NGHTMRE and Liquid Stranger link up for the first time on a monstrous production effort titled “Restless” through the Gud Vibrations label. These two heavy hitters have positioned themselves at the top of the dubstep world, pioneering their own labels and festivals and slaying headline sets at festivals across the world over the years. Their newest collaboration is an intoxicating feel-good banger that blends their two iconic styles. “Restless” is everything that us bass fiends crave. The intro features encapsulating vocals from MOUGLETA, and continues entrancing us throughout guiding the jour ..read more

Zeds Dead and Flux Pavilion team up for their first-ever collaboration, “Waves,” which features vocals from the talented singer/songwriter DeathbyRomy. Both Zeds Dead and Flux Pavilion have been staples of the dubstep world for years, and have been actively releasing chart-topping anthems consistently during this time period. DeathbyRomy pours an intensity of emotion into her songs and is a master at combining personal, vulnerable lyrics with catchy and memorable melodies. She has been on fire lately and is going on a thirty-three-date tour this spring. Zeds Dead premiered this new collaborati ..read more

Venues beware, UK-native and legendary dubstep artist, Conrank, crafted a new sonic grenade primed and ready for the dancefloor, “F— Off” released through Circus Records. Conrank has firmly grasped his industry title as one of the most heavy-hitting bass producers in the scene since the early stages of his career. The infamous boundary-pushing producer first entered the space, performing as a professional beatboxer in the early UK grime scene until settling down in Shanghai, where he quickly became known as one of the most industrious producers in the game. Since his 2010 debut DJ performance ..read more

Nautical Divine is the musical moniker of David James Allison, an electronic music creator out of Minnesota. His work as Nautical Divine takes influence from styles of all sorts of electronic genres, ranging from DnB to Dubstep to Glitch and Neuro-Funk. He’s received support and recognition from artists and labels like Noisia, Ternion Sound, TRUTH‘s Deep, Dark & Dangerous, and Hypho‘s Manuka Plates record label. Crafting dubious, otherworldly soundscapes is what this artist truly excels at, drawing listeners in more and more with each and every multi-faceted creation he unveils. Today, Nau ..read more

If you haven’t heard of the rising California producer M?STIC prepare to step into his sonic labyrinth as he unveils his latest EP, GHETTO GOSPEL. In this boundary-pushing three-track project, pulsating electronic beats converge with the street-influenced cadence of trap music birthing another infectious soundscape that has earned M?STIC his rapidly growing fan base. The only thing as captivating as M?STIC’s sub-knocking discography is his iconic producer tag listeners have come to love, “This a M?STIC sound”. One thing is for sure, when you hear those vocals you better strap in for a hard-hit ..read more

The Widdler is a master of his craft, and over the last decade, he’s paved a lane for himself and many others, while solidifying an impressive sound that’s true to himself. His wide discography highlights his ability to create a variety of genres, all while paying homage to where these influential sounds came from. Whether it be releases like his Outlaws EP, “Power Outage,” No Sleep, or today’s EP, Running Red, The Widdler continues to prove he’s one of the greats in this ever-expanding dubstep and bass music scene. There’s nothing quite like seeing a Widdler performance, especially with the v ..read more

At Heard It Here First, we love shining the spotlight on exciting artists that provide a combination of versatility and unpredictability in their music. One of those artists is Louis Richardson, better known as Hypho in the underground bass community. Hypho is a dynamic producer and DJ from Manchester, England that has been making waves in the North American underground bass scene for the last couple of years, pushing styles that range between 100 – 160 bpm. Combining elements of dubstep, techno, garage and more, Hypho has created a signature sound that’s irresistible. Hypho’s approach to musi ..read more

Dubstep producers Jantsen and ZEKE BEATS have teamed up to drop a monstrous bass hit, “BABABASS,” released through the iconic sub-label of Insomniac Records, Bassrush. This deadly duo created an insane banger that I’m sure we are going to be hearing plenty of at festivals all summer long. Dubstep don, Jantsen, has been on the scene for years as a producer who knows how to get the crowd going. Jantsen consistently cranks out nasty tunes that we can’t get enough of, working with huge names that we love here at HIHF over the years like Mersiv, Luzcid, Dirt Monkey, and SuperAve. His artillery of h ..read more

Six Star Records is an up-and-coming record label and artist management company based out of Vermont. It features an impressive roster of underground talent, including charles nimbus, Milano, 3420, PATH, headnod, ikuma, and Hydroglyph. Driven by a passion for bold sounds and experimental rhythms, Six Star strives to push new music into new spaces in order to reveal future sonic trends and ultimately elevate the underground. Six Star Records has done just that with the release of its 12-track compilation, Push & Pull. Push & Pull is Six Star’s second compilation. The first compilation ..read more

In a renaissance of future bass, AVELLO presents his newest Poison EP, where he demonstrates his refined ability to reimagine his signature melodic dubstep into hybrid multi-genre production stylings. Through the work of four unique tracks, AVELLO curates a fresh sound in the Poison EP that holds an equal share in both the anecdotal nature and the euphoria-inducing composition of this explorative project. The Poison EP opens up with the solo title track, “Poison,” heightening the energy of the project from the jumpstart with a breathable yet energetic drum and bass-reliant melody. In a merger ..read more