Listen to the episode above, then make sure to review, like, and ...
Flux Pavilion Taps Into His Roots for Cinematic Dubstep Banger, “Lore”: Listen
No matter how much we grow and adapt, it’s impossible to ignore our roots. Just Flux Pavilion, whose new single harkens back to his pioneering dubstep days of yesteryear. “After a couple years of exploring the space in-between the drops, I woke up one morning with a distinct feeling in my heart that I needed to write a f***ing banger,” said Pavilion, whose new single “Lore” dropped today. “So I’ve done exactly that.” He also said the track lays the foundation for the concept of the “Fluxiverse,” a fictional universe developed by his team over the last four years. Its mystical themes are conveyed by his new song’s eerie spoken-word segment, a soliloquy that serenades us to its eventual climax. “The elder gods...
Subtronics Channels Headbanger Energy With Unrelenting “Do It To It” Remix: Listen
The feverish craze for “Do It To It” continues, and Subtronics is weighing in with a fierce new interpretation. The Cyclops Recordings proprietor has taken ACRAZE‘s breakout hit down a discernibly dark path, transforming the groove-inducing house track into a headbanger’s delight. The bass music virtuoso twists the original’s iconic vocals into a hypnotic incantation before unleashing a grungy onslaught of riddim basslines regulated by nothing more than the punching kick and snap of the snare as their timekeeper. The high-energy beatdown of bass continues in the second drop, which sees Subtronics dramatizing the chord progression with a renewed round of distortion-heavy synths. The sleek beats and clean energy behind ACRAZE’s original find a divergi...
These Female “Filthy Beat Inspectors” Are Pushing the Needle In Dubstep Music Blogging
“We didn’t have anyone ‘showing us the ropes,'” remembers Christina Vessa, who launched the electronic music blog Dubstep FBI just two years ago. “It can be intimidating,” added Yesenia Vizcaya, Vessa’s cofounder. “[As a woman], I felt like I was being held to a higher standard and was having to go through extra hurdles to prove myself.” It’s no secret that the dubstep scene—from its artists and label execs to its managers and engineers—is especially male-dominated. But with Dubstep FBI and the platform it offers, Vessa and Vizcaya are determined to move the needle. “We often find ourselves being the only women in meetings,” Vizcaya said. The Dubstep FBI team has profiled LAYZ during her tour with Sullivan ...
“Never Say Die Forever”: Iconic Record Label Disbands After 13 Years of Pioneering Bass Music
After 13 years of releasing pioneering dubstep and bass music, one of the most historic independent record labels in the electronic scene is shutting down for good. Never Say Die has unexpectedly announced its disbandment, revealing the tragic news in a statement disseminated by the label via its social media. “We’re immensely proud of everything the label has done to impact the genre the way it has, but the simple truth is that we’ve achieved everything we set out to do (and more) in this industry, and it’s time for the team to move onto other things,” reads the statement. “Our legacy lives on, and the catalogue will be available to stream forever.” The statement also notes that fans will still be able to stream Never Say Die’s catalog indefini...
Here Are the Set Times for the First-Ever Paradise Blue, Excision’s Cancún Oceanfront Festival
Sun-kissed beaches aren’t typically the setting for neck-snapping dubstep, but not in this headbanger’s paradise. The inaugural Paradise Blue festival invites the world’s best bass music artists to the stunning beaches of Cancún, a city frequented more so by romantic honeymooners than head-banging ravers. But if there’s anyone to take dubstep where it’s never been before, it’s Excision, the festival’s proprietor and one of its headliners. Excision and his team have now released the set times for Paradise Blue, which will feature three stages. The Onyx producer will perform three different DJ sets throughout the destination event, scheduled for April 29th to May 1st. Joining him for the oceanfront fest are Virtual Riot, Zomboy, SVDDEN...
11 Photos That Capture the Visuals of Excision’s Awe-Inspiring Thunderdome 2022
Since its genesis, Thunderdome has been Excision‘s go-to performance to showcase newfangled sights and sounds for his loyal fanbase. And this year was no different. As he’s done in years past, Excision took to the hotly debated bass capitol of Seattle to debut an entirely revamped show. Armed with an arsenal of dubstep and bass firepower, he shook the Tacoma Dome for two days with DJ sets full of new music. The massive lineup of supporting DJs did the same, like YOOKiE, who dropped a mind-melting remix of ACRAZE’s global hit “Do It To It.” JEANIE, Vampa, ATLiens, Eptic, and the rest of the lineup showed out, preparing ravers for what was ultimately one of Excision’s best performances in recent memory. The unwavering doses of new music brought more than j...
FiXT Noir Hybridizes Dubstep, Metal and More In Massive 35-Track Compilation
Known for their foray into the darkest alleys of electronic music, FiXT has gone even deeper with their new 35-track compilation, FiXT: Noir. FiXT: Noir kicks off with one of it’s unquestioned crown jewels, a blistering drum & bass track called “Clone,” which moonlights as a dream collab between Teddy Killerz and the label’s founder Celldweller. But in a record replete with highlights, that’s just the beginning. The expansive compilation hybridizes genres in dizzying fashion—and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Foxhunt’s “Skullduggery” harkens back to early 2010’s complextro in its frenetic production while Everen Maxwell takes a similar route in the aptly titled “Dark Tales.” totto’s “CPU...
Sullivan King Halts Concert, Distributes Water From His Own Tour Bus to Struggling Fans
Sullivan King really is a king. During a stop in Albuquerque’s El Rey Theater, the electronic music star halted his show after he saw fans struggling with dehydration. While the raging was on pause, King’s team went out to their tour bus to retrieve bottles of water before distributing them to attendees. According to accounts circulated on social media, some attendees almost passed out due to a lack of water provided by the venue. “We’re gonna get some water from my f***ing bus outside because these motherf***ers didn’t bring enough for you guys,” King exclaims over the mic. “1,300 people and we got 20 bottles of water in the house. What a f***ing joke.” Recommended Articles King then says there was an ambulance outside the venue “...
