Future Riddim
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...
Papa Khan Makes Oceanic Monstercat Debut With Must-Listen Song, “The Tide”
One year after Papa Khan broke the internet with his breakthrough single “Rain,” the young bass music producer is back with another masterstroke. Released today on Monstercat was the latest song from one of bass music’s most exciting artists, dubbed “The Tide.” Khan, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2021 earlier this year, has once again harnessed his self-taught music production skills and dropped another instant classic that’s sure to be rinsed in DJ sets for years to come. “The Tide” opens with gentle water droplets and cavernous vocals, lending to a spacey atmosphere where Khan’s wholly singular sound design shines. What follows is a dizzying array of syncopated synths and bass, which combine to transport Khan’s liste...
