Pumbo – Gold EP [FUNK019] Pumbo’s new ‘Gold’ EP is a glimpse into the profound capabilities of bass production-hip hop fusion. Filtering through an eclectic range of bpm’s and stylistic approaches, Pumbo brings in features from J-enigma & Reed The Infinite to bring vocal cohesion to his works. Pumbo – Soundcloud • Bandcamp • Twitter • Instagram Pumbo – Gold EP [FUNK019] — NAME YOUR PRICE Continue reading
Category Archives: Drum & Bass
Des McMahon – “A Darker Shade” | FREE DL
by Kyle Taylor | Another fresh new tune from another local favorite, this new one called “A Darker Shade” comes to us from Philadelphia producer Des McMahon. With a long-standing history in production and rapidly growing resume and repertoire of tunes, McMahon has quickly made his ascension on to the bass scene, worldwide. With a darkly … Continue reading
Album Review: Tipper – It’s Like EP [Additech Records]
by Kyle Taylor | What can you really say about Tipper? When we get right down to it, Dave Tipper’s music is so refined and- let’s face it- almost, if not definitely, alien in some form, that putting together words to try to encompass the sheer beauty of experimentation that occurs within his productions is a … Continue reading
KJ Sawka & ill.Gates – Unsung Heroes EP [Impossible Records] | Free Original Mix DL
by Kyle Taylor | Also in the long line of notable releases for the day, we have the massive mechanized new single from the insane collaboration of KJ Sawka and ill.Gates. Both of these musicians have been on the forefront of the electronic music world for years now, and their impact is constantly felt throughout the scene still … Continue reading
Album Review: Nero – Between II Worlds
by Kyle Taylor | It has been four years since the release of Nero‘s debut album, Welcome Reality, in the fall of 2011. That doesn’t necessarily seem too long at first glance, but in the world of electronic music it seems near an eternity. With producers putting out new singles, remixes, and various other quick treasures for … Continue reading
Album Review: Figure – Gravity | FREE DL
by Kyle Taylor | For the first time since 2011, Figure is foregoing a new release in his Monsters (a.k.a. Monsters of Drumstep) album series. Now five volumes deep into the collection, Figure stated earlier this year that he wanted to let his music spill out in a few different directions for his new album release. It’s honestly quite difficult to … Continue reading
Of Fields – Inbound
By Anthony Salupo Arriving in Denver a few days before the Tipper Red Rocks show, I had some free time to check out the local hot spots like restaurants and glass shops. During this down time I decided to get some pleasantly painful decorative ink injections. So, I headed to Lifetime Tattoo (a recommendation by … Continue reading
KOAN Sound – Forgotten Myths EP | Name Your Price
by Kyle Taylor | Too often is masterful percussion lost on electronic compositions. Frequently producers can be heard compromising, relying on the same simple beat patterns we’ve all heard time and time again. It’s this very phenomenon, though, that makes a track or release incredibly special when the artist behind it puts the time into refining … Continue reading
Liquid Stranger vs. Mayor Apeshit – Weather Change EP
by Kyle Taylor | Liquid Stranger truly has a work ethic like no other. Not only is he constantly churning out new material, but he’s also consistently topping himself. The Swedish producer is never afraid to experiment with new rhythms and grooves, traversing his sound across a vast spectrum of genres and crossovers. For his latest release, … Continue reading
2,000 Likes Free Mix Extravaganza, Pt. 2: Ludge – “Blastin’ Out Tha Boombox” Mix | FREE DL
by Kyle Taylor | We continue our free mix series today with a brand new mix from local producer Ludge. With a new EP on the way, and his Philadelphia debut alongside Supersillyus at Kung Fu Necktie on February 26th, Ludge is showing a real hunger for emerging into the music world in 2015. So we’re proud to be debuting his … Continue reading