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“Never Say Die Forever”: Iconic Record Label Disbands After 13 Years of Pioneering Bass Music
After 13 years of releasing pioneering dubstep and bass music, one of the most historic independent record labels in the electronic scene is shutting down for good. Never Say Die has unexpectedly announced its disbandment, revealing the tragic news in a statement disseminated by the label via its social media. “We’re immensely proud of everything the label has done to impact the genre the way it has, but the simple truth is that we’ve achieved everything we set out to do (and more) in this industry, and it’s time for the team to move onto other things,” reads the statement. “Our legacy lives on, and the catalogue will be available to stream forever.” The statement also notes that fans will still be able to stream Never Say Die’s catalog indefini...
MUST DIE! Returns to Never Say Die With High-Powered Single “ANGELWARE”
After nearly a year after releasing his sophomore album CRISIS VISION, MUST DIE! has returned to Never Say Die for his latest single “ANGELWARE.” “ANGELWARE” is the next step in the evolution of MUST DIE!’s project, taking his hard-hitting sound to new heights. The old-school rave synths that have become a staple of his sound lead the charge, followed by heavily distorted percussion, menacing bass, and a vocal that’ll have fans screaming right up until the drop. It’s yet another showing of the Seattle producer’s undeniable, otherworldly talent—and a bass anthem we’ll be hearing all festival season long. MUST DIE! has long been an unstoppable force in electronic music, releasing countless tunes that will remain staples in DJ sets around ...
Akeos’ Production Genius Shines On Versatile EP, “Flesh Garden”
With each and every release, Akeos continues to showcase why her skill set has received so much attention early on in her career. The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee has once again impressed on her latest EP, Flesh Garden, out via Never Say Die. The EP is a scintillating display of talent, reinforcing Akeos as one of the scene’s most promising and versatile production minds to watch. It’s her most complete project to date, encapsulating the highly refined skill set she’s developed thus far. Flesh Garden features four masterfully constructed tracks filled to the brim with brilliant sound design. It opens with “Void Virus,” a menacing and relentless cut replete with forward-thinking sound design. Akeos’ infectious bass house tune “PLZW8” comes n...
Space Laces Fearlessly Embraces a New Era On Long-Awaited “High Vaultage” EP: Listen
A new era of Space Laces has arrived. The Louisville producer has finally released his hotly anticipated High Vaultage EP via his home of Never Say Die. With each ingenious release, Space Laces never fails to shake up the bass music scene. High Vaultage is no different, as he’s disassembled parts of his fan-favorite “Vaultage” mixes and consolidated them as a cohesive EP. From start to finish, it’s jam-packed with instant classics. Each of the EP’s five songs are impeccable, making it impossible to designate a highlight. “Droid” samples Star Wars while “Not Bees” includes a sample from Nick Cage’s famous scene in The Wicker Man, and both employ high-energy house rhythms. “Disco Bloodbath” and ̶...
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...
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...
Leotrix Pushes Forward-Thinking Sound on Raucous “Out Of Order” EP
Leotrix is unstoppable. The Australian wunderkind is back with his fourth EP of the year, Out Of Order, via Never Say Die. Once again, Leotrix has released a record that puts his production prowess on full display. Heavy from front to back, Out Of Order adds even more depth to his high-powered arsenal via four tracks that masterfully maintain a cohesive feel. “Jump” is the lone collaboration on the EP and it’s a doozy. Leotrix has tapped fellow Australian AGES to provide his own flavor of grime to the tune. His flow fits seamlessly over the old-school feel of the beat, providing bars through the majority of the drop before Leotrix’s mind-melting production takes the fore. The following track “Crash Report” follows takes th...
MUST DIE! Wreaks Unbridled Havoc on Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album, “CRISIS VISION”
MUST DIE! has been a consistent force in electronic music for years. Since debuting the project, the renowned Seattle artist has often been heralded as a trendsetter, and that claim holds true with the staggering amount of festival anthems that have spawned from his trailblazing approach to production. In April 2021, he began to tease his sophomore album CRISIS VISION. And after over a month of anticipation, the LP has finally arrived via Never Say Die. CRISIS VISION is MUST DIE!’s most comprehensive work yet. Fans may find themselves familiar with a number of previously released singles, like “LOL OK” with Akeos and Skream and the blistering “SORROW TECH.” However, eight fresh tracks have now been introduced—and they are all masterful. MUST DIE!...
Trampa’s Roaring Debut Album “Disrespect” Has Arrived: Listen
After kickstarting the Never Say Die: Black Label sister imprint with his Consciousness EP in 2015 and closing that imprint’s chapter out with his single “Sick Head,” bass music heavyweight Trampa has already built an impressive career over the last decade. Now, Trampa’s debut album has arrived on the newly reformed Never Say Die, and it is undoubtedly the producer’s best work yet. Trampa’s first full-length, Disrespect, is full of the riddim-tinged sounds listeners have come to know and love from the musician, but the album expands far beyond genre expectations and into tracks that draw influence from jungle, drum & bass, UK garage, drill, and even breakbeat. Previously released singles “Sick Head,” “Your Luv,” and the ...
MUST DIE!, Skream and Akeos Release Highly Anticipated Mega-Collaboration, “LOL OK”
Last month was a doozy for dubstep fans, as MUST DIE!, Skream, and Akeos set Twitter on fire by teasing their upcoming mega-collaboration. Just over a month later, they’ve released their hotly anticipated single “LOL OK” on Never Say Die. “LOL OK” is exactly what we’ve been dreaming of, combining each artist’s expertise into a four-minute weapon. The melodic intro is disrupted by a distorted vocal sample, which quickly transforms into a barrage of clanging synths. The overall futuristic sound speaks volumes about the track, as it conveys a feeling of advancement through the genre. The old school style of Skream has been combined with the modernity of MUST DIE! while simultaneously embracing the bright future that lies within Akeos.&...
Never Say Die Becomes First Record Label to Offer Free NFTs
Never Say Die officially joined the NFT rat race this month with the debut of their “Rebirth” collection, which was made available on Nifty Gateway. Now, just a few short weeks later, they are making history in an industry first for electronic music labels by dropping a free NFT to their fans. The free release comes in partnership with Sweet to commemorate the legacy of the now-defunct Never Say Die: Black Label imprint, which recently shuttered indefinitely. The one-time-only NFT drop will have a limited run of 2,000 copies and is officially available as of today, March 31st at 3PM ET (12PM PT). Never Say Die understands the desire to own a rare piece of its history and wants to make it more accessible to a wider audience. Following this first free drop, they will b...
Space Laces Hid a Subliminal Message in His “Vaultage 003” Mix
It looks like Space Laces may have something up his sleeve. The famed producer took the electronic music world by storm earlier in the month of March when he dropped the third installment of his patented “Vaultage” series. Long championed as one of the most technically gifted producers and sound designers in the bass music scene, Space Laces delivered a typically mind-blowing audiovisual mix in “Vaultage 003.” An expert of sound manipulation and mixing, his grasp on DAWs (digital audio workstations) is savant-like, and he has a profound ability to harness their power to reshape modern approaches to music production. He seems to have brought attention to that idea in “Vaultage 003” not only with the music itself, but also by way of a s...
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