If there’s one dogma defining RL Grime‘s Sable Valley, it’s the imprint’s commitment to ushering in the next era of bass music stars. That tenet remains as true as ever in Sable Valley Summer Vol. 3, the label’s brand new compilation. Spanning 14 tracks, the record is yet another stunning showcase of a post-dubstep landscape replete with young, hungry producers carving their own lane in bass music. Highlights include VILLA and juuku’s “void,” LYNY’s “Feint” and Control Freak’s “IDONTWANNAGO,” each of which run the gamut from trap to wave to drum & bass. The compilation also features a stunning collaboration between Grime and Sable Valley vet Hex Cougar, who tapped fknsyd for the riveting ...
Since appearing in the Los Angeles EDM scene in the mid-2010s, electronic music collective Brownies & Lemonade has grown exponentially—with a cult following to match. Known for their off-the-walls, if-you-know-you-know shows, they’ve hosted everything from underground pop-ups and open aux concerts to high-profile artist showcases and curated festival stages. The powerhouse brand’s latest stop was in Chicago at Lollapalooza, which was the first major multi-genre festival to surface since the onset of the pandemic. Following a July 30th stage takeover, B&L headed to Chop Shop for a sold-out July 31st aftershow that proved larger than life. With its packed audience, stacked lineup and multitude of merch-clad fans, one thing became instantly clear: ...