We’ve been following Germany’s Kabuki for a few years now, and it’s always a treat when he releases a new installment in his “Beat Excursions” collection. The stylistic range, unique and interesting collaborations, and cohesive sound of these releases are always impressive, and the most recent chapter, “Beat Excursions #5” is no different. Today’s premiere comes…
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[PREMIERE] Stranjah – Technodub
Read moreToday’s premiere comes to us from Toronto-based producer STRANJAH in the form of his new autonomic-tinged single “Technodub”. With a laundry list of legendary label affiliates ranging from Metalheadz to Critical Records to Hospital and Renegade Hardware, Stranjah has been a staple of the drum and bass scene for over a decade. Over the past…
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[PREMIERE] Sigrah delivers “Bad Habits” single from debut full-length LP “This is Letting Go”
Read moreThe idea of writing a full-length album isn’t very common for producers in today’s electronic music landscape, and for good reason. Media is consumed at such an incredibly fast rate in 2020, and single tracks barely even get a full listen most of the time. Even the way we consume music in the live setting…
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[PREMIERE] HomeSick – Ampgain
Read moreIf you haven’t been paying attention to Alberta, CA’s HomeSick, now is the time to shape up. For years, he’s been consistently releasing some of the most unique productions across the spectrum of jungle, juke/footwork, bass music beats, DnB, and some other stuff that, to be quite honest, we’re not really even sure what to…
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Xakra and Klippee deliver the pressure with “Squad Car” via Sublimate Records
Read moreWhen I think of up and coming artists in the Pacific Northwest, two names instantly come to mind: Seattle-based producers Xakra and Klippee have both been making waves all across the bass music spectrum lately, with huge releases on Encrypted Audio and Lifestyle Music respectively, big shows from The Black Box in Denver all the way to…
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OAKK delivers his tasteful spin on R&B with “NEED ME”
Read moreBooms and Claps favorite OAKK AKA Cole Edwards of Calgary, Canada has had a hell of a year. His production output was incredible, ranging from a host of Soundcloud singles to his debut EP on China’s Unchained Records to his recent edit pack “Remixes & Edits Vol. 1.” His tour appearances were nothing short of impressive,…
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BnC Mix 048: Mandai
Read moreWe’re very stoked to get one of our favorite Canadian selectors, Mandai, a spot on the mix series today. Witnessing her fill in for an absent Om Unit at Symbiosis 2017 Eclipse festival on the Moon Stage will forever be burned into our psyche. Strap in for this one. Whether it’s rap, grime, RnB, bass,…
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BnC Mix 047: Lewis James
Read moreToday’s installment in the Booms and Claps mix series comes to us from London’s Lewis James in the form of a 47 minute turbo-charged high octane journey through halftime drum and bass beats, footwork, jungle, electro-influenced ghettotech and juke, and 160 bpm rave music. We’ve had our eye on Lewis for quite some time now,…
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[PREMIERE] Cartridge – Surround (Manuka Records)
Read moreToday’s premiere comes to us via the Manchester/Seattle based imprint Manuka Records (led by Hypho and Xakra), courtesy of the up and coming star of dubstep, Cartridge. For his debut Manuka release, he takes a different approach with a nicely wrapped package of 130 bpm weapons. Check out “Surround” and make sure to cop the…
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[PREMIERE] Rude Operator delivers “Broken Sky” on Om Unit’s latest Cosmic Bridge compilation
Read moreIt’s always a treat when we’re blessed with new material from Om Unit‘s Bristol-based Cosmic Bridge imprint. This label has led the charge in the exploration of ethereal soundscapes, dubwise textures, jungle breaks, and autonomic beat structures at 160/170 bpm, and with a roster sporting names like Danny Scrilla, DJ Madd, Moresounds, Kromestar, and TMSV, it’s no wonder that their…