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EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 007: Mersiv, Liquid Stranger, Yheti, Lab Group and More

In modern bass, dubstep and trap music, listeners and tastemakers are always chasing the next big track to blow crowds away at a festival stage. EDM.com Presents The Heat Check is a list of the most ear-catching, incendiary, and ‘fire’ tracks that emerge from the bass and freeform scene. “Floating Underwater Above the Clouds” – Mersiv Mersiv kicked off his debut album campaign by forging a new world through sound. The Colorado-producer unveiled his first single, “Floating Underwater Above the Clouds,” which is accompanied by this music video designed by Joseph Allen. The track represents the “Pretty” single off Pretty Dark Loud, showcasing the uplifting, scintillating side of his production style. “Snow Melt” – Liquid Stranger, LUZCID Liquid Stranger ann...

EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 006: A Hundred Drums, Truth, Smoakland, and More

In modern bass, dubstep and trap music, listeners and tastemakers are always chasing the next big track to blow crowds away at a festival stage. EDM.com Presents The Heat Check is a list of the most ear-catching, incendiary, and ‘fire’ tracks that emerge from the bass and freeform scene. “Bone Dust” – A Hundred Drums Colorado’s A Hundred Drums has seen and experienced a lot in her life, especially in the past year, so she’s taken to her eclectic dubstep production to help tell that story. Her new EP, Enough is Enough, is the Deadbeat’s label most experimental release to date and it effectively commemorates the year anniversary of George Floyd’s death. “Right Here” – Buku Bass music legend Buku is back with a new wobbly single from his forthcoming EP....

EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 005: Kumarion, Mersiv, Sippy and More

In modern bass, dubstep and trap music, listeners and tastemakers are always chasing the next big track to blow crowds away at a festival stage. EDM.com Presents The Heat Check is a list of the most ear-catching, incendiary, and ‘fire’ tracks that emerge from the bass and freeform scene. “Pure Action” – Kumarion Turning it up a notch every time out seems to be the only thing upstart drum & bass producer Kumarion knows how to do. His latest accolade? “Pure Action,” a groovy banger that doubles as a stellar debut on Monstercat. “Cake” – SoDown The latest track from SoDown opens with cinematic flair, setting the stage for another epic sonic adventure from the Colorado producer. “Cake” takes aim at the narrative of capitalism and captures 80s hip-hop vib...

EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 004: Jantsen, SuperAve., Ganja White Night, Subtronics and More

In modern bass, dubstep and trap music, listeners and tastemakers are always chasing the next big track to blow crowds away at a festival stage. EDM.com Presents The Heat Check is a list of the most ear-catching, incendiary, and ‘fire’ tracks that emerge from the bass and freeform scene. “GTID” – Jantsen, SuperAve. Jantsen is back with another heavy tune, this time in collaboration with anonymous, prodigal producer, SuperAve.. The two combine for a bouncy, raucous energy that is destined to rattle large festival speaker systems soon. “Narnia” – Ganja White Night The wobbly boys came through for fans on 4/20, offering up their first album since 2019. Rangy, old school dubstep on “Narnia” revives listeners and fans love for the duo’s fun, wonky energy. “Shadow W...

EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 003: CharlestheFirst, Kyral x Banko, Player Dave, and More

In modern bass music, listeners and tastemakers consistently find themselves chasing the next big track to blow audiences away. EDM.com’s The Heat Check is a series that highlights the hottest tracks and brightest artists to emerge from the bass, dubstep and freeform scenes. “Wide” – Angelic Root Indie bass prodigy Angelic Root returned earlier this month, releasing The Lost Tapes on Bandcamp Friday. The track opens with bird calls and biomusic elements, which entice listeners before a barrage of low-end bass. Stream or purchase the track on Bandcamp here. “Fleeting Memories” – Charlesthefirst On his latest LP, Solus, Charlesthefirst balances heavy bass and somber melodies. “Fleeting Memories” combines the two, leading fans in with a relaxing piano v...

EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 002: Buku, Chee, Esseks, and More

In modern bass music, listeners and tastemakers consistently find themselves chasing the next big track to blow audiences away. EDM.com’s The Heat Check is a series that highlights the hottest tracks and brightest artists to emerge from the bass, dubstep and freeform scenes. “Out of My Hands” – Buku Bass veteran Buku often rattles the scene with each offering, and his latest EP on WAKAAN is no different. “Out Of My Hands” builds with a grungy vocal and drum line, before dropping into otherworldly, hypnotic bass. “Fight Club” – Chee & Mr Carmack THC Exclusive: “After Lightning in a Bottle 2019, I visited Tsuruda in LA before I left for my flight home. He asked me if I wanted to visit Carmack in his studio and I was stoked,” Chee told EDM.com. “The coll...

EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 001: Mersiv, Kumarion, Freddy Todd and More

In modern bass music, listeners and tastemakers consistently find themselves chasing the next big track to blow audiences away. EDM.com’s The Heat Check is a series that highlights the hottest tracks and brightest artists to emerge from the bass, dubstep and freeform scenes. “TALKIN BOUT” – MERSIV For his first drop of 2021, Mersiv delivered a short yet nasty dubstep banger. “Talkin Bout” displays his ability to forge robust energy and experiences through his experimental sound. “INSTINCT” – KUMARION After eclipsing a million streams on his breakout track “Want It,” Kumarion has re-upped on the new year with his latest drum & bass-infused tune. “Instinct” flushes out his chaotic style and marks his debut with the ...