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Zomboy Crushes It Yet Again With Epic New Heater “Battlefields” Through Never Say Die

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Zomboy is one of the biggest names in modern-day Dubstep, without question. His widespread impact on the genre is indisputable. Today, he's teaming with legendary British Dubstep imprint Never Say Die for his newest, metal-influenced, face-melting single. This new track follows Zomboy's latest single "Archangel". Leave it to Zomboy to add yet another encapsulating Dubstep … Continue reading Zomboy Crushes It Yet Again With Epic New Heater “Battlefields” Through Never Say Die

Kaivon Brings His Fans “New Beginnings” [Free Download]

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Kaivon is back! In the midst of his nationwide Invasion Tour, the budding up and coming artist has yet again offered up a stellar example of his production prowess. This rare, growing talent has already made waves with his music in past releases. His Transformation EP from 2019's reception was fantastic, which was released via … Continue reading Kaivon Brings His Fans “New Beginnings” [Free Download]

Graphyt Brings Us Killer New “Outer Space” EP

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Out now through Never Say Die's Black Label, Graphyt returns to the legendary British Dubstep imprint for an epic new Outer Space EP. Outer Space includes four originals from the French producer, one of which features Arizona Dubstep artist PIERCE (who we recently covered on his fire new single "Wobble"). Graphyt released both his Otherside … Continue reading Graphyt Brings Us Killer New “Outer Space” EP

VLCN Brings The Heat For Heard It Here First Guest Mixes: Volume 8

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VLCN is an up and coming Bass producer out of Tampa, Florida who's providing the heat for Heard It Here First's newest edition of our guest mix series. For volume eight, VLCN brings listeners a wide array of wobbles from all over the Bass music spectrum. Featuring music from HIHF favorites Hyrdaulix, TVBOO, sfam, Meso, … Continue reading VLCN Brings The Heat For Heard It Here First Guest Mixes: Volume 8

Elements Music & Arts Festival Announces 2020 Lineup Feat. Diplo, Bonobo, Gramatik, Four Tet, Jade Cicada, Rusko, Chris Lake, and Tons More

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Elements Music & Arts Festival is back! Today, the BangOn!NYC sponsored camping festival shared it's 2020 lineup with the world. The 2020 lineup features four stages jam-packed with some of the most exciting names in House, Techno, Dubstep, and Glitch-Hop. The fourth annual festival is set to go down Memorial Day Weekend, May 22nd to … Continue reading Elements Music & Arts Festival Announces 2020 Lineup Feat. Diplo, Bonobo, Gramatik, Four Tet, Jade Cicada, Rusko, Chris Lake, and Tons More

Rezi Brings Us New Single “Cry For You” Through Electric Hawk Records

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Rezi might not be a name you've heard in the past, but get ready for that to change. Throughout the last year, the growing artist has been honing his live set and visual aesthetic, and he's hungry to hit the road to share his sound! He's worked in the past with Play Me Records and … Continue reading Rezi Brings Us New Single “Cry For You” Through Electric Hawk Records

Laika Beats Knocks It Out Of The Park With His “Soul Rebel Bass” EP

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Laika Beats, who we named as one of our "Ones to Watch 2020", is back today with an epic new EP. The Colorado producer states that this project was made specifically to give him a boost of energy and hopes listeners will also be uplifted, both physically and mentally, through his Hybrid DnB "Soul Rebel … Continue reading Laika Beats Knocks It Out Of The Park With His “Soul Rebel Bass” EP

Mersiv and Conrank Connect Through Circus Records For “NO!”

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Mersiv Sound Project, out of Denver, has been making waves in the bass scene for some time. His massive new collab effort with UK production master Conrank is finally hitting the airways. This tune has been on our minds for a while. So long, in fact, we questioned if it was ever going to be … Continue reading Mersiv and Conrank Connect Through Circus Records For “NO!”

HUKAE Links With Never Say Die: Black Label For New Dirty Talk EP

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HUKAE is the mastermind behind the infectious and massive Dubstep tracks "Boingo" and "Thaw Bass". The UK producer is a part of the Sinister Six collective, which also features fellow budding Bass artists Akeos, Jub, Yari, Neonix, and Syzy. Today, the up and comer is teaming with legendary British imprint Never Say Die to release … Continue reading HUKAE Links With Never Say Die: Black Label For New Dirty Talk EP

Dion Timmer and Calcium Recruit Celestic For Epic New Slapper “Insane”

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An ID that we've heard multiple times in sets before, Dion Timmer is finally bringing the world his highly anticipated Calcium collab. For "Insane", Mr. Teeth and Bones and Mr. Very Extra recruit stellar vocals from songstress Celestic. The new track carries that burley, beefy dubstep sound both producers are known for. This is the … Continue reading Dion Timmer and Calcium Recruit Celestic For Epic New Slapper “Insane”

PIERCE Drops Brand New Ground Shattering Single “Wobble”

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Scottsdale, Arizona producer PIERCE is coming up strong for 2020. After receiving support from the likes of Jauz, Herobust, and Doctor P in 2019, the up and coming artist is on track for the mainstage. His sound is a brilliant combination of Dubstep and hard-hitting Hybrid Trap, cloaked in exquisite sound design. "Wobble is literally … Continue reading PIERCE Drops Brand New Ground Shattering Single “Wobble”

The Glitch Mob Announce Their “Drink The Sea X” Tour To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary Of Their Debut Album

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To celebrate ten years since releasing their pivotal debut album, Drink The Sea, The Glitch Mob is heading across the country to commemorate the piece of music that launched their careers and catapulted them into their legendary status. Drink The Sea is one of the most cohesive and impressive electronic projects of all time. To many of … Continue reading The Glitch Mob Announce Their “Drink The Sea X” Tour To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary Of Their Debut Album

Krilla Returns To The Airwaves With Brand New Single “Cyborg”

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Krilla is a Canadian underground bass producer who had a hell of a 2019. From collaborations with fellow booming up and comers TYNAN and Slooze to having some of the biggest artists in Dubstep playing his tracks -- ranging from Zomboy to Jauz to Borgore. Even Bassnectar has dropped one of the young producer's tunes … Continue reading Krilla Returns To The Airwaves With Brand New Single “Cyborg”

Zeds Dead Finally Unveils We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4 Featuring Collabs With Slushii, Ganja White Night, Subtronics, Champagne Drip, Deathpact, and More

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A project that's been in our sights for months, Zeds Dead's We Are Deadbeats (Vol. 4) collaboration album is finally here! Today, the legendary dubstep duo is finally unveiling their full-length collaboration album, which features clashes with some of the most exciting names in Bass music. The brand new compilation album features collabs with Slushii, … Continue reading Zeds Dead Finally Unveils We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4 Featuring Collabs With Slushii, Ganja White Night, Subtronics, Champagne Drip, Deathpact, and More

Sikdope Clashes With Duke & Jones On New Collab “Coming Down” Out Now Through Spinnin’ Records

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Sikdope is more well known for his Bass-House, big-room sound. Being managed by the same team as Marshmello, Alesso, Jauz, and tons of other dance music goliaths, Sikdope is a rapidly growing name in this constantly changing scene. Following up his epic remix of Asking Alexandria's "The Violence", the Polish producer is teaming up today … Continue reading Sikdope Clashes With Duke & Jones On New Collab “Coming Down” Out Now Through Spinnin’ Records

Tchami Takes On Diplo & Valentino Khan’s “JustYourSoul” For Epic New Future House Remix

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Diplo and Valentino Khan's huge collaboration, "JustYourSoul", was the standout track from Khan's House Party EP. Today, we're getting a killer reimagining of the infectious tune from one of the biggest names in house music. For Tchami's remix of the tech-house tune, the French producer crafts the collab into a brand new future house brain-melter. … Continue reading Tchami Takes On Diplo & Valentino Khan’s “JustYourSoul” For Epic New Future House Remix

For The First Time Since 2016, Future And Drake Team Up For Brand New Single “Life Is Good” [Music Video]

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For the first time since their esteemed collaboration album, "What A Time To Be Alive", Future and Drake are coming together for a brand new single! The two hip-hop goliaths collide on their new track "Life Is Good". Alongside the new banger is a hilarious music video that also features cameos from 21 Savage, Lil … Continue reading For The First Time Since 2016, Future And Drake Team Up For Brand New Single “Life Is Good” [Music Video]

Crankdat Returns To Monstercat For New Single “Who I Am”

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Crankdat had an absolutely huge year in 2019. To follow up a massive year like that, the twenty-two-year-old producer/DJ must have a lot in store for his massive army of fans. This new single follows his past release through Monstercat, "Falling", which was a much more timid, melodic, future-bass track from the young producer. Crankdat … Continue reading Crankdat Returns To Monstercat For New Single “Who I Am”

sfam Drop Brand New A 40oz Collective Guest Mix Jam-Packed With Unreleased Music From The Duo And Their Friends

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To pop off the New Year, one of the hottest acts of 2019 are bringing us a taste of what's to come with a brand new mix. We had the pleasure of interviewing sfam last summer, definitely be sure to check that out here. The duo's "new year, new mix" comes to us through independent … Continue reading sfam Drop Brand New A 40oz Collective Guest Mix Jam-Packed With Unreleased Music From The Duo And Their Friends

ALIGN Brings Out All The Feels To Prepare You For 2020 On Heard It Here First Guest Mixes Volume 7

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ALIGN is a name we have covered in the past at Heard It Here First. The Chicago producer teamed up with fellow HIHF favorites Pauline Herr and Inzo back in April. We also covered his chilling debut Intertwine EP later on in the Summer. So far in his young career, ALIGN has already appeared alongside … Continue reading ALIGN Brings Out All The Feels To Prepare You For 2020 On Heard It Here First Guest Mixes Volume 7

AUSTERIA Returns With New Self-Released Heater “UBIQUITOUS”

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AUSTERIA is a Maryland/DC-based Dubstep producer who is an alumnus of the HIHF guest mix series, she just threw down for us a few months back. Today, the young producer/DJ brings us a brand new heater, self-released, titled "Ubiquitous". "Ubiquitous" highlights the up and comers production prowess, which has already gained her recognition from budding … Continue reading AUSTERIA Returns With New Self-Released Heater “UBIQUITOUS”

Check Out Our Favorite End Of The Year Mixes From Marshmello, Slushii, Gryffin, Two Friends, Big Gigantic, Sikdope, ATLiens and more!

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2019 has been very good to us. To celebrate the hell of a year the EDM community had, we're providing our readers with our favorite end of the year mixes! Enjoy brand new mixes from some of the biggest names in dance music below, ranging from House to Dubstep to Trap! Mixes from Marshmello, Slushii, … Continue reading Check Out Our Favorite End Of The Year Mixes From Marshmello, Slushii, Gryffin, Two Friends, Big Gigantic, Sikdope, ATLiens and more!

TVBOO Returns To Us With Another Slapper Of An Original “The Liquor”

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Between his burly wobbles and wubs and his TVBOO talks and stand-up comedy sets, TVBOO is for sure a name you need to know in the Bass world. The Jackson, Mississippi producer has absolutely crushed 2019. He just concluded the Double Vision tour, where he provided opening support for Champagne Drip and Luzcid's Wakaan sponsored … Continue reading TVBOO Returns To Us With Another Slapper Of An Original “The Liquor”

Wooli Remixes Kayzo’s “Cruel Love” Collab Feat. Devin Oliver of I See Stars & Frank Zummo of Sum 41

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Kayzo's UNLEASHED was one of the most exciting projects of 2019. The full-length sophomore album from the Welcome Records labelhead was as cohesive as it was wide-spread. UNLEASHED spanned a multitude of sub-genres and featured a massive array of a supporting cast, ranging from Underoath to TYNAN to Of Mice & Men to ARMNHMR to … Continue reading Wooli Remixes Kayzo’s “Cruel Love” Collab Feat. Devin Oliver of I See Stars & Frank Zummo of Sum 41

NGHTMRE Recruits BLVK JVCK For “Cash Cow (VIP)” Feat. Gunna

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For his last single, NGHTMRE recruited Atlanta rap superstar Gunna for "Cash Cow". For the tracks VIP edit (Variation In Production), NGHTMRE is teaming up with fellow Prodigy Artists member BLVK JVCK. Prodigy Artists actually just acquired most of SLVYVLL's roster, which included huge Bass acts like SVDDEN DEATH, Ray Volpe, Somnium Sound, and tons … Continue reading NGHTMRE Recruits BLVK JVCK For “Cash Cow (VIP)” Feat. Gunna

Heard It Here First’s 100 Favorite Songs Of 2019 Is Here! (Available on Spotify & Apple Music)

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After an incredible year of releases across the genre spectrum, our team is delighted to bring our readers our 'Our 100 Favorite Songs of 2019' playlist! Below we've gathered each of our favorite picks of the year, ranging from House music to Hip-Hop to Indie to of course, head-banging Dubstep and weird, wobbly Bass music. … Continue reading Heard It Here First’s 100 Favorite Songs Of 2019 Is Here! (Available on Spotify & Apple Music)

SubDocta Links With JayKode For “Red Alert” Off Kannibalen Records

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Following up his massive Thelem collab off Bassrush, SubDocta is coming together with JayKode today for yet another banger to add to his massive list of hits from 2019. "Red Alert" comes to us through Black Tiger Sex Machine's Kannibalen Records and is an absolute smacker. SubDocta is just finishing up on Ganja White Night's … Continue reading SubDocta Links With JayKode For “Red Alert” Off Kannibalen Records

Zeds Dead and Subtronics Collide On “Bumpy Teeth” Off Forthcoming We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4 Compilation Album

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Subtronics has been on an absolute tear this year. For his third release (following Kayzo and Chee collabs) of the last month of 2019, Subtronics returns to us today with yet another neck-snapper. “Bumpy Teeth” is his brand new collaboration with legendary Canadian Dubstep producers Zeds Dead. The track is slated to be a part … Continue reading Zeds Dead and Subtronics Collide On “Bumpy Teeth” Off Forthcoming We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4 Compilation Album

Ones To Watch 2020: 12 Bass Artists To Keep An Eye On Come The New Year

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Today, it's our pleasure to provide our readers with our first ever "Ones To Watch" list. These are twelve unique Bass artists who we truly believe are destined for big things and big stages across the world. Definitely coming at you in no particular order. Enjoy! MizeMize embodies the throwback vibe. Whether he's laying down … Continue reading Ones To Watch 2020: 12 Bass Artists To Keep An Eye On Come The New Year

TYNAN Recruits KRISCHVN For Second Self-Release Of The Year With “Shy La Boof”

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Ever since his self-released "Interdimensional", featuring Rouxx, was released a few weeks back, we've been anxiously awaiting TYNAN's next original banger. Today the OKC-based producer/DJ is recruiting a fellow rising star in the Bass world. KRISCHVN recently released collaborations with the likes of Hyrdaulix, Dirty Audio, and Bok Nero. His remix of Spag Heddy's festival … Continue reading TYNAN Recruits KRISCHVN For Second Self-Release Of The Year With “Shy La Boof”

Au5 Recruits Nasty Purple for “Funk Ain’t Even” Through Wakaan

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Following up on his soothing and ethereal Divinorum album, Au5 is back! After performing at the inaugural Wakaan Music Festival in Ozark, Arkansas, Au5 is bringing his production prowess back to the booming Wakaan label. "Funk Ain't Even" is the classically trained producer's brand new collaboration with vocalist Nasty Purple. This bass-packed track is the … Continue reading Au5 Recruits Nasty Purple for “Funk Ain’t Even” Through Wakaan

Dirt Monkey Releases Primatology Album Through His Own 19k Sounds Label Feat. DMVU, TechN9ne, G-Space, and More!

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Patrick Megeath aka Dirt Monkey has had a hell of a career in the electronic world and it feels like its continuing to expand and expand at an insane rate. After going on his tour of the same name throughout 2019, his Primatology album is finally here! The new project comes to us through Dirt … Continue reading Dirt Monkey Releases Primatology Album Through His Own 19k Sounds Label Feat. DMVU, TechN9ne, G-Space, and More!

Subtronics and Chee Finally Deliver Their Epic Flip of Ganja White Night’s “Headband”

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If you are a member of Subtronics' massive Cyclops Army, you should be familiar with this new release. Over the past three or four months, Jesse (Subtronics) has been opening his festival sets with his and Chee's flip of "Headband" and it's finally been unleashed on the world through Ganja's SubCarbon Records earlier today. The … Continue reading Subtronics and Chee Finally Deliver Their Epic Flip of Ganja White Night’s “Headband”

We Chat With Wax Motif & Matroda About Their New Bass House Release “Lose Control” [Exclusive Interview]

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Today we had an opportunity to chat with two of the most exciting names in House music: Wax Motif and Matroda. The two recently put out a brand new bop of a Bass-House tun titled "Lose Control", which is out now through Wax Motif's own record label, Divided Souls. The track samples the Missy Elliot … Continue reading We Chat With Wax Motif & Matroda About Their New Bass House Release “Lose Control” [Exclusive Interview]

WHIPPED CREAM & REAPER Collide On New Drum & Bass Banger “Shouldn’t” Through Monstercat

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WHIPPED CREAM has had a stellar 2019. From connecting with young stars across the genre spectrum (from LICK to Lil Xan) and gracing dozens of festival stages throughout the year, 2020 is gearing up to be even bigger for one of the hottest new names in dance music. Today, WHIPPED CREAM recruits REAPER for her … Continue reading WHIPPED CREAM & REAPER Collide On New Drum & Bass Banger “Shouldn’t” Through Monstercat

Jauz Recruits Dubloadz For New Heater “Super Hott” Off Bite This

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Jauz' label has hosted releases from some of the most exciting names in dance music, ranging from Tisoki to Tynan to i_o. Today, Jauz is showcasing a release from acclaimed dubstep producer Dubloadz, and it's a collab with the Bite This label head himself. "Super Hott" is a Bass House record from the two esteemed … Continue reading Jauz Recruits Dubloadz For New Heater “Super Hott” Off Bite This

G-REX and Sully Team Up For “Clique” Through Wakaan

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Two artists who we have both recently conducted interviews with and who both recently graced the epic, inaugural Wakaan Festival in Arkansas; Sully and G-REX have finally released their first collab upon the world. "Clique" comes to fans through Liquid Stranger's Wakaan label and has even been dropped before in the label/space bosses sets. G-REX … Continue reading G-REX and Sully Team Up For “Clique” Through Wakaan

SubDocta and Thelem Clash On Newest Heater “Clapback” Through Bassrush

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SubDocta has had a killer 2019. He's been on tour alongside some of the hottest names in Dubstep (Boogie T, Ganja White Night, Jantsen), has had tons of huge releases, and just announced that he'll be playing in the magical Sherwood forest next June at Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury Michigan. Last week, the Docta … Continue reading SubDocta and Thelem Clash On Newest Heater “Clapback” Through Bassrush

Excision Drops His Coveted Lost Lands Mix & Compilation Album From This Year’s Festival

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Excision's Lost Lands AKA Dubstep Disneyland AKA The SuperBowl of Dubstep. Today, bass daddy Excision takes us back to the prehistoric paradox to release his highly coveted Lost Lands compilation album and two-hour long mix. The compilation album and mix both include music from tons of heavy-hitters who graced the festival, ranging from massive names … Continue reading Excision Drops His Coveted Lost Lands Mix & Compilation Album From This Year’s Festival