TRUTH: Celebrating a Decade of Deep Dark & Dangerous
On May 24th, 2022, the legendary dubstep duo known as TRUTH celebrated an incredible milestone: the 10-year anniversary of announcing the creation of Deep Dark & Dangerous (DDD). What started as a party series to bring deeper and darker styles of dubstep and forward-thinking music to the United States grew into a full-fledged label and […]
From the gRLL to the cHLL, kLL sMTH Takes Collaboration to the Next Level
What do you get when you combine a seemingly neverending cast of eager DJs, an array of grills and barbequed foods, and top-tier vibes? The result is the newest endeavor from Kristoffer Edland, known by bass and glitch-hop music fans as kLL sMTH, with arguably his most collaborative one yet: gRLL sMTH, the backyard-barbeque, summertime-nostalgia-inducing […]
Australian Newcomer Ren Zukii Impresses with Debut EP, Monarch
Monarch is the perfect name for newcomer Ren Zukii’s debut body of work because she’s about to reign over experimental bass. The 26-year-old producer dropped her first EP, “Monarch,” via Wakaan on July 12, gifting bass music lovers with four powerful tracks that take listeners on a chaotic and cathartic journey. The intro to the […]
Mantra Sounds Poetically Brings ‘The 7 Deadly Sins’ to Life
Bass producer Mantra Sounds, aka Giana Rifici, has been blasting venues on the East Coast with her experimental sounds and poetry for the past few years now, sharing stages with artists like G Jones and Khiva, and Shades, all while producing her own work. Rifici is hitting the stage full force in 2022, fully devoted […]
Esseks Creates Equilibrium in New EP, ‘The Uncertain Future’
Producer and visual artist Sam Eckstein, also known as Esseks, has unleashed another one of his creations on the world. His latest work is an EP called The Uncertain Future, which dropped on July 8. The EP’s six tracks and accompanying tarot card-style illustrations are a cerebral joyride, a feast for the eyes and ears. […]
Musicians Providing Platforms for the Rights of Those with Uteruses
Roe v. Wade protected the constitutional rights of access to abortion in America from January 22, 1973, until June 24, 2022, when the supreme court overturned the ruling, reversing the constitutional right and jeopardizing women’s health and people with uteruses. Several artists in the music industry stood up against the Supreme Court by donating, setting […]
Sonic Bloom 2022: 5 Surprises From My First Camping Festival
Music festivals have always served as an escape from the daily stress of the real world. They tend to exist outside of time and space, embracing the weirdest, quirkiest elements of our semi-functioning society. I’ve always heard whispers, and sometimes shouts, of festival lore — the crazy pop-up renegade sets, outlandish antics, and ridiculous outfits […]
Liquid Stranger on Finding BALANCE in Life & Music
“Music has been a part of my life ever since I was born. I’ve even been told that I was crawling to the piano as a baby, before I could really talk or sit up.” While many artists can date their history with music back to their childhood, electronic music sensation and WAKAAN founder Martin […]
Kyral x Banko and Mport Release the Comedic “Brad” EP on WAKAAN
The electronic music industry is no stranger to quirky characters and zany antics. From Ganja White Night’s iconic “Mr. Wobbles” to the story behind TVBOO’s hit single “Skrawberries,” artists are always coming up with new ways to express their goofy personalities through ridiculous lyrics and silly animations. Rarely, though, do these ideas form the concept […]
Mirror Machines Tribute “Blade Runner” with Cover of “End Titles”
New York City-based duo Mirror Machines are serving the world of vocal electronica with a tastefully reimagined rendition of “End Titles”, a cinematic piece from the original “Blade Runner” soundtrack. The passing of the legendary Greek musician, Vangelis, on May 19th brings commemoration and honor to this recording of April 2022. With a background of […]