Suddenly, the 22nd annual Shambhala Music Festival doesn't seem so far away. The phase one lineup for 2019 is out, and it might just be the biggest one yet. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been getting a small taste of what’s to come with headliner sneak peeks and the groundbreaking announcement that Excision, who suspended his nine-year streak and beloved annual Shambhala mix … [Read more...]
Emissions Festival Drops 2019 Lineup
Emissions Festival is the ultimate celebration of west coast bass music and culture. Their heavily anticipated 2019 lineup just dropped and it is stacked. This year, Emissions’ genre-defining lineup is boasting dozens of artists, headliners, and beachside showcases. Headlining sets include Minnesota, Moody Good, Montell2099, TVBOO, Stylust, a 2-hour throwback sesh with 12th … [Read more...]
The Funk Hunters Celebrate Typecast Anniversary With Remix Album
Westwood Recordings has just dropped an eclectic rework of The Funk Hunters’ full-length debut album Typecast. On the anniversary of the album’s original release, Typecast has been renewed and revived in the form of a 21-track remix compilation. Typecast’s original 11 tracks have been remixed into an energetic arrangement of different styles by nearly two dozen talented artists … [Read more...]
WHIPPED CREAM Drops Thoughtful New Single “Time”
Canadian producer WHIPPED CREAM has released a dark new single out now on Mad Decent. In collaboration with DeathbyRomy, “Time” is a philosophical homage to the passage of time, and the universe of which we are all an inherent part. Atonal harmonic vocals beg the questions we’re often too afraid to ask ourselves. This heavy, eerie song is as deep as the introspective lyrical … [Read more...]
Zeds Dead Drop Haunting Remix Of Billie Eilish’s “bury a friend”
Zeds Dead's new remix of Billie Eilish’s haunting single “bury a friend” is a somber rework of a poetically angsty song. The Toronto-based duo add more volume and intrigue to an already dark song, in which its haunting vocals are magnified through atonal harmonics, a crunchy, abrasive bassline, and a buzzing refrain. This brief, yet thoughtfully hard-hitting song is just enough … [Read more...]
LSDREAM And Champagne Drip Team Up On “Eternal Now”
Wakaan’s latest release “Eternal Now” is an ethereal collaboration between LSDREAM and Champagne Drip. The downtempo single transports listeners to a celestial dreamscape with trap-style undertones that flirt with unseen darkness. Its carefully constructed ambiance and expansive reverb give depth to this track as it progresses through several planes of sonic resonance. “Eternal … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Tactics’ System EP Transcends Time, Space, and Identity
Seattle-based audiovisual producer Pedestrian Tactics has released a unique backburner EP that transcends time, space, and identity. His System EP first began under his former alias Corporate and was completed by Pedestrian Tactics, effectively incorporating sounds and styles from both projects. In just three tracks, this expertly mastered EP expresses more versatility, skill, … [Read more...]
Defunk Shines With Emotional Bass Single “All Over Again”
Canadian producer Defunk has absolutely shined with his first single of the year. Out via Westwood Recordings, “All Over Again” is an emotional bass track that encapsulates the heartfelt longing of the enraptured soul. Defunk breathes new life into old styles, illustrating his musical versatility by dissolving variant elements into a cohesively groovy track. He blends aspects … [Read more...]
