Zeds Dead
Lose Yourself in Zeds Dead’s Trippy New Ambient Track, “late night drive”
New year, new Zeds Dead. The iconic dubstep duo has released “late night drive,” a trippy ambient track. While the song represents a departure from their more turbulent tunes, longtime fans will be delighted to hear elements of Zeds Dead’s signature wobbly sound design here, which is elegantly tucked away in a hypnotic downtempo backbone. More ballad than banger, the song is a mouthwatering tease of the pair’s upcoming Catching Z’s mixtape. Upon its release, Catching Z’s will be the first project to be unveiled under Zeds Dead’s new Altered States banner. The album is said to champion electronic, chill, and downtempo sounds, and will feature 13 new songs. Zeds Dead is also offering up two new merch dro...
Zeds Dead Introduce New Record Label “Altered States” and Reveal Upcoming Mixtape
Zeds Dead is attempting to duplicate the success of their flagship record label Deadbeats with a new imprint, which will focus on the more downtempo and experimental side of bass music. Announced today, their upcoming label will be called Altered States. Zeds Dead took to Twitter to share the news and reveal the logo of the new brand. In addition to the launch of Altered States, they also stated that its first release will be an original Zeds Dead mixtape called Catching Z’s. While a preview of the upcoming mixtape has not been released, we do know that it will contain 13 new downtempo tracks from the iconic Toronto duo. Considering their history of exploring genres outside of dubstep, fans are excited to see them dive headfirst with a collection of exclusiv...
Zeds Dead is Hosting the Biggest House Party of the Weekend Tonight
It’s always refreshing to see popular DJs playing out genres that their fans might not be used to from time to time. When Zeds Dead hinted that they might be doing so in a tweet, fans were already itching to see it happen. Not long after, Zeds Dead confirmed that a house DJ set would happen, and it will be livestreamed via Twitch. The Deadbeats House Party will begin tonight at 6PM PM via the label’s Twitch channel. No other details have been announced, aside from the fact that the set will indeed be house music-centric. Of course, Zeds Dead have hosted livestreamed House Party sets before, and multiple other artists like GG Magree, DJ Afterthought, Kompany, and Sippy have also graced the virtual stage. However, the streams haven’t ever been limited to house musi...
Love at First Sight: The Top 10 EDM Artist Logos
When it comes to launching a successful music career, banging tunes aren’t the only factor when it comes to success. Instead, especially in the digital age, music often must come alongside a strong visual brand built around an eye-catching and memorable logo. This rule is especially relevant in the world of electronic music, as bold, captivating visuals and signature artwork are must-haves for any producer with a live show. Logos are emblazoned on merch, splashed across fan art and featured on album covers—and, if all goes well, permanently displayed on fans’ bodies as a tattoo. Have you ever connected with another audience member at an event over your mutual love for an artist? We’ll bet it was because one or both of you were sporting their logo. In shor...
Zeds Dead and PEEKABOO’s Long Sought-After “POWA” ID Finally Hits Streaming Platforms
It’s tough to follow up a project as epic of proportions as this, but Zeds Dead have done it. The famed dubstep duo finally released the wolves today when they dropped “POWA,” a monster collaboration with fellow bass music heavyweight PEEKABOO. Ever since Zeds Dead unveiled the track at the 2019 edition of Ultra Music Festival, it had become one of their most highly sought after IDs. PEEKABOO then went on to fan the flames of the excitement when he dropped it during Monstercat and Brownies & Lemonade‘s “Home Frequency” stream. The single, which arrived by way of Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats banner, is a ferocious blend of both of their sounds. It’s chock full of vicious, wobbly sound design that ties a bow on what was a monster year for bot...
Turn Back the Clock to the Golden Age of Dubstep With Zeds Dead’s “THE LOST TAPES”
Zeds Dead‘s new mixtape is a reminder that wine and friendships aren’t the only things that get better with age. THE LOST TAPES is a breathtaking record comprised of “old school dubs and misplaced IDs” that the iconic dubstep duo produced back in 2008 and 2009. Released today, the mixtape is a treasure trove—concealed for over a decade—of experimental bass music and wonky dubstep that is reminiscent of the golden age of the genre. Spanning 10 instrumentals, it is a surefire must-listen for fans of Zeds Dead who were around for their formative years, when they dropped some of dubstep’s most timeless tracks. Zeds Dead The entire THE LOST TAPES project is one giant Dominique Wilkins-like highlight reel, so it’s difficult to illuminate its sta...
Zeds Dead is Releasing an Album of Unearthed Music Produced in 2008 and 2009
2000s EDM fans can attest that those years were pivotal for dubstep music. Many view that time period as the de facto golden age of dubstep, when artists such as Doctor P, Caspa, Rusko, and Zeds Dead produced some of the genre’s most celebrated anthems. Those years were especially formative for the Zeds Dead duo. They cut their teeth in the dubstep community for years and created what ultimately proved to be some of its most seminal tracks, like their breakthrough 2009 remix of Blue Foundation‘s “Eyes On Fire.” Now, Zeds Dead have announced that they are releasing an album’s worth of material they produced back in the late 2000s, taking to social media to tease a mouthwatering treasure trove of unreleased music that has been concealed for over a deca...
Here are 20 of the Best 2020 Black Friday Deals Offered by DJs
Those who crushed an entire turkey dinner last night can attest that the next-day Thanksgiving hangover is very real. As we veg out on our couches with Harry Potter marathons playing on screens and tryptophan flowing through our veins, it’s difficult not to whip out the phone and do a little online shopping for Black Friday deals. There’s no shortage of Black Friday deals in the EDM world this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there’s no better time to learn a new skill, so those who want to take up DJing or music production should take advantage of the deals from the gear and tech side of the industry. Monster discounts are available on equipment from leading DJ manufacturer Pioneer DJ, products from renowned audio design company AIAIAI, and plugins...
Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats Announces “10 Days of Dead Treats” Series With Exclusive Content
Zeds Dead‘s Deadbeats imprint is one of the driving forces of modern bass music. The label has been responsible for massive releases from artists such as GRiZ, Blunts & Blondes, Dion Timmer, and of course, Zeds Dead themselves. Yesterday, Zeds Dead’s flagship label took to Twitter to announce something very spooky and special for the days leading up to Halloween. “10 Days of Dead Treats” is Deadbeats’ way of handing out Halloween treats (and maybe some tricks, too) over the days leading up to October 31st. Among those treats: exclusive Halloween-themed livestreams, free downloads, merch giveaways and more. Deadbeats is looking to stuff your bag with all kinds of goodies this Halloween. The first treat was already handed out—an exclusi...
Mat the Alien Paralyzed Following Horrific Mountain Biking Accident
Following a horrific biking accident in the Nanaimo mountain trails, Mat the Alien has sustained serious injuries, leaving him unlikely to walk again. After the Canadian DJ and producer was thrown off his bike during a ride in early October, he was subsequently airlifted to the hospital, where he is currently in intensive care. Since then, he has received an outpour of support from fans, who have contributed over $144,000 on GoFundMe for his medical expenses at the time of writing. Mat the Alien’s former tour mates Zeds Dead tweeted out the link to the fundraiser, calling him “one of the best DJs in the world.” The organizers of famed bass music festival Shambhala also chimed in with support, calling Mat the Alien a “staple” of t...
Seven Lions, Kaskade, Zeds Dead, More Announced on Electric Zoo 2021 Lineup
The organizers of Electric Zoo have dropped the first phase of the 2021 edition of the famed New York City music festival, and it’s a beast. After announcing that they were planning “the biggest line-up in the history of Electric Zoo” back in July, they are staying true to their word. Set to take the stage in the grand return of Electric Zoo’s “Supernaturals” event are Kaskade, Deorro, Seven Lions, Zomboy, Zeds Dead, deadmau5‘s TESTPILOT, Subtronics, Ekali, and Tiësto, among many others, with the latter performing a special sunrise set. The fest will go down on Randall’s Island in New York City over Labor Day Weekend, September 3rd, 4th and 5th. Check out the full lineup drop below. Electric Zoo Earlier this ...
GG Magree Slays New Melodic Dubstep Track “Nervous Habits”
The track, featuring “In Her Own Words” vocalist Joey Fleming, was released July 31st via Dim Mak. Australian powerhouse producer GG Magree is back with bangin’ vocals and bass on her new track, “Nervous Habits.” Out July 31st via Steve Aoki‘s Dim Mak, the song features her own singing chops and an appearance from In Her Own Words vocalist Joey Fleming. Equal parts pop, punk and electronic, “Nervous Habits” proves GG Magree has more to offer than earth-shattering bass beats. From the song’s raw, sensitive lyrics (“I get a feeling that you’re hiding from me / I’m trying to stand but I’m numb once again”) to its understated melodic dubstep drop and balanced blend of edge and vulnerability, the sing...
