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Two Arrested After Breaking Into Kleøpatra’s Home
Two people have been arrested after breaking into the home of Kleøpatra, a budding electronic music artist. At around 5:10am on December 31st, Kleøpatra was asleep at home when the suspects violently “kicked the front door in,” according to the DJ, who has released music on a number of popular electronic labels such as Excision’s Subsidia Records. Authorities identified the suspects as Chase Nielson, 36, and Stacy Nielson, 37, proprietors of a local rave merchandise brand, Utah Rave Fam, LLC. “My roommate started yelling at them to get out once she realized they were in my house,” Kleøpatra tells EDM.com. “By the time I had gotten out of bed and downstairs, they were already out of the house and I then immediately called the police.” Scroll to...
Excision, Jessica Audiffred and Leah Culver Join Forces for Gritty Dubstep Track, “Rise”
The latest from Excision’s venerated Subsidia label is “Rise,” a big dubstep track produced by the label’s founder in collaboration with Jessica Audiffred. The triple-threat collab also features Leah Culver, one of the most renowned vocalists in the electronic music scene. A typically stentorian topline from Culver floats atop cinematic production in the verse before all hell breaks loose in the drop—as if you’d expect anything less from Excision and Audiffred. Take a listen to “Rise” below. “Rise” is a full-circle moment for Audiffred, whose music Excision has been supporting since as early as 2019. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Being able to collaborate on a song with [Excision] is really special to me, as he...
DJ Diesel and FREAKY Run the Pick & Roll on Heavyweight Collab, “BACKBREAKER”
You’ve seen what Shaq can do to a backboard—just wait until you see what he and FREAKY can do to a subwoofer. Released today was “BACKBREAKER,” a super-sized single from the two DJs and dubstep enthusiasts. The track begins with a siren, warning all those who aren’t prepared for chaos to pack it up and head out. Then, bass music’s unofficial spokesperson hypes up listeners with some pump-up shouts before they combine to unload a fury of bass upon the masses. The new track marks Diesel’s first release on Excision’s famed bass music label, Subsidia. Considering he’s made a surprise appearance and has also been booked at Lost Lands, it was only a matter of time before the imprint released music by the biggest DJ in the world. FREAKY, on the...
“Onyx” Is The Quintessential Excision Album
It’s been three long years since his Excision‘s last album, but the day fans have been waiting for since 2018 is finally here. Starting off 2022 with a meteoric bang, Excision has unveiled Onyx, which delivers 17 tracks comprising instant classics, long-awaited IDs, and high-profile collaborations. Released on his label, Subsidia, Excision’s fifth album is the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Apex LP. Like a ride through a post-apocalyptic Jurassic Park, Onyx‘s opener, “Decimate,” flings listeners headlong into a mechanical labyrinth of cinematic and intense sounds. His signature, high-powered bass barrage pulverizes the arrangements in similar fashion in songs like “Demisaur” (with Kai Wachi), “Clockwork” (wi...
Excision Drops “Onyx” Album Single With Dion Timmer and Donna Tella, “End Of The World”: Listen
There’s a lot to look forward to in electronic dance music in 2022, but one of the year’s most anticipated albums is coming sooner than later. Dubstep superstar Excision is set to drop his fifth album, Onyx, next week. Considering its his first since 2018’s Apex, enthusiasm from around the bass music community is at a fever pitch, especially after he unveiled a brilliant new single today. Excision has teamed up with fellow electronic music virtuoso Dion Timmer and promising singer-songwriter Alexis Donn (under her EDM alias, Donna Tella) for “End Of The World,” a stunning melodic bass tune. The track falls in line with the euphoric style of the “Dawn” vertical of Subsidia, Excision’s record label, which launched in late 2020 wi...
Excision Announces Fifth Album, “Onyx”
Excision is getting set to blast fans out of 2021. Just over a week ago, the bass music titan teased that something big was on the way. Through a cryptic video with electric guitar, heavy bass, and otherworldly visuals, fans didn’t know what to expect considering Excision has his hands in multiple music festivals, a record label, and other ventures. Putting an end to the frenzy of speculation, Excision has now revealed that his fifth studio album is on the way. Titled Onyx, the album was initially scheduled to release this year but was delayed a mere 13 days. At the time of writing, Excision has not shared any previews of the album aside from the initial teaser video. With a heavy metal introduction, the video builds up to another one of his signature, heavy-hitting drops b...
Excision and Dion Timmer Tap Alexis Donn for Soaring Melodic Bass Single, “Salvation”
Excision and Dion Timmer have unveiled their latest collaborative masterstroke, a soaring new single called “Salvation” with Alexis Donn. Longtime friends and collaborators, the two bass music superstars eschewed their penchant for heavy-hitting dubstep this time around, instead opting for an intoxicating melodic bass arrangement. Pitched vocal chops quiver through the booming saws and powerful chords of the song’s drops, which rumble with the same ferocity as a signature Subsidia release. Donn’s vocal performance here is not to be ignored. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter delivers a stentorian topline that ebbs and flows along with the dynamic production of Timmer and Excision, who have long been championed for their ability to produce vocal-driven banger...
Excision and UBUR Finally Unveil Long-Awaited Bass Canyon ID, “Back to Back”
Two of the most trailblazing producers in the bass music scene have joined forces to drop their first-ever collab, a monster trap and dubstep hybrid called “Back to Back.” Excision and UBUR unveiled the track today via the former’s Subsidia Records banner, dropping a monster tune that bursts at the seams with forward-thinking sound design. The arrangement here is something to marvel at, as it manages to effortlessly incorporate three wholly unique drops in its mind-bending three minutes. “Back to Back,” which features a stellar Armanni Reign, begins with a relentless verse that churns along to frenetic breakbeat drum programming and raucous guitar riffs. Excision and UBUR go on to unload a ferocious first drop, expertly interpolat...
Listen to Subtronics and Excision’s Massive Long-Awaited Collaboration, “Bunker Buster”
As the safe return of music festivals becomes more and more of a reality, bass music fans are dusting off their neck braces. Ergo, head-bangers rejoiced today after two of dubstep’s most popular artists released one of the genre’s most anticipated collaborations in recent memory. Subtronics and Excision have finally unveiled “Bunker Buster,” a long-awaited song that was debuted back in December 2019 during the former’s performance at HiJinx. Teeth-chattering bass ripples through each of the single’s three unique drops, which contain signature elements of both producers’ styles. However, fans shouldn’t simply fast-forward to the loudest part of the waveform. The verses of “Bunker Buster” are jaw-dropping, kicking off with beautiful...
Dion Timmer’s “Arcane” EP is a Masterclass in Bass Music Production
Dion Timmer has arrived with his highly anticipated Arcane EP, a 7-track stunner that arrives via Excision‘s Subsidia Records banner. Arcane is nothing short of breathtaking. Timmer effortlessly weaves through the darkest netherworlds of bass music, interpolating elements of drum & bass, dubstep, and even midtempo. Original musicality gushes through each of the record’s seven tracks like a broken dam, each one rife with an electrifying blend of meticulously crafted melodies and roaring bass patches. Arcane features joint tracks with Lucii, G-REX and Armanni Reign, Azuria Sky, Teddy Killerz, and Excision and Monika Santucci. The latter collaboration is something to marvel at. An Excision song at 102 BPM is completely out of left-field, but considering the forward-thinki...
Excision’s Subsidia Records Announces Third Entry in “Dusk” Compilation Series
Just days after Excision showed off early concept art from the bass utopia he calls Subsidia Records, comes the announcement of the label’s next compilation album. Broken into three categories, Dusk, Night, and Dawn, Subsidia’s compilations each showcase different spectrums of the bass music gamut. While each has seen two volumes of content released so far, announced today is the third chapter of the experimental bass-focused Dusk series. The full lineup of artists set to appear on the album was shared on Twitter yesterday, March 1st. Hitting the airwaves later this week, fans can expect to hear wonky creations from Ray Volpe, Carbin, Blurrd Vzn, ZIZI, Brunchbeatz, Cyrus Gold, and many more. Featuring a nice mixture of both established electronic artists and rising s...
Check Out the 3D-Rendered Early Concept Art for Excision’s Subsidia Records
When Excision announced the launch of his own record label back in September 2020, it was clear he had a vision. Before Subsidia Records became a powerhouse tastemaker in the electronic music scene, it existed only in a conceptual mood-board. The artwork, which the label shared today, shows an opulent cityscape that mirrors its status as a bass music utopia. Check out the early concept art below, courtesy of a serendipitous post by Subsidia’s Twitter account. Subsidia Records Subsidia Records Subsidia Records Subsidia Records Subsidia Records, of course, eventually kicked the EDM community’s door down with a stupefying 118-track debut compilation. Constructed as a four-part narrative, the expansive record explored a slew of electronic sub-genres, such as dubstep,...
