VEIL and Notlö Talk B2B’s, Inclusivity & Life on the Road [Interview]
When bass music queens VEIL and NotLö first came together, they found an untapped potential to their creativity. The up-and-coming bass artists caught up with MP3 MAG to discuss what more representation and opportunity could mean to women artists throughout the scene. Deep Dark & Dangerous alumni Alex Mantekas—a.k.a. Notlö—and industry veteran Becca Drylie-Perkins, better […]
REZZ Rocks Rules: Canada’s Superstar is Inspiring a Generation
It wasn’t too long ago that a headlining woman was a rarity in electronic music, but lead ladies like REZZ are making it status quo while inspiring a whole generation to dream big. 26-year old Isabelle Rezazadeh—known globally as REZZ—has taken the electronic world by storm with bass-heavy house, enigmatic visuals, and her hypnotic pair […]
REZZ Recruits Stacked Lineup for Return to Red Rocks [Fest Feature]
After almost 2 years since her last performance headline show at one of the country’s most beloved venues, REZZ is ready to bring her 3rd installment of REZZ Rocks back to Colorado. With the wild success of her first two Red Rocks headline events in 2018 & 2019, the REZZ team decided to expand the […]
Khiva: Getting Deep, Dark, & Dangerous With The Dubstep Diva
The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan once said, “Heavy metal is a universal energy… It’s earth shattering.” With that in mind, it’s no wonder international EDM producer Khiva found her way into dubstep via a passion for metal. Khiva—real name Jessie Le Couteur—was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and would later settle with her family on […]
Wild, Weird & Wonderful: How Sound Haven 2021 Electrified the Underground
All the best things in life are worth waiting for. In the case of Sound Haven Festival, the best thing was the ability to finally (and safely!) gather with friends to vibe out to mind-melting bass music. Sound Haven Festival 2021 absolutely slapped. The sold-out event brought 3,000 people to the Tennessee hills for four […]
Lab Group: Inside Bass Music’s Dopest Collab Project
Introspection comes naturally when it can be experienced through unique bonds and friendships. Invoking that sentiment, as well as an ethos of ethereal production, Lab Group is unearthing an unforgettable experience for listeners to relish and relate. Born through the vision and co-action of producers CharlestheFirst, Potions & Supertask, Lab Group has become one of […]
Wreckno Ready to Blossom into a Star [Interview]
Brandon Wisniski grew up an avid bass music fan from Northern Michigan, yet even through his abundant passion and excitement, it would have been hard for him to envision becoming the fabulous force that is Wreckno. Growing up in a small town, Wisniski was one of the few openly queer people in his community. He […]
Mersiv Tags Dubstep Dons Killa Nova, Opalyte, Wriza & Vocalist Chill Bobby for Legion of Boom EP [Listen]
Who is doing more than Mersiv right now? The dubstep prodigy dropped 14 tracks last year, and has yet to slow down in 2021. After announcing he’s in ‘Album Mode’ in January, the Colorado-based producer has unleashed three tracks already this year. Last Friday, he debuted a new extended release, Legion of Boom EP, his […]
Toadface Drops Inventive Tides EP; Shares Immersive New Track, “Buoy” [Premiere]
Brilliant bass producer Toadface continues to impress, evolve and innovate, showcasing his latest brilliance on the brand new Tides EP. Working with NY Times writer Ian Urbina, the producer crafted the project that parallels Urbina’s urgent and dramatic book, The Outlaw Ocean Book, which details the crime and extralegal activity that goes on in international […]
Bass Boosted 002 Feat. Kumarion, Space Wizard, Subtronics, Effin & More [Playlist]
MP3 MAG Presents Bass Boosted, a monthly playlist series that highlights the top releases, artists and sounds that emerge from the bass scene. For all submission inquiries, reach out with track link to contact(at)mp3-mag.com. Listen on Spotify and follow our Official Bass Boosted playlist: Tracklist: “Pure Action” – Kumarion (Single) “Trinity” – Ganja White Night […]