Sub Focus
Sub Focus Drops Anthemic Single, “Off The Ground”
Pioneering electronic music producer Sub Focus has surprised fans with “Off The Ground,” an anthemic single out now by way of Universal. Fans of the drum & bass star had been clamoring for “Off The Ground” since November 2021, when a video of him playing the track at London’s iconic Printworks went viral. It’s been a fan-favorite ever since and has now finally hit streaming platforms. Replete with soul and sway, “Off The Ground” is a vocal-driven drum & bass masterstroke. A stentorian topline from Poppy Baskcomb floats atop a spellbinding arrangement before the track’s soaring chorus comes into focus. It’s here where the nuances of Sub Focus’ signature production shine as gritty bass grinds underneath a wai...
Top Destination Festival, Your Paradise, Announces Return to Fiji With Netsky, Vintage Culture, More
There’s nothing quite like Your Paradise, a fantasy-like music festival in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands. The breathtaking Fiji fest encapsulates dance music culture in its own unique way at the intersection of wellness and hedonism. One of the world’s most intimate music events, Your Paradise is offering only 600 passes to revel in its sublime festival experience this year, which will provide sensory overload with its iconic oceanfront mainstage, beach yoga sessions, private island club and breezy Catamaran rides, among other idyllic experiential activations. Your Paradise has now announced a massive lineup for this year’s edition, which is scheduled for December 10-16. Set for performances are Sub Focus, Vintage Culture, Kito, Ben Böhme...
Drum & Bass In Ibiza: Sub Focus, Chase & Status, More Announce 2022 Residencies
Drum & bass has found a home on the sun-kissed dancefloors of Ibiza. The White Isle has long been lionized as the spiritual home of house music, but that axiom is coming unglued thanks to Louder Ibiza. The influential drum & bass brand has announced a blue-ribbon residency featuring some of the genre’s most iconic artists, like Andy C and Sub Focus, among others. Louder’s 2022 residency at Eden will take place every Monday for 16 weeks, starting with an epic opening party on June 6th featuring Chase & Status, Hybrid Minds and more. Other residents include drum & bass polymath Dimension and renowned Cognition producer Wilkinson. “Eden are overjoyed to welcome Louder and the extended family to San Antonio,” said a club representative i...
Celebrate International Women’s Day With Exclusive Drum & Bass Mix from Mollie Collins
Since appearing in the drum & bass scene back in 2015, Mollie Collins has seen an exponential rise, culminating in her current role as a KISS-FM UK DJ. Just last year saw the release of her debut album, Musicality, via Right Good Records, and last month the Brit delivered her latest single, “Count On Me” with Leah Guest. Considering her major moves in a male-dominated genre, there’s no better way to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day than with an exclusive mix from Collins. Packed with frenetic drum & bass energy, the tape explodes with originals from Collins, Sub Zero, Jam Thieves and others, along with remixes from Sub Focus, North Base and more. To boot, Collins’ show on KISS is dedicated to Women’s History Month...
Sub Focus & Wilkinson Enlist High Contrast for Remix of “Freedom” from Portals LP
October saw the release of one of 2020’s most highly anticipated drum & bass albums, the stunning Portals by Sub Focus and Wilkinson. After a very strong reception, one of the first remixes from the mammoth record has been released. Enlisting the talents of iconic Hospital Records artist High Contrast, Sub Focus and Wilkinson have teamed up with the legendary producer for a collaborative remix of “Freedom feat. Empara Mi).” As expected, the remix offers a high-energy take on the original. Classic vocal chops float atop intricate synth work, with plenty of bass to drive the track along. Building upon the stellar track, High Contrast’s contributions are evident in the remix and elevate it to serve as a perfect companion piece to compliment the ...
Watch Alison Wonderland Throw Down at First Festival Performance in 10 Months
Alison Wonderland is back. The electronic music superstar descended on New Zealand’s Matakana Country Park—located just one hour north of Auckland—to drop a massive set at Hidden Valley Festival over the weekend. Wonderland, who quarantined for two weeks ahead of the performance, was joined by fellow dance music heavyweights Dimension, Sub Focus, The Upbeats featuring MC Tali, Montell2099, Sachi, and Lee Mvtthews. If the video she shared on Twitter is any indication, after 10 months devoid of festival performances, she came out guns blazing. Watch the clip below, where she drops Kaivon‘s remix of her fan-favorite track “Peace” to a roaring crowd. It’s important to note the country of New Zealand’s success in the battle against COVID-19. Accordi...
EDM.com’s Best of 2020: Performances
This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With no venues to perform at in 2020, it seemed at times as if artists simply blindfolded their eyes, threw a dart at a map, and travelled to places to perform—locations that are usually pipe dreams. However, due to the dogged fury of COVID-19 and the surge of streaming, these pie-in-the-sky destinations became the new norm for DJs who wanted to connect with fans in the absence of tours. To honor their creativity and seminal influences on the live music industry, we’ve recognized ten of the year’s best performances in dance music. RÜFÜS DU SOL Live from Joshua Tree Filmed in late 2019 and released in ...
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Sub Focus and Wilkinson Talk New Album, Exploring Live Instrumentation, and More [Interview]
For years now, Sub Focus and Wilkinson have dominated the drum & bass scene with their timeless anthems and cutting edge production. Earlier this year, the duo collaborated on three tracks—”Just Hold On,” “Illuminate,” and “Air I Breathe”—igniting the world of drum & bass and showcasing the producers’ diverse range of sounds. In September, it was revealed that those three singles were part of something greater after the announcement of Portals, the new album from Sub Focus and Wilkinson. Just under a month later, Portals has arrived, and fans are elated. The album explores new facets of both Sub Focus and Wilkinson via live instrumentation and experimentation with tempo, but remains unmistakably true to each a...
Sub Focus and Wilkinson Reveal New Forthcoming Album, “Portals”
In 2020, drum & bass titans Sub Focus and Wilkinson teamed up for three smash hit singles: club banger “Illuminate,” the old-school breakbeat-infused “Just Hold On,” and future classic “Air I Breathe,” released just last month. Fans were already enamored by those three mega-collaborations, but now they’ll be getting even more new music from the all-star duo, as Sub Focus and Wilkinson have just announced their new forthcoming album, Portals. The new record will feature all three previously released singles, plus eight other tracks that expand on the sound that fans have come to know each artist for. Featuring live instrumentation from a multitude of talented artists as well as experimentation with different styles and tempos, Portals...
Sub Focus and Wilkinson Team Up for Emotive New Single “Air I Breathe”
The mammoth drum & bass stars’ new collaboration is a dance floor delight. Two of drum & bass’ brightest stars, Sub Focus and Wilkinson, have teamed up once again for a mega-collaboration and late summer smash. Ethereal and energetic, “Air I Breathe” is destined to be a drum & bass anthem. Airy and emotive vocals sit wonderfully atop a chime-like piano melody and a retrowave-influenced bassline. Sub Focus’ unmistakable synth work provides a catchy arpeggio that bounces off of the powerful drum breaks. This collaborative effort from Sub Focus and Wilkinson marks the third team-up in the last year from the drum & bass icons, following their hit singles “Just Hold On” and “Illuminate.” The pair undoubtedly play off the...
