Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan Release ‘Rumble’ Into the Wild
“Yo, listen, you hear that? Killas in the jungle.” It started with a mysterious social media post on the first day of 2023: “QFF/DGTC 23” — meaning the highly anticipated studio return of Skrillex was nearly, finally, and graciously upon us. “Rumble,” the first single teased from the new album(s?) from the artist who gifted […]
Ravenscoon Smashes the Dancefloor in New EP ‘Collide’
Just when we thought it was safe to let go of the rail, bass producer Ravenscoon hits us with another neck-snapper. After a steady stream of successful releases, Ravenscoon returns to WAKAAN with a new three-track EP, Collide. After a steady rise to prominence, 2022 has been a watershed year for Ravenscoon. In addition to […]
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 checked that box with their surprise single “Dreamcast.” They have returned to the label to demonstrate their mastery with tasteful rhythms and production wizardry. The […]
SZA Announces Long-Awaited Tour After Dropping Sophomore Album, ‘SOS’
SZA has taken the world by storm with her sophomore album, SOS. Shortly after the release, she announced her first-ever arena tour, including 17 stops around North America with support from Omar Apollo. The album includes 23 unique tracks that showcase the wide variety of talent that she possesses. From rap to hip hop and […]
Walschlager Wraps up the Year With New Heater, ‘Wait’
As we quickly approach 2023, DJ and producer, Walschlager, knew the best way to wrap up the year with his hottest single, “Wait.” Starting off strong, the catchy vocal loop draws the listener in, as it slowly builds into the first drop. The groovy bassline that is followed after represents nothing short of a classic […]
Champagne Drip Features New Downtempo Sound in ‘Comedown’ EP
For those who attended WAKAAN Music Festival this year got the chance to witness a new era of Champagne Drip. Unleashing a completely different sound than previously heard, Champagne Drip debuted his first “comedown” set in the early morning hours to close out each day of the festival. Featuring melodic downtempo tunes, this set provided […]
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 beats, hyperpop, and everything in between, we found ourselves going back to many of the instant hit releases this year, but there were a few […]
Effin Releases ‘Descent’ EP via Deadbeats
LA-based bass music artist Effin releases his latest EP, Descent, under Zeds Dead’s label, Deadbeats. A label dedicated to promoting the next generation of forward-thinking electronic production, Effin formats his latest EP to hit the latest edge of high-quality bass music. Inspired by a previous conversation about a “descent into madness,” Effin introduces his four-track […]
Chee Showcases New Track ‘Act Like You Know’ Ahead of Highly Anticipated EP
South African producer Chee has continued to rise to the forefront of the experimental bass scene even though he only stepped into the spotlight a few years ago. With each release, Chee has blown minds and captivated listeners with his unique soundscapes that span multiple genres and labels. With his steady growth to stardom within […]
Shlump Releases Long-Awaited ‘Alien Shit, Part II’ EP
Christmas came a little bit early this year, thanks to Bay Area bass producer, Shlump. The artist just released Alien Shit, Part II, the highly-anticipated follow-up to his original 2015 Alien Shit EP. Having abducted the ears of countless beings with his signature “alien bass” aesthetic, Shlump is a key player in the freeform bass […]
