When Zeds Dead announced that they would be gracing the legendary Hampton Coliseum in Virginia Beach a few weeks back, we were ecstatic. Today, somehow, we are even more excited, as the lineup for First Contact is already here! The iconic Toronto duo, set to perform unique sets each night, are about to be joined by some of the hottest names in dubstep for their first-ever mothership headline. Friday, April 13th will have dubstep legends Skream and Rusko, alongside HIHF favorites Sippy and Smoakland going b2b, and dubious deep dubstep maestro Distinct Motive. April 14th has Jade Cicada as direc ..read more

Surprising no one, Flux Pavilion’s new EP “Fluxiverse” coming off his own Circus Records signifies a dominant return to the skull-rattling bass this iconic artist became known for. Every track off this release is dripping with anthemic nostalgia for days past when the freshest releases were found on UKF Dubstep’s YouTube channel, while also demonstrating how far sound design and arrangement in bass music has evolved over the last decade and a half. With multiple genres captured and collaborations with other well-known heavy hitters, this EP has something for everyone. The first track “Where Yo ..read more

Prepare to be immersed in the wicked vibrations and low frequencies of Ren Zukii’s new single, “10 Hour Shower,” out on WAKAAN now! Closing out the year, this prodigious producer stays true to her form in this new track, jam-packed with the hottest synths and the darkest beats.  Ren Zukii, or Rene Snow, is a West-Australian-based producer who is a force to be reckoned with in the experimental bass realm of music. Growing up on the south coast of a scenic surfing town in Australia, Ren was introduced to Drum and Bass at the young age of twelve and began her DJing career at eighteen, e ..read more

The earth quaked as two devilish lords of sonic chaos, SVDDEN DEATH and MARAUDA, collided on their long-awaited diabolical collaboration, “Peanut Butter,” through Malignant Music. This track’s lifeblood is fueled by these titans’ mutual ability to tap into the dark dimension of brutal power and engulf listeners in their wicked soundscapes. “Peanut Butter” showcases both legendary artists’ malevolent sound design styles in perfect harmonic balances in this infectious neck-breaking new anthem. When it comes to hot streaks, SVDDEN DEATH’s career has been an undeniable, unstoppable wildfire over t ..read more

Denver-based electro-soul bass music producer/DJ, Mocha, is making waves in the scene with his soulful yet futuristic funk style. Gaining inspiration from artists like GRiZ, Gramatik, Big Gigantic, and Pretty Lights, Mocha seamlessly blends the groovy essence of early funk records with the contemporary sound design of modern bass music. Mocha’s musical journey began from his father’s extensive record collection ranging from Motown and classic rock to soul.  Gaining inspiration from his dad early on, Mocha picked up guitar playing in cover bands during his youth and college years. This no ..read more

Harnessing a primordial element more powerful than music, the rising phenom ALLEYCVT channels the pure healing essence of love through her Deadbeats debut track, “GLITCH”. The boundary-pushing producer invites listeners to envelop themselves within a sonic aura outside of the tiresome societal “matrix”. “GLITCH” fluidly fuses ALLEYCVT’s signature ethereal soundscape and enchanting vocals with her ghoulish dubstep production while reminding us of the beauty of not only living in the present moment but finding love for the present moment. Rightfully so, ALLEYCVT has earned her spot as a fes ..read more

The ominous Khiva sat down with the Heard It Here First team at Suwannee Hulaween for an exclusive interview about her new single, “Snapdragon”, the Deep Dark and Dangerous family, her inspirations, and more. Khiva is an artist we have supported for years and she has been hypnotizing more and more of the masses with her deep dubstep sound with every show and festival she plays. We had the chance to learn more about Khiva ahead of her Friday night performance. Prior to that Hulaween debut, Khiva blessed Heard It Here First with an infectious Road To Hulaween HIHF Guest Mix that upped the ante p ..read more

In 2023, Smoakland has the dubstep game in a chokehold. The rough and rowdy Bay Area duo has become well-known for their high-energy dubstep performances, opening for some of the biggest names in the genre like Zeds Dead, Big Gigantic, Mersiv, and Jantsen. After years of releasing on esteemed labels like Deadbeats and MorFlo, as well as collaborations with fellow rising stars like Ravenscoon, Kumarion, SuperAve, Sully, and tons more, the Smoakland boys are finally bringing fans their debut album! Today, Smoakland is unveiling their new album, STAY IN YOUR LANE…! Fans are overjoyed to be gettin ..read more

PEEKABOO is closing out his incredible 2023 on one the highest echelons possible. In a year that saw a feature on Skrillex’s Quest For Fire album, several fire singles and remixes, a headline Red Rocks show, and countless jaw-dropping performances in cities and at festivals across the country, it is only fitting that the experimental bass and dubstep hitman is releasing his debut album, Eyes Wide Open. Eyes Wide Open is the perfect representation of PEEKABOO’s innovative journey through sound. It reconnects with his authentic roots while providing a view into other styles that h ..read more

Ultra-talented experimental producers, Slang Dogs and Eugene, just joined forces to create yet another ground-breaking EP titled Iconoclast. Bringing intense heat and eerie, underground sounds, this masterpiece of an EP showcases the unique, ambient tones and innovative talents of these peculiar big-brained producers.  Known for their immersive artwork, visuals, and low-end focused sound design, the San Francisco duo, Slang Dogs, have opened new doors in the scene with their filthy and boundary-pushing production skills. Making their debut in 2020, the pair has made waves touring alongsid ..read more