Smoakland
Smoakland The West Coast is trademarked for its raw energy and free spirits. Few rep that mentality better than Smoakland’s Anthony Battaglia and Harrison Hays. Raised in the Bay Area, […]
MLOTIK
MLOTIK Polish Chicagoans Michal Mlot and Mariusz “Mario” Wac, better known as MLOTIK, come from a grungy background of underground UK dubstep and heavy metal. Being a part of Mind […]
Mind Against Drops Paradisical Single ‘Dreamcast’ via Afterlife
Afterlife is the hub for deep, immersive, and compelling music that transcends listeners into an unworldly sound world. Berlin-based duo Mind Against, also known as Alessandro and Federico Fogini, have […]
Space Wizard Launches into a Different Galaxy with his latest EP, Cosmic Conjuring
Since the emergence of his project in 2016, bass producer and WAKAAN all star, Space Wizard, has been taking the electronic scene by storm with his unique sound and iconic […]
The WAV Awards: Favorite Events We Attended in 2022
From coast to coast (and over the pond to Europe and beyond), music fans worldwide were immersed in a variety of live events during 2022. After a tumultuous 2020 and […]
The WAV Awards: Favorite Releases of 2022
Across all genres of electronic and dance music, fans were graced by an outpouring of new singles, EPs, and albums during 2022. From the minimal tech house mastery to wonky […]
The WAV Awards: Favorite Artists of 2022
When we reflect on 2022, many of us found ourselves celebrating, vibing out, and healing to music from our favorite artists. From January to December, many established artists and rising […]
Best Things We Saw at Suwannee Hulaween 2022
Suwannee Hulaween is one of the premiere music events in the world, but its appeal and allure go far beyond lineups of music. Upon passing through the Hula archway and […]
Favorite Things We Saw at WAKAAN Music Festival 2022
The bass scene — and society at large, for that matter — look much different today than it did in 2019, which was the year Liquid Stranger debuted his flagship […]
Welcome to Smoakland: Duo Talks Rise Amidst ‘Smoak Sesh’ Tour
The Oakland-proud duo known as Smoakland has exploded to the forefront of North America’s electronic music scene in 2022 — fueled by multiple national tours and festival appearances across the […]