MP3 MAG WAV Awards Top Release of the Year

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 […]

Smoakland at WAKAAN Music Festival 2022

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 […]

We Are Deadbeats Vol. 5 Compilation artwork

Deadbeats Releases Stacked Label Compilation, We Are Deadbeats Vol. 5

In today’s electronic bass scene, there are numerous different collectives, labels, and groups that are all striving to make their mark in the music world. For those who know Deadbeats, […]

Lightning in a Bottle live photo

6 Acts You Can’t Miss at Lightning in a Bottle 2022

Since 2006, the iconic Do LaB helped the west coast festival movement proliferate behind enigmatic curation and capturing festival goers imagination each time out with unparalleled production. Do LaB’s key […]

Live photo from Dubaween 2021

The Sights and Sounds of Dubaween 2021

Sacred Hive Productions’ fifth annual Dubaween wins the award for Nashville’s dopest Halloween party. For two days, fans got to enjoy fabulously spooky decorations, bumping bass music, and top acts […]

Sound Haven 2021 live photo

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 […]

Mersiv at Electric forest grand artique stage.

Sound Haven Strikes Again, Shines Light on Underground

The experimental experience that is Sound Haven returns for its grandest, third installment this July. Since its inception, the festival has moved from its location just outside of Nashville, Tennessee […]

The Untz Festival Photo

The Untz Turns Up the Volume on Underground Artists, Culture [Fest Feature]

Bass music has always glorified the ‘underground’ because that’s what powers the machine. The next-up artists and biggest, most innovative sound help push forward the genre, add notoriety and more […]

Opalyte Press Photo

Opalyte Opens Up About Career, Creativity & Colorado [Interview]

Colorado is home to an immense variety of musical talent. From psychedelic funk to experimental bass, CO’s Front Range has it all, especially when it comes to EDM. While New […]

Smoakland performing live

Oakland Duo Smoakland Talks Love for Bud, Dirty Bass, & Taking it the Next Level [Interview]

As of late, Oakland-grown duo Smoakland has appeared to be destined for the limelight. After four sold-out shows in Denver and back-to-back sets at the Lunar Landing Drive-In shows in AL last Fall, the duo spoke with MP3DU about their recent success, origins and motivations.