Dubstep
The Lost Lands 2021 Stream is Officially Live: Watch Here
Headbangers, rejoice: the long-awaited return of Lost Lands is officially underway. Whether you’re raving at your own in-house Lost Lands festival with your crew or just dancing in your pajamas with a PB&J in one hand and a seltzer in the other, you can now watch the Couch Lands dubstep extravaganza from home. Stream Lost Lands 2021 below and check out the hourly schedules beneath the video feed. Recommended Articles FRIDAY DAY 1 BENDA – 2:30PM ET / 11:30AM PTHI I’M GHOST – 3PM ET / 12PM PTELIMINATE – 3:25PM ET / 12:25PM PTSIPPY – 3:50PM ET / 12:50PM ETMODESTEP (DJ SET) – 4:15PM ET / 1:15PM PTMONXX – 4:40PM ET / 1:40PM ETWOOLI – 5PM ET / 2PM PTMUST DIE! – 5:30PM ET / 2:30PM PTMARAUDA – 6:15PM ET / 3:15PM PTDIRT...
Doctor P and FuntCase Tease Release of “Arcade Fire,” a Track Over a Decade In the Making
Doctor P and FuntCase are giving new meaning to the often-used phrase “long-awaited collaboration.” Fans have discovered the wait for “Arcade Fire,” a track over a decade in the making, is finally nearing an end. The days of listening to low-quality YouTube rips of the track are behind us after FuntCase confirmed the record is on its way towards an official release. Taking to social media, the masked producer teased fans with just enough of the audio to send them into a frenzy. Among dubstep fans, “Arcade Fire” is considered to be a long-lost grail from another era. In response to FuntCase’s announcement one fan posted a video clip from a FuntCase back-to-back Doctor P set that took place in Tel Aviv way back in 2010. It may have very we...
Virtual Riot Mystifies With New “Simulation” Album: Listen
Virtual Riot has already conquered the world of bass music with his keen sense of musicality, diligent attention to detail, and overall skill as a sound designer. Hits like “Energy Drink” and “In My Head” consistently dominate the streaming sphere, and his highly sought-after DJ sets continue to be in high demand. Now, Virtual Riot is back with another unforgettable body of work that only further asserts his status as the king of bass music. Simulation is breathtaking in every possible way. From the start, or “Login,” listeners will find themselves awestruck, entering a digital world rich with lustrous soundscapes and relentless bass. As the AI-inspired voice guides the listener into this world, the album’s title track takes the reins with its shim...
Excision Announces First-Ever All-Original Throwback Set for Lost Lands 2021
Those who attend Lost Lands this year will experience something no Excision fan has before. Friday evening, the dubstep virtuoso informed fans about what they can expect from his performances at his flagship music festival later this month. Like previous outings, Excision will be throwing down a two-hour set, a special Detox performance, and for the first time in his career, an all-original throwback set. Excision took to Twitter to offer a glimpse of what’s in store. “I have never performed a set of just Excision tracks and remixes before,” he wrote, “and I can’t wait to debut this for Lost Lands!” In a reply to the initial announcement, Excision shared that the set will primarily feature tracks from 2013 to 2018. He also mentioned his albums Codename X...
Mersiv Gets Dark In the Jungle With Killa Nova In New Single, “Forest Creature”
Following his recent What You Want EP, Mersiv has released the new single and accompanying music video “Forest Creature” off his forthcoming debut album, Pretty Dark Loud. The record’s second single and only official collaboration (with Colorado-based artist Killa Nova), “Forest Creature” explores Mersiv’s dark style and welcomes listeners into a jungle of sound. Fractal bass tunnels accent bouncy percussion to create an imagined distance, showcasing the producer’s ability to craft intricate soundscapes Mersiv takes the track further with an accompanying animated music video, illustrating an eerie, swampy landscape lit up by rhythmic tree branches. Recommended Articles Mersiv is set to release Pretty Dark Loud this fall as his full interpretation and defining moment for the Mers...
SVDDEN DEATH Teases “Largest Production Yet” At Upcoming Chicago Show
Spooky season is starting early this year in Chicago as SVDDEN DEATH has just announced he’s preparing to kick off October with his “largest production yet” in the Windy City. While the “Behemoth” producer hasn’t yet divulged specific details, he doubled down on the assertion that this would be his biggest show ever in an announcement shared via Instagram, noting that he has a number of tricks in his back pocket he plans to reveal for the occasion. It’s a declaration that bass music fans shouldn’t take lightly. Throughout his career, SVDDEN DEATH has made it a priority to deliver unique, headline-grabbing sets, oftentimes shocking fans in the process. Early last year, for example, he performed a surprise stunt in Los Angeles by levitati...
Riot Ten Drops Riveting Sophomore Album, “Hype or Die: Homecoming”
Riot Ten made the most of his quarantine, taking that time to develop his sophomore album, Hype Or Die: Homecoming. The new record, released on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records, showcases the producer’s trademark “Hype Or Die” sound and offers insight into his ability to take on explorative sonic ventures. The album features collabs with Bok Nero, Dogma, and more, tying together Riot Ten’s penchant for dubstep, riddim, trap, and house music. This blend of styles makes for a rollercoaster of a ride from start-to-finish. Born and raised in El Paso, TX, Riot Ten exploded into the world of dance music at the age of 22. He released music with Never Say Die and Bassrush, among other electronic music tastemakers, before joining the Dim Mak family in 2017. Recomm...
10 Years Ago, DJ Fresh’s “Louder” Became the First Dubstep Song to Reach #1
The explosion of UK dubstep dates back to the mid 2000s, when iconic artists such as Skream, Benga, Rusko, and Caspa began making waves in the underground music scene. However, a dubstep track reaching the heights of mainstream popularity was rare, even after DJ Fresh charted with his drum & bass classic “Gold Dust” in 2010. Shortly after, Fresh’s dubstep track “Louder,” featuring Sian Evans, made history by being the first dubstep song to reach the #1 spot on the UK singles charts. “Louder” vocalist Sian Evans performs at Vienna’s Regenbogenparade in 2008. Manfred Werner/Tsui The iconic “Louder” actually debuted at the top of the charts in its first week, moving an impressive 149,000 copies afte...
Tisoki Pays Homage to Old School Dubstep on New Single “Hold On Me”
Tisoki is making himself heard as live music makes its return around the globe. Last month, he delivered “SENSITIVE” alongside Charity Vance, a collaboration that served as the first single from his forthcoming album 01953. Today he’s returned by way of Monstercat for “Hold On Me,” the second track from his debut LP. Although “Hold On Me” adopts a wildly different feel than “SENSITIVE,” the UK producer has retained his refined, wobbly sound. The tune pays homage to the old-school dubstep Tisoki grew up listening to. He fearlessly embraces rumbling low ends and enthralling vocal samples, summoning nostalgia while simultaneously introducing modern elements. As of now, Tisoki has yet to announce a relea...
AFK Teams Up With Doctor P on Dubstep Banger “Destroyed”
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...
Watch Subtronics Drop Massive Unreleased SLANDER Collab at Red Rocks
Last night Subtronics headlined the first full-capacity show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre since the onset of the pandemic—and he did not pull any punches. The dubstep superstar, who said headlining the venue was his “number one life goal since the age of 5,” threw down a set for the ages as he rattled the monoliths flanking the legendary open air venue. Subtronics cycled through a relentless barrage of his own original music as well as mind-bending tracks released by his bass music contemporaries on his Cyclops Recordings imprint. The performance was highlights galore, but it was the drop of one unreleased song that sent ripples through the electronic music community after the momentous “Cyclops Rocks” show. Titled “Gravity...
Virtual Riot Announces LA Headlining Show With Curated Live Production
LA is about to get a serious dose of Virtual Riot. The dubstep virtuoso has announced a major headlining gig at the famed Hollywood Palladium, where he will throw down on September 10th. Fans will be thrilled to hear that the performance—promoted by Bassrush and Insomniac—will feature Virtual Riot’s own curated live production, which should be nothing short of breathtaking considering his renown in the electronic music space. Virtual Riot’s last show at the Palladium took place in December 2019, when he headlined a sold-out takeover by his longtime label, Disciple Recordings. A number of his bass music contemporaries also performed, including Barely Alive, PhaseOne, and Modestep, among others. He shared the news in a triumphant Instagram post, writing, “I couldn’t be...
