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Fans of Virtual Riot already had September 10th down as an important “save the date” given the producer’s recently announced headlining return to Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium. Now, it has exponentially greater significance after the dubstep don announced he’s dropping a full length album on the same date. The forthcoming record, dubbed Simulation, will be his first full-length album in four years. Despite his massive influence when it comes to dubstep production best practices and contributions to the greater production ecosystem, long-form solo projects have been few and far between for Virtual Riot, so this is undoubtedly an album cycle the bass music hive mind will be watching closely. A couple producers seemingly in the know have a...
Disciple Records is no stranger to mega-collaborations, and the latest release on the storied dubstep label is no exception. Virtual Riot, Modestep, and Sum 41’s Frank Zummo have joined forces for a new track called “This Could Be Us.” The execution on “This Could Be Us” is perfect, as all three artists have managed to infuse each of their sounds into a heartfelt dubstep smash. Pounding drums, soaring synths, and devastating bass lead the charge in this punk-inspired crossover banger. Virtual Riot and Modestep, two of the most revered sound designers in the bass music scene, have had big years thus far. VR released his Head To Head Vol. 2 EP alongside Barely Alive and contributed production to Justin Bieber’s Justice LP, while Modestep dropped ...
Long ago, when we would pay $0.99 for our favorite songs on iTunes, many fans of bass music were glued to the UKF YouTube channel for the latest and greatest in dubstep, drum & bass, and beyond. In honor of this historic collection, over a decade later, Modestep has dropped a new set celebrating the tracks that have inspired so many. A solo set starting and ending with Modestep originals, the performance recorded in the mountains of Los Angeles for a scenic backdrop to accompany the sound. Viewers will get to relive classics from dubstep and drum & bass mainstays like Skrillex, Cookie Monsta, Skream, Rusko, Benga, 12th Planet, Doctor P, NERO, Flux Pavilion, Caspa, Chase & Status, FuntCase, and many, many more. As you might imagine, with so many legenda...
It’s a great day for another great playlist and as this week comes to a close, it’s time for a weekend celebration. Daybreaker is back with a mix of mellow, hype, and electronic rhythm and flows. This collection of artists tell their stories through poetic lyricism and captivating cadences, paving the way for new avenues of rap emerging today. Standouts include New Orleans collective glbl wrmng, who melodically stun on “Technicolor.” Rising soulful multi-hyphenate artist, DWY delivers an emotionally rhythmic track, “Everytime I See You Again,” and newcomer Mamii shines with her explorative alternative R&B, jazz-infused edge on “Toxic.” As always, sit back, relax, and discover with SPIN Daybreaker. Keep up with all new artists and let us know who you would like to be featured in our wee...
Modestep is sharing their wealth of knowledge with the next generation of producers through the release of their new sample pack on Splice. Containing over 1,200 samples, the pack enables music producers to experiment with many of the building blocks that make up some of their dubstep and bass classics. On YouTube, Modestep shared a video via Disciple‘s channel wherein they go over the new sample pack. In the extensive walkthrough, you can learn more about some of the featured sounds and see them in action. While it’s geared mostly towards producers, fans who may not be musically-inclined can still enjoy learning more about the production of some of their favorite songs. Modestep’s enormous sample pack is available for purchase now on Splice. You can check out what...
The livestream series is back for its second pajama party. Leading DJ technology company Pioneer DJ is back with the second season of its “DJs in PJs” livestream series, partnering with world-renowned DJs for free and immersive live pajama parties. The second season of “DJs in PJs” is slated for its official launch on August 6th, 2020 and performances will be broadcasted bi-weekly on Thursdays at 4PM PT (7PM ET). The first show will feature UK duo Modestep, who have emerged as elite DJs and sound designers in the bass music sphere. Pioneer DJ is urging viewers to submit questions for each performance, which will be addressed in a 20-minute moderated artist Q&A hosted by Ryan Roth, Marketing Specialist or Lars Schlichting, Director of Product Planning and Artist ...