The world of bass music is constantly evolving and changing, bringing forth new waves of incredible bass producers and amazing music along with it. One such artists that continues to bring himself to the forefront of the freeform bass scene, ST4RFOX, has returned to bring us an huge 10 track LP, The Nexus to start our month off right. Each of the tracks on this compilation bring new and exciting side to the project that have never before been heard, alongside the tradition soundscapes we have come to love from thus far. Our premiere of The Nexus, “Welcome to Existence” makes listeners question their own reality with is psychedelic synths and driving wubby bass lines. This track is definitely a do-not-miss, with is full spectrum sound and infectious melody. We know we will definitely be keeping this whole album on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Welcome to Existence” and the rest of The Nexus album, a certified bop.

“Scanning the radio waves, an outer-realm cassette tape from an alternate timeline appears and slaps into the stereo. Full-Spectrum, psychedelic sounds saturate the air, echoing the chaos of an overstimulated and hyper-sexualized world. “Welcome to Existence”, now what will you do with your time?”

Diving Deep w/ ST4RFOX

1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

2. What has been the biggest difference you’ve noticed when first starting off as an artist vs now after experience playing events, doing releases etc?

The biggest difference between when I started my solo project, and now, is my super talented community of producer friends I have to bounce ideas off of, my built up folders of self made sample packs/sound design and the more focused direction of each studio session. 

3. It can be very hard sometimes separating music from day to day life when it’s a huge part of your life. How do you personally separate your artist life from your everyday life, and have you faced any challenges doing so?

Yoga, meditation, nature, hikes, videogames, cooking, reading and watching comedians live and on tv, are my escapes. Comedy especially is a favorite, because it’s an art form that despite me dissecting it, I don’t over analyze like music, which after decades of building a discerning ear, sometimes makes music difficult to enjoy purely. The mindfulness, and healthy activities above keep me balanced, while tasty food is always rewarding. Favorite Books: The Alchemist, The Four Agreements, Be Here Now and The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy. Favorite Food: Pho, Pizza and Gnocchi. Favorite Comedians: Mitch Hedburg, Bill Hicks, Dave Chapelle, Duncan Trussel.

4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

With the latest increase in popularity among the U.S. EDM scene, Drum & Bass has taken the electronic world by storm, flooding the charts and being released by some of our favorite artists more and more frequently. In light of this, upcoming Italian bass producer Mazare has teamed up with singer, Heart Of Gold, to bring forth an absolute stomper of an infectious DNB track for all of us to start the month with. With its rolling bass lines and upbeat vibrant soundscape, this tune definitely is a stand out tune for anyone who loves drum and bass. There is no doubt this one is going to be rinsed out all over in no time! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this heater “Drive”, a certified bop. 

“Working on a track together with an artist I’ve been following for a while is always incredibly fun, and this one was no exception. As soon as I discovered Heart Of Gold I thought that our sounds combined could result in something special, and I am super proud of the outcome!

Diving Deep w/ Mazare

1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

I believe it was not a specific moment but rather a chain of events. I grew up in a very musical environment, my parents have always been big fans of 60/70/80 rock and I remember that there was music playing at every hour around our house. It was a very happy time for me, and that’s probably where the rock influences in my songs come from. One day, I believe it was summer of 2008, I was zapping around on the radio and a song came on. And that changed everything. I’ve never heard something like that before and from there I started getting into dance music, then into DJing at birthday parties, and ultimately into producing. That song was ‘When Love Takes Over’ by David Guetta.

2. What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?

That’s a great question! You know, I have this ‘world’, this story that have been stuck in my mind since I started this project. My purpose is putting all these ideas together, and bringing that world to life through shows, visuals, comics, animation and any other possible media. That’s my biggest career goal right now.

3. What has been one of the most memorable career achievements so far as an artist and how did that impact you moving forward?

I think the biggest moment in my career so far has been playing at the Monstercat Showcase at ADE 2019, right before the pandemic hit. I had the honor to share the decks with two pillars of drum and bass such as ShockOne and Protostar for a huge B2B. It was my first time playing in front of so many people, and the event was at the legendary Melkweg, in Amsterdam. I had such a great time! In hindsight, I honestly think that night has been the fuel that kept me focused and inspired during the multiple lockdowns, resulting in a LOT of new music, ideas, concepts. Somehow, I managed to get the best out of those heavy days and that’s all thanks to the energy I felt that night!

4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

I’m not the right person to speak words of wisdom, ahah! But the BIGGEST lesson I’ve learned in the industry is that you actually never stop learning. You never stop learning about the craft, about the industry, about people. The best artists I’ve met trough the years are incredibly open minded and humble, and always ready to learn new stuff, grow and improve, even if they could easily see themselves as ‘established’. So yeah, keep your mind and ears open, stay curious and trust me…great things will follow!

In the ever changing world of electronic music, sounds are continually evolving and changing with each and every passing day. Standing out can be challenging in a scene so large, but this never has seemed to be an issue for Florida producer, NGHT VZN. Today, we have the honor of premiering his latest tearout heater, “GTFB” which will have you on your feet and headbanging from the very first drop. Adding his own unique style and sound to this popular subgenre, NGHT VZN has jam packed a ton of dark infectious energy in every bar of this tune. We know we are going to be blasting this one for the foreseeable future! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this stomper, “GTFB”, a certified bop.

Diving Deep w/ NGHT VZN

1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

2. What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?

3. If there was one thing you could change for the betterment of society, what would it be and why?

4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

In the music scene, there is a constant ebb and flow of music, furthering the constant evolution in sounds. Especially in bass music, we seem to be on a constant hunt for what is new as the tides of sound design shift and change over time. Today, we are bringing yet another front runner to the forefront who’s soundscapes continuously ushers something new and fresh with each release. Canadian bass producer, Kuhlosul, has come out swinging with his latest tune, “Wonk Away” that we have the pleasure of premiering for you today. With its hip hop inspired beats, and wonky trap synths, this track provides a ghastly take on what we know about traditional dubstep. From start to finish, this track is full of high energy making it one you do not want to miss. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling Kuhlosul’s latest heater, “Wonk Away”, a certified bop. 

“In keeping with his goal to deliver a ghastly take on dubstep Kelowna’s Kuhlosul unveils “Wonk Away,” an ode to the Wonky spinoff of dubstep that emerged in the late 2000’s through artists like Joker, Guido, and Flying Lotus. Whereas early dubstep hinged on dark minimalism, Wonky featured mid-range synths brimming with character, and soundscapes that paid homage to G-funk and West Coast hip-hop. Kuhlosul delves right into these influences, opening the track with trappy synths and a pitched-down rap vocal. The drop immediately launches a wave of Wonky’s iconic pitch bending mid-range synth lines interspersed with modern riddim-style bass hits, making “Wonk Away” a fresh take on a treasured period of dubstep’s history.”

Diving Deep w/ Kuhlosul

1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

There are a couple defining moments, but the one that has always stood out to me the most is when I was 13 and one of the neighborhood kids came over with his Skrillex Bangarang CD. He played it full blast on my parents surround sound system and something just clicked.

2. What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?

Being patient. Ever since I started making music I’ve wanted to go go go and just be a good artist overnight. What I realized over time is that the more patient and persistent you are the easier things will come your way.

3. You definitely have a very unique name for your project. Does the name have a specific meaning or derived from something in your life? Is there a story fans might not know about how you came to this name for your project?

I wish I had a good story about my name haha, I’ve just always been kind of interested in vikings and that kind of lore, and the spelling of my name is how you would phonetically spell colossal so I thought it stood out.

4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

Always finish tracks. Even if you aren’t 100% on a track it’s better to finish it and move on to a new one then to keep tinkering with it. Because if you take what you would do differently and apply that to a new track instead of trying to perfect a single track you will learn a lot faster and you won’t get burnt out.

Many know that in the electronic dance scene, Drum & Bass has been on the rise, bringing talented new artist and tracks from all over the world. While this genre has been extremely popular over seas, it is now making a huge impact on the bass scene here in the US. Today, we have the pleasure of bringing forth a new heater of a DNB track brought to you by none other than Italian DNB mastermind, Drvmmer. His latest release, “Fastest in the West” is absolutely electric, combining all of the classic upbeat elements of any great drum and bass tune with Drvmmer’s own personal flair. This track is one you definitely don’t want to miss because of it’s infectious energy and traditional 170bpm DNB sound. We definitely are going to have this one on blast! Let’s take a deep dive into why we are calling this stomper “Fastest in the West”, a certified bop. 

“Fastest of the West is a track that I originally started back in the beginning of 2022 while I was at Mazare’s home. I really wanted to create a sort of balance between light and darkness, something that you can drop during live shows and go wild with the crowd. 174 BPM of non stop DnB with heavy distortion and catchy melodies.”

Diving Deep w/ Drvmmer

1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

Thanks to my parents who are really good music enjoyers I started my journey into music when i was barely 7 going to drums lessons for about ten years. Since then I always wanted to make my own music and in the following years I learned to play also guitar and piano. When i had my very first pc i discovered electronic music around 2012 and since then I’ve been completely blown away by all the cool things you could make with just a computer. I remember that I bought my first Novation Launchpad when I was 12 and that was the reason i started goofing around with Ableton. That controller simply changed my life and it introduced me into this beautiful world of music production. Then in 2018 i created the “Drvmmer” project.

2. What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?

That’s a really good question! I always tend to not overthink too much about this type of things because I like to take my time and live the present, but I’d be really happy to start playing my music all over the world with my amazing friends and being a fresh reference point to all new artists out there searching for new sounds and vibes!

3. What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?

I always hated the fact that nowadays it seems like you have to care more about appearance and number of followers and all the stuff like that instead of simply caring about the music itself and how you sonically present a music project. During my journey I simply learned to coexist with these social networks things but it’s really difficult sometimes to invest time in socials and not in music (I just want to make people feel something while hearing my tunes). Anyway I’m currently developing some new things that will fill all the social gaps in terms of presence, activity and community, hopefully ready very soon!

4. What would you tell your younger self today knowing where you’re at now and what it took to get there?

Don’t stop and do your things in your own way, listen to your feelings and never underestimate the power of imagination. Be active in social networks damn, those things can make you more powerful than ever. Last but not least my god waaay less compression in masters, an old wise friend will introduce you clippers..