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..

Time and time again, Deadbeats has been a hub for rising electronic bass stars to showcase their talents. Whether it be new tracks, EPs or albums Deadbeats is the place to go for all kinds of fresh and exciting sounds. Bring some heavy hitting sound to Deadbeats with their latest EP release, Rush Hour, the newly formed duo consisting of bass wizards Black Carl! and SAKA have packed some absolute heat into their most recent four track collaboration. The title track, “Rush Hour” which we have the pleasure of premiering for you today, is the perfect combination of deep wubby bass and uptempo energy that will get you up on your feet no matter where you listen to it. This track’s deep booming bass lines are a driving force that propels this soundscape to a whole new dimension. We will definitely have this entire EP on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Rush Hour” and the rest of this incredible collaboratory EP, a certified bop.

“When Eric and I first met, we joked that we should make a song called “Rush Hour.” Three years later we got to play the biggest tour of our careers, we’re putting out the Rush Hour EP on DeadBeats, and Zeds Dead played our title track at Red Rocks. It’s hard to believe, but we’re so thankful for the support of our fans, friends, and family who got us to this point.”

Diving Deep w/ Black Carl! and SAKA

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

“I honestly think it was when I opened up Shambhala. Literally one of the best festivals in the world in my opinion. It impacted me hard cause now I miss Canada really bad and wanna go back haha.” -Black Carl!

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

3. If you could go back in time and start over given what you have learned in your career so far, what changes and approach would you have done differently?

4. If there was an artist you had the chance to collaborate with, who would it be and why?

How sick would a collab be between me, my nonexistent turtle and Lil Tecca ??? Lil Tecca on a liquid tune ? Slaps ??

No matter what sub genre of electronic music you enjoy listening to, the wide range of talent to that is brought to the table to an array of incredible producers continues to grow with every passing hour. Bringing yet another incredible collection of sounds for all of us to enjoy is none other than Seattle based producer and bass extraordinaire, Scalar Theorem. Coming out swinging with the release of his latest EP, Eclipse, this artist is back to bless our ears once again with his incredible production skills. Our premiere off this two track compilation, “Slipping”, is captivating with its electric synths and deep powerful bass line. Both of the tracks on this EP bring their own unique soundscapes that perfectly compliment each other with their vibrant tunes. There is no doubt that this is an EP that you don’t want to miss! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Slipping” and the rest of the Eclipse EP, a certified bop.

“Walking the razors edge holding with a death grip. Balancing that intensity with a weightless breakdown gives ‘Slipping’ a perfect balance of intensity and sublimity. This track is the evolution of my sound, very much true to form with a look ahead.”

Diving Deep w/ Scalar Theorem

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?

For me music has never been a choice. From a young age my parents would take me to music festivals (with hearing protection of course). Around 13 I started playing guitar and started exploring music on my own thanks to Myspace and mix CDs from friends. At 16 I started making music electronically in fruity loops. 

I didn’t really have a moment which made me decide to pursue a career in music, rather I spent all that time growing up loving creating music and just want to keep on doing that as much as I can. Just so happens a career in music has lots of that.

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

Something I live for is igniting sleeping passions in others. I hope to inspire. I hope to ignite the spark someone might have to let them be the fullest version of themselves they can be.

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?

A personal career struggle has always been time management. Understanding and learning myself to allow myself to get what I want done when I want it done is something I’m still working on. But, getting better.

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?

The biggest lesson I’ve learned since starting making music is to listen. Listening to the muses, others, and yourself. When you learn to listen on a deep level you are able to find your path rather than just taking steps.