Dubstep
MeSo Launches New Label, Drops Bass Music Compilation Stacked With Young Talent
In a crowded bass music space, MeSo is looking to create a niche for himself as well as his endless list of talented friends. The Chicago-based producer has launched his new imprint, JIYU, alongside a compilation filled to the brim with forward-thinking bass music. Liberate Vol. 1 contains a handful of names many may already know as well as a healthy serving of newcomers. The entire compilation is incredibly inspired, unbound by genre to allow a clean creative flow from each artist. There’s never a dull moment throughout the entire record, with innovation consistently spilling over as it progresses. It’s difficult to single out any tracks in here as standouts due to the sheer quality of each. Super Future’s “Make You Wanna” is a particularly intoxic...
Insomniac Reveals Bass-Filled 2022 Lineup for Orlando’s Forbidden Kingdom Festival
Insomniac is gathering troops and preparing for a medieval battle at this year’s Forbidden Kingdom. Promising four new stages, organizers have been ramping up the hype for the next chapter in the epic Florida music festival. Now, just over a month after tickets went on sale, the first batch of artists who will be performing has been announced. This spring, attendees will clash with dragons, ogres, and other mythical beasts set to the sounds of Excision, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), Subtronics, Rusko, Wooli, Deathpact, VAMPA, Eptic, Level Up, FuntCase, ZíA, G Jones, and more. In addition to the long list of solo artists set to take the stage, the fest will host a number of B2B sets, such as Getter and Space Laces, Buku and G-REX, Jessica Audiffred and RATED R, Vi...
Leotrix’s Artful “Reload” EP Signals a Bright Future for Dubstep: Listen
Leotrix newest EP, Reload, is proof that the future of bass music is blindingly bright. The young Aussie is leading the charge of a post-dubstep landscape replete with hungry artists who are hellbent on innovation, like Moore Kismet, Akeos and Ace Aura, to name a few. And that’s exactly what he does in Reload, which arrived today by way of Never Say Die. “dubstep can have emotions in it,” Leotrix tweeted prior to the release of Reload. “it doesn’t always need to be aggressive.” Reload doubles as a showcase of Leotrix’s ridiculous range. It kicks off with “Good,” a hypnotic cut wherein he brilliantly subverts the moth-eaten arrangement of popular dubstep by refraining to include a huge buildup. Next comes “Replacemen...
Subtronics Drops 16-Track Debut Album, “Fractals”: Listen
Subtronics has finally unveiled his debut album, Fractals. The record features collabs with Zeds Dead, Grabbitz, Boogie T, and more across its 16 tracks, which encompass dubstep, experimental bass, and everything in between. Its an exploratory album that shows Substronics’ curiosity to test the waters of new sonic frontiers is as strong as ever. And as one of the most gifted producers in the bass music space, the long-awaited Fractals is a tour de force. Fractals was released by way of Subtronics’ own Cyclops Recordings label. As the album trended on Twitter, the support from around the electronic music scene was far-reaching. Sullivan King, Kayzo, and Excision—who just released an album of his own—shared congratulatory messages on social media, am...
“Onyx” Is The Quintessential Excision Album
It’s been three long years since his Excision‘s last album, but the day fans have been waiting for since 2018 is finally here. Starting off 2022 with a meteoric bang, Excision has unveiled Onyx, which delivers 17 tracks comprising instant classics, long-awaited IDs, and high-profile collaborations. Released on his label, Subsidia, Excision’s fifth album is the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Apex LP. Like a ride through a post-apocalyptic Jurassic Park, Onyx‘s opener, “Decimate,” flings listeners headlong into a mechanical labyrinth of cinematic and intense sounds. His signature, high-powered bass barrage pulverizes the arrangements in similar fashion in songs like “Demisaur” (with Kai Wachi), “Clockwork” (wi...
Skream and Benga Have Over a Dozen New Songs Finished
The recent news of Skream and Benga‘s momentous 2022 return is worth celebrating in and of itself, but there’s apparently more to the duo’s revival than meets the eye. The dubstep legends recently set the music community ablaze with the announcement that they’ll be reuniting after over a decade. Revered for their seminal influences on the genre, Skream and Benga last collaborated on music back in 2003, when they released “The Judgement” before eventually joined forces in 2011 for a captivating BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Fanning the flames of the reunion, Skream shared a tweet in late December noting that two new songs had been completed. Responding to a post published by EDM.com on January 8th to share our reporting of the unreleased songs, the Croy...
Dubstep Icons Skream and Benga Are Reuniting In 2022
Over a decade since dubstep pioneers Skream and Benga last collaborated, the iconic Croydon tandem have announced they’re teaming up once again. Skream announced the reunion via Twitter in late December 2021 with little other information. The first time we saw these titans collaborate was way back in 2003, when they released “The Judgement.” They later collided once again for their unforgettable BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix in 2011. The boys aren’t just back in town, though. While details remain scarce, according to Skream, he and Benga are close to having two tracks finished—and with more in the works. Recommended Articles Check out Skream’s tweets below. At the time of writing, neither Skream nor Benga have announced release dates or ...
Excision Drops “Onyx” Album Single With Dion Timmer and Donna Tella, “End Of The World”: Listen
There’s a lot to look forward to in electronic dance music in 2022, but one of the year’s most anticipated albums is coming sooner than later. Dubstep superstar Excision is set to drop his fifth album, Onyx, next week. Considering its his first since 2018’s Apex, enthusiasm from around the bass music community is at a fever pitch, especially after he unveiled a brilliant new single today. Excision has teamed up with fellow electronic music virtuoso Dion Timmer and promising singer-songwriter Alexis Donn (under her EDM alias, Donna Tella) for “End Of The World,” a stunning melodic bass tune. The track falls in line with the euphoric style of the “Dawn” vertical of Subsidia, Excision’s record label, which launched in late 2020 wi...
EDM.com’s Best of 2021: Songs
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With so much new music offered by EDM’s artist community, it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year’s top songs. So to highlight the best songs of the year, we’ve chosen 10 popular sub-genres of dance music and recognized five tracks, each chosen by members of EDM.com‘s staff. Check out a playlist below, followed by a breakdown of each individual song from each genre. House Qrion – Your Love Nostalgic and wistful, Qrion’s “Your Love” leaves listeners yearning for nights in the big city. Delicate but moving, the track’s soundscapes leave listene...
New Digital Marketplace 140 Plates Streamlines the Way You Search for Dubstep
A new one-stop-shop for dubstep has launched to shake up the way you search for new music. 140 Plates is a new digital marketplace founded by esteemed DUPLOC label head Pieter Grauwels. The platform only hosts music at or around 140 BPM, including dubstep, trap and grime, allowing DJs to eschew sifting through the convoluted categories of its larger competing marketplaces and dig right into the types of music they’re looking for. 140 Plates Additionally, this method of searching could help DJs expand their horizons, as they may find something that fits their niche while crate-digging on the platform. This is bolstered by 140 Plates’ “explore” feature. When users click on the tab, they are able to choose from tracks or releases as well as how long ago the s...
Zomboy Returns With Bone-Rattling Dubstep Single, “Valley Of Violence”
Just when you thought the end of 2021 couldn’t get more exciting, Zomboy is here to add fuel to the fire with his latest dubstep anthem, “Valley Of Violence.” Out now via Never Say Die, the track is exactly what longtime fans have been craving from Zomboy, one of dubstep’s leading producers. The pre-drop vocal is the perfect moshpit starter, and the ensuing growls were designed to decimate crowds. Zomboy additionally flexes his ability to produce powerful orchestral melodies in the verses, priming this tune for a huge festival run this upcoming season. Check out “Valley Of Violence” below. Recommended Articles While Zomboy has been relatively quiet since 2019, he’s still dropped a handful of neck-breaking singles that have kept fans content un...
Subtronics Reveals Debut Album, Drops First Single “Spacetime” With Nevve
One of bass music’s most exciting producers is looking to make a statement with his long-awaited debut album. While fans are preparing for Subtronics‘ “Fractal Tour” to kick off, the meaning behind the title was finally revealed. Coming next month is the Philadelphia producer’s long-awaited debut album, Fractals. With jaw-dropping album artwork from Okan Uckun, the image contains symbols representing each of Fractals‘ 16 tracks. While the art is enough to keep fans excited, Subtronics doubled down and dropped the album’s first single, “Spacetime” with Nevve. Recommended Articles Already a favorite ID from his sets, saying fans are excited that “Spacetime” is Fractals‘ first single is a massiv...
